iCoderz Solutions

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of a software coding and development company that also provides special streamlining of IP services, cloud, and some consulting around security in DevOps.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with iCoderz Solutions?

We use iCoderz as an outsourced partner when we're too busy with our work. Based on the amount of staff that we have free, we outsource some tasks of our bigger projects. They help us go through our to-do lists and have delivered good quality work on tight deadlines.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They mostly do backend development and some design work. They do a lot of heavy code writing and heavy lifting on the development side. We document the architectural design specifications and they take those on, designing and developing per our specs on both backend and frontend.

There's a lot of AWS [Amazon Web Services] cloud work involved, and they also work on Xcode, MySQL, Cassandra, and anything else Android or iOS related. They also do web applications using HTML5 and PHP and have worked with Wordpress, Swift, and Laravel, which are the most common frameworks but I'm sure I'm leaving some out.

What is the team dynamic?

They have a fairly deep team that specializes in many things. They run the whole spectrum and can work on the full stack, whether it's mobile, web, or e-commerce. They always help us in a timely fashion and there's no technology that they can't help with.

How did you come to work with iCoderz Solutions?

I found them on the web when I was looking for specific skill sets. I needed a quick turnaround and they had good user reviews, so I called them and interviewed them. I liked what they had to say and they showed that they could finish the work in half the time compared to others. We ultimately hired them and things have worked out great for us.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2016 and the engagement is completely ongoing. The relationship is going well; we see no sense in changing our partner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I'm extremely satisfied and the projects have all been successful. Our tasks and batch file processing went from 24–26 hours to 45 minutes thanks to their involvement. Also, the accuracy for things like geocoding and IoT devices has improved by 75%.

We're able to onboard more clients quickly and more efficiently, and can make more changes to the client environments.

How did iCoderz Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication is done in a couple of different ways. We often set up phone calls to discuss new projects and also use online tools like Basecamp and Trello to track changes and manage projects more efficiently. We demonstrate what we want using visuals, so it's easier. We can also do markups and they can translate that into coding. 

They always have a clear understanding of what we want—we speak the same language when it comes to communication. We have very few instances of things being confused. They're very seasoned and have a great project manager that aligns well with our own project management team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their talent and creativity are unique, and they've always gone above and beyond for anything that we need. I can give them a skeleton wireframe and I'll get some very creative thoughts and ideas from them, which they'll later incorporate into the development stage. I always wonder how they can impress me next.

Are there any areas they could improve?

People can always improve and with us, there's always more to do. We haven't run into any bottlenecks or problems, however, I do use other companies because there are limits to what any company can take on. I wish I could give iCoderz all the work but their time is limited.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I advise any client to be clear and upfront with what you want. They are very creative, so allow them to implement their creative skills. We thought that we were more creative, but they proved us wrong. They're very good at what they do; be patient, always.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

I am the owner of Briggs Internet Media. We buy and sell websites as well as build some apps. I’m building a weather app at the moment with iCoderz.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with iCoderz Solutions?

I wanted an app for the weather site I was buying. The main thing we wanted from iCoderz was to build a good app for both Apple and Android.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

They built the Apple and Android apps for me. They built the whole mobile app to look a bit like a notification service. You can see it on iTunes. It’s called MyWeatherReports.com.

How did you come to work with iCoderz Solutions?

I was looking for someone on Elance to help me build this weather app, and they were one of the candidates that applied. I liked them the best because they had a good rating, and they seemed to have a lot of customers and experience.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

It was probably $3,000 to $4,000 to build both apps.

What is the status of this engagement?

I’ve been working with them a year. It took six months to build the whole thing, but I’ve been talking to them for a year about the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

I haven’t launched it yet, but I did do a pre-launch study, and I got a lot of good reviews about the app. I’ve had 200 people or so use it, and it received positive feedback. I got many good responses from it. It’s a good app, iCoderz made it well.

How did iCoderz Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

I talked with Jaydev and Ravi through Skype most of the time. I would just tell them what I wanted done, and then they would do it. Then, we would go over and check everything with them properly. If there were any things that weren’t done properly, I’d just tell them what needed to be fixed, and they fixed it up.

What distinguishes iCoderz Solutions from other providers?

The response time and the communication was good. That’s why I use Skype because you can chat and get things done straight away. The quality of the work is very good as well.

Is there anything iCoderz Solutions could have improved or done differently?

No. I think they did everything very well. In all sectors, they were good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

PrintersRose is a photo-printing company. Our client list includes multiple major football clubs in the United Kingdom.

What is your position?

I'm the head of IT [information technology] and marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with iCoderz Solutions?

We wanted to build mobile apps for the football clubs that we support, but we had some technical challenges along the way. We tried working with app development platforms, but eventually realized that we had to use a third party in order to get some of the effects we wanted.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

iCoderz Solutions has been quite creative in their ideas for Android and iOS. We design most of the user experience elements and the user journey with screenshots and Photoshop. The database design is done in-house, but all of the front-end programming for the mobile apps are handled by iCoderz.

How did you come to work with iCoderz Solutions?

We found them through Elance [which is now Upwork].

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

We've spent between $10,000 and $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with iCoderz for about two and a half years now, and they've been doing a very good job. We have one B2C [business-to-consumer] app that's already live in the app stores and is doing very well. We are also planning to launch another app for one of our football clubs on both Android and iOS next month [July 2016], and have another one slated to go out the month after that.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

Since iCoderz's work is mostly IP, I think the measurement of their success is how effectively they have translated my requirements into the apps rather than the sales themselves. From that perspective, I think they have done a very good job. Most customers of the apps are quite happy. We have received feedback and suggestions that we have taken to iCoderz, and they have been able to make every necessary change.

How did iCoderz Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

iCoderz is very good at communication. They understand what we're trying to say, and we have meetings every morning to discuss progress and timelines. They are definitely a good find. We tried other firms before them that haven't worked out, so we are happy to work with a company that communicates well and has good programmers on staff.

What distinguishes iCoderz Solutions from other providers?

First, they are a lot faster than other companies we've tried to work with on an offshore model. We had many issues with delays, but iCoderz has been delivering on time for quite some time now, which is not an easy thing to maintain. Secondly, they have a good technical team that has experience with a variety of technologies including iOS and Android.

Cost-wise, they more or less stick to our agreements at the start of the project. Usually cost is done on a monthly basis, and we work out the timelines. They are pretty close to what we agree on, give or take a few days. In IT, that's very good delivery.

Is there anything iCoderz Solutions could have improved or done differently?

They could beef their efforts up a little bit on the testing side. Occasionally, a customer will report something that iCoderz should have caught before launch. It's not major stuff, but we've had some bugs in production that could have been avoided.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

Kreativ Insikt is a design company for products as well as Android and iPhone apps.

What is your position?

I'm the managing director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with iCoderz Solutions?

We have a best-selling physical product, and we had the idea to turn it into an Android and iPhone app. I didn't know if it was even possible, but since I am very interested in technology, I asked iCoderz Solutions if they could do it, and they said yes.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

Since I am very interested in this area, I told them how I wanted the app to be structured and what functions I wanted to see. Together, we figured out what was actually possible from the coding perspective. It was a give and take relationship. The app is Daily Inspiration, and it sends you an uplifting quote with a beautiful picture.

How did you come to work with iCoderz Solutions?

Our business is in Sweden, which is a very high-cost country. I thought to look in India because they have more engineers that enter the labor market each year than we have in all of Sweden, and I know they are very skilled. I looked at about 12 companies and sent them requests for quotes and evidence of past experience. iCoderz had the best pricing and experience.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

Total cost is $50,000 to $200,000

What is the status of this engagement?

I have done several projects with them during the course of five years, and I continue to bring them new projects as well as use them to update my other apps.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

I have made more money selling the app than I spent creating it. This is a new market, and it's not our main business, so we are happy to be making a profit.

How did iCoderz Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

What I like about iCoderz is their communication. If I ask for their honest feedback, they give it to me, which is key.

What distinguishes iCoderz Solutions from other providers?

I have experience working with developers, and it comes back to communication. I enjoy working with them because their communication skills stand out. They are as good as any other company when it comes to coding.

Is there anything iCoderz Solutions could have improved or done differently?

No. I'm happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Personal finance software 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

• Develop Personal Finance Software

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Fiverr

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Developing a personal finance mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as a website, and an affiliate program from scratch.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Happy users.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management has been great, the delivery has been on time, and they are always available for a meeting. 

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Close contact with the project manager, always open to find solutions and talk about different ideas.

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

They should test the product thoroughly before delivering it, we always have some feature not working. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Backlight Digital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Backlight Digital Solutions is a company focused on developing web platforms and creating multi-product marketing strategies. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

Web Platform Development

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Online Search

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Project Overview: Collaborating with Icoderz to develop a web platform for document management.

1. Visual Interface: Implementation of a new, user-friendly visual interface.
2. Platform Functionalities: Key features and functionalities for document handling and workflow management are being developed.
3. Payment Gateway Integration: Secure payment gateways are being integrated for seamless transactions.
4. Database Management: Overseeing the database infrastructure to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

These results highlight both technical advancements and tangible improvements in user and platform efficiency.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They maintained open communication throughout the project, promptly addressing any feedback or changes needed. Their responsiveness to our requirements was excellent, as they consistently adapted to evolving needs while maintaining the project's overall vision. Regular updates and proactive problem-solving contributed to a smooth development process, ensuring that all project components, from interface design to functionality and integrations, were delivered on time and aligned with our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their proactive communication and willingness to adapt to changing project requirements showcased a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

While Icoderz performed exceptionally well overall, one area for potential improvement could be in time estimates for certain development phases. Some tasks took slightly longer than initially anticipated, which could be addressed by refining their project scoping and time management processes. 
Additionally, more frequent updates or progress demos during certain key stages could have helped ensure even greater alignment and earlier detection of potential issues. However, these are minor points in what was otherwise a smooth and successful collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Aries International (Aries Professional LTD)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides research and startegy consultancy services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

• Creation of the company website
• Development of the company website
• Maintenance of the company website

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Fivver

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work was the development of the website, landing page and content pages

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Before we began the work I specified objectives to be met.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, Mangesh is alwasy quick to respond

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their communication is impressive. I can reach Mangesh fast and easily

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Rapidax deliver

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Food delivery

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

• Providing tech support
• Providing SAAS solutions

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Online Search

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

They provided us support,application management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Project management,on time delivery

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We appreciate their support.

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

Something must be done about technical support

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managaer of GT Eats

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Food Delivery

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

App development

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Develop food delivery app and web portal

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

App responsiveness, layout and integrations working

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They've delivered mostly on time and provide good technical support.

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

price

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

just a few minor improvements needed but overall good

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Pakapepe.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online Food Delivery Service

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iCoderz Solutions to accomplish?

• 100% Tech Support
• Usefull Feature for UX
• Fit Model for bangladesh

SOLUTION

How did you find iCoderz Solutions?

Online Search

Why did you select iCoderz Solutions over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from iCoderz Solutions were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Zone wise login facilities in admin panel, for sub admin

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Good UX

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Not Always

What was your primary form of communication with iCoderz Solutions?

In-Person Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were most impressed with their customer care.

Are there any areas for improvement or something iCoderz Solutions could have done differently?

Location/Zone wise subadmin control