iDeus

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO and Founder of Netnedge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Netnedge is the B2B version of YouTube making all views into warm leads

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iDeus to accomplish?

• MVP Development

SOLUTION

How did you find iDeus?

Online Search

Why did you select iDeus over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from iDeus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

MVP development building a platform where users can log in, and sign up to the platform, watch and upload videos and where views were tracked.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The performance and function of the platform delivered on time and as instructed via design files.

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

They were great in responding! They were very timely and quick on feedback and responses.

What was your primary form of communication with iDeus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The attention to detail and speed of work while maintaining close contact with me as the customer. Overall, great job and swift in their replies and actions.

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

Given the scope and budget I think it is within reasonable margins to just get up and running. But going deep into details regarding unnecessary lines of codes and initial perfromance issues, there were some. But when highlighting these issues, they were resolved.

In conclusions, there were definitely some shortcuts to the development and unless I hade someone with domain knowledge reviewing, I would never have found the issues. But once they were mentioned, they were fixed.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO & MD of KoRo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

KoRo is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) foodtech firm. We are a leading brand for food that is healthy, long-lasting, and sustainable.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iDeus to accomplish?

• We worked with iDeus to construct our websites and mobile applications.

SOLUTION

How did you find iDeus?

Online Search

Why did you select iDeus over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from iDeus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started from scratch while developing and launching our website and iOS application with iDeus. They have also contributed to the UI/UX design, ensuring that both platforms are user-friendly. JavaScript was used to create the website. The Android version of our software is presently being developed by their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our sales increased after the release of our iOS app, and there have been no bugs or problems. We've also seen that a lot of our clients came to us via the app.

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

All of the deadlines we set have been fulfilled by them. We make use of Jira to manage tasks. For communication, Slack and email are used.

What was your primary form of communication with iDeus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We are amazed by iDeus' capacity to produce results earlier than anticipated. They are highly trustworthy.

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

We could have managed our internal planning and expectations more successfully if there had been clearer expectations around milestones and deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Project Manager of Nu Quantum

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nu Quantum is a telecommunications business that creates quantum cryptography solutions from beginning to end.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire iDeus to accomplish?

• We are creating an all-in-one, no-code, cloud-based test automation platform that enables both technically savvy individuals and complete novices to execute all types of website tests with ease.

SOLUTION

How did you find iDeus?

Online Search

Why did you select iDeus over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from iDeus were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We were looking for a sizable team of engineers to work with throughout the development process as we created our product from the ground up. The UI/UX design of the application, the implementation of the key functionality, and quality control of the final product were all done by specialists from iDeus as they built the MVP for the launch. 

A personal account, test management, test scheduling, different automation scenarios, real-time analytics dashboards, team management, and even some AI-driven capabilities were already included in the product when it was originally made available to customers. The product is currently being improved with new capabilities while existing features are being refined. 

We want to increase the product's AI-based capabilities in the near future, as well as introduce a number of key connectors with third-party services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful Product of the Day debut on ProductHunt! 
• Positive comments about the interface's simplicity and clarity. 
• Acquiring the first paying customers. 
• Shown market appeal and product quality.

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

We like their effectiveness, agility, and openness in their project management approach, which encourages honest communication. We are regularly updated in real-time and are kept fully engaged in the development process. In terms of management and communication technologies, we utilize Zoom for routine calls and Slack for daily communication. Trello is another tool we use to organize tasks. 

A successful relationship is ensured by iDeus' dedication to meeting deadlines and delivering projects on time. The quick and efficient responses we received from iDeus showed that they understood our demands and could adjust to any modifications or criticism. Their proactive attitude made sure that our project objectives were reached and helped to facilitate an effective teamwork.

What was your primary form of communication with iDeus?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were most impressed with their extraordinary capacity to comprehend our company's requirements and vision. Their team of highly qualified experts demonstrated not just technical proficiency but also sincere passion and dedication to the success of our product. They distinguish themselves from other software development organizations we may have encountered with their open communication and flexibility.

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

There aren't any notable areas that could be improved because they've continually shown a great dedication to our project's success and maintained a smooth working relationship throughout the development process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of an investment robo-advisor that targets millennials. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with iDeus?

We needed iDeus to set up our business website and app. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The iDeus team set up our investment platform. They designed it for us and completely coded everything. It was a complex effort since the apps were for both iOS and Android. They used Python and React Native. The team developed the website first and then worked on the mobile apps in parallel. 

At present, we bring iDeus in whenever we need help with our platform, which is quite complex. For context, our platform is an investment system based on a person’s beliefs and values — it’s unique that way. It’s not just a website, and it integrates machine learning and APIs to a trading platform. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with Denis (CEO), but our interactions aren’t frequent. I mainly interface with Ruslan (Project Manager), who’s our main point of contact. Various people come in and out depending on where we are in the process. We’ve also worked with two designers, Python developers, iOS specialists, and Android developers.

How did you come to work with iDeus?

I did research and figured out which developer I wanted to use. I mainly focused on Ukraine and checked 5–10 companies on Clutch. When I chose the first company, I flew to Ukraine and visited them right off the bat. However, they delayed my visit for a week for some reason, so I let them go — we couldn’t play things like that. 

Then, I reached out to Denis. He said they could handle the project and gave us Python developers. They were able to start right away, so we hired them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $100,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with iDeus in February 2018, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

While we don’t have specific metrics for this project, everyone seems to love the website and there’s been no complaint about it. I won’t blame iDeus if we can’t get more people to go to the website; that’s more of the marketing and product development departments’ job. 

How did iDeus perform from a project management standpoint?

iDeus’ project management has been great. Like all developers, they’ve occasionally slipped from the schedule, but that’s not always their fault. Sometimes, it’s ours. Customer requirements might change, or things turn out to be more difficult than we expect. In any case, the team is always great at communicating and working with us. In terms of tools, they primarily use Jira. We also use Slack and emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re highly creative and friendly while being professional. Their members are also flexible when it comes to our needs. In a word, they’re a good team player. They work as if they’re a part of our team, and that’s truly important for us. If we encounter any issues, Denis jumps in and helps the team. Overall, everything they do has been professional and accurate. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. Considering our restrictive budget and timeline, iDeus has done a great job. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have all of your ducks in a row. The more information you can provide to iDeus, the easier their job will be. Moreover, have a true understanding of your products, services, and requirements before you contact the team. These things will make it much easier for them to help you. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Head of product and technology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire iDeus?

Software development

What were your goals for this project?

Build a mobile friendly web application, as an MVP which eventually became a V1.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We reviewed a few companies within Clutch based on ratings, reviews, familiarity with the technology framework we were planning to use, results of their proposal and "interview", and costs.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They helped with selecting the hosting service and provided recommendation on the overall system and software architecture.

They then developed the solution based on the design we provided; however, they also made several recommendations on how to improve the design from a UX and development effort perspectives.

They became part of our team and help tremendously with improving certain functionality and new features we added to the product along the way.

What was the team composition?

The company CEO was involved from a business and project oversight but we were assigned a PM who was main day to day person. We obviously worked closely with him on a regular basis.

The development team consisted of frontend and backend engineers. We also had a sr. db engineer who helped with the data model. The dev team was managed by the PM but as we are a relatively technical company, we also requested a direct interaction with the engineers,

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The product was developed in time and within the original plan. We were able to test it internally and then in a private beta as part of the original schedule. After the results of these tests, we had enough time to make improvements and add features before new releases a public test.

The bigger impact was the dedication of the team to the project. We truly felt it was an extension of our internal team.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used Trello for overall project management and then Jira for task management and bug reporting. We used Skype for calls and texting. The team recommended the tools they commonly used but they were flexible in cooperating with our us and select the best methods for our project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

It's a very professional firm with dedicated and very capable engineers, PM, and business managers. We've been very impressed with everyone we've interacted. They believed in the product we were building, and that helped our project tremendously.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Some of the engineers didn't speak English but the language barrier was easily resolved by the interaction with the PM.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the president and CEO of an exam prep company. We offer online training for people in all 50 states looking to take a real estate licensing test.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire iDeus?

We hired iDeus to develop our Learning Management System (LMS) from the ground up. They were also responsible for building our WordPress website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a scalable LMS and a website that would be an industry-leading solution.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I’ve personally worked with iDeus for over 13 years. This project was the latest in a history of projects they’ve successfully developed and launched.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

After an initial scoping period, we agreed on a development quote and timeframe. They developed the LMS and WordPress website at the same time. Additionally, they provided design and testing services.

What was the team composition?

We dealt with a dedicated team leader. Further resources were assigned as the project scaled up and down depending on our needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

This project created our business. iDeus' work was instrumental in bringing our business to life, from a concept to a live product in the market.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

A third-party project management software was used to track the project. It effectively monitored timelines and addressed any scope modifications.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their availability is second to none. They can be reached at any time and have the ability to address any issues that arise very quickly. Additionally, their ability to scale up and down was helpful.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think the only area for improvement would be from our side. Being able to clearly communicate your needs will result in an excellent experience. As long as the client does so, they should receive great results.