Innowise

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ester Digital OU

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Established in 2016, we are the go-to choice for impact-driven Small and Medium Enterprises from North America and Europe looking to revamp or enhance their digital presence.

Our mission? To empower brands by building custom technology platforms and websites that address their unique challenges and needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• ● Take care of all the back-end development for a healthcare data management platform we were building
• ● Set up a secure, scalable system to handle large amounts of sensitive data
• ● Automate workflows to reduce manual tasks and make the system run more efficiently

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Innowise over others?

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

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

As a web design company, we needed someone to handle the back-end development for a healthcare platform we were building. Innowise stepped up and created a secure, reliable system that could manage large amounts of sensitive patient data, like medical records and imaging files. 
They automated a lot of the manual processes, making everything from data collection to integration with insurance providers way more efficient. In the end, they delivered a solid, easy-to-use system that checked all the boxes and made a huge difference for our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform launched without a hitch, and their back-end setup made everything run super smooth. They cut down on manual processes, sped up data handling, and ensured everything integrated easily with systems like insurance providers. Their work was the backbone of the platform’s success, letting it handle large amounts of sensitive data efficiently and reliably.

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

They hit every deadline and were quick to pivot whenever we needed changes.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise. They had a solid understanding of what we needed and went above and beyond to deliver solutions that worked. The team was super professional and easy to work with.

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

The only thing we’d suggest is a little more detail in the handover process to help with future updates.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a project manager for Fayrix LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fayrix is a specialist software development company that has successfully set the seal on over 250 projects, within the course of the last 14 years. Having onboard a skilled team of engineers numbering over 1,500, the company is headquartered in Israel with 8 R&D centers located across Eastern Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The project was pretty complex - it involved pulling together clinical and genomic data, building predictive analytics tools, and making sure everything complied with HIPAA and GDPR.
• We needed help to build a data analytics platform for one of our key clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Innowise over others?

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

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We involved Innowise to help us develop a data analytics platform for one of our pharmaceutical clients. Their team built secure data pipelines for integrating clinical trial and genomic data, developed predictive models that would optimize trials, and created intuitive dashboards for real-time monitoring. Also, they made sure that the platform met the strict regulatory requirements and remained post-launch to refine the system based on user feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform reduced the time required for clinical trial data processing by 27% and gave our client better tools for trial management and decision-making.

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

The project management was good - everything was delivered on time, and the team was responsive and easy to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most was how seamlessly they integrated into our team and how quickly they understood the specific challenges of working in the pharmaceutical domain.

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

The only minor suggestion would be to provide more frequent updates on progress without us needing to ask, but this didn’t affect the overall success of the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of a vending machines company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide digital route to market technology through digitalised vending machines located in the hosptiality sector, specalising in data capture and screen based digital advertising. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a customer brand facing dashboard.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Referral

Why did you select Innowise over others?

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

How many teammates from Innowise 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 involves developing the dashboard backend with a focus on creating a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform. Below is a detailed summary of the key deliverables:

Build a comprehensive database tailored to efficiently manage and organise the dashboard data.

Ensure the platform supports seamless integration of various data sources, enabling accurate storage, retrieval, and processing of key data points.

Implement a modern, responsive user interface for the dashboard.

Include advanced filtering capabilities, allowing users to sort and isolate specific data points based on customisable parameters.

Develop functionality to export relevant data in user-friendly formats, enhancing operational flexibility for partners and stakeholders.

Ensure the platform is optimised for growth, accommodating increasing data loads without compromising performance.

Enable actionable insights by processing and analysing data to provide value-added reports and metrics for partnered brands.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivering the project on time hitting all the key points of the schema. 

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

The project management by Rustam and Volha was exemplary throughout the development process. Their ability to break down complex tasks into clear, actionable steps ensured that every milestone was met on schedule without compromising quality. Volha demonstrated exceptional technical leadership, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative environment, while Rustam handled seamless communication, ensuring all parties were aligned and informed. Their proactive approach to identifying potential challenges and implementing effective solutions minimised roadblocks and kept the project on track. Together, their dedication, organisation, and attention to detail were pivotal in delivering a successful and well-executed project.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Innowise exhibited an outstanding level of care and autonomy throughout the project, consistently going above and beyond to ensure its success. They approached every task with meticulous attention to detail, demonstrating a genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality outcome. Their ability to work independently while maintaining accountability was brilliant; they took full ownership of their responsibilities, proactively identifying and resolving issues without needing constant oversight. Their initiative and problem-solving skills reflected a deep understanding of the project's goals, ensuring that decisions were made with the best interests of the team and parties in mind.

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

As they delivered the project scope, i would say there is little they could have done differently. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of an art management system.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Art management system with digitised art bouchure and certificate.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Online Search

Why did you select Innowise over others?

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

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Create a functional MVP for an art certificate tokenization system. The deliverables includes front-end and back-end design. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome almost realized all the functions that I've designed for the project. With their professional technical support, this system work flow was even better than I predicted. 

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

A bit delayed but part of it was becasue of me required extra functions, and it didn't affect my project schedule. They responsed my request with budget and professional advise. 

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

Virtual Meeting

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

Responsible and knowledgeable.  It's not easy to find a team that has concrete blockchain experience. They are honest and keep my budget within the range. I can trust the team even if we communicated online only. The advice on the business side from the project manager was an extra value of working with Innowise. 

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

Very satisfied in general. If I have to say something for improvement, maybe they could do better for visual layout details during testing phase. We spent a bit time for fixing these minor details but with long distance video communication this is good enough.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Account Management and Partnerships of 8allocate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

8allocate partners with businesses to accelerate innovation, drive digital transformation, and unlock growth opportunities through strategic technology solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Quickly onboard experienced data engineers and BI developers to support a complex data management project.
• Help build a centralized data hub, so all the customer, account, and transaction data is stored securely and meets banking regulations.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Innowise over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Innowise jumped in to support us on a data management project we were working on for one of our clients in the banking sector. Their team helped us build a data lake to centralize and secure data from multiple sources. They used a layered approach to turn raw data into real insights that streamlined compliance and made reporting easy. They also set up automated data pipelines and dashboards so our client’s team could access insights in real time. Overall, Innowise’s support was crucial in meeting the standards our client needed for security and performance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Innowise helped us reduce data processing time by over 30% and made compliance and reporting way more efficient, which were key goals for our client’s project.

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

Their project management was smooth - they kept us updated, met every deadline, and adjusted quickly when we needed it.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their technical expertise and quick integration into our team were impressive. They felt like part of our team, not just a vendor.

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

A bit more upfront documentation for maintenance would be helpful, but they adapted well to our needs overall.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of MetaLamp

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a technology company that specializes in providing advanced blockchain development services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The goal was to scale up our blockchain team quickly because of the growing needs of the project. We wanted experienced developers to start as soon as possible to develop DeFi systems and smart contracts features.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Referral

Why did you select Innowise over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They not only provided additional developers but also supported us with some high-level consulting on how to architect our blockchain system, mainly with regards to DeFi integration and smart contract security. They really stepped up by handling key parts of the development and gave us great insights on how to improve our approach. This combination of technical work and consulting helped us stay on track and meet deadlines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They really helped us get things done. They improved the overall quality of our codebase, especially around smart contracts. They also helped to roll out DeFi features faster and optimized some of the workflows for less development time and fewer errors. Plus, they provided strategic consulting, so we were able to improve the platform's performance and scalability. Overall, thanks to their support, we could handle much heavier workloads.

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

Their project management was great: they kept everything on time, were very responsive to our requests, and took initiative with any concerns.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

Email or Messaging App

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

How seamlessly they integrated into our team. They're good at teamwork, so working with them is easy.

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

Nothing to improve from our side

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Sionic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sionic is advancing the bank payment systems in the US to enable any consumer with an Apple or Google Wallet to link a checking account and Pay-by-Bank at checkout to receive Perks. No new app to download. Familiar QR code or Tap-to-Pay. Instant gratification.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Increase development skills and best practices for the development team.
• Optimize DevOps processes and practices.
• Reduce time to market for new features.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Online Search

Why did you select Innowise over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The Innowise team collaborated with the internal development and infrastructure team build out a payment solution for real-time payments at the point of sale. The project required the Innowise team to build out:

• A Flutter POS appliction
• A microsite for blockchain wallets
• ERP back end code
• A range of microservices to support transaction processing and blockchain messaging

In addition, the Innowise team contributed to the optimization of the DevOps practices and development of infrastructure buildout through Terraform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team consistently hit deliverable dates for sprints with minimum bugs.

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

• The Innowise team was very responsive and engaged, often providing valuable recommendations to improve the platform capabilities and reliability. 
• They consistently met their deliverable dates. 
• The sprints were managed by internal staff and the Innowise team worked within our sprint process very effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

Virtual Meeting

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

• The quality of the candidates presented by Innowise for each role was outstanding; everyone was qualified and skilled. 
• Egor, our account manager was very engaged and ensured the team was performing optimally.

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

I do not have any recommendations for improvement as my experience with Innowise was exceptional.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and managing partner of a real estate-oriented AI deep-learning platform that basically handles hundreds of different document types for large institutional clients. I have two partners responsible for business development. I single-handedly built this company, and I've been working with external companies to fill the gap.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Innowise?

We're a small company, so we don't have staff in DevOps. Therefore, we outsource our DevOps. Innowise is my third DevOps partner. The first company lost their engineer to the Ukrainian army, and the second one lost their engineer due to turnover. Therefore, I was trying to reduce the turnover risk and work with a company that had more than two engineers who did what I needed.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Innowise is my DevOps partner. Initially, they reviewed our DevOps profile. I gave them access to our configuration files, whether they were Helm or Terraform, and they reviewed them to identify weaknesses and bring them up to date with the environment. Besides that, I also provided them with a couple of "Read Me" files.

Since then, Innowise has provided ongoing part-time support for our DevOps maintenance and upgrades according to my schedule. The team particularly helps us manage our cloud deployment, which has included configuring AWS and helping us follow code deployment best practices. They've also helped me revise several security profiles.

What is the team composition?

We work directly with one senior engineer from their team.

How did you come to work with Innowise?

I used a variety of sources like Clutch and Google to find Innowise. After this process, I shortlisted eight companies that I wanted to interview. I interviewed each of them and ultimately selected Innowise for a couple of reasons. Firstly, they were already in Ukraine, so they were not subject to the geopolitical risk. Secondly, they were flexible and willing to work with us, such a small company.

Thirdly, Innowise's prices were fair. Fourthly, I was able to interview their engineers, so I was comfortable that I would get someone I could work with. Finally, I selected them because they're a large company with a large footprint.

How much have you invested with them?

The initial fee was around $8,000, and the ongoing monthly fee is a fraction of that. Our annualized spending will be around $20,000 for this year.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement started in June 2024 and is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Innowise's support has helped me save time. I wouldn't be able to do this without spending months of my life trying to come up to speed. Before working with them, I had no resources. Therefore, Innowise has saved me from possible failure by jumping in quickly and helping me address a gap in my capabilities.

Moreover, Innowise has reduced risks by cleaning up my infrastructure. My key man risk has also been reduced, and they've saved me at least $300 per month by rapidly upgrading components in my infrastructure that were becoming obsolete and required extended maintenance charges. That amount sounds small, but it's not small for a startup.

As a business owner earning my own money with Innowise's help, the fact that I'm continuing to use them is solid proof of their success.

How did Innowise perform from a project management standpoint?

Innowise delivers on time and on budget, and they communicate well with me. We generally communicate via Google Chat and emails. We also have periodic video calls via Google Meet or Zoom. They use Google Meet, and I prefer Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Innowise's communication and flexibility have been very important to me. As a small company, I can't hire a team of five people like many of Innowise clients probably do. Still, they're accommodating my size with the hope on both sides that, as I grow, I'll ultimately consume more of their services.

I really appreciate that Innowise has given me access to a senior engineer, providing ample flexibility on how much I use them each month. This is invaluable to me because I can't afford to hire a full-time engineer. Therefore, having a partner who works with me like this is instrumental, but having a large company like them do so is unusual.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Innowise could improve on. Although I could always wish for more flexibility on certain pricing or to pay half the price for my engineer, that wouldn't be fair. The deal we have right now is very fair, so I have no constructive criticism.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Assess your needs and interview them thoroughly. I've only worked with one small part of Innowise — I've worked with only one engineer — and it has been successful. However, I can't extrapolate that into detailed advice. I can only recommend to talk to them.

Innowise serves big and small clients and is an unusual firm among the other technology firms. They have ISO certifications for financial services clients, which might be palatable to internal compliance. Therefore, they're worth a conversation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Coordinator at design agency.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full-service design agency that specializes in creating innovative and visually appealing design solutions for clients across various industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed to revamp our outdated website to improve its loading speed and overall performance.
• We wanted to collaborate on UI/UX design to enhance the user experience and interface.
• We also needed to integrate analytics tools to make data-driven decisions.

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Online Search

Why did you select Innowise over others?

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

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Innowise worked closely with our team to transform our website by migrating it to a content management system. They focused on performance optimization by refining the site's code, which resulted in faster page loading times. They collaborated with us to develop a modern, responsive design that looks great on all devices. As part of the project, integrated Google Analytics to provide insights into user interactions. Their work significantly improved both the website’s functionality and visual appeal.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Innowise did an excellent job updating our website. We saw a 40% improvement in page load times. Their focus on security and attention to detail helped the project succeed, and we saw a significant increase in user engagement and satisfaction.

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

Their project management was great. The whole process went smoothly and efficiently because they delivered everything on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

Email or Messaging App

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

We were really impressed by how they combined technology with a deep understanding of user experience. They were great to work with, and the final product fully met our expectations.

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

It would be helpful if Innowise could provide more detailed documentation for ongoing maintenance after project completion. Additionally, making proactive suggestions during the project could improve collaboration.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on Jan 4, 2022.

Ilya Radniany
CEO, Duck.design
Advertising & marketing

New York City, New York

11-50 Employees

Nov 2021 - Ongoing

$50,000 to $199,999

Verified

Project summary
Innowise Group is helping a design agency build a mobile app, including for iOS and Android, that enables the agency to manage their graphic designer's resources more efficiently.

Feedback summary
The work is still ongoing, but Innowise Group has already created a beta version of the app for Android. They have a strong understanding of the task at hand, enabling them to offer the most suitable development approach. They also communicate regularly, ensuring both sides are constantly in sync.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Duck.design, a New York-based design agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Innowise Group, and what were your goals?

Developing mobile applications for managing graphic designers’ resources with custom functionality and interactive features.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Found the article on Clutch.co than had 4 intro calls

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Gathering our requirements, prototyping the project, collecting information from our design team, development of the solution, testing and enhancement, bug fixing. Weekly reporting on how things are going, replying to emails and communicating 24/7 if any improvements are needed.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Project Manager, Business analyst, iOS developer, Android developer, QA specialist

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

They’ve already created a beta version of the mobile application for the Android platform, so we were able to get a proper grasp of the entire solution.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Their communication was esy and efficient. We set up weekly reports and exchanged calls/emails all the time. For the most cases we used emails, Microsoft Teams for quick communication, and Skype for instant calls.

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

They’ve exceeded our expectations and are responsive when we request for changes or asked for more information. Though our mobile solution is quite complex, their tech team offered the most suitable approach to develop it, always suggested improvements and was extremely professional.

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

All OK.

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5
Quality: 5
Cost: 5
Schedule: 5
Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of People Operations of a virtual power plant

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

designing and operating our own VPP

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• implementing forecast model for energy consumption

SOLUTION

How did you find Innowise?

Linkedin

Why did you select Innowise over others?

• Good value for cost
• Right profiles

How many teammates from Innowise were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The main scope of the work has been the implementation of a forecast tool to predict the power consumption of a pool of electrical devices. The tool consisted in an artificial intelligence model able to predict the consumption using large amounts of data as input, namely past consumption, weather conditions, customer behaviour, among others. The key deliverables have been:

• a forecast tool to predict consumption in a 4-days horizon
• detailed analysis of the performance of the model
• report about feature importance of the model
• a modified approach considering 2-days horizon
• deployment of the model in a pre-production system
• configuration and use of a dedicated service on AWS to deploy the model to production

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes were the metrics calculated to evaluate the performance of the new model with respect to the previous implementations. Those metrics demonstrated a significant improvement on the quality of the predictions, with errors lowered by around 10%.

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

• did they deliver items on time?:
  • they always delivered outcomes on time, we held two 1-to-1 meetings every week and they managed to present the requested results in every meeting, exceeding our expectations
• how did they respond to your needs?
  • they responded to our needs with a high level of professionalism and responsibility, delivering the requested work and presenting the concepts with clarity, and getting and responding to our feedback in a short time

What was your primary form of communication with Innowise?

• Email or Messaging App
• Virtual Meeting

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

Very good customer service / account manager

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

NA