Investidea Tech

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of STAYGE Lab, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're developing global K-pop fandom platforms and services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Investidea Tech to accomplish?

• Advanced development will be carried out through separate planning.
• An admin panel will be set up for detailed management of monitoring aspects such as keywords and schedules.
• Improvements such as adding keywords, notification methods, and channel expansion will be gradually added and refined based on usability, with ongoing enhancements.

SOLUTION

How did you find Investidea Tech?

Referral

Why did you select Investidea Tech over others?

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

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

Scope of Work for ECMS Project

The ECMS (External Community Monitoring System) project involves developing and deploying a system to automate the monitoring of external communities, specifically for tracking mentions related to a K-pop fan community platform and its associated artists. The project aims to address the limitations of manual monitoring by automating the process, allowing for real-time notifications and more efficient issue management. The core components of the project are:

• Community and Social Media Monitoring: The system will automatically monitor key external community platforms such as Instiz, X (formerly Twitter), and theqoo, which are widely used by K-pop fans to discuss artists and related events.
• Issue Detection and Real-time Alerts: Using web crawling and APIs, the ECMS will detect relevant discussions or issues on these platforms. Detected issues will be immediately reported via integrated Slack notifications, allowing for timely responses and actions.
• Admin Portal: The project will include an admin interface where users can configure monitoring settings such as keywords, time frames, and notification frequency. The admin portal will eventually be embedded within the administration system of the platform.
• Scalability and Flexibility: The system is designed to expand in scope, allowing for the addition of more community platforms and extended functionalities such as new alert types and advanced analytics based on user feedback and evolving requirements.

Key Deliverables:

• Automated Monitoring System: A fully operational system that monitors external community platforms (Instiz, X, theqoo) in real-time, capturing relevant discussions related to the platform and its artists.
• Slack Integration: Alerts are sent to designated Slack channels, including key information such as keywords, a summary of posts, event timestamps, and links to the original posts.
• ECMS Admin Portal: A web-based admin portal where administrators can configure monitoring settings, including keyword management, monitoring channels, and notification preferences.
• Advanced Analytics and Issue Detection: The system will include features that allow for more advanced issue detection, such as monitoring patterns of increased keyword appearances, and will notify administrators when anomalies are detected.
• API and Web Crawling Strategy: A flexible API and web crawling strategy will be implemented, balancing effective data collection with minimal API usage and avoiding system blockages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The progress and success of the project are demonstrated through measurable outcomes such as the regular sprint-based progress reports and the final deliverables. Throughout the project, progress is tracked and reported in detail at the end of each sprint. These reports provide insights into the development process, key milestones, and any challenges encountered, allowing for adjustments to be made in a timely manner to ensure the project stays on track.

The ultimate success of the project is reflected in the delivery of the final product, which includes a fully functional ECMS (External Community Monitoring System). The system’s effectiveness is measured by its ability to monitor key external platforms, its seamless integration with internal systems, and its capacity to provide real-time notifications through Slack.

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

The project was well-managed and completed within the scheduled timeframe. Changes to the requirements were handled systematically, ensuring that any modifications were thoroughly reviewed and addressed.

When additional resources were needed due to these changes, the team communicated transparently, providing clear updates on how the adjustments would impact the project timeline and resource allocation. This approach allowed for smooth coordination and ensured that the project met our expectations without unnecessary delays.

What was your primary form of communication with Investidea Tech?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

This was our first experience collaborating with an outsourcing company. We were particularly impressed by their systematic approach to project management. Their well-structured processes not only ensured the successful delivery of the project but also provided us with valuable insights into effective project management methodologies.

Beyond the quality of the final deliverable, we gained a deeper understanding of how to manage complex projects efficiently, which was a unique and highly beneficial aspect of working with them.

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

Not every aspect of the project went perfectly, but in most cases, the issues arose because our team lacked experience in project management when working with an outsourcing company. There is no particular area where Investidea Tech needs improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Content of Vie-X

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company specializes in manage IP as well as entertainment & media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Investidea Technology to accomplish?

• When chatting to a wise advisor like AISUVIET, Vietnamese people easily access historical knowledge from reliable sources.
• Through digitizing documents, AISUVIET also contributes to storing and preserving knowledge for future generations.

SOLUTION

How did you find Investidea Technology?

Referral

Why did you select Investidea Technology over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Investidea Technology were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Digitizing content by scanning Vietnamese historical documents.
• Providing answers and giving the sources of information.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Trained on data from over 50 books (including scanned books), providing trusted information verified by renowned publishers in Vietnam. 
• AIsuviet can not only answer historical questions but also conduct in-depth searches to pinpoint specific book titles and pages containing detailed data, allowing users to explore further.

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

Throughout the project, their responsiveness to our needs was excellent. Whenever we had inquiries or requests, you were quick to respond and address them promptly. This proactive approach to communication fostered a sense of trust and confidence in their team's ability to support our project requirements effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Investidea Technology?

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

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

Their high-expertise staff and proactive approach to technology and communication are impressive.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Silver Maple Co., Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an IT Consultant and Outsourcing Service, offering cost-effective and dependable solutions to businesses 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Investidea Technology to accomplish?

• Build microservices for core trading platform
• Build investor's portal to provide full flow from onboarding until trading and portfolio management
• Build BackOffice Dashboard to support operation and customer service

SOLUTION

How did you find Investidea Technology?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Investidea Technology over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Strong technical team

How many teammates from Investidea Technology were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. Describe the specific goals or objectives of this project: 
   1. Build a new financial trading platform that can dynamically adjust to and interface with various international trading markets.
2. Describe key metrics or indicators of success resulting from this project: 
   1. Only 2 two months to finish system design, and produce business documents.
   2. Competent in compliance, security, data privacy, and regulations
   3. Create over 50 services to handle the entire business flow.
3. Describe the scope of work performed in this project: 
   1. Build a BackOffice Dashboard to aid in customer service and operations.
   2. Create a microservices-based trading platform's core.
   3. Create an information portal for investors that offers a complete flow, including trading and portfolio management after onboarding.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They report task everyday and responded to us immediately whenever we need

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

our communication is smooth

What was your primary form of communication with Investidea Technology?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are proactive and have the ability to adapt quickly to technological advancements.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a manager at Citicom JSC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Citicom Trading Joint Stock Company (CITICOM) was established in 2003, specializing in trading steel products and processing steel products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Investidea Technology to accomplish?

• We'd like to find out a professional local company who has experienced in implementing international projects with similar size
• Investidea Tech's experience, price quote, roadmap and timeline match our requirement
• We'd like to find out a professional local company who has experienced in implementing international projects with similar size
• Investidea Tech's experience, price quote, roadmap and timeline match our requirement

SOLUTION

How did you find Investidea Technology?

Online Search

Why did you select Investidea Technology over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Suitable experience in implementing previous projects

How many teammates from Investidea Technology were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Mekan is a platform to help businesses and individuals promote, advertise their products and services regularly, intuitively and easily to reach customers and partners. Mechanical enterprises can connect with each other in the production chain. The scope of work: 

• Admin dashboard to manage platform 
• Consumer web: social network 
• Digitalization of enterprises' profiles/catalogues

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• High Product Quality and Reliability: The platform consistently met quality standards and reliability expectations. This underscores the project's commitment to delivering a top-tier product.
• Exceptional Code Team Performance: Our code team demonstrated outstanding proficiency and collaboration throughout the project, resulting in efficient code development and maintenance.
• Innovative Ideas Implemented: The project benefited significantly from the integration of innovative ideas and solutions proposed by the team, which enhanced the product's functionality and competitiveness. 
• The project duration extended beyond our initial 2-month timeline due to unforeseen challenges and complexities. Despite the delay, the team's dedication and effort ensured its successful completion.

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

The project duration extended beyond our initial 2-month timeline due to unforeseen challenges and complexities. Despite the delay, the team's dedication and effort ensured its successful completion.

What was your primary form of communication with Investidea Technology?

Virtual Meeting

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

I am extremely pleased with the leadership exhibited by the vendor's team, particularly the code team's performance. Their positive attitude, dedication, and collaboration significantly contributed to the project's success. Their unwavering commitment to achieving our goals has been commendable and greatly appreciated.

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

• Rating/ ranking mechanical enterprises Interoperability of users 
• Video conference/ online or virtual exhibition

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Inveto Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide extensive data analytics platform for investors

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Investidea Technology to accomplish?

• Developing website and a data analytics platform
• Investidea Technology could have been tasked with developing UI/UX and graphical content
• Providing expertise in technology outsourcing

SOLUTION

How did you find Investidea Technology?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Investidea Technology over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Investidea Technology were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Logo development: Investidea Technology was responsible for designing and developing a logo for Inveto. Planning: Investidea Technology participated in the planning phase of our project, collaborating with my team to define project goals, requirements, and timelines. They contributed their expertise to help outline a strategic plan for the development and implementation of the data analytics platform. 
• UI/UX design: Investidea Technology was tasked with creating an intuitive and visually appealing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for our data analytics platform. This involves designing the layout, navigation, and interactive elements to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience. 
• Website development: Investidea Technology was responsible for developing the website for Inveto. This website serves as the primary online presence for your business, providing information about your services, features, and contact details. 
• User management: Investidea Technology implemented user management functionalities within the data analytics platform. This includes features such as user registration, login, authentication, and personalized user profiles to enhance the user experience and provide a secure environment for investors. 
• Technical management issues: Investidea Technology addressed various technical management issues throughout the project. This could include tasks such as system configuration, database management, server setup, and ensuring the smooth integration of different components of the platform. 
• Technical maintenance: Investidea Technology committed to providing ongoing technical maintenance for the data analytics platform. This involves monitoring the platform's performance, addressing any technical glitches or bugs, and implementing updates and improvements as needed. 
• Demonstration in time: Investidea Technology was responsible for delivering regular demonstrations of the progress made on the data analytics platform. These demonstrations were conducted within agreed-upon timelines to showcase the features, functionalities, and overall performance of the platform to our team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Logo development: Investidea Technology has successfully created a captivating and distinctive logo for our startup, Inveto. The logo reflects the essence of our brand and effectively captures the attention of potential investors, contributing to our strong brand identity. 
• Planning: Investidea Technology's expertise in project planning has ensured a well-defined roadmap for the development and implementation of our data analytics platform. Their collaborative approach has resulted in clear goals, requirements, and timelines, enabling efficient progress throughout our project. 
• UI/UX design: Investidea Technology has excelled in designing an intuitive and visually appealing user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for our data analytics platform. The platform's UI is user-friendly, providing a seamless and engaging experience for our investors, which ultimately contributes to user satisfaction and retention. 
• Website development: Investidea Technology has successfully developed a professional and functional website for our startup. The website serves as a valuable online presence, effectively conveying our services and attracting potential users to explore our data analytics platform. User management: Investidea Technology has implemented robust user management functionalities, allowing our investors to easily register, log in, and access personalized user profiles. This streamlined user management system contributes to enhanced user satisfaction and establishes a secure environment for our investors. 
• Technical management issues: Investidea Technology has efficiently addressed various technical management issues that have arisen during our project. Their proactive approach has minimized disruptions and ensured smooth system configuration, database management, and server setup, allowing for uninterrupted operation of our platform. 
• Technical maintenance: Investidea Technology's commitment to ongoing technical maintenance has resulted in a stable and reliable data analytics platform. Their timely bug fixes, updates, and improvements have enhanced the overall performance of our platform, providing our investors with a seamless experience. 
• Demonstration in time: Investidea Technology has consistently delivered timely and informative demonstrations, showcasing the progress made on our data analytics platform. 

These demonstrations have effectively communicated the platform's features, functionalities, and performance to our team, fostering a transparent and collaborative work environment. These measurable outcomes demonstrate the progress and success achieved through Investidea Technology's contributions. Their expertise, dedication, and ability to meet project milestones have positively impacted the development and implementation of our data analytics platform, contributing to the overall success of our startup, Inveto.

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

Investidea Technology's project management approach was commendable. Their timely delivery, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills contributed to a successful and collaborative working relationship. We greatly appreciate their dedication and commitment to the project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Investidea Technology?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Investidea Technology's ability to combine technical excellence, adaptability, and a deep understanding of our requirements make them an exceptional partner. Their unique approach and unwavering commitment to the success of our project have left us thoroughly impressed.

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

Investidea Technology demonstrated professionalism, effective communication, and exceptional technical skills. Their commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work has made them an invaluable partner in our project. We highly recommend their services and look forward to continuing our collaboration with them in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the technical director of Hocmai, which is a Ed-tech company in Vietnam. Hocmai provides pre-recorded courses as well as live-classes to K12 student in Vietnam

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Investidea Technology , and what were your goals?

When we start our live-classes businesses, we have problem in organizing live-class section between students and teachers. With nearly 2000 live class section per day, we need an Operating System to help operators schedule the class section.

Although Hocmai is an ed-tech company, we do not have enough human resources to invest in this project, so we decided to hire InvestIdea Technology to work for us.

SOLUTION

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

The main factor is InvestIdea Technology already has experiences in ed-tech, with their contribution, our BOS project can finish sooner and better. The second factor is their working attitude, the staffs are very professional and all committed to the deadline and quality

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

The project has 3 phases:

• 1st phase: build a system that help operator schedule live class timetable manually (instead of using Google Spreadsheet), auto create account in 3rd party software (like Zoom, ClassIn, Customer Support...)
• 2nd phase: Control the timesheet and payroll of teacher 3rd phase: Auto scheduling and optimizing teacher resources. Technology stack: JAVA with springboot, Postgres DB, ReactJS

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

about 10 people, depends on each period of software development, including:

•  Business Analyst
• Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• QA/QC
• Scrum Master
• Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At this time, the 1st phase has been released into production. One of the importance outcome is: the number of complain from customer is reduced by 50% in the first month.

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

The project management was great, especially compared to other vendors we've worked with. They always met deadlines, and we never had unexpected turnovers. We communicated through Telegram, Zalo, Jira, and BitBucket.

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

We work like one team, not like clients and service providers. And InvestIdea staffs always provide feedbacks when they found problems in designing, like they are doing product for their own, not outsource.

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

I can't find anything to mention this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of photo & video equipment distributor. Over 15 years carrying the brand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Investidea Technology , and what were your goals?

We envision a platform where our consumer can easily go online and monetize their content. Our goal is to create an easy to use all-in-one platform allowing anyone even with no technology background stream and catalog their creation. The ability to set restriction to content access and receive payment is very crucial as well.

SOLUTION

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

Mostly by referral and successful delivery of other client's projects

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

I gave them the concept and provide basic way of achieving the goal. They did the detailed architecture and we go from there. As this is a startup project, things did change along the way. Deliverables : working platform & apps.

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

At it's peak up to 15 people. Main key person: 1. Philip : project manager 2. Alex : solution architect 3. Duc Trung : DevOps, backend

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were able to deliver the working platform. Some hiccups during large video stream happed but managed to solve eventually.

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

Seems like good management, well communicating with me as project owner. Timeliness were quite accurate with small only few small delay which I was informed ahead.

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

Good communication and willingness to listen, learn new things and find solution together.

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

Video streaming was new to them at that time, a more thorough study before development might slightly improve early performance.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Beestromed is ecosystem in the healthcare domain which provides a connectivity solution to customers(clinic, doctor, patient). I am the CTO and also one of co-founders of Beestromed.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Investidea Technology , and what were your goals?

We want to focus more on the marketing and the customer relation management and we don't have much effort to manage a technical team. Investidea gives us a good self-control technical team as the expectation which is matching to our company roadmap.

SOLUTION

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

Investidea has a strong team and a rich experience on many large outsource projects.

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

Investidea give us a full technical solution for our product. From the infrastructure to the application development.

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

A team of 12 members worked with me everyday. A project manager, a business analyzer, 2 QA, 2 mobile developers, 2 web developers, 4 backend/devops developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

20 clinics, more than 100 doctors, 10000 users/patients joined our ecosystem after 1.5 years with positive feedback.

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

We apply Scrum to system development process. Some main working tools: Slack, Jira, Confluence.

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

All team members are able to work under high pressure. They are carefully and attention to detail at work.

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

Nothing to worry about the Investidea team. But they work at another office, it's better if they are able to work at the same office with us.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there? 

I’m currently the CTO of STG Solutions. We started the company roughly two years ago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Investidea?

We needed to develop a custom educational platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Investidea Technology has designed and developed an education platform and its mobile application for Android and iOS. We initially provided our requirements, and they made several recommendations. They were responsible for everything from start to finish, including implementing primary features. They’ve used JavaScript with Spring Framework and React for frontend and mobile development. 

The platform provides learning materials, flexible schedules, and internal management for different learning centers, such as those that teach English or soft skills. The two main features allow students to create flexible online classes and learning centers to manage their classes and teachers through the platform.

They currently provide ongoing maintenance and support.

What is the team composition? 

We work with a team of 3–10 people, depending on project needs. The primary resources are developers and analysts.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $30,000–$60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in March 2019, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re currently seeking investors to continue building the company; we already have a few clients waiting to use the system. The team is adaptable, working hard to meet all the requirements. Overall, we’re satisfied with the partnership so far.

How did Investidea perform from a project management perspective? 

They do a great job. We work in two-week sprints, which gives us the ability to shift requirements and schedules as needed. Initially, we communicated in person, but now we use Slack daily, email for confirmations, and Google Meet video calls a few times per week. In general, they’re communicative and responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

They provide excellent service and assistance, as well as cost-effective solutions. As a new company, we need that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Sometimes their team members seem to have a lot on them, so it would be nice if they expanded their team.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

To achieve the best outcome, define your requirements clearly and ensure they fully understand your wants and needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder and also the CTO of an education technology company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Investidea Technology ?

Our company was growing in a very rapid user growth and engagement, while we are still using mostly old technologies where it then turns into a bottleneck in our product stability. We decided to hire a set of team who can help us in reviewing existing system and do major revamp.

SOLUTION

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

We get to know them from a known contact who also has a very good history in working with them and also successfully put their product into the next level.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

The project is about reviewing the whole technology stacks and infrastructure, and also hiring managed set of team to work hands-on on the project.

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

We work very closely with the project lead, devops, and several full stack developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They come up with roadmaps, fully implement agile methodologies into our development workflow, and did major upgrades into almost all of our legacy services.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, daily scrum calls between team and between project manager. And very active communication on Slack.

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

They were a very experienced team in handling new technologies.

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

Sometimes brainstorming video call meetings cannot be super effective because of some language barrier between our team (Indonesian) and their team. So having a higher level of English proviciency across the team will bring openness into the discussion.