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KeenEthics is an ethical web and mobile development partner based in Eastern Europe and represented in the Netherlands and the United States.

Since 2015, we have been solving business challenges with full-cycle development. More than 40 companies have turned their ideas into lucrative products with us. The successful web and mobile projects include PWA, MVP, cloud and IoT, chatbots and AI-powered solutions.

As an ethical company, we strive for a tech world devoted to social good. We always welcome partners to join us in our mission.

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$5,000+
 
$25 - $49 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2015
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Lviv, Ukraine
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other locations

Portfolio

Key clients: 

We help our partners solve business challenges in multiple industries ranging from education, healthcare, and agriculture to business administration and banking. Our loyal partners include: - Banker Advisor, Knotel and Knote (the United States); - PaceUp and My Grass Growth (the Netherlands); - WorldLabs (the United Kingdom), SelfLeaders (Sweden), and Pree (Germany).

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SelfLeaders - Personal Growth Tool

An app created with the importance of effective leadership and corporate culture in mind. SelfLeaders strive to deliver true business values and effective teamwork strategies to every company, to motivate and engage every employee, and to create an atmosphere where a job would feel as a vocation rather than labor. We fully refactored and redesigned the application to make it multifunctional and

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user-friendly.

Technologies used: Meteor, GraphQL, React, Blaze.

Full case study: https://www.behance.net/gallery/61160759/SelfLeaders.

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ParkQX - Parking at Your Fingertips

A simple but unique application for both Android and IOS, which kills the annoying parking routine and gives a driver the superpower to find a vacant parking spot promptly, cheaply, and conveniently, both in advance and on-the-go. Yet, what is so special about our tool is that every Renter may become a Lender if they have a parking spot to share, which lets them earn some extra money and save another

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driver.

Technologies used: ReactNative, Redux, Nodejs, MongoDB, Firebase, Twilio.

Full case study: https://www.behance.net/gallery/64359125/ParkQX-Mobile-app-for-iOS-and-A....

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Banker Advisor - Investment Banking Tool

One-of-a-kind investment banking tool, which brought banks and their customers closer. It enabled customers to get an insight into banking operations and make better decisions on the investment banks and let the banks review the feedback left by their customers. Having developed this app, we let registered users in a vast world of banking services with freedom of choice by location, industry sector expertise

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and experience, reputation and customer feedback.

Technologies used: React, Redux, Express, Nodejs, MongoDB, AWS. 

Full case study: https://www.behance.net/gallery/66916657/Banker-Advisor-UX-Design-Develo....

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Pree - Stop Losing Your Stuff

A little helper for scatterbrained people, who often lose their keys, wallets, or whatever they hold dear. We developed this application to let a user quickly find any item with a PREE device attached to it via smartphone, either Android or IOS. Fast access and reliability are the central priorities of PREE, which turns the app into a valuable routine problem solver.

Technologies used: Ionic, Nodejs,

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Express, MongoDB, Cordova, BLE, GoogleMaps.

Full case study: https://www.behance.net/gallery/61065649/PREE-mobile-app.

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WorkBooking - Your network of opportunities

WorkBooking is a place that unites people who are looking for individuals in specific fields for a specific task at a particular time and place; and professionals who are looking for a part-time job. Our task was to develop an easy and fast platform with the search and calendar available on all devices.

Technologies used: Meteor, React, MongoDB.

Full case

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study: https://keenethics.com/project-workbooking.

 

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OneRemission - Making the lives of cancer survivors easier

OneRemission project was launched to help cancer survivors, fighters, and supporters learn more about cancer and post-cancer health care. OneRemission is one of the first and major apps in the field of Integrative Oncology, which encompasses post-cancer nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management practices. 

When we started our partnership, we had two major objectives: to upgrade BotPress and to

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refactor the code. These measures were to optimize the performance of the app and to boost its productivity. Currently, the application has been developed only for the iOS platform. The app tracks users activity and provides recommendations on healthier lifestyle choices, which are generated automatically, personalized, and reviewed by a medical professional.

Technologies used: Node.js, MongoDB, Wit.ai, BotPress, WebSocket.

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Chatbot Development for AI Software Company

"The commitment and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done impressed us."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Aug. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

KeenEthics developed chatbots for an open-source chatbot building platform for businesses. The team worked on multi-language customer service chatbots for a number of government departments.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Quebec City, Canada
Director, AI Software Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The chatbots are live and met the expectations of the internal team. KeenEthics is well-coordinated and effective, establishing a seamless workflow. The team goes above and beyond to provide a high level of customer service and support.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-founder and investor at an on-prem, open-source chatbot building platform for businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire KeenEthics?

We hired Keenethics to help us develop bots and platform functionality in general but particularly for help in delivering professional services to our customers.

What were your goals for this project?

To provide our customers with high quality chatbots at a reasonable price.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A friend of ours recommended KeenEthics to me.

Describe the project in detail.

Besides contributing to the open source core, the main projects that Keenethics worked on where multi-language customer service chatbots for a number of government departments that had heavy integration with internal systems.

What was the team composition?

We mainly employed developers and testers (probably 4 devs and 2 testers over the period) and also a designer. From our side we had various staff involved, the main one being the business analyst.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have achieved everything we planned, and the various chatbots are live. The open source contributions the did are part of the open source core.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our cooperation was effective and productive, we engaged in a lot of discussions on how to improve the software we were developing during the process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The commitment and willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done impressed us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's hard to think of something obvious, occasionally there was code that was released and not tested but not a major issue.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Development for Condominium Management Platform

"The ethical dimension of KeenEthics impressed me a lot."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Aug. - Dec. 2019
Project summary: 

KeenEthics developed a website for a condominium management platform. Working in JavaScript, the team built the entire platform and integrated third-party services.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bruno Cordeiro
Founder, Condofy
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The development met the expectations of the internal team and is now looking to scale. KeenEthics is a team of personable experts who work to meet the requirements of the client. The team is open, straightforward, and responsive.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of Condofy, a condominium management platform. Condofy is revolutionizing the way that apartment residents, building managers and service providers engage with their communities. We offer end to end Home Owner Association services through an intelligent platform. For building managers, we provide financial services, legal advisory, human resources and payroll services. For residents and home owners, we provide tools to help communication, B2C service providers and amenities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire KeenEthics?

The project itself is a sophisticated management system that helps running a condominium. It connects property owners, managers, and tenants in a friendly ecosystem where everyone can get more for less effort. The system has lots of integrations with third-party services for all sorts of usage: from issue tracking to financial interactions. I came to KeenEthics in order to implement in code the idea I had visualized. They used JavaScript for both front- and back-end development.

What were your goals for this project?

The goals were to build a system where lots of integrations add to each other seamlessly resulting in a great experience for the end-user. As a start-up, you are always looking for ways to get the most bang for your buck. The development had to be fast yet with good quality.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I selected KeenEthics because their experience in web development is impressive. The communication is seamless, and their honest attitude is what makes them stand out among other software development agencies.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

It is a web platform for property owners and tenants to communicate and cooperate. Built with JavaScript, it turned out to be highly responsive and performant. It offers a unique solution for condominium management and delivers it in a highly effective manner.

What was the team composition?

The team composition was dynamic as we started with 3 Developers and a Project manager. When a design system was in place, the team was reduced to 2 full-stack developers for optimal cost management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is already on the web, I believe that the business idea was successfully implemented. At this point, we are considering ways to promote and scale our platform.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I enjoyed working with KeenEthics because of their openness, straightforwardness, and responsiveness. I fully trusted them, and I guess it is the primary reason why our project succeeded.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The ethical dimension of KeenEthics impressed me a lot. The way they treat partners and each other is unlike anything I have ever seen in any other company.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We had some misunderstandings as for how back-end should be implemented, but, I guess, they stemmed from some miscommunication at the initial stages of the project

4.5
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web UI Dev for Recruitment Chatbot

“Keenethics delivered exactly what I hoped for.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
June 2019
Project summary: 

Keenethics developed the web interface of a recruitment chatbot using the React framework.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
London, United Kingdom
Rob McCormick
Founder, Ideal Role
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The chatbot interface has received positive feedback on its simple and efficient functionality. Keenethics’ thoroughness, transparency, and attentiveness fostered a successful collaboration.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of Ideal Role. Our chatbot starts conversations on company career sites to assist people in finding the right job. We help them understand the benefits the company can offer and answer any questions they may have. On the other hand, companies get more high-quality applications and a pipeline of talent for future roles.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Keenethics?

We hired Keenethics to create a well-designed web interface for the chatbot.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have an open, friendly, and easy-to-use web interface for the chatbot. Since the UI is a crucial part of my project, it had to be reliable, easy to customize, and visually appealing.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I chose Keenethics based on their previous chatbot development experience. Plus, they were responsive, helpful, and friendly.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Keenethics did the frontend development of a web chatbot using the React framework. It communicates with the chatbot using the Microsoft bot framework Direct Line API 3.0.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a dedicated developer, a project manager, and a QA specialist from Keenethics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Keenethics delivered exactly what I hoped for. The chatbot is up and running with excellent functionality. We’ve gotten positive feedback from test users about how easy it is to use.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The team communicated with clarity, responded quickly, and clarified any questions I had.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

As the name suggests, the Keenethics team was quite transparent. They listened and made sure they understood what I was trying to achieve, not just the features I wanted.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Overall, the project was great. However, it would have been good for them to explain the development stages and timeline in more detail. This would have helped manage my expectations from the start.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

UX/UI Design for EdTech Company

"Once we had the clickable prototype in hand, our customers' understanding of our product increased significantly."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Apr. - May 2019
Project summary: 

Keenethics, along with designing UX/UI for an app, built a clickable prototype for showcasing the app to customers. The prototype would also be a guide for the development team. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Redwood City, California
Aditya Kaddu
CEO, EdTech Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keenethics built a visual and user-friendly product. Their effective workflow supplemented their professional management style. Customers can expect a communicative team with experience that delivers within deadline. 

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of an early-stage edtech company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Keenethics?

We hired Keenethics to help develop the UI/UX for our app and also a clickable prototype that we could share with customers

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to have a prototype that accomplished two purposes:

  • Provide a guide for a team of developers to build the actual application. 
  • Provide a demo for potential customers.
SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I interviewed a number of shops similar to Keenethics, and ultimately chose them for the combination of price, communication, past portfolio, and comfort with the team members

Describe the project in detail.

I started by sharing what it was that we were aiming to do, providing some sketches, and a list of screens I wanted to be developed. They provided me with estimated time to completion, and we set out to working. Over the course of the project, I was getting input from various potential customers and providing iterations back to the Keenethics team, and they updated the screens accordingly until we reached a final project that we were all excited about.

What was the team composition?

I primarily worked with a project manager and a designer. Most of my update calls included both of them, though sometimes I spoke only with the designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Once we had the clickable prototype in hand, our customers' understanding of our product increased significantly. We were able to help them visualize and conceptualize what it was we were doing for them. Also, since the designer provided components in Figma, our developers were able to quickly implement the designs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was generally quite effective, we had regular check-in calls, they kept me well informed when there were company holidays, and they were able to respond to our needs in a timely manner.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They adhered to the deadlines, scope, and cost projections while providing an end product that has been extremely valuable for us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Tools for communication - found that Hangouts Meet was not a satisfactory tool for us.

5.0
Overall Score Great people to work with, very professional, stayed on track with deadlines, produced a high quality product!
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Cost was very competitive with other options, and team worked to keep costs contained
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Beautiful visuals, final product that is very intuitive and is the bedrock of our application!
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Electron App Dev for Emerging Tech Developer

"Overall, the team is highly professional; they communicate clearly and produce high-quality code."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Keenethics revamped an Electron application’s UI and automated its bug reporting system. They also fixed bugs and added new features such as saving to a user’s local computer. The project is ongoing.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
USA
Lab Director, Tech Developer
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Previously a prototype, the app now ready for production. Keenethics produces high-quality code rapidly at fair prices. Useful management tools and consistent communication make collaboration seamless. Adaptive to scope, budget, and timeline changes, the team works with efficiency and diligence.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a lab director for a small tech company based in the US. We create hardware and software products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Keenethics?

We engaged Keenethics to update an existing Electron app’s UI and bug reporting system. They also fixed bugs and built new features.

What were your goals for this project?

We had a roadmap of features that we wanted the updated app to include. We needed a partner to guides us through what is possible within the Electron framework.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched on Google for firms with expertise in Electron. After interviewing multiple vendors via email as well as phone and video calls, we settled on Keenethics.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Keenethics took over an existing code base. After taking the time to understand it, they improved and refactored the code. The team then built new features in response to user feedback. Key features include saving files to a user’s local machine and an automated bug and crash reporting system to improve our feedback mechanisms and how users share information with us.

What was the team composition?

We collaborated with a business development team at the kickoff; now, we work with a developer who serves as our main point of contact and a project manager who handle invoicing and long-term planning.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Keenethics has so far transformed our prototype into a production-ready application. They also helped us move to a more automated system of bug and crash reporting from our users.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

At the project’s start, the project management team established a toolchain for communication, task reporting, invoicing and payment, QA, and other functions. All we needed to do was log in and get started. The toolchain, as well as the developer’s consistent and direct communication, work effectively; we rarely need to bring in the project manager.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Keenethics is highly flexible. They worked with us even when we lacked a complete budget and timeline for the project at first. When a change in developers occurred, they oversaw a seamless transition. The developers we have worked with complete tasks quickly without sacrificing quality. They get to work on features as soon as they process our requests, and they remind us when features are ready for QA that we may have forgotten about, showing both initiative and diligence in completing this project. Overall, the team is highly professional; they communicate clearly and produce high-quality code.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

5.0
Overall Score Keenethics has been a perfect fit for our project.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They accommodate time zone differences well and answer all inquiries in less than a day.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Their rates are fair, transparent, and flexible.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They deliver top-notch code quickly. Their consistent communication, highly effective workflow tools, and fair pricing make the collaboration a breeze.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’m highly likely to refer their team.

Software Development for Global Services Platform

"Keenethics delivers the required tasks within the time frame and at high quality."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Keenethics created a wide-ranging web platform as a software development partner. Their team also perform QA services. The platform is prepped for global launch.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
London, United Kingdom
Andreas Feller
COO and Co-Founder, WorldLabs
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keenethics provided necessary resources for developing the global platform. Their team’s approach was collaborative and proactive. Their software development expertise and dedication to the project are notable strengths of the company.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the COO and co-founder of WorldLabs. It is a one-stop collaboration platform that simplifies how organizations engage with their members, while simultaneously tapping into a global community of innovators.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Keenethics?

We are creating a comprehensive web platform with limited resources, so we needed to rely on a highly efficient yet small team.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a platform with quality code that is reliable and scalable with the specs we defined.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Keenethics completed our trial period. They were ideal as a software development partner, giving us the additional resources we needed.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

Keenethics provides software development and QA services.

What was the team composition?

Their team includes a project manager, various developers, and a QA tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Keenethics is instrumental in the development and launch of our project providing all the resources we need.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Their dedicated project manager makes sure that all tasks are efficiently coordinated. The communication runs smoothly between our companies.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Keenethics delivers the required tasks within the time frame and at high quality. Their expertise in software development and their dedication to our company has helped WorldLabs launch a fully functional product. Keenethics’ cost-effective and hands-on approach was an integral part of our early growth.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

There’s nothing to mention at this point.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Staff Augmentation for E-Learning Platform

"Their intermediate developers produced high-quality code and efficient scripts that emphasized the app’s performance."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Aug. - Oct. 2018
Project summary: 

Keenethics helped develop an e-learning app in Node.js, Express.js, and Angular.js 5. They created features such as a student progress tracker, a system to track admin changes, and an expanded data dashboard.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Italy
Anton Mihlin
Technical Lead, Isapiens srl
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keenethics worked seamlessly alongside the internal team and produced fast, efficient code. They accommodated expanded work-hours to meet tight deadlines and responded quickly to inquiries. Customers can expect a highly productive team that delivers high-quality products at competitive rates.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical lead at Isapiens srl, an e-learning company. We provide services to corporations in Italy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Keenethics?

Our one-developer team needed extra resources to meet three deadlines for building a software application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had a partially-developed application that collected information from a learning management system and displayed it in a dashboard for clients to read, modify, and extract reports from. Before Keenethics became involved, the app had back- and frontend basis, a small dashboard, and a project page. Keenethics added more features and pages. They built and helped launch a training progress page that shows each student’s progress and a general overview of Italy’s geographical regions. They also implemented a system to track how each administrator creates or modifies information.

Keenethics developed the application in Node.js. The backend—built on Express.js—functions as an API and is completed divided from the frontend—built on Angular.js 5. The app uses modules such as Passport.js for authentication among other functions.

What is the team composition?

We worked primarily with 2–3 developers depending on the project’s needs.

How did you come to work with Keenethics?

We found them by posting a job offer on Upwork. We narrowed 50–60 proposals down to four companies. Keenethics was close to our time zone, and their team of developers and project managers provided valuable insights into how the project should continue.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $24,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–October 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Keenethics team performed well alongside our internal team. Their intermediate developers produced high-quality code and efficient scripts that emphasized the app’s performance.

How did Keenethics perform from a project management standpoint?

The team was highly accessible and responded to any inquiries within 30 minutes. We communicated and held meetings via Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Keenethics accommodated two weeks of 10–12-hour days to help us meet our strict deadlines. They truly invested themselves in the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They write clear code, but it could use more comments.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Because I had a technical background, I interfaced directly with developers rather than with the project manager. Keenethics made the process simple for me, but their project managers are excellent if you prefer a more traditional approach.

5.0
Overall Score The project came out perfectly.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They charge very low rates for the quality of their work.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Node.js Dev & UI for Financial Ratings Platform

"I found their sophistication on technology & keen business judgment particularly impressive."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
May 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

KeenEthics designed & developed a finance ratings platform for both web and mobile. A required key functionality was a comprehensive search, tag, & filtering system, & the ability to scale.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Atlanta, Georgia
Founder, BankerAdvisor
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Due to their responsiveness & patience, the collaboration itself progressed smoothly from start to finish, resulting in a high quality product & ensuring their continued engagement. KeenEthics’ skillset was exactly what was needed, & despite a language difference, communications never suffered.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a founder of BankerAdvisor, which is a website and ratings platform aimed at the investment banking and banking industries that is in many ways similar to Clutch. We hope to be live within the next 30 days.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with KeenEthics?

I hired KeenEthics to create the platform that would function as the core part of our business. My background is in finance, and although I understood the company I wanted to build and the type of website and application I wanted, we needed additional technical resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

BankerAdvisor is intended to be a comprehensive directory and review application for learning about investment banking and merger and acquisition advisory firms. At the beginning, I provided KeenEthics with a detailed specifications document from which they then worked. They managed the user interface design and branding, as well as the app development. One vital feature that we requested specifically was a multi-varied search capability, which needed to include the use of tags for industry sector experiences and the nature of services for search refining purposes. We also wanted a way to provide prioritization for premium app registrants versus basic registrants in the database. They did their work using Node.js on the backend and JavaScript and HTML5 on the frontend.

The project is not yet finished, although phase one is close to being complete. I have already written the specification document for phase two, to which I have added commercial banking and investment management to the initial minimum viable offering. The plan is to slowly expand our range of offerings as our user base grows, so we are currently planning ahead, and I intend to keep KeenEthics on board for this further work.

What is the team composition?

Our primary code team involved three people—Yura G., our primary full stack developer; Alina K.; and Vlad O.—and our UI team involved at least two designers at any given time.

How did you come to work with KeenEthics?

When I was ready to begin the project, I conducted a series of interviews with development shops and found the KeenEthics team. Since I did not want to deal with fielding responses from a wide variety of firms, I emailed them directly to ask if they had the requisite skills for which I had been searching. KeenEthics fit the skillset in the particular technology stack I wanted.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we have invested US$30,000, but we plan on spending another US$10,000-20,000 depending on the progress of phase two.

What is the status of this engagement?

We engaged their services in May of 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since the project is not yet finished, we do not have any concrete metrics to demonstrate the impact. However, I am very pleased with both the site and the app’s functionality.

How did KeenEthics perform from a project management standpoint?

They performed extremely well in terms of communication and working with the project manager on invoicing and understanding changes as the work progressed. From my perspective, they did an excellent job of setting expectations. I was often to blame for scope expansion, and how they adjusted and responded to the changes was excellent. We communicated primarily through email correspondence, although we also used Skype for video conferencing and Google Docs. Our regular work schedule involved weekly appointments to touch base with KeenEthics, and in between they were very responsive through both email and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I found their sophistication on technology and keen business judgment particularly impressive, especially for a younger organization. The code itself has been very reliable, tight, and reflective of their knowledge of the technology stack and of coding best practices. They have been patient working with a non-product manager who is a domain expert but not a product management or product design expert. Additionally, their command of the English language truly blew me away. The language difference has been a complete non-issue in working with KeenEthics.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They are fairly understated in their skills versus their profile. Since I believe that this firm is going to grow, my recommendation to them would be to get the word out about themselves more effectively.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Writing a detailed specification about a project and boiling down precisely what you do will make it a lot easier for the development team and project manager to understand what your goals are for the collaboration.

5.0
Overall Score My experience with them has been outstanding.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They hit the mark on every deadline.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I am very pleased with what I have received for my investment.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I plan on using them again immediately for phase two.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I am extremely likely to recommend them.

Outsourced Dev for Tech Strategy Consultancy

"They did a nice job of taking interest and ownership of the work that they did."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2017
Project summary: 

Keenethics supplemented additional resources for the MeteorJS framework, integrating a payment processing functionality into an app. The team also used HTML, CSS, NodeJS, and MongoDB technologies.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Manchester, New Hampshire
CTO
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keenethics was reliable in meeting tight deadlines, delivering high quality work on time and within budget. They offered a broad range of proficiency and skills as well as friendly, personable customer service. They had no difficulty in meeting requirements and provided additional support as needed.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief technology officer (CTO) at a technology consulting and strategy firm. We develop custom software and implement custom solutions for our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Keenethics?

We were looking for supplemental additional resources in the MeteorJS framework, which is a JavaScript web application framework.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Keenethics helped integrate Stripe, a payment processing application. Stripe was integrated to one of our applications that we were building to allow for customers to subscribe to paid software. They helped implement that functionality within our application

The technologies that Keenethics used were primarily MeatorJS, HTML, and CSS. There was also NodeJS and MongoDB. 

What is the team dynamic?

I’ve interacted with a total of three individuals.

How did you come to work with Keenethics?

We found Keenethics through a third-party freelancer network. We were considering three companies in total before deciding on going with Keenethics.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested between $10,000 to $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I’ve been working with Keenethics for off and on for just about a year. We started working August 2016 and the project was finished February 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of work was good. We relied on Keenethics to make sure that we were able to meet some of our tighter schedules. They were able to complete things on time and on budget which was good. The proficiency and skills that Keenethics has were good. I was overall pleased with everything that they did.

How did Keenethics perform from a project management standpoint?

It wasn’t really a complex large project that required heavy project management. We were able to give them the requirements and they were able to manage communication back to us. Any necessary follow-ups were completed using e-mail and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

For an offshore resource, they were very friendly and personable. They did a nice job of taking interest and ownership of the work that they did. They also provided additional support when we have a few issues. Overall, Keenethics’ personal touch was a highlight for me.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Dev for E-commerce Marketing Platform

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Nov. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Keenethics provided development and technical assistance using a combination of Meteor JS and React for an international price comparison website network.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Leiden, Netherlands
Founder
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keenethics’s is a young company that may need to hone its message but their high level of technical expertise, friendly staff, and cost-conscious approach stood out compared to the competition. They are thoughtful in their suggestions and feedback. They feel like a business partner.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business or organization and what you do there.
I am the Owner and only employee of a young startup company based in the Netherlands. My company is an international network of localized price comparison websites. Each site specializes in a certain theme or subject.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Keenethics?
My project began really small, but my aim is to dominate the market and to be active all around the world. I want to have a specific website for every subject . Scalability is the first priority. In the past five years JavaScript’s functionalities have grown considerably, I searched for a company that was eager to try embracing JavaScript competencies and concepts and develops a really cool project. Because I don’t have a big company and my budget is limited, I needed to have a partner that was priced okay.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.
Keenethics only did development. Because of my experience as an online professional, I did the whole business strategy, the design, the interaction, and the marketing myself. They are purely involved just to take care of all the technical stuff. We decided to go for the ever more popular Meteor JS plus React combination and we’re now developing in these techniques.

How did you come to work with Keenethics?
I found Keenethics by Googling specialized Meteor agencies. I did a little tender with all kinds of agencies and Keenethics was the best choice. Besides their technical skills, they’re really nice people and they quickly become involved in your business ideas and want to produce a really cool product. In the end, Keenethics is great for little startups based on the quality they deliver and the cost they ask.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?
Between $10,000-$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them November 2016 and have been working together since.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?
It’s too early because we don’t have a first version of the product ready, but it looks really promising.

How did Keenethics perform from a project management standpoint?
I’m really into having control so I’m not a regular client for them. I’m an online project manager myself and I hired them only for development work. We had about 2 or 3 developers working on the project but the project management was in my hands. You can chat with them until they go to bed and they’re always available by Skype. We do a Scrum every month where we look at new features, what we want to add, what has priority, etc. Hopefully, they continue to be my partner in the future.

What distinguishes Keenethics from other providers?
The relationship, their own ambition and what they want to do in the future were really important to me. Normally, my experience with development companies is that their business strategy is based on selling hours and most of them see a chance to bill you some extra hours just to change stuff within the project. Keenethics just sticks to the hours they initially estimated. They know and understand that nobody is perfect and nobody can predict the future or have it all written on paper before you start. This is what is really unique about them. They feel like a business partner, not like an agency that just wants to sell more hours.

Is there anything Keenethics could have improved or done differently?
They are a young agency that’s only been in existence for 2 years. They’re growing fast and doing more projects and the whole identity of the business and the agency still has to be developed. They are still trying to figure out their view on how to complete projects and what their unique selling point is compared to other agencies. They started with a vision about how things should be done, but they need to go move a new phase where they become more professional so they can sell the things they believe in.

5.0
Overall Score These guys really think about finding solutions to the project you want to achieve.
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    My project is, complex, and it’s impossible to have a secure timeline. They are behind, but I don’t blame them because I came with new things during the project.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    6, if I can.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The quality they deliver is amazing, and they keep at something until it works 100%. They need to be a bit more professional and more punctual in their communication.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
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Business Entity Name
Keenethics llc
Status
Active
Jurisdiction of Formation
Ukraine
ID
41866497
Date of Formation
Aug 24, 2015
Client Reviews
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OVERALL REVIEW RATING
5.0
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Clutch
LAST UPDATED
February 25, 2020