LeanCode

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of R&D Wroclaw IoT&Frontends department of Viessmann R&D Center Wroclaw

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

In January 2024, Viessmann Climate Solutions became part of Carrier Global Corporation. The combined expertise in the field of efficient energy and climate solutions, with a strong focus on quality and resource-efficient products, creates optimal conditions for a successful future.

As a part of Carrier, we will continue to develop technologies and solutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Expertise
• Flexibility
• Experience

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Referral

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our company embarked on a significant project to transition our existing Android and iOS applications to Flutter.

We have completely streamlined boiler commissioning and moved the process to a user-friendly mobile app.

In a couple of simple steps, ViGuide will safely guide users through the process of commissioning a Viessmann boiler.

Even you are new to the Viessmann boiler model, the simplified app allows you to carry out the steps with ease, as efficiently as possible and in less time.

The app will guide you step-by-step through the commissioning process and thus ensures that all necessary commissioning steps are carried out completely and in the correct order.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful implementation of Flutter architectural best practices by internal team: This demonstrates that the team is not just writing Flutter code, but doing it in a scalable and maintainable way, thanks to Lean Code's guidance.

Increased number of internal developers actively contributing to the Flutter codebase: This shows that the team is successfully adopting and learning the new framework..

We've seen a significant increase in the number of our internal developers confidently contributing to the Flutter codebase since partnering with Lean Code.

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

Their technical knowledge was evident from the outset, and they consistently provided insightful solutions to the challenges we encountered. This was particularly crucial for our internal development team, which was primarily composed of developers transitioning from web and native mobile development to Flutter.

Lean Code's experience and guidance in this area were absolutely essential in navigating the intricacies of the framework and ensuring our team's growth. We particularly appreciated their proactive communication and their commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

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

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

The blend of deep Flutter expertise with their ability to effectively support and upskill a client's existing team during a major technological transition.

This was a critical undertaking, and we needed a partner with deep expertise and a reliable approach. Lean Code not only demonstrated exceptional proficiency in Flutter development but also proved to be a highly dependable and trustworthy team throughout the entire process.

Importantly, as our project is still underway and not yet released, we continue to benefit from their support, and we are confident that with Lean Code by our side, this will be a successful story.

Lean Code truly feels like an extension of our own team, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any company looking for expert Flutter development support, especially those navigating a similar transition.

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

nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Technology of NOS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Leading Tech Portuguese company providing cutting-edge cloud, AI and telecommunications solutions, including fixed and mobile services, while also being the country's top film distributor and exhibitor, committed to innovation and sustainability.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Trainning
• Mobile App Development
• Consultancy

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Online Search

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Flutter community presence

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

LeanCode was engaged as a partner to migrate natively developed applications to a cross-platform solution using Flutter. Their scope of work included training the existing team on Flutter best practices and large-scale project collaboration, providing technical consultancy to resolve challenges, conducting code reviews to ensure quality, and assisting with the integration of native components for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Key deliverables included upskilling the team, resolving technical issues, improving code quality, and ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality, resulting in a successful migration and a high-quality, unified application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team’s enhanced skills in Flutter, combined with the seamless migration to a cross-platform solution, resulted in a high-quality application with consistent performance across Android, iOS, and web platforms. Improved code quality and streamlined collaboration further underscored the project’s progress, ensuring timely delivery and a robust, scalable product. These achievements reflect the project’s overall success and the effective transition to a modern, unified development approach.

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

Working with LeanCode has been an exceptional experience. Their project management is highly professional, with clear communication and well-organized processes ensuring smooth collaboration. They consistently delivered items on time and demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting our needs, promptly addressing any challenges or adjustments required. The team’s dedication and expertise have made the project run seamlessly, reflecting their high level of competence and reliability.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

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

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

What stood out most about LeanCode was their commitment and availability. Communication was always clear and efficient, with no delays or misunderstandings. Beyond their technical expertise, they provided support on multiple levels, offering programming assistance and an out-of-the-box approach to solving our challenges. This dedication to go above and beyond made them a unique partner.

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

No. LeanCode consistently delivered work of the highest standard, and there are no notable areas for improvement. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment ensured that every aspect of the project was handled exceptionally well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of MMG ART PRODUCTION LLC ( MMG Talent )

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

MMG Talent is the premier online casting agency/interactive talent database of models, actors, hostesses, influencers and performers - the one stop revolutionary interface connecting talent and clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We partnered with Leancode to develop a sophisticated mobile app that seamlessly integrates with our online platform. The aim is to provide our users with a primary tool that simplifies profile creation, job applications, and management of the application process, enhancing efficiency and transparency throughout their journey.

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Referral

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Our objective was to create a dual-platform mobile app using Flutter. Leancode, known for their expertise in Flutter, came highly recommended. We were impressed by their reviews and skill level. 

The project began with a UX Design Sprint, which led to our decision to engage Leancode for the full development based on their strong communication and design acumen. After successful beta launch to demo testers, we released to stores the MVP version of the app, and are now developing the full version with all planned functionalities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The MVP app launch has garnered very positive feedback, particularly for its user-friendly profile creation process.

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

Leancode's project management was structured around bi-weekly sprints, which allowed for meticulous planning and regular refinement sessions to finalize features and tasks. While we established milestones well in advance, we encountered some unexpected bugs that necessitated slight adjustments to our final delivery dates. Despite these challenges, the team was proactive in addressing the issues and optimizing solutions in subsequent sprints. 

Throughout the project, we utilized a suite of communication tools, including Slack, Email, Jira, and Figma, complemented by consistent online meetings via Google Meet. This suite of tools facilitated clear and effective communication, which was key to our project's progression.

We were particularly impressed with the professionalism and communication prowess of the Product Owner. The UX designer demonstrated outstanding design and analytical abilities, while the QA team's dedication ensured quality control. Furthermore, the developers' expertise in Flutter was evident and greatly appreciated. Their collective responsiveness to our needs has been commendable, and we are quite pleased with the partnership's results thus far.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

LeanCode’s dedication, communication, and Flutter expertise have been most impressive, showcasing a commitment to both product improvement and partnership enhancement.

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

not really

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of The Audio Bible. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Audio Bible is an audiobook in the form of a radio play launched in February 2015 - lasting about 110 hours, being an audio adaptation of the most popular book in the world - the Holy Bible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile App Development
• IT&CX Consulting
• Marketing automation
• Web Development

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Referral

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Subscriptions: Regardless of payment source, users can access their accounts on different devices (with different operating systems). Pricing can be managed without app releases, allowing for differentiation prices among users/user groups. Prices for given users may be changed manually or by providing promotion codes to users. 
• Virtual bookmarks: In this case, we used Firestore to enable the storage of information. Users can mark their favorite chapters or see the last played part of the audiobook. The virtual bookmark will remember when a given chapter was paused in the listening session, and the user can continue from that moment the next time it is played back. 
• Multi-language content: The user can choose which language version they prefer (Polish, English, Spanish). The challenge was that from the backend server side, the content was structured uniformly regardless of the language version but depending on the user’s language preferences, we had to present the content differently.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Mobile app test versions

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

• Weekly meetings
• JIRA management
• AGILE project management

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

Virtual Meeting

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

They keep their deadlines and their word.

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

faster resolution of minor technical errors

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Owner of Finelf.com (Kontomierz.pl)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Finelf.com is a company specialized in making financial decisions easier. Our portfolio consists mostly of affiliate pages for products and services from financial field in Poland and other countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of the new version of Kontomierz.pl
• Development of new features
• New app design
• Mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find LeanCode?

Referral

Why did you select LeanCode over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from LeanCode were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. Designing a new look&feel and improving the User Experience of the application. 

2. Recreating some of the features from the previous app version. 

3. Migrating data from the old version of the app. 

4. Implementing subscription payment options. 

5. Developing new features.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Creating a demo application and a new Kontomierz.co.uk website. Then systematically releasing more versions of the application along with monetization. Working on new features and implementing them.

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

Working with LeanCode is at a very high level! Interviews and meetings go smoothly, the team is committed to the work and the project. The project is very well managed.

What was your primary form of communication with LeanCode?

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

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

Commitment and availability. No communication problems. Assistance on many levels, not only programming assistance, but also business assistance.

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

No. Everything is of a high standard!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a funder of Virium - a SporTech platform and complete system for league and tournament organizers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired LeanCode to create the entire platform from scratch. They provided us with all the technical knowledge we needed, including integration research and IT solution consulting. We were able to translate our business goals into technical architecture. We entrusted LeanCode with full responsibility for organizing the developers' work and managing work stages, which we were fully satisfied with.

SOLUTION

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

We’ve had the pleasure of working with LeanCode in previous projects and knew their technical skills. We knew they had extensive knowledge not only of product development but also of available technology solutions.

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

We created two Flutter mobile applications - one for the Players and one for Referees on both iOS and Android platforms. We also made two web applications: one for the manager to create and manage Leagues and Tournaments and the other one for Players and Fans to watch competitions.

The web app for the manager was based on design components, and the Players facing application was fully custom-made. Both web applications were made using React. All the backend work was done in the .Net Core. We started the work by creating the Manager application for organizers, a web application for players and fans, and the Referee app. This was the scope of MVP, and it was the solution we sold in the first commercial deployment.

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

We worked with 2 backend developers, 2 frontend developers, 2 mobile developers, and 2 testers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the development plans succeeded. We were able to create the entire platform. We managed to build a system for white-label customer deployment from one code base. This was something that LeanCode tech specialists pointed out and made possible.

From the business perspective, we were able to focus on a new client segment - big clients that need their branding on mobile applications. The biggest amateur leagues and tournament organizers in Poland use the system. Any obstacles to the growth of our solution are non-tech related.

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

We worked in Scrum methodology and were able to create MPV within 3 months. It allowed us to deploy Virium to our first customer for commercial use. We used Google Meet for organizing meetings and Slack for everyday communication. We worked in 2-week scrum sprints. We were able to show the first fruits of our labor after 2 months.

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

Thanks to cooperation with LeanCode, we could entirely focus on solving our business issues without any fear of the proper implementation of the technical aspects of the project. We could also trust them to solve any technical problems when any arose.

In addition, during the product design workshops with technology experts from LeanCode, we learned that we could implement some parts of the Virium system with solutions that exceeded our expectations and all within the assumed budget. LeanCode's bold advice allowed us to conclude that we don't need some of the functionalities, but from the other side, the key functions were implemented in a way that delighted our clients.

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

I see some changes we would make, but they would be business decisions. If we would, for some reason, had to rebuild the system from scratch, we would use the same technologies and technical concepts.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO of welliba. Welliba’s EX+ platform enables organisations to measure, predict and manage employee experience. At the same time, it provides on-demand, personalised insights and advice to employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed support in developing a new service consisting of a web application and an app. We wanted to develop a market-ready product with a small, flexible team in the shortest possible time. The development was to be done in collaboration with our development team.

SOLUTION

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

We became aware of the provider through several technical articles. The professional presentation and large overlap of the Tech-Stack convinced us.

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

The product is made up of several components. The most important is a web application developed with React and Tailwind CSS. In addition, there is a native app developed with Flutter. The app is used for continuous user interaction and visual presentation of the results. All systems are multilingual and support RTL languages. The CQRS backend is written in C# and uses PostgreSQL as a database. The entire system runs on MS Azure in a Kubernetes cluster. The infrastructure is set up and maintained via Terraform.

Communication with the user is done via a flexible notification system that includes email, push notification, in-app notification, Slack and Teams.

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

A total of 6 people are involved in the project. 1 frontend developer, 2 backend developers, 1 flutter developer, 1 QA specialist, and a scrum master. They work together with the developers from Welliba.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After a few months, we were able to set up the first projects on the new platform. Currently, new features and improvements are being developed and are being delivered as scheduled.

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

We have very open and constructive communication. Daily stand-ups and weekly retros help us to optimize the processes. We use Slack and GitHub for communication.

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

We're impressed with their very high technical expertise and engagement.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Product Owner in company that develops digital products and ventures

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal was to develop a web platform in the FinTech area that optimizes the discounting and billing process. It brings value to each party engaged in the transaction. Suppliers can get paid before the due date. Buyers can get a decent return on invested cash.

SOLUTION

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

Leancode has demonstrated very good communication. They analyzed the project thoroughly and did an efficient cost estimation addressing each of the project elements

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

Project was run using Scrum framework and it works well. We started with kickoff with entire team and stakeholders. Essential task was to build an MVP of the fintech platform with key features such as creating offer templates and accepting offers.

Technologies:

• React
• Node.js
• GraphQL

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

• Team Leader (Full stack developer)
• Regular Developer (Frontend)
• Junior Developer (Frontend)
• Scrum Master
• UX/UI Designer Analyst

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We made the whole MVP from scratch, modeling the entire process and carefully selecting essential features at every stage of development. Thanks to the careful feature-choosing process during refinements, we delivered the product faster, within only 4 months. The above-mentioned things allowed rapid implementation with the first customers and satisfy the stakeholders.

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

We had daily stand-ups with entire team and also refinements once a week.

Tools:

• Slack
• email
• Jira
• Figma
• Miro

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

The project was run transparently with good communication and pace of work

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

No, everything in the project was implemented appropriately.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Technical Tribe Owner in Seamless Banking Tribe and Deputy CIO in Credit Agricole Bank Polska SA

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to deliver a new, modern mobile banking app build from scratch in Flutter with MVP1 delivery in 9 months (for F&F testing)

SOLUTION

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

We were looking for experts in Polish flutter market that were open do deliver a team and end-to-end vision, capabilities to enable Flutter development.

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

They deliver developers/architects and framework of flutter@scale project organization. Developers were allocated to the business scrum squads and also technical squads.

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

There were around 15 developers/senior developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to start implementation at full scale of the 14 squads after a month from they appear. We were able to deliver mobile banking app (MVP1) on production to start F&F phase and deliver the stable functionalities with additional functions after 2,5 months

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

LenaCode was alligned with scrum/agile approach that we were using in the project.

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

LeanCode is open to learning a new domain of banking business and open to deliver the effective solution for specific cases. They were very committed to keep the project in flutter clean and pure to limit bad technical decisions

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

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