Leobit

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of a media system for rights holders in sports and e-sports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Leobit ?

Leobit is our tech partner. They provide development for our media system. 

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to develop a new version of our technology and deliver on a deadline to integrate our media system in the apps of a large sports league.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found Leobit by researching and interviewing multiple companies in Ukraine and narrow down the options to two companies of interest. We interviewed previous Leobit clients and starting together with a small scope. Since then, that initial project has led us into a broader engagement. 

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

Leobit helped us with a total rebuild of our system based on previous knowledge and careful planning. They’ve been involved like a genuine part of our team every step of the way. We kept detailed documentation and frequently traveled to Ukraine for workshops. The roles and scope of our project were extremely well-defined. All these points were essential to a successful outcome.

What was the team composition?

The team from Leobit included 6–10 people. We worked with backend, mobile, and frontend developers, as well as an architect, a project manager, and QA testers. Two tech partners from our company also integrated with our client’s team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Leobit helped us deliver and integrate our media system for a large client. The results of their work were very satisfying. We have a highly efficient work process together. The key to our collaboration is our mutual passion and professionalism.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Putting extensive effort into setting up the communication pipelines and workflow was necessary and has paid off. We overcame a steep learning curve in the beginning. Now everyone feels like we’re on the same team. We regularly communicated over Slack and video conferences.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I most appreciated Leobit’s skills, friendliness, and professionalism.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

Communication can always improve. It is already good, but if I have to pinpoint one thing to improve, that would be it. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of data services for an online dollar store service that sells more than 100,000 products below the $10 mark. We’ve been around for more than three years, but we’re still in startup mode.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leobit?

Leobit provides Ruby on Rails and mobile development, QA, and more, including business intelligence and data engineering.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Leobit develops web and mobile apps for us. They’ve done the UI and backend development of our apps. The languages used are Ruby on Rails and native Android.

Leobit handles the whole range of data engineering and BI tasks. They helped us build an engineered-to-order process to put data into a central warehouse and generate reports, either Excel or reports in our current BI systems, Pentaho and Apache Zeppelin. They also use MySQL, Redshift, JavaScript, and Scala scripts.

What is the team composition?

We started with just 2–3 part-time people who logged 3–4 hours for us. We’ve scaled up, and now we have 6–7 in-house developers. We have one frontend person and a couple of backend people working on Ruby on Rails. We have some mobile developers, mostly for Android, and we have a BI or data engineer on their team. We have two QA people, one full-time and one temp, who help us with QA automation. They also have a delivery manager, the person making sure that the team delivers what was promised.

It’s a small team, and everyone wears multiple hats. Our VP of engineering decides who does what during daily stand-ups. Some of the Leobit people participate in those meetings to discuss the next task that will be assigned to them. They have a pool of people who can work on different tasks, but, if they don’t find a suitable person for our needs, they will hire someone, either permanently or on a temp basis. They’re very flexible on that front.

How did you come to work with Leobit?

As a startup, we outsource software development to optimize our cashflow. We found a portal for Ukrainian companies online. I contacted around 10 of those, and Leobit was the most reasonably priced. I’m from Ukraine, and, in the current market, the country offers the best ratio between money and what we can get for it. Leobit is highly flexible and allows us to ramp up our engagement with them.

How much have you invested with them?

Our spend fluctuates between $10,000–$20,000 per month depending on the number of tasks we have. We’ve spent $150,000–$200,000 on the total engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Leobit in June 2016 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Had we hired someone in the L.A. area, it would’ve cost us at least half a million dollars per year. During the last two years, we’ve spent under $200,000 with Leobit, which is a big price difference, five times lower.

They’re knowledgeable. We’ve worked with people at different stages of their careers, but most of us have been happy with the service delivered by Leobit. They do their best to try to find the right person for the task, and they help a lot in our data endeavors. It’s hard to find a good data engineer or BI person in offshore companies, and they were able to help us. They’re motivated, and they deliver what they promise all the time. We’re happy with them.

How did Leobit perform from a project management standpoint?

It’s an agile environment. We have lots of small tickets and tasks that they help us with as regular team members. Their delivery manager is great at trying to deliver what was promised and finding the best way to do it. They’re on top of tasks, and I don’t have to remind them of anything. They’re good at giving me multiple ways to solve any problem and providing a couple of candidates for us to choose from. We have a ticketing system, and we use Slack for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their flexibility and willingness to help. Leobit is really trying to help. It’s mutual; they’re a smaller, underdog company, and they’re trying hard to get into the space.

Are there any areas they could improve?

My only comment is not necessarily a problem, but I’d mention the retention of talent. People sometimes leave the project after finding different opportunities, but this is not Leobit’s problem per se. This is present in any outsourcing firm, especially in companies from countries with fast-rising economies. People find greener pastures more often than in the U.S.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients should try them out. Leobit will deliver, and it will be a mutually beneficial relationship.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of a company that runs a SaaS quoting platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leobit?

We needed to augment our internal team for development and testing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our platform already existed; we just needed Leobit to work with our in-house dev team to develop and test new features and automations. The full stack developers work in Angular, .NET, and C# to develop modules for the platform, which manages incoming requests for quotes, helps users calculate quotes, sets pricing, and provides an online shop for buyers to accept or decline a quote. Leobit also integrated cloud storage into the platform.

What is the team composition?

They provide a project manager, three developers, and three QA analysts.

How did you come to work with Leobit?

We found Leobit online. They were a good fit and had an attractive price, so we hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $300,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their testers are reliable and bring technical know-how to the project.

How did Leobit perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re reliable and work independently now, even though they’re remote. The entire team is organized and manages their tasks well. We communicate via Jira and Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They work diligently and take responsibility for their parts of the project. They have a pool of experts that we can always call on when needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we're happy with the partnership.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

No.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of an SaaS company. We work with technology in the revenue control and customer experience side of the parking industry. We manage credit card processing and tracking of vehicles as well as the rates for valet parking and other surface slots where you pay for parking.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leobit?

We were looking for a company to help us develop an app that would use iBeacon and Bluetooth to allow people to enter and exit a parking facility.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They've built the front- and backend of a mobile application that enables people to use a parking facility without having to lower their window or touching a machine. The complexity of the project was in getting the Bluetooth pick up the right lane (Bluetooth is omnidirectional and the device can pick up the wrong lane and open the gate). Leobit handled everything, from the wireframes to design and development.

What is the team composition?

I work with one member of their team full-time and a couple of people part-time, depending on our graphics needs.

How did you come to work with Leobit?

We found them on Upwork and I got in touch with their CEO.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $50,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2015 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We do user groups, so we take the app to the users and get feedback from them. All the feedback has been very positive so far. They quality of the code has been great and they address any bugs or issues very quickly. We've been happy with everything.

How did Leobit perform from a project management standpoint?

They do a great job and meet our deadlines. They're based in Ukraine, so we usually communicate via email, Skype, and phone. In addition, we got them on our Jira, so they joined our development team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We interviewed about 20 different companies who claimed to be able to do this job, but Leobit was the only company that actually delivered what we needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Ideally, they'd be in the same time zone. But we've been very pleased with everything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have well-defined requirements of what you want to build and document everything.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical director of a branding company. We do brand strategy and new company branding, but we also develop web applications related to marketing and sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Leobit?

We had trouble hiring locally and needed to outsource remote engineers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Leobit has developed a sales-based application with an Angular.js frontend and a .NET backend. The multiplatform app works offline and is hosted on Microsoft Azure. We had most of the code in place before the engagement. They’ve supplemented our internal development resources and I serve as the architect of the product. With programming completed, Leobit is now QA testing.

What is the team composition?

The team includes three developers, two QA testers, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Leobit?

I found Leobit on UpWork when I hired them and another vendor for a separate project. I reached out to their director. The team was easy to communicate with and tested well.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent more than $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2017 and the partnership is ongoing. We may scale the team if this project is successful.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have quality QA testing in place. Outsourcing isn’t always easy. Local engineers would be preferable because we would share the same language and location. However, Leobit is more affordable than domestic vendors.

How did Leobit perform from a project management standpoint?

We use timesheets, Google Docs, and Jira to track progress and share documentation. But I am concerned we don’t have a tool to measure metrics and efficiency in particular. Designers create and share mock-ups via Zeplin and InVision.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re well-organized, almost too organized for us at times. The team adheres to processes and answers all of our questions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Leobit follows directions, but should devote more time for reflecting on our specifications. We want them to understand the guidelines correctly.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Customers will need to keep pace with Leobit’s efficiency. They often have to wait for us to provide needed information.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Director of Engineering of REEN

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Streamlining waste management with advanced sensors and digital tooling

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help us develop our mobile apps

SOLUTION

How did you find Leobit?

Contacted by email

Why did you select Leobit over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Leobit were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Porting existing driver app from React Native to Flutter
• Migrating existing field app from Vue 2 to Vue 3
• Adding new features to both apps

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Porting projects completed successfully and on time
• A lot of new features have been added

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

They're a very responsive team that delivers according to and exceeds expectations regarding schedule and quality.

What was your primary form of communication with Leobit?

Virtual Meeting

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

Great dedication and productivity. Quick ramp-up and exceptional development speed.

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

Can't think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Operations Lead of Bridge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Leadership Development and Organisational Change

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile Application rebuild
• UX/UI update
• GDPR \-related improvements

SOLUTION

How did you find Leobit?

Online Search

Why did you select Leobit over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Leobit were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Full Mobile App review and rebuild, UX/UI update, GDPR-related changes, full QA, start to finish

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Complete beautiful new application, bugs-free, delivered on time and on budget. Stress-free project, great communication.

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

On time na don budget. Could not be more perfect!

What was your primary form of communication with Leobit?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Hard-working, professional, fun to work with. They were very responsive and attuned to what we needed.

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of PayPro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online payment system for entrepreneurs that want maximum growth

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software development

SOLUTION

How did you find Leobit?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Leobit over others?

• Good value for cost
• Operating fast

How many teammates from Leobit were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Software development on a custom Ruby on Rails project with Vue.JS front. The project entails developing with automated testing on a system that allows merchants to integrate payment methods via payment links or via API. The processed payments are stored securely according to the latest demands.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

lines code

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

Very well! All requirements are met.

What was your primary form of communication with Leobit?

Virtual Meeting

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

They were able to understand our needs and act quickly on them.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Architect of ControliQ AB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our cloud service is aimed at commercial property owners, condominium associations and energy communities who want to understand and optimize their energy use.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Leobit to accomplish?
Web app development

SOLUTION

How did you find Leobit?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Leobit over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Leobit were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Development of web application for administration of our cloud platform

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful delivery of web app meeting our expectations

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

They delivered our needs and requirements as agreed.

What was your primary form of communication with Leobit?

Virtual Meeting

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

Very good communication and interaction through daily virtual meetings

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

No, there wasn't anything they needed to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Afairi AG

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Insurance machine learning operations (MLOps) software

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Product research
• Design
• Frontend and Backend development

SOLUTION

How did you find Leobit?

Referral

Why did you select Leobit over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Leobit were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Build a backend solution to generate customer journeys.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Product Management to structure everything

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

Yes. They were super professional and agile.

What was your primary form of communication with Leobit?

Virtual Meeting

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

Range of skills from UI to development. Flexibility.

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

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