Managed Code

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO at a startup based in the UK. We are a B2B service offering an application that features links to other applications, encouraging users to install them.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Managed Code to develop an app. Our goal was to build a user-friendly application with an engaging interface.

SOLUTION

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

We interviewed several teams and chose Managed Code since they showed genuine interest in our project, asked questions and offered some features we’d missed when framing the app concept.

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

We started with a discovery phase to define the scope of work. They then created the prototype of our application. After we approved the prototype, they designed the interface, developed the code, performed testing, and launched the application.

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

Four developers, a PM, and a tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app runs smoothly, we are satisfied with the results.

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

They provided us with a detailed project plan and regularly sent us reports on what had been already done. It was easy to communicate with them, we could write to their manager anytime and get answers to our questions. To communicate, we used WhatsApp, email, and Skype.

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

They didn't just do what we wanted them to. They provided suggestions that we found valuable.

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

No, everything went smoothly and we are satisfied with the result.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO of a startup project based in the US. We run a legal specialists aggregator platform to help users easily find available lawyers “near me” or in another specific location.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to help us develop a custom backend and a hybrid mobile app for our project. To create a mobile application that would have all the features of the web version.

SOLUTION

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

I used my network to explore software development teams that were available to take on our task. The shortlist included four companies, and I conducted interviews with each team to make a more informed choice. The Managed Code team seemed to best understand our project needs and requirements, and, what’s more, they made valuable suggestions right at the initial interview. I guess these were the deciding factors.

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

After we approved them as our mobile app development partner, we organized a kick-off meeting where we discussed our goals, defined the project scope and timeline, selected the tracking tool, etc. The team at Managed Code started by creating the UI/UX design for our app. Then, we outlined the requirements for each module. When the modules and design were completed, they put together the backend and linked the application with the database. After QA and testing, our app went live.

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

A project manager, a UI/UX designer, five developers, and a QA engineer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got what we wanted, so we are completely satisfied with the result.

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

The project management has been excellent. They provided us with access to Jira so we could always see the project’s progress. In addition, the project manager kept us updated about what had been done by sending reports every two weeks. She was very helpful and always available to answer our questions. We used Google Meet, email, and WhatsApp for communication.

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

We're impressed by their expertise and their client-focused work.

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

Nothing to improve, they did an excellent job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of a Canadian startup, we are a service that helps restaurants and cafes to sell the remaining food at the end of the day instead of throwing it away.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a cross-platform solution to help restaurants sell the remaining food and connect them with consumers willing to buy it. We needed a user-friendly, location-based application with an in-app payment feature.

SOLUTION

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

I was choosing between two software development companies. I talked to both teams, and the Managed Code team appealed to me more since they seemed to better understand the project needs and made some suggestions I really liked.

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

Once I emailed Managed Code that I had chosen to partner with them, I got a reply with date and time suggestions for the kick-off meeting. At the kick-off meeting, we discussed everything in detail and then they started working on the application.

The major steps included designing the interface, writing the code, and testing. We received an application that flawlessly works on desktop and mobile devices.

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

I directly communicated with their project manager, business analyst, and three developers, but there were more people involved — six developers in total plus a QA specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is up and smoothly running and generates profit, what is more, it is highly rated by users. They got the job well done.

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

In general, Managed Code’s project management was good, it was easy to communicate with them. We used Jira to track the progress, and we communicated via email, WhatsApp, and Google Meet. It took the Managed Code team five months to build the application, as initially planned.

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

Their expertise.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a healthcare company. We produce high-quality vitamins and nutritional supplements.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We decided to create a fitness app for Android and iOS to help us promote our products. To build an app that would allow users to set fitness goals, plan personalized exercise routines, save statistics, track their progress, etc.

SOLUTION

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

Our marketing manager had worked with them at her previous job so we included Managed Code into our list of potential app development partners. To make an informed choice, we interviewed several teams. It wasn’t hard to understand that Managed Code was the best fit for our project. They showed deep interest in what we were planning to create, asking questions and making suggestions.

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

The major project steps included prototyping, creating UI/UX design, developing the app, and testing. We closely collaborated with the Managed Code team at each stage of the development. They used JavaScript to build the application.

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

We worked with a PM, four developers, a UI/UX designer, and a QA specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is getting downloads that are exceeding our expectations. It’s easy to use and has a simple but appealing design. It performs well technically, too.

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

They’re great at communication, which was very important for the success of our project. They gave us access to the tracking platform, so I could always see the project’s progress. We used various communication tools, including Skype, email, WhatsApp, and Google Meet. The project lasted for six months. Each step was finalized as planned, with no delays.

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

Their dedication. They totally immersed themselves in our project and obviously did their best.

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

No.