Morean

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Stationwise Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide staffing solutions for first responders

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help us develop our web application
• Help us create a scalable infrastructure on AWS

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Help us build two web apps: (1) desktop UI for admins and (2) mobile UI for all users
• Deploy the web apps to a scalable infrastructure using AWS
• Create development, staging and production environments
• Create mock data for hypothetical customer use cases
• Comply with SOC2 and HIPAA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Launched the desktop and mobile applications
• Deployed the infra on kubernetes for all three environments via terraform
• Closed the engineering tickets successfully for SOC2 and HIPAA compliance

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

We have had a very positive experience working with Morean. Their regular check-ins were instrumental in understanding and addressing our specific needs with the engineers assigned to our project. By clearly communicating expectations for each individual, Morean helped us enhance our team's morale and motivation.

The engineers we collaborated with were exceptionally talented and consistently delivered high-quality results in a timely manner. Additionally, we've heard wonderful feedback about Morean's in-person gatherings, which effectively keep their team engaged and connected.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Morean is their solution-focused mindset. They never created problems but instead always seeked to help their engineers and support our needs. Their proactive and positive attitude made collaboration smooth and productive; always aiming to improve and facilitate the work environment.

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

We did not find any areas for improvement. Morean exceeded our expectations in every aspect of our collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Vrand

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company specializes in B2B marketing for tech companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a DB for BI
• Automation

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

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

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

For this project, we contracted Morean with the aim of developing a dynamic database to enhance and streamline our prospecting efforts for lead generation campaigns. The core objective was to leverage technology to accelerate the identification and engagement of potential clients, thereby optimizing our marketing strategies. 

By implementing a sophisticated system that dynamically updates and categorizes prospect information, we aimed to automate the once manual and time-consuming processes associated with lead generation. This innovative approach not only promises to significantly increase our efficiency and effectiveness in targeting and reaching out to potential leads but also enables us to better analyze and understand market trends. 

The project encompasses designing an intuitive interface for easy access and manipulation of data, ensuring seamless integration with our existing marketing tools, and providing scalable solutions that can adapt to our evolving business needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Lead Generation Efficiency: A significant reduction in the time required to identify and qualify leads. Pre-project benchmarks were compared to post-implementation metrics, showing a marked decrease in hours spent on these tasks. 
• Increase in Qualified Leads: An uptick in the number of qualified leads generated on a weekly or monthly basis. This metric helps to gauge the effectiveness of the database in enhancing the targeting accuracy and relevance of the prospecting efforts. 
• Conversion Rate Improvement: An improvement in the conversion rates from prospect to qualified lead, and from qualified lead to customer. This indicates not only better targeting but also the effectiveness of the engagement strategies informed by the dynamic database. 
• Automation Adoption Rate: The percentage of the lead generation process that was automated as a result of implementing the dynamic database, showcasing the project’s impact on reducing manual tasks.

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

The project management approach adopted by the vendor was highly structured and effective, ensuring that deliverables were met on time and aligned with our expectations. They employed a proactive communication strategy, keeping us informed at every stage of the project and fostering a collaborative environment. 

Their team utilized a well-defined project management framework, which included regular progress updates, milestone reviews, and risk assessments, facilitating a smooth execution of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

Email or Messaging App

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

The combination of a customer-centric approach, technological innovation, and a dynamic team culture made this company stand out.

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

Focusing even more on the scalability and future-proofing of solutions could be an area for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CIO of Makro Wholesaler

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We engaged Morean due to their team's technical expertise and their strong commitment to client satisfaction. Our experience was outstanding. They supported us in one of the company's most critical migration projects, supporting us in the design of the SOA architecture with Oracle technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of Oracle PL/SQL interfaces connecting the legacy system with the Oracle Retail solution

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The M40 project was a corporate initiative involving the complete migration of the company's legacy system to the new Oracle Retail solution, encompassing key modules like RMS, ReSA, SIM, with an architecture based on SOA. Morean assisted us with crucial development resources that accelerated data mapping, interface design, and screen customization. The project was successfully completed in record time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successfully migrated to Oracle Retail, ensuring operational continuity across 28 stores.

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

We had a dedicated Project Manager who supported us in prioritizing business requirements. As with any large project, we encountered challenges and obstacles to overcome. The development team's agile methodology and effective communication were key to our success.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

They stand out for their culture and relentless focus on continuously training their developers in the latest technologies.

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

Provide a 24/7 production support service.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the SVP, Engineering of Sonatype, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer development tools that help the world use open source software safely and more effectively.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Augment existing staff as we continued to scale organizationally.

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Inbound email

Why did you select Morean over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned
• Timezone overlap

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Development against strategic roadmap deliverables, contributing as part of a number of different teams across our engineering organization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

On-time software delivery.

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

This was staff augmentation, but the performance has been exemplary.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

Virtual Meeting

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

Morean has consistently supplied very high-performing, capable software engineers across a spectrum of experience. High quality has been a consistent feature.

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

This has been an outstanding partnership, and while there is always room for improvement in anything, nothing stands out as something that should have been done differently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Plus

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fintech

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• App Mobile
• Backend redesign

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

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

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Projecyt

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Objetives

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

Always

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

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

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

They have excellent services and communication.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Director of a financial services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Financial Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Provide a Python library for our APIs

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We wanted to provide our customers with a Python library for our external client APIs. The main deliverable was the library prepared to be used by our clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Iterations of the library

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

Great! They were commited to the idea and the project, they went the extra mile on the work and product, they delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The fact thay they they did not just build the product, they went the extra mile with ideas, proposals, and involvement.

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

None that I can think of now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Fletti

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build technology solutions for delivery networks

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Extend and enhance the core functionalities of the product
• Build a web interface for logistic network management
• Build a mobile app for shippers self management
• Launch the product and extend the market

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Referral

Why did you select Morean over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We worked on new branding, user interface, trade mark and logo, We also work on extending the backend functionalities, build a web and mobile interfaces.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A great working product was built, the MVP goal we set was reached.

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

They delivered all the milestones on time, with detailed plans and great follow up mettings. All the changes we defined in the process were managed as expected, sometimes redefining dates or expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality and honesty of all the staff have impressed us, starting from Ricardo and Gabriel, and all the development team.

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

We are really happy with all the process, I have no topics to put here.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Global Services of Evolv.AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Evolv.AI is an AI powered experience optimization platform that provides companies with the ability to continuously connect with customers in a positive way and drive ROI in monetary terms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To provide burst capacity for a pool of UX, front end development and QA resources.

SOLUTION

How did you find Morean?

Online Search

Why did you select Morean over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Morean were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

- Provide global services support across UX, front end development and QA implementing continuous optimization projects for customers across the US and Europe.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Ability to deliver on time to expected launch dates for each project
• Provide 2:1 development hrs to QA hours
• Ability to provide resources on an hourly basis

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

- No project manager applicable to this project, we provided our own

What was your primary form of communication with Morean?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Supportive partner 
• Flexible in the services they provided 
• They were great to work with.
• Their problem-solving skills

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

- Helped us to work better to find more efficiencies - Better training