NERDZ LAB

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of TheRoom

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A design studio specializing in UI/UX and product design for startups

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Web-development for the website of our client

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Referral

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We designed a landing page for our client's project, an open-source decentralized AI supercomputer. Then, we reached out to the NERDZ LAB team for custom web development for this landing page. NerdLab promptly and efficiently assessed the work needed, recommended an effective technology stack, coordinated with our client, and completed the development process in less than a month. They delivered a fully functional animated website and CMS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to our collaboration, we assisted our client in launching the landing page for their startup. The landing page featured smooth animations, optimal performance across various browsers and screen sizes, and matched the original designs perfectly. Our client was delighted with the results of our partnership, and our design agency proudly added a successful live project to our portfolio.

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

The project managers demonstrate remarkable efficiency. Within one business day of receiving the initial requirements, they prepared a comprehensive estimate. We then connected them directly with the client, who got a clear plan of what would be done and when. As they worked with the client, they kept us updated on how things were going.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their attention to detail in creating a flawless live website is remarkable. It's uncommon for the development team to match the live version of the website exactly to the design files we provide.

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

No, everything is just right

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Marketing Lead of an other industries company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It is a web and mobile application that helps manage your day rationally and transform communication disorder into clarity with less stress and more joy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• UX design
• iOS app development
• Android app development

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Referral

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

As a startup co-founder seeking to enhance our product before the next investment round, we engaged NERDZ LAB. Initially, we consulted with their Product Designer, impressed by their professionalism and expertise. We extended our collaboration to develop iOS and Android native applications. The project scope included UX design enhancements, developing two native apps, rigorous quality assurance, deployment assistance, and consulting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project's measurable outcomes include substantial UX design enhancements, a successful launch of the iOS app, and positive user feedback. We've not only captured user appreciation for the updated app but also made a strong impression on investors.
Additionally, we've received recognition for our product, witnessed a decrease in user churn rate, and observed a shift in user acquisition dynamics. These achievements demonstrate tangible progress and success in improved user experience, successful app deployment, and enhanced market performance.

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

NERDZ LAB's project management was excellent. The process was well-structured, and the team maintained clear communication at every stage. They consistently delivered items on time and responded promptly to our needs and any issues that arose. Their efficient project management was a significant factor in our successful collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

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

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

NERDZ LAB truly impresses with their commitment to exceeding expectations and fostering genuine partnerships. Their high quality, professionalism, and unwavering honesty set them apart. They don't just complete tasks but consistently add value to projects, delivering top-notch expertise and suggesting optimal solutions. If you seek more than a typical vendor and want a dedicated partner in your success, NERDZ LAB is the choice to make.

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

We have experienced exceptional service from NERDZ LAB, and there are currently no specific areas for improvement to note. They consistently meet our expectations, and we are highly satisfied with their performance.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & CTO of Subit ApS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Subit make cutting edge scheduling software for schools and daycares

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Establish a remote team

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Online Search

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB 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 expand our product team by establishing a remote team. At first, we focused on frontend capabilities and later added backend specialists to the team as well. The work is ongoing and still evolving, and consists both of feature development as well as bug fixing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been thrilled with all the people we decided to hire through Nerdzlab. Everyone has shown much dedication to understanding the project details and delivering on tasks. Soft skills and communication are important factors to us, to make the collaboration a success both ways, and Nerdzlab also really delivered on that.

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

The management at Nerdzlab is always very quick to provide qualified candidates and lets us run the interview process as we best see fit. The team has been quick to get a deep understanding of our complex product, they always give their honest opinions and take great ownership of their work.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Good culture, employees seems to be proud of working for Nerdzlab, great communication skills, very dedicated and reliable

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

Nothing on top of my mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of FWD

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Social networking

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Complete Android development of mobile app
• Assist in launching MVP
• Website design & development

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Clutch Site

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Other

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

NerdzLab was responsible for taking existing faulty code and refractoring, rewriting and reimplementing it to ensure the deployment of an Android MVP. Additionally, NerdzLab designed and developed our website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Completing all milestones, making the app work as designed and per the SRS, deploying it to the Google Play Store. 
2. Designing and deploying the website.

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

Yes; NerdzLab was timely, responsive and communicated well in a very complicated, fluid project.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Three (3!) other development companies -- with high Clutch and other platform ratings -- deeply screwed up development. Each of these highly rated companies, over promised and under delivered. Their communication was poor, often hiding problems they encountered and trying to rush through the project to meet deadlines in order to get paid even though they did not perform the work adequately. They did not take ownership of the project or care about the outcome for their client. 

Vova and NerdzLab were different. At each step along the way, I had team members who care about developing the project as specified, communicating all problems and troubleshooting to get the job done well and on time. I felt like I had a true in-house team working with me. They are not just an outsourced, contracted team.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of TriCan Health

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

TriCan Health empowers cancer patients to navigate clinical trials and gain access to the most advanced medicines available.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Design and build our online presence
• Design and build our patient-trial matching platform
• Fine-tune our algorithms and UX for optimal user experience

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Clutch Site

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Capabilities matched our needs

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. DESIGN. Nerdz Lab helped our start-up business conceive of, design, test, and build an online platform to match cancer patients to potentially life-saving treatments currently available in clinical trials. Nerdz assigned designers to help us with everything from color schemes and fonts to web layout and mobile-optimized content architecture. Extensive use of Figma with productive back-and-forth discussion ensured we were happy with the design before it was built. 
2. BUILD. The Nerdz team then made our design reality with detailed approaches to infrastructure and application components, ensuring security, scalability, speed and ease of use. Testing throughout the process resulted in design tweaks and changes, as you’d expect. Nerdz was incredibly helpful, responsive and creative in approaches to address our questions and change requests. 
3. TEST. Once the platform was developed, the Nerdz team and our company tested all functionality for accuracy, OS interoperability, and robustness. The Nerdz team was very patient as we introduced additional change requests based on client feedback from the dev site, and incorporated everything requested with helpful suggestions to improve on our initial asks. 
4. RELEASE. The move from development site to production site was seamless, and users were immediately able to benefit from TriCan’s trial matching capabilities to identify best-match clinical trials for their cancer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Design completion and review 
• Platform development and test 
• QA testing for results accuracy and usability

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

Excellent project management with weekly meetings to ensure continued progress. Highly responsive to requests, questions, and changes to the scope of work.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Nerdz has an exceptional customer orientation. Their willingness to work with us on how the platform should look, function and scale was incredibly helpful and instrumental in our success. They explained design decisions and technology approaches in a way that we could understand, without making us feel clueless (which we were!), and did an impressive job of bringing us along on the journey from ideation to the point of product release. We felt they truly partnered with us to launch our company.

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

Nerdz did an incredible job and we are delighted with their work. The project could have moved more quickly with tighter project management, though I suspect we were the cause of delays due to slow responses and a long list of small change requests.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of evente.io

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Event management platform for professional photographers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Build an online event management platform
• Build mobile apps
• Deliver market ready solution

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Clutch Site

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from NERDZ LAB were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

• Description
  • Evente is an online platform for professional photographers to collect photos taken by guests (using their smatphones) at an event
  • Guests use the evente smarphone app to take and automatically upload photos to the evente cloud platform
  • In addition the photographer collects email and mobile data from the guests to use for marketing purposes
• Setting Up An Event
  • Step 1
    • Photograper creates an account and profile with event
    • Photographer creates an event
    • When the event is created the photographer pays a fee to evente and allocates an event owner
    • The event owner is the person who hires the professional photographer to cover the event
    • The system generates a unique QR code (and alpha numeric code?) for the event
    • The event owner is automatically sent the QR code by email from the photographer
    • When the professional photographer create (and pays evente) an event a unique QR code is generated.
    • This is sent to the event owner who can then share it with guests who are attending the event
    • The event owner is automatically sent login details to the web platform so the can view photos uploaded by guests
  • Step 2
    • The event owner shares the QR code with event guests
    • The QR code is used in the mobile app to ensure that their pictures are uploaded to the correct AWS bucket
    • Event guests download the mobile evente App (iOS and Android) and register in app with email
    • Guests receive a welcome email (and push notification?) from the photographer
    • Once registered the event guests enter the QR code
    • Guests register in-app and get an automated email from the photographer
    • The app allows guests to take pictures or upload from their camera roll during the event
  • Step 3
    • All photos taken by guests are uploaded into a unique AWS bucket
    • The photos can be viewed by the photographer through the evente web platform
    • The photographer uploads his own photos to the evente web platform
    • The professional photographer uploads his own photos so the event owner can view them along with the photos uploaded by guests
    • All photos can be viewed by the event owner through the evente web platform
  • Step 4
    • The event owner chooses the photos they like
    • The photographer downloads these photos for processing
    • After processing the photos are uploaded to a new gallery and the event owner is notified
    • When the event owner is satisfied the photographer sends an invite to all the guests with a link to the gallery
  • Step 5
    • The photographer uses the guests data for marketing campaigns, newsletters etc.
• Notes
  • The evente project will be marketed directly to professional photographers
    • Initially in english speaking countries; USA, UK, Australia & Canada
    • It will be marketed as a tool to grow sales leads by building email lists of event guests
• Tech Stack
  • Web Admin - ReactJS (Chrome, Safari)
  • Mobile App - React Native - iOS & Android Backend - NodeJS (mySQL/PostGre/)
  • Setup AWS Integration - Photos data Storage
  • Mailing Setup + Templates Payment Processing - Stripe
• Business Requirements For Quotation
  • Create Platform from scratch including Design & Prototypes for sharing
  • Setup AWS with security layer
  • Payment provider - Stripe
  • Platform testing & QA
  • Distribute Apps in App Store & Google Play Store

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Market ready platform

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

All communication was made with a dedicated Slack channel with a weekly zoom call to discuss progress face to face. Response to messages and questions in Slack was almost instant

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

Virtual Meeting

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

Fantastic and professional team. Highly responsive and always coming forward with positive ideas and solutions.

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

No. Everything has been above my expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of a discount company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a company that helps individuals discover the world’s best brands and exclusive discounts - all in one place

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire NERDZ LAB to accomplish?

• Creating high-quality and user-friendly mobile app
• Developing a secure payment system that supports multiple payment options and protects customers' financial information
• Implementing effective search and filter features that allow customers to find the products they need quickly and easily
• Creating product feed with discount features and easy admin panel for further management
• Analyzing user data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of growth

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

• Clutch Site

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• level of expertise

What was the size of NERDZ LAB’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

• Updated user interface design that is visually appealing and easy to navigate.
• Product feed with video reviews from different brands / influencers
• Search functionality that allows users to quickly find relevant products and discount codes.
• Personalized recommendations that are tailored to each user's shopping habits and preferences
• Integration with multiple e-commerce platforms to provide a wide selection of products
• Enhanced security measures to protect user data and financial information
• Detailed analytics and reporting tools to help merchants track their sales and promotional campaigns
• Fraud management and secure

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increased Revenue
• Positive User Reviews
• Improved Conversion Rates
• Increased User Engagement
• App scalability

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

I have to say, I was extremely impressed with the level of professionalism and expertise that Nerdz brought to our project. From the initial consultation to the final deliverables, the team was highly communicative and collaborative, ensuring that we were fully aligned on our goals and objectives. Their time management skills were exceptional, and they always met our deadlines without any issues or delays.

Their command of the English language was also excellent, making communication and collaboration a breeze. What really stood out to me was their transparency and honesty throughout the project. They provided regular updates on project progress and budget, and any issues or concerns were addressed quickly and efficiently. Our PM and Delivery Manager were an absolute pleasure to work with, and the involvement of Nerdz CTO brought an added layer of expertise and insight to the project.

Overall, I would highly recommend Nerdz to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable team for their projects. We were thrilled with the work they delivered, and look forward to working with them again in the future.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

• Virtual Meeting

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

Their alignment and synchronization in all their tasks were impressive, giving me the confidence that the final product would be delivered flawlessly. The team's friendliness and responsiveness to any queries or concerns I had throughout the project were also notable. The size of their team in Lviv is quite extensive, and their collaborative spirit and teamwork were evident in their impressive company culture.

They foster an environment of innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness, which made it a unique and enjoyable experience working with them. Their unique and impressive approach to app development and top-notch team culture set them apart from others in the industry. If we are speaking about unique - Kabos is the best one (Akita dog)

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

It would be wonderful to see their offices and employees expand globally and share their unique approach to app development and impressive team culture with even more people around the world.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a founder for a RegTech company that monitors new for compliance professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Build a workflow tool that could produce a newsletter and publish automatically.

SOLUTION

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

I was referred by another person. I interviewed the team and was very impressed with their ability to understand requirements and attention to detail.

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

We used Firebase (Google) to build front end admin panel that allowed us to identify articles to publish. We used Amazon SAS to automate email publication to users.

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

5 - project manager, UX/UI, BA, QA, Dev

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were very attentive to our needs as requirements changed during the course of the project. Always available to speak and always gave good feedback and advice. The team was very professional and we enjoyed working with them.

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

We used slack and Google meetings to collaborate. Weekly calls to discuss progress and adhoc meeting to discuss issues identified. Management style was focused but cordial. It was very pleasant working with the team. Everyone was very respectful.

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

Dev skills, project management and organisation, determination and focus. Our project coincided with the start of the war and the team were resilient. It was very impressive.

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

Managing budgets and scope creep and ensuring customer is made aware at the beginning of the additional scope (so as to not be surprised by additional billable time). That being said, our requirements moved during project so we appreciated their flexibility and that was the cost for not having 100% clear requirements. Also, QA testing and test use cases - sometimes we found bugs that were not identified by the QA team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Product Manager at RoofBundle, a Winnipeg-based start up that focuses on developing software for Construction industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired NerdzLab to overtake the mobile app development for two of our mobile applications. We wanted someone to build us a high quality product that would be easy to scale.

SOLUTION

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

We interviewed multiple companies to find the right outsourcing solution for our company. After meeting with NerdzLab representatives and after reviewing their previous works, we felt that this company fit our needs the best.

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

Prior to starting the project with NerdzLab, we provided them with our designs and wireframes. Then, we had multiple meeting discussing the project's timeline, choice of technologies and future steps. We started off with developing the iOs version of both of our apps using Swift technology.

After that, we continued with Android development using Kotlin. We worked with NerdzLab by following Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Throughout the project we really valued the suggestions and solutions offered by NerdzLab developers. They had a huge impact on the growth of our company.

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

We worked with 3 iOs developers, 2 Android developers and one QA. One of the iOs and one of the Android developers became the Team Leads for both of our projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the 6 month period that we worked with NerdzLab, our company has grown tremendously. With their help, we went from having an MBP for one app and a rough draft for the second app, to fully launching both of our products on the market. We still keep working with them and right now are focused on growing and scaling our products.

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

We were following a Scrum methodology in our project. We conducted a sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospectives with all of our developers throughout the project. We constantly communicated via Slack and tracked all our progress on Jira boards. It was always easy to communicate with the Nerdzlab team. Moreover, NerdzLab developers were always eager to offer their ideas and solutions. Because of this open communication we were always able to meet our deadlines.

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

The professionalism of the NERDZ LAB team has definitely impressed me the most. Everyone is very skilled, they work well in a team, everyone has a very good level of English. What is more, I was impressed that the NerdzLab team would always want to take the project a one step further. They showed that they truly care about the project and were always willing to offer suggestions and solutions based on their experience. It really helped our company avoid some mistakes.

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the acting chief of staff and strategic project manager of a corporate wellness and e-health software company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NERDZ LAB?

We needed a company that could help us build our new coaching product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

NERDZ LAB developed four interconnected software systems, which include a mobile app for iOS and Android, a web tool, and an admin panel. The solutions allow our users to browse and book one-on-one sessions with expert coaches. 

NERDZ LAB created the whole user experience, from visualizing features, browsing through coaches, using different filters, and scheduling. They also implemented a multilingual feature as well as an audio and video integration for conducting coaching sessions through the app.

Additionally, they created the web tool, which allows our coaches to manage their profiles and set up their own appointments. They also built an admin panel where we can manage things on our end. 

As for the web app and admin panel, NERDZ LAB took care of their design. They also provided our internal UX and product design team with guidance in terms of the mobile app’s design. 

We're still discussing continuing the work NERDZ LAB to implement some additional improvements.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 8–9 people from NERDZ LAB, but my main point of contact was their business manager.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around €50,000 (Approximately $53,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from October 2021–February 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve done user testing, and we’ve seen an NPS of 70, which we’re really happy with. We’ve also received very positive feedback from the people who have tried the app out, and we haven’t noticed any big bugs so far.

How did NERDZ LAB perform from a project management standpoint?

NERDZ LAB performed well in terms of project management. We had a bi-weekly meeting, and we worked closely with their CTO, who was involved in many of our meetings. They did a great job of keeping us in the loop about the status of the deliverables. We ended up adding quite a few new things to the scope, so we extended the project deadline for about a month.

We used ClickUp for project management and Slack and email for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was most impressed with the efficiency and quality of work of NERDZ LAB’s developers. I really appreciated how they stuck by the timelines that we established and communicated effectively throughout the project. They responded to all of my messages immediately, and I never felt like I didn’t know what was going on in the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I haven’t seen any issues with the solutions’ functionality. Overall, I think they did an incredible job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure to have weekly meetings with them and to provide them with a lot of sample designs in terms of what you’re looking to achieve.