NERDZ LAB

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.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a health and wellbeing organization specializing in fitness, mental health, mindfulness, nutrition, and motivation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NERDZ LAB?

They helped us with mobile app development and website creation. We’ve been going through a process of redesigning and redeveloping our app and web platform, which they developed initially. The app is for Android and iOS.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Starting with the app development, they’re working using Laravel and have developed admin panels. The frontend was done natively, and the web platform was done in React. We’re halfway through the rebuild.

The website is built from scratch as well. We’re going to be developing a web app version of the mobile app in the future, as well as releasing a frontend marketing website.

The user-facing website they’re creating is very straightforward; there aren’t many components or pages to them. We’re also building a secondary website that interacts with the app.

We lead the UX/UI, but they give input during review. They manage all the maintenance.

What is the team composition?

We have four dedicated Android and iOS developers:  two that act as project managers and two that are QA resources. Overall, there are ten people working on the product.

How did you come to work with NERDZ LAB?

We bought a platform that NERDZ LAB had originally developed so we came back to update it in this project. Their team is very proactive and stays in front of the technology world, recommending what we should or shouldn’t do based on their experience.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $500,000–$1 million. The total is around $35,000 per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since February 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve partnered with some large organizations using the work and the functionality that NERDZ LAB has developed. In fact, a large telecom group is going to launch one of our projects to half a million users.

I’m 100% satisfied with the work they’ve completed.

How did NERDZ LAB perform from a project management standpoint?

We have weekly calls and a Slack channel to interact with the development team. We’re communicating every day at the moment.

They’re always on time and on budget, and sometimes even a few weeks ahead of the timeline.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their strong point is their communication skills. When you’re building projects of this scale and describing what you want and see, it’s easy to get a bit lost and end up not delivering the right thing. This leads to a cycle of rebuilding and wasting time. NERDZ LAB is very thorough in their technical specifications of our requirements. Their first iteration is usually pretty close to what we need — just a few tweaks are all it needs.          

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t know, actually. They’re one of the best vendors I’ve come across.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure that they have a strong understanding of what you want to build and give them the information they need to achieve your specifications.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of a group of wellness companies. We have fitness clubs, apps, and live sporting events. I lead the operations side for the Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness division.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NERDZ LAB?

We inherited NERDZ LABZ when we took over a skeleton app that wasn’t really working. They had a lot of technology that we hadn’t managed before, so we’ve worked with them ever since.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

NERDZ LAB has built the app from scratch using React Native. We initially reinvented the platform when it came under our management. Now, we’re constantly developing and improving the video player, profile section, app’s feed, explore page, and more. They’ve added a step counter, and we’ve worked on big projects. For example, they’ve created a Huawei app with a code that they hadn’t worked with before.

What is the team composition?

We have eight people on the team, including a project manager, an assistant project manager, two QA people, an iOS developer, an Android developer, and two backend engineers.

How did you come to work with NERDZ LAB?

They built the app that we bought, so we decided to keep them and see how they did.

How much have you invested with them?

We have a retainer of £35,000 (approximately $44,000 USD) per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in September 2018, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve seen an increase in download numbers. Every time we release a feature or make an improvement, we see a slight increase in the usability and retention of our subscribers. For example, they did an integration with body scan technology, and we had an increase in memberships and downloads when the technology went live.

How did NERDZ LAB perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is excellent. The response time is immediate, and they bring in more people as it’s needed. We usually communicate through Slack; we have different teams for different topics. I think that’s why we have such a good response.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Our previous tech team was more about the money than improving the service. Meanwhile, NERDZ LAB actually looks at the problem and doesn’t try to make the job more complicated. They understand what we’re trying to do, and the team creates the best product from that understanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there isn’t anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Use Slack and build a relationship with the project manager.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and Clinical director. We are a small healthcare startup in the field of Dermatology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We required a functional MVP in order to test the basis of the business model. We required NL to assist in design and development from start to finish, a Landing page, front end design, UX, backend system for clinicians and commencing SEO. This also included designing logos and creating UX.

SOLUTION

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

I interviewed a few other software houses but decided on NerdzLab. The team came across as helpful, honest and interested in how to produce my solution in the most efficient and cost effective way.

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

We had an initial discovery phase of how the project should look , then in deopth anaylsis into how each aspect of the MVP should be, from deisgn, UX, frontend to backend.

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

6 - various positions, from developers, artists, project managers, then front end and back end team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The MVP works perfectly and exactly how I wanted it to work given cost restraints. The team were also very responsive to changes and amendments on the fly.

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

Communication done through Slack and weekly catchup meetings. Communication was always timely and without delay.

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

Communication, honesty, working to deadlines with reasonable delays.

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

No. Very happy with the whole process, would recommend them to anyone across the world who is looking for IT services.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO for a reviews platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NERDZ LAB?

We needed someone to build our mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

NERDZ LAB developed our mobile app for iOS using geolocation and created a dashboard for it. The app's primary goal is to have a social aspect to the different reviews we make to the public places. They also help with the DevOps strategy and releasing the app into the App Store. We launched the first version of the app, and now we’re just cleaning up and preparing for the public release.

What is the team composition?

I’ve met with 4–5 people from their team, including developers and their CTO.

How did you come to work with NERDZ LAB?

We found them online, and we liked what they were offering.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent $40,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve tested and used the app with beta testers, and the feedback and reviews have been a success. We distributed the app through specific testers, and the response has helped us clean up the product for the initial release — now we know that users are engaged.

How did NERDZ LAB perform from a project management standpoint?

The team is responsive, and we have a direct communication channel with them; whenever we encounter specific things, we let them know, and they’re very communicative with us. We can also hop in a meeting quickly and discuss the problem, get it fixed, or offer other solutions — it’s been a great experience. We like that they’re always discussing the issues with us, and if something's going to take more time or money, they provide justification and explanation — we can trust them. In terms of tools and communication, we use Jira, YouTrack to manage the bugs, Slack, Google Hangouts, and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They work agilely and do a good job communicating, and they could involve the other team members in more meetings. They invited them into a few sessions, but all release and bug discussions meetings should include the other developers or team members.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-Founder of Eatmap, a food discovery app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired NerdzLab to bring the concept Eatmap to life. We came to them with ideas and throughly their excellent services helped us bring them to life. Our goals were to create an MVP which we could take to market.

SOLUTION

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

After endless searches we came across NerdzLabz, after a video call interview we knew they were the team for us. Their transparency and quality of work in their portfolio won us over.

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

We had a few meetings discussing the features and functions we required for the MVP. Soon after we had wireframes prepared and first version followed by updated versions implemented according to our feedback.

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

A project manager was assigned as a main point of contact. Additionally we communicated with a front and back end developer thorough-out.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is yet to be released, however we have been obtaining feedback throughout the entire process from specific focus groups (target market) and it’s been extremely positive. We also have 400 people signed up on our Eatmap newsletter.

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

The project manager had very smooth and easy communication with us. We spoke over video and phone calls. The majority of feedback and communication was conducted on slack with reports regularly provided to keep us up to date.

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

Their mobile app development skills were second to none. They’re extremely transparent and want the best for you as if it’s their own. Also the enthusiasm for its generating new ideas and solutions blew us away.

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

I can’t fault the process, they were immaculate with their services.