NERDZ LAB

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of SwayPay, Inc., which is a digital wallet that allows customers to make payments easily and securely. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire NerdzLab?

NerdzLab is fully responsible for our iOS app development and automated testing. They supply exceptional engineers who work on the app and remain focused despite disruptions.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to make our solution’s payment process easy and comfortable for users. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for an expert iOS consultant. The CEO of NerdzLab answered our proposal, and we like the company’s portfolio, reviews, and comprehensive cover letter. After a short call to confirm their qualifications and experience, we started working with NerdzLab. Our cooperation is ongoing.

Describe the project in detail.

SwayPay is a free mobile payment app that makes checkout faster, safer, and more rewarding. Users can shop anywhere online using any device and send payments via the SwayPay app. The app offers other benefits as well, such as a cashback policy and instant discounts in the form of exclusive coupons that are automatically applied just before payment. As an added measure of security, users confirm payments by fingerprint.

What was the team composition?

We work with one iOS developer from NerdzLab. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our app has launched successfully on the App Store.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We cooperate well together. Every part of the app was made professionally, and we received a stable product that we’re proud to offer to customers.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re highly skilled in programming. The whole team is passionate, determined, and responsible. NerdzLab delivers complicated functionality in a short timeframe with no bugs. Additionally, they’re highly client-oriented and cultivate a friendly environment that made us feel comfortable.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly, I didn't notice any disadvantages or imperfections. I think NerdzLab is doing their best. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I co-founded a company that develops mobile applications and websites.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with NerdzLab?

We needed assistance in developing bandwidth for an iOS app. We have an in-house design team, but due to the project’s tight timeline, we needed to outsource to a larger firm with multiple developers and a Quality Assurance (QA) team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They handled the front-end development of the application using Swift code. Most notably, they built a custom video player that’s more advanced than the default iOS video player. Their QA engineer and two developers managed to build the video player and stabilize it in a reasonable amount of time. 

Initially, we managed our partnership using Scrum, with weekly Sprints. We then decided to use the Waterfall Model to manage their development so we could accommodate our beta testing. We’d give them our design specifications, they would develop it over a set timeline, and then we’d test it. Though the switch proved difficult, they were very flexible and adapted quickly.

What is the team composition? 

I worked with Vasyl Khmil [Co-founder, NerdzLab] and Volodymyr Vrublevskyi [iOS Developer, NerdzLab], as well as their team of developers and QA engineer.

How did you come to work with NerdzLab?

They came highly recommended by a business partner. They had a good reputation, and we were confident they could do the job.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested approximately $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began our partnership in August and we’re currently in the final stages of development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were so impressed with how they handled this project that we’ve asked them to assist us in building our own application.

How did NerdzLab perform from a project management standpoint?

They had good attention to detail, and if they ever missed anything, they were responsible enough to catch it and correct it. We communicated primarily through Skype, a messaging service called Telegram, and the project tracking software Jira.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I found their availability despite our time difference to be the most impressive. I’m on Pacific Standard Time and they accommodate that despite being offshore. We’re able to have a couple conference calls every week with our entire team, and I’m able to get ahold of them throughout the work day.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would’ve been helpful to have a status report of any issues they run into, as opposed to going back and forth about it via chat. That would be more efficient and help us anticipate any delays.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-Founder of Munchi Oy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

All-in-one restaurant operating system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Integrate Munchi with other solutions

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Referral

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• 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.

Order and menu integration with third party delivery services and POS systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The integration was working as intented.

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

Some delays, but also originated because of the lack of response of the third party API providers.

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?

They had a great attitude toward their customers and projects.

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

Better use of project management tools used by the client. Braking down the project into tickets and updating then promptly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Bezuke

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Bezuke is a social networking platform connecting travelers with shared destinations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design and build a web app

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
• 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.

1. Created designs for the web app in Figma. The first stage involved working with a NerdzLab designer to translate the concept into a full layout of web and mobile-responsive screens. We worked in close collaboration to iteratively build out and refine the features and user journey, as she provided consultation on styles and enhancing user experience. 
2. Developed the web app. When designs were ready, the designer joined the development team and they built the app on the dev site and conducted thorough quality assurance testing. I was able to test the app as development progressed, and they were remarkably patient with accommodating my numerous change requests. Development was completed and the app moved to production. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1) Designed completed in Figma.

2) Platform developed.

3) Testing demonstrated functionality and accuracy of search results / matching.

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

Their project management was phenomenal and well structured. We had weekly progress meetings, ongoing communication on Slack, and a progress tracking system for coordination system and visibility. They were highly responsive to questions and needs that arose, and extremely efficient with everything from providing estimates to implementing change requests. 

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?

As others have noted, working with NERDZ LAB genuinely feels like a partnership with an in-house team. I was engaged in the process throughout, and received expert consultation and recommendations that significantly improved the design. They were kind and patient with explaining technical aspects I didn't undertand, and generously accommodated my preferred work and communication styles. They used creative problem solving, excellent communication, and they ultimately developed a high quality product that far exceeded my expectations. And they are a joy to work with.

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

I am more than satisfied with my experience. The team provided exceptional quality in both their product and customer service, and I have no areas of improvement to note.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a beauty & cosmetics company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer a e-shop, rewards and memberships app for medical aesthetics clinics and beauty salons.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop an MVP product
• Support go to market and iteration of product
• Technical insights / leadership along the way (given I have no CTO)

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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.

• The overall scope of the project involved all technical leadership and execution to bring a product to market, from idea stage. The product is a rewards and memberships app for medical aesthetics and beauty salons. The product involves an admin panel for clinics to set up their app environment, like a simpler version of square space. The consumer facing app enables browsing treatments, purchasing treatments, earning rewards and gifting rewards.
• Product leadership - working collaboratively with my team to design exact product functionality for both clinics (web admin) and end customers (mobile app.)
• UX Design
• Building and testing over web admin and mobile app
• Building integrations with a number of practice management software providers
• Competitor analysis, and market scanning for appropriate partners (e.g., payments providers)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The team build the project on time (a relatively tight timeline)
• Additional integrations and feature builds are added very quickly
• NerdzLab can mobilise team members within a few days to expand team capacity
• Users and investors are very impressed with the product design, functionality and usability
• The commercial / product insights of the NerdzLab team has consistently contributed value to the efficiency of our build / product iteration and speed to product market fit

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

Excellent overall project management skills, strong communication. The team is very responsive to any queries, and provide timely and detailed updates about all workstreams, blocks, reminders. I have total trust in their ability to keep things moving at pace.

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?

1. High quality deliverables across all dimensions, they have built a high quality product across web & apps in a relatively short space of time. I trust NerdzLab team to take a steer / new feature and deliver quickly and with very high quality (reliable technology, highest quality design & UX etc.)
2. Hugely valuable to us - the NerdzLab team are more than just a development shop or outsourced developer capacity. They have fantastic business nous and have helped our team thinking through product design / client needs / commercial considerations as we have designed and developed the product. They can truly act like partners, taking into account all business considerations whilst we make tech decisions such as feature prioritisation, user experience and investment pathway.  

Their leadership team are effectively a high quality CTO for us. We trust their steers and judgement and they are helping us build a commercial successful business, not just taking instructions and building, blindly.  This level of skill, commercial savviness and partnership mentality is invaluable and we will credit our business success to their critical role in these early months.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of LK COLLECTIVE.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Brand Strategy & Consulting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Website Development

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Referral

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• Referred to me
• 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.

• UI/UX Design
• Website Development
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• launch of website as planned within the given timeline
• UI/UX expectations exceeded

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

With over a decade of experience in the agency world on both sides of the table, this has been one of the best project management experiences I've encountered. Communication was outstanding across all stages of the project and with every team member involved.

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?

Every team member was a standout expert in their respective fields. I greatly appreciated the no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point communication and highly effective meeting style. The skill sets of the individual team members were exceptional, contributing significantly to the project's success.

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

There really are no areas for improvement to suggest. NERDZ LAB executed every aspect of the project flawlessly, demonstrating both professionalism and expertise throughout our collaboration. Their approach and delivery not only met but exceeded all expectations, leaving no room for critique.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Owner of a technology products development company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop technology products for global consumers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an MVP
• Optimize the MVP
• Turn MVP to fully functional product

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Online Search

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• 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 worked with Nerdzlab to develop a mobile app for consumers in the rewards space. Through the project, Nerdzlab worked on all aspects of the project, including frontend, backend, and everything in between.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is still ongoing, but in a scaled way. This is due to the fantastic work from Nerdzlab, who can deliver value beyond the MVP stage.

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

Nerdzlab is always attentive to our needs, no matter the day or hour. Communication is one of their great strengths.

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 LAB is knowledgable in all aspects of technology. No matter the complexity, they have great problem solving skills.

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

Nothing. Keep doing great work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a Celebrity Video Marketplace

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an online marketplace where fans can purchase personalized video messages from a wide range of Thai celebrities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Full-stack development of the MVP

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
• 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.

We required NERDZ LAB to design and build a user-friendly, intuitive, and responsive website that can accommodate all the key features such as;

• a robust search engine for easily finding specific celebrities, 
• secure user registration and login systems, 
• a straightforward and efficient booking process, secure and versatile payment gateways, 
• real-time notifications and updates, 
• high-quality video hosting and streaming capabilities, 
• user review and rating systems, 
• social media integration for easy sharing, 
• and a comprehensive admin panel for managing content and user activity. .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Completion of Project Scope 
• User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Quality 
• Post-Launch Support and Maintenance

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

Their project management approach was highly efficient and responsive. They consistently delivered items on schedule, adhering to the agreed-upon timelines without compromising on quality. When it came to accommodating changes or additional requests, they demonstrated remarkable agility and speed, ensuring that any modifications were implemented swiftly and effectively. 
Their proactive stance was also evident post-launch; they responded promptly to any bugs or issues, resolving them with impressive speed to maintain the smooth operation and performance of the website.

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?

What stands out as particularly impressive and unique about NERDZ was their proactive approach to problem-solving and their eagerness to go beyond the standard scope of work to ensure the project's success.

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

One area that could see improvement is their proficiency in English language communication. At times, the language barrier presented minor challenges, however, nothing that had a significant impact on the project's success or its timelines

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Manager of NGO Vilnyi Vybir

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Psychological support for Ukrainian veterans and their family members.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To develop the application

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Online Search

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

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.

Our task was to develop a mobile application for psychological support. We provided the concept, a sketched outline of the application, and its content. NerdzLab created wireframes, adapted our brand book for the mobile application, and developed it for both iOS and Android platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We implemented the project thanks to donor funding, so it was crucial to meet the deadlines and stay within the budget.

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

The management performed its function well. The majority of the promised work was completed on time. The team adapted along the way and customized the product to fit our needs and capabilities.

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 ability to adapt to clients and work under various conditions, including blackouts, was evident.

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

In some matters, we would appreciate more clarity and definiteness in communication.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder, CEO of MIR Akademien

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Education and consultancy within diversity and inclusion in the workplace

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To build a website Spotlight for video tutorials within D&I

SOLUTION

How did you find NERDZ LAB?

Other

Why did you select NERDZ LAB over others?

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

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

They designed the website from scratch, starting from the wireframe to the complete product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Wireframe
• Draft website
• Website

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

They always deliver on time and in line with the agreements we have. The project management is superb as they thoroughly plan all activities, update on delivery and all the time keep us informed.

What was your primary form of communication with NERDZ LAB?

Virtual Meeting

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

Great professionals in the area of IT. Smooth and clear project management. They are flexible and easy to work with.

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

No.