Paras Technologies

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a consumer products company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide tools for personal development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Paras Technologies to accomplish?

• Create a mobile app for iOS and Android

SOLUTION

How did you find Paras Technologies?

Online Search

Why did you select Paras Technologies over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Paras Technologies were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Creating a mobile app for iOS and Android in the personal development space-

• Design and UX/UI in Figma
• Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android 
• Admin area development
• Cloud hosting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team behind Paras Technologies designed and coded an app, following my ideas. The app is already a great success and exactly what we imagined. 

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

When faced with complex scenarios, the development team and my project manager went above and beyond, consistently finding innovative solutions that exceeded expectations.

We were in constant contact and always were up to date with the status of the project. 

What was your primary form of communication with Paras Technologies?

Email or Messaging App

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

For the past 9 month, this dedicated team poured their hearts and minds into this project. Using Kotlin for Android and Swift for iOS, they created a seamless, intuitive app that's already changing lives.

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

The customer is largely responsible for quality control, testing and finding bugs. Paras Technologies' quality control joined the project late. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company uses a multitude of generative AI/ML models to help college students explore their topics of interest, prepare their resumes, improve their interviewing skills, and land internships at well-known companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Paras Technologies to accomplish?

• Develop a real-time ML recommendation system
• Develop real-time AI resume generation
• Develop AI interview tool

SOLUTION

How did you find Paras Technologies?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Paras Technologies over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Paras Technologies were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We have been working with Paras for the past year on the development of a native Android, iOS, and web app that helps college students prepare their resumes, improve their interviewing skills, and land internships at well-known companies. Our software and AI automate many of these processes. Prototyping took 5 months and our beta has been under private development for the past 7 months. We expect to be in production in about two months finally.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our product has allowed us to secure funding and partnerships with prominent tech companies.

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

Project management could be improved through something like Jira to communicate weekly deliverables and outcomes better, and I’ve had to learn to be flexible with what I expect to see completed during each weekly sprint, but overall I’ve trusted them for the past year, and I have every intention of working with them for years to come.

What was your primary form of communication with Paras Technologies?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I worked on the development of global technology-enabled platforms, and then embarked on a journey to create some of the most innovative AI software in the market. Oftentimes there are no clear answers and no solutions for what we want to do, but each step of the way Paras and I have had a “we’ll figure it out” mindset that has allowed us to garner the support of Google in the research and architectural design of our most complicated feature, and this is truly the most invaluable and impressive quality about this company.

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

They should definitely start using better product management tools like Jira to track deliverables.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a partner in a new startup company and responsible for the development of the TIAS web application. Our accounting application is SaaS that enables teams of people to comment, markup, approve and pay invoices from subcontractors and suppliers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies, and what were your goals?

We engaged Paras Technologies to develop our SaaS web application that could enable our customers' people to comment, markup, approve and pay invoices. They also assisted us in selecting the appropriate and cost effective software tools to make it happen.

SOLUTION

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

After an online search, we invited Paras Technologies and few other companies to review our detailed specifications. Through this review, Paras Technologies demonstrated a good understanding of what we were trying to accomplish and suggested a few different approaches in terms of development software and services that were practical and made sense to us.

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

The project was to develop a web application that would enable organizations to efficiently process invoices received from their subcontractors and suppliers. The application was designed to upload and classify invoices and then route them to specific people for review, comment, authorization for payment and then download the invoice record. A detailed scope of work was provided to Paras Technologies that enabled them to understand the concept and details of the project. This also allowed them to quickly start developing which involved different accesses and views depending on the user role. A key deliverable was to display the invoice and allow people to mark it up and add their comments. In collaboration with Paras, we were able to develop this deliverable that is easy to use. The application was built on a MS stack.

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

The Paras development team had 4 people involved in the project: a project manager, front end developer, back developer and QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, we are very happy with the look and performance of the application.

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

Our project manager was excellent to work with and organized throughout the development of the application. For the most part, we used Skype to communicate (both calls and notes) and we found the online prototype tool to review the different screens very helpful.

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

What impressed us was our initial calls with Paras as they took the time to understand the project and talk to us in non-technical terms (we are the business people) and suggested improvements in our approach. In doing so, we felt confident in choosing them to undertake the work. During the development phase, we thought that some of features would be challenging to develop. However, the Paras team seemed to solve them quite easily. Most of all, the entire Paras team was pleasant and collaborated with us very well.

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

In our experience from past projects there are always issues that occur especially when with working a new developer. Part of this is due to people becoming familiar with each other as they work through the project. While we communicated reasonably well, I think our group should have spent a little more time reviewing the scope of work at the beginning of the development phase. This would have help avoid some missteps in developing some of the functions of the application. In addition, it would have been helpful to have a tool to track and manage the questions, comments, changes and corrections throughout the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We provide networking and communication products and services and our main product is a smart business card

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies, and what were your goals?

We hired them because they already had an experience with a similar technology

SOLUTION

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

We needed to build mobile and web apps to help clients program and manage their smart devices

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

We had a thorough discussion about the deliverables and the rouent scope and other aspects. Then we received a document that explains everyone responsibilities. During the project we were able to communicate all the time to check on the project progress and test accordingly. Everything went smoothly and nicely, and the project manager professionally and competently communicated and worked.

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

We had a front end developer two back end developers and a project manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to achieve an app that satisfies our vision and works well. Even if it took longer than expected.

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

Their project management style was clear and straightforward. We were able to test at every phase and give our feedback and they were able to keep improving the code until we were satisfied

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

We were impressed with the new project manager who were able to get the project back on track and ready to launch

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

Perhaps if the developers could pay more attention to detail and make sure everything is the same quality as the design and well tested. It would have saved some time at the testing phase to minimize back and forth testing. But they did the hard bits very well as well

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of Kutyc Technologies LLC, we are a technology company, based in Orlando, FL, US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies, and what were your goals?

We design a Social Network Solution to meet people and interchange knowledge around the world. We hire Paras Technologies to design the protorype, UI definition, development and deployment of the app in Android, iOS and web.

SOLUTION

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

We evaluate the trajectory of Paras Technologies and compare it with three other companies. We decide on Paras because this company was how made the best understanding of what we want, and offer the best technical and economical solutions for our requirements.

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

The scope of the project was the design, development and deployment of three apps, using innovative technology like Search for image recognition and some special designed feature, that other company can't understood and Paras Technologies understood withouth any problem.

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

They have a group of developers for Frontend and Backend of about 6 plus the project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are very happy about the outcomes of the project. Each delivarables complied with the defined for us.

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

The project management style was very good, with very close communications and with a very good time of response from Paras Technologies.

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

For me. Paras Technologies and its team are very committed to their clients and answer all the questions we had during the development of the project.

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

Like any company, there are always areas to improve. I particularly believe that they should pay more attention to project documentation. However, they are always willing to resolve any inconvenience that may arise during the development of the project. I am very happy with the results obtained.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the director and founder of a SEO company based in the UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies, and what were your goals?

It was to create a B2B app for service businesses.

SOLUTION

How did you select Paras Technologies and what were the deciding factors?

On Freelancer.com they are shown as a preferred freelancer with lots of good reviews. (However I've discovered there is a way the developers can prevent you from leaving a review where you need their permission, which is the same in this case).

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

MEAN Stack was agreed (he tried to change it 5 months into development to cut the costs). 6 milestones were agreed at a fixed price to complete the project.

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

There should have been 7 in total. So far I've worked with 4 of them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This has been a terrible, time consuming & costly experience with Harish and his team from Paras Technologies who demanded more money 5 months into the job for a fixed price project.

Firstly note the majority of this developers reviews are from their staff. I am a British company who agreed on a fixed price project with this developer on Freelancer.com. It took several weeks to prepare the scope of work. We spent a very long time discussing the project and agreed a price of $12,000USD for this first phase of the project.

After 4 months of a frustratingly slow design phase, we were meant to start development. He then asked for an additional $3,180 USD, then the following week this increased to $7,000 due to "extra features". I agreed to remove them but then he still refused to do the work. At one point that then rose to $9,000 USD. He refused to communicate with me ignoring me for nearly 2 weeks.

I have now discovered he did this so that the time for me to leave him a review on the freelancer platform would expire (I never knew this) but clearly he did. Then once that time was expired he cancelled the project. Really he just wanted the additional money. Waste of time.

IMPORTANT NOTE: He will reply saying that I asked for extra work for free. That is simply not true. I know because he was lying to freelancer.com about it but they refunded my money. Infact even when we agreed to NOT do the so called "extra work", he stated he still needed $7,000 USD more.

He said that is because he now thinks the original scope of work is more work than he thought it would be. This coming from a guy who apparently manages lots of large contracts and over 70 staff. You'll see that before the project started he promised to complete the project even at a loss. Now I am at a huge loss financially and 5 months behind schedule.

I will now have to engage other developers and start from the very beginning. I've spent money on forming a new company, legal fees which are expensive in the UK, design fees, contracts and all sorts of other costs I've incurred. This is 5 months into the project.

I paid him, in full, on time, everytime. I even released money to him early so that he could pay his staff despite the milestone not being completed. Never work with this developer on any project. You've been warned. DO NOT TRUST HIM OR HIS TEAM.

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

Only cares about getting the work and money. Poor communication throughout. Ignores messages when it is about a problem relating to his team.

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

Nothing is impressive. Just another con development company.

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

Yes. They shouldn't agree on a fixed price project with a detailed scope of work if they will not complete it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

HoHoManager / CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies?

I needed a developer that wanted to dive deep into complexity of developing a green field app for holiday home administration; highly motivated and skilled.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal of the HoHoManager (http://www.hohomanager.com) is to assist owners and landlords of holiday apartments, cottages, cabins and small hotels with rental and administrative activities.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

From a www.freelancer.com profile

Describe the project in detail.

The HoHomanager is an app that supports the owners and landlords of holiday apartments, holiday homes, cabins and small hotels in the rental and management. Lease agreements, change confirmations and cancellation confirmations can be created. The guest administration, as well as the communication to guests, is supported. For each rental unit a separate occupancy calendar is provided.

What was the team composition?

Me (CEO and Business Analyst) 2-3 Tester on my site 1-4 Coders on Paras Site

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The HoHoManager App is live on both relevant stores (Apple App Store and Android Play Store) and runs quite stable. itunes App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hohomanager/id1270727907?mt=8 Google PlayStore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hohomanager) The app fully fits requirements and expectations.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We work remote - so there are of course sometimes some communication gaps - but mostly all issues, new features and fine-tuning activities are made in acceptable timeframes

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The consistency with which my project is working over time

Are there any areas for improvement?

Sometimes there are some scheduling issues - but maybe thats because of the remote project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder and director of Operations, and IT and Security. We specialize in financial technologies and contracted the development of our first project to Paras Technologies. The aim of this project was to deliver a product that is the first of its kind in the market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Paras Technologies?

Our mobile application that was developed by Paras Technologies is a digital wallet that also facilitates transactions between peers and also consumer to business.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to deliver a product that is the first of its kind in this market and completely revolutionizes the way transactions occur between peers and between merchants and consumers. This brought a new challenge that we would not be able to overcome without Paras Technologies.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We compiled a list of vendors that would be able to meet our goals within our minimal budget as a startup and after reviewing their portfolio and discussing the project, it made absolute sense to choose Paras Technologies. We have absolute faith in their capacity to complete this project successfully.

Describe the project in detail.

We brought the idea to Paras Technologies and with their expertise developed the best way to bring it to life. After careful consideration of the UI design and functionalities, we landed on the best way to begin this project. We had to adjust several times along the way due to unexpected developments but Paras Technologies has been there the whole way to ensure our product would still meet our goal.

What was the team composition?

The team of Paras Technologies is lead by Harish who coordinates his development team to bring this project to life. We mainly have contact with him and his lead developer Preeti. They have both been great assets to have and work really well together in coordinating our project and its development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although our project is not yet live, our success lies in the fact that other projects were brought to us due to interest in the market. Other companies heard of what we are creating and wanted us to develop similar solutions which have brought us endless opportunities that are key in growing our start up company.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow has been great. Even with the time difference of ten hours we are able to communicate and get our milestones accomplished

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What I find most impressive about this company. They are flexible and consistently adjust to changing requirements throughout development.

Are there any areas for improvement?

What can be improved is our communication but that has less to do with Paras Technologies and more with our time difference. If we did not have such a time difference I am confident that we would work even more smoothly together.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a software development company and are currently building an online platform, app, and website for digital personal training. I'm a co-founder and our chief of technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Paras Technologies?

I wanted a developer to help with this undertaking.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I do a lot of work with backend development, but they supported me. They also provided native iOS and Android development. I gave them all the design requirements at the beginning. It took a little while to explain all my ideas, but as I developed personal relationships with their team members, they started making comments on my requirements and offering suggestions for new features or improvements.

The backend developer works in ASP.NET, C#, and Azure cloud management. We have an SQL server and work in Microsoft IIS. On the frontend, they do native iOS and Android development on their side.

What is the team composition?

Initially, I spoke through a project manager with the developers. They relayed how the project was going and acted as my primary point of contact. A month or two after I hired them, I went to India and then started working directly with the developers.

How did you come to work with Paras Technologies?

I reached out to development teams through Upwork, and I found Paras Technologies after they submitted a bid. I've since visited their offices twice, and our main point of contact hosted me personally while I was there.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent about $125,000 on all the projects we've worked on together.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our collaboration ran between October 2017-May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our company has gone through tests and a few soft launches. The main goals have changed a couple of times, and we started over on a few of the specifics. We've built up our userbase, and the quality of Paras Technologies’ work helped us go viral without much effort. We've paused the work for the moment, but we hope to start again soon.

How did Paras Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

As a developer, I know the specific questions to ask about the progress. Throughout our entire collaboration, I was in daily contact. I set the rules of how I communicated with them, and decided to interact directly with the individual developers, bypassing the project manager. We had a group chat, and their owner monitored everything, kept everyone on task, and ensured all the deliverables met my standards.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The relationships I have with them are extremely important. It was a great experience, and we've grown very close. In essence, I lived with them for three months. Their involvement was very good, and I feel like more than just another client.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They can do a lot, but they were sometimes too eager to please. I'm an expert in a lot of these technologies, and I noticed when that eagerness resulted in some mild over-selling. I've encountered the same with other agencies, so that's not a specific indictment of them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Daily communication is important. I was very involved in the project, and they responded well to me.