Quokka Labs

Please describe your company and your position there.

ChargEVer is a CPO in the business of setting up a network of charging points for Electric Vehicles. I head the business as Director.

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs, and what were your goals?

The EV charging point management involves a robust backend application and front end app. While we had the app ready in framework, we needed an expert team to enhance it and roll it out for public use in the limited stipulated time.

We came across Quokka Labs to our support and the story began.

How did you select Quokka Labs and what were the deciding factors?

We explored several vendors online and interviewed their representatives to evaluate their capability and commitment.

In all respects, Quokka arranged itself in the right spot. Quick and clear responses from the management team (Sanchit in our case) assured us that Quokka knows its ropes.

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

The application enhancement and finalization were broad items to be executed. Quokka was on-boarded to ensure that key features operate for Android and iOS platforms seamlessly.

Moreover, the setting up of cloud server and related infrastructure was also scoped. The application being based on the globally accepted OCPP protocol had to also adhere to the latest protocol standards while operating over WebSocket.

How many people from the Quokka Labs team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A technical lead, a DevOps lead and couple of developers were assigned to the project.

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

Quokka team integrated quickly with our team. After a short natural learning period which consisted of long walkthrough meetings, both teams got into working seamlessly.

What was highly appreciable was the responsible behaviour by the Quokka team in recommending most suitable of the 3rd Party solutions and relentless efforts in ensuring application up-time.

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

The team from Quokka followed project management concepts of plan based working. While some of the members on the project were shared, their unavailability was never let to impact the project deliverables.

We believe that the team lead ensured that tasks are scoped, planned and executed accordingly. MS Teams was used for communication among the team members including our team. Documentation for the planned and completed activities was evident.

While there were 1/2 instances of delay in micro-deliverables, they were controlled well in time to prevent any tangible impact.

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

Quokka's professional interaction and timely communication noteworthy. Moreover, in our case of the technology being rare, Quokka's ability to ramp up virtually no time is the most impressive.

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

Quokka team could increase documentation so as to keep a record of activities for ChargEVer's future reference. Also, testing could be enhanced further whenever time permits so that the application can become more robust.

Please describe your company and your position there.

StarFarm is a blockchain-based media streaming platform. I am the founder.

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs, and what were your goals?

Needed a replacement team to pick up this project from another developer. The objective was to get the app's version 1 completed.

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

Had multiple discussions with the team and decided that they would be an appropriate team and would not bail out prior to completing our goals.

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

The scope of work began with the discovery of what was already built. Once better acquainted with the code, the team began implementing the requested features and functionality.

Skill sets include:

• Web app skills
• Frontend: React.js, GraphQL
• Backend and APIs: Node.js
• Mobile app- iOS/Android : React Native
• Project Management Admin panel: React.js, Node.js
• Admin panel designs: Figma

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

Five. Senior Developer, 2nd Developer, iOS Developer, Android Developer and Project Manager.

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

Deliverables have been on time, to specification and the communication for the milestones has been reliable and consistent.

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

Very accommodating and very reliable. Always responsive and timely.

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

They are dedicated to being upfront and honest.

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

Our project has gone on longer than expected but I can not blame the team. We have had many unexpected obstacles to overcome.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of SmogWise.

What challenge were you trying to address with Quokka Labs?

We had another vendor working on our Android and iOS app that could talk to the hardware device, but something came up and they couldn’t complete it. Quokka Labs is finishing the work.

What was the scope of their involvement?

When Quokka Labs came on board, the foundational work of the Android app was done, but there were barely any app screens. To date, Quokka’s team has finished up the Android app, the iOS app, another new iOS app, and they’re currently building a web-based admin console for internal tooling.

The app itself is pretty simple. It consists of a couple of screens and talks to a piece of Bluetooth hardware to gather data. What’s complicated is that the app isn’t user-driven. There’s a lot of backend logic that has to be correct for the app to determine when to proceed through the screens.

In total, the app consists of three different modules and has a Shopify integration. Quokka’s people have built out the Shopify integration to enable the custom pricing we need. While they’ve used some of the existing technology we had from the previous vendor, they’ve also made changes, like recommending and implementing a new database solution.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with and had calls with at least six people: an iOS developer, an Android developer, a full-stack developer, a designer, Sanchit (Marketing & Sales Strategy) and Suny (Engineering and Strategy). Sanchit is my main point of contact.  

How did you come to work with Quokka Labs?

I spoke with four other companies before connecting, and they felt like a great fit. I’m happy to be working with them.

After reading a lot of reviews on Clutch, I was impressed by how Quokka Labs jumped into being my thought partner. We were only in initial discussions, but they gave me recommendations and suggestions all the same. Their willingness to work with my ideas, no matter how challenging, also stood out. We formed a true partnership.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $25,000–$30,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2021. The product we’re working on is very complex and has to evolve over time, so they’re providing ongoing support, currently.

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

We’ve received some feedback from external parties and user research to determine whether the app is working and connecting properly to our Bluetooth device. We’re working to keep it as bug-free and critical-bug-free as possible.

How did Quokka Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Their work is exceptional, and their communication may even be better than mine. If I haven’t responded as quickly as I should, then they’ll follow up kindly, ensuring that we stick to our timeline.

In terms of tools, we use Jira and Google meet, as well as WhatsApp, occasionally.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re exceptionally talented. I know Quokka is a younger firm — started within the past two years ‚ but you won’t be able to tell. They’re highly professional, and they ramp up faster than internal employees. They’re a very impressive team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. I’m so grateful I found them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be open to other ideas. People hire consulting firms but their ideas remain exactly the same. Quokka will bring in a different perspective, so be humble and open. The work will turn out much better than you expect it to.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an AI-based Real Estate Startup and we are developing an app for house modeling

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs?

Our company hired Quokka Labs to design a Prototype for our startup idea which we had been working on for about 5 months.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted Quokka Labs to come up with user-Friendly design modules and create a web-app. We had a limited time constraint if 9 days and Quokka Labs delivered.

How did you select Quokka Labs?

We chose Quokka Labs because of their willingness to help and the quality of their products. The employees are experienced and they pitched a price which was fair.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a series of meetings to discuss our goals and objectives. Within the first week, we received mockups and initial designs for the Android app.

After a few discussions, we finalized the design and provided feedback. Quokka Labs reached back to us with the product in 3 days after that and they delivered 3 modifications in a week.

What was the team composition?

Initially, we were assigned to work with the Sales Manager, but once the app-building was in progress we worked with the design expert and the CTO of Quokka Labs

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

Our idea has been approved by the Drexel incubator, we have pitched it to 3 VCs and they had provided us positive feedbacks.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The sales manager who was assigned to us was very cooperative. The designer did an excellent job and provided us with several mockups.

The CTO made numerous changes within 3 days and the team at Quokka Labs was able to handle the changing requirements very efficiently.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I am impressed with the designs and suggestions. The team at Quokka Labs is experienced and willing to help in any way possible.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always a scope of improvement, but I am more than happy with the product delivered.

I think a few more demonstrations of the ongoing project would make a big difference to the module.

Please describe your company and your position there.

The EU-India Technical Cooperation Project: Energy, is formed under the joint collaboration of the European Union and the Government of India. The project is operational since September 2014 and has provided its assistance to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Ministry Of Power), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The project provides beneficiaries and participants with the opportunity to enhance their technical and institutional capacity. The major aim is to create an enabling environment for the implementation of climate-friendly energy-efficient technologies through increasing awareness amongst public and private sectors. I am currently working under the project as an Indian Expert.

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs, and what were your goals?

The EU India TCP, amongst other activities, is also cooperating with MNRE for the effective implementation of the Off-Grid Solar Scheme. In this regard, we hired Quokka labs for the development of an IT system for the management of the solar street light part of the scheme.

The goal of the system which comprised of a web portal and a mobile application was to effectively manage the stakeholders and the process and ultimately map the solar street lights that are being installed across India.

How did you select Quokka Labs and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking for a company that would deliver based on our and the MNRE's expectation, withing the defined timeline and in a budget. The project had also cooperated with Quokka Labs, previously for other IT tools and our previous experience played a crucial role in their selection.

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

Development of the IT system comprising of a mobile application and a web portal assisting MNRE in the effective implementation of the programme by tracking the actual number of solar street lights installed across India in association with the state nodal agencies and the empanelled vendors.

Deliverables - Web Portal & Mobile Application Features - Offline operations, geo-mapping of the systems, sanction management, notification through emails.

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

We had 4 persons from Quokka Labs working with us. We had 1 - Project Manager, 1- Frontend Developer, 1 - Backend Developer & 1 - Android Developer.

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

The IT system will be used to map the 3,00,000 solar street lights that will be installed across India.

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

We had weekly meetings with the project manager. However, the team was available anytime for discussions. The team provided apt solutions and recommendations for the requirements which were incorporated in the final developed version of the IT tool.

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

Their understanding of the exact requirement and ultimately providing the right solutions for fulfilling those. Our discussions with them helped us refine our concept note.

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

NA

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder at Mind Your Onions, a restaurant focusing on nutritious and healthy food offerings to customers

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs?

We hired Quokka Labs to help us design and develop a website for my restaurant.

What were your goals for this project?

To develop a website with impeccable design and seamless user experience where I can showcase and list my restaurant menu

How did you select this vendor?

An acquaintance introduced me to the team at Quokka Labs and they shared their portfolio and website with me. I liked their designs and work and finalised them as my development partner

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They designed and developed my restaurant website along with helping me on the content. First they shared the wireframes and design theme basis my requirements and then progressed with the development.

What was the team composition?

I had a dedicated frontend and backend developer and a UI/UX designer working on my project.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The designs and website layout have come out really well and I hope to leverage my new website to reach out to my customers and deliver value.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The team at Quokka Labs used Trello for project management and we had discussions on the progress twice every week. This helped keep all requirements and deliverables in check.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their team is highly organised and were very proactive in managing my project and they showed great interest in helping us succeed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No real areas for improvement that I can think currently.

Please describe your company and your position there.

SEIDCO is one of the leading contracting companies in the U.A.E.,established in 1975. Along with Construction & Real Estate, we are also foraying/diversifying into Music & Entertainment Industry. I am working with IT Division of the company and working on Innovative Business Ideas

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs?

We contracted Quokka Labs for developing a Loyalty & Rewards based iOS & Android Application along with Backend.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to develop a reward /loyalty app for android and IOS

How did you select this vendor?

We invited Quokka Labs to submit a proposal on an online job posting through Upwork. We reviewed their portfolio & Upwork profile and found them to be a good fit for our project.

Describe the project in detail.

"Radio Buzz" is an interactive rewards app that engages the listener through a gamification process.

What was the team composition?

Quokka Labs had a dedicated team working on our project which made communication easy and transparent. Along with a UI/UX Designer, an iOS and Android Developer, a Backend Developer, QA Analyst, we also had a dedicated Project Manager handling the development and overall progress of our project

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

Quokka Labs exceeded our expectations and delivered the build before timelines and were able to develop a highly stable application on both iOS and Android successfully

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We've had an overall outstanding experience working with their team. Their team was highly accessible and always willing to discuss and communicate on the improvements required

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What impressed me most was their passion and ownership of my project. They constantly strived to make improvements and would approach each task keeping the end user perspective and accessibility in hindsight.

Their team would proactively approach us and discuss the application and usability of each feature before implementation.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It was an amazing experience working with them and I can't think of any further improvements

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am start up founder in Warehousing and Fullfilment domain

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs, and what were your goals?

We hired Quokka Labs to develop Web app for our company

How did you select Qoukka Labs and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online and found Quokka Labs. Went through online ratings and after interviews decided on going with them.

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

The project is to develop a mulit tenant web app using laravel framework with AWS hosting services.

How many people from the Qoukka Labs team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Mainly worked with one project manager as main contact through out the project implementation stage.

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

The deliverables are delivered within acceptable timelines and prices and quality.

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

Thorogh and on point communication. The best part of the whole project is clear and quick communication.

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

The team is agile throughout the workflow. Their communication is the best part

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

Room for improvement in Quality along with using latest and greatest in terms of available technologies

Please describe your company and your position there.

Leadership Development Company. CEO.

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs, and what were your goals?

Develop a leadership assessment platform to send 360° assessments. Complete the development in 4 months.

How did you select Quokka Labs and what were the deciding factors?

Great founders who had experience in building similar tools.

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

Automate the current antiquated tools we had in place to send out assessments in bulk. I don't remember all the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used, except their incredible team made the deadlines.

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

3 Key Positions. Designer, Lead Developer, Program Manager

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

We sent out 100 assessments at one time on an aggressive timeline. Outside of a few small hiccups, we delivered for our clients.

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

We had two calls a week and went to three calls a week as our timeline approached. We spoke via Whatsapp, Google Meet, and email.

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

Their willingness to be flexible and adaptable to a moving target was outstanding. We had to make some changes halfway through the project, and the team navigated them beautifully. Specifically, Sanchit and Suny will go to any end to make the project successful.

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

No, they did a fantastic job.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I can very honestly recommend the company without any "buts". There are a few important, and I would say, unique features of the team - they know how to listen, they understand what they hear, they are capable to plan the work, they do the work on time with flying colors.

And moreover, they are gentle, nice people, it is just nice to be with them. I worked with the company for around 3 years, and we developed useful products for Government of India, managing major programmes for implementing renewable energy projects. I was a Team Leader of the project EU India Technical Cooperation Project: Energy.

For what projects/services did your company hire Quokka Labs?

Development of portals and mobile applications (from scratch to the market introduction)

What were your goals for this project?

To develop the best usefull applications for people of India

How did you select Quokka Labs?

Open tender/bid

Describe the project in detail.

Development of portals and mobile applications to support the Government of India in implementation of major schemes

What was the team composition?

around 10 highly qualified developers

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

The products were introduced to the Indian market, supporting major governmental schemes

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was just seamless, without any flaws

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with their planning, understanding, budgeting, and keeping of deadlines.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I was extremely satisfied