Radiansys Inc

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of ListingNest, a real estate transaction and coordination platform. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

I hired Radiansys for the development of our platform.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I had the foundation of the platform built through a couple of design screens, along with a detailed roadmap of what needed to be done. Then, I provided Radiansys with instructions on how the platform should flow, how it should work, and what documents should be used. 

The team took those instructions and implemented them into the existing foundation of the platform. Their resources did quite a bit of work because the forms and contracts I used were complicated in how they flowed among different users. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with a project manager, and she managed the team from their side. I gave my feedback to her and she relayed it to their resources. Occasionally, we did some calls with their lead developer, who walked me through the demonstrations of the features we implemented. 

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

I found Radiansys on UpWork. Since this was a big job, there were many applicants. However, I liked their team because they had experience in document signing and contract delivery. On top of that, they had good communication skills. I gave them a small scope of work at first, and when they did it perfectly, I hired them for the rest of the project. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $100,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

This project lasted from December 2019–May 2022. 

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

I had clear instructions and a vision of what I wanted, and Radiansys met these criteria. Apart from that, they adhered to our milestones and timelines. As with any development project, there were hurdles and things that weren’t thought out well along the way — I checked how the team was able to spot those mistakes and come up with solutions. Overall, our success metrics focused on these three things: adaptation, accuracy, and adherence to timelines. 

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

Radiansys’ project management was excellent. We used UpWork’s messaging system since I hired them there. The platform documented everything.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

I expected the first scope of work that I gave them to be difficult; they would take time to understand what I wanted to implement. However, they got everything done ahead of schedule correctly — they grasp what I was looking for right off the bat. The speed at which they understood the concept of what I was building was impressive. 

Overall, everything went smoothly and as expected. They communicated as they were supposed to and solved any problems that arose. They also took feedback well and fixed anything that didn’t work properly. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have clear and concise instructions and scope of work. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a leading financial servicing company in the US, catering to a wide array of banking needs of a diverse community. Our primary focus areas include commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, consumer lending and banking, and wealth and investment management.

For what projects/services did your company hire Radiansys Inc, and what were your goals?

Our primary requirement included a customer support portal and a dedicatedly optimized application for our internal users. As a leading bank, we strive to maintain and improve our existing customer relationships and create new ones. We were looking to revamp the current portal and an implementation partner to speed up the development process. Our company engaged Radiansys as the development partner on the project.

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

We have supply chain management team who provide first level of filer for vendors. Once we get the list from our supply chain management provide list of vendors, all top tier vendors are invited for interview/demo with senior team leaders and architects. After details review of vendors capabilities, Radiansys was selected.

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

After explaining our requirements to Radiansys, they moved ahead with the project in detailed and planned phases. They started with concept brainstorming and discussion over the development cycle, including requirement layout, sprint planning, and final execution. The team has developed a well-defined customer support portal that would be available for both private and public net banking platforms of Wells Fargo. This portal would help the bankers perform customer support operations. Radiansys has designed a very smooth interface for the application, supporting easy onboarding and efficient real-time instructions delivery.

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

Radiansys put their best team in action for our project. The team members included a project manager, a business analyst, backend developers, frontend developers, and QA engineers.

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

Our association with Radiansys brought a tremendous impact on our website performance. The customer portal was a massive success, with over a million user support sessions created monthly. It also led to the reduction of average call time by 2-3 minutes.

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

The project management of Radiansys is commendable. They effectively manage the sprints, provide timely feedback and improvements, and never fail deliveries. The team carefully analyzed all the user stories for developing the particular modules. Radiansys would hold meetings with us bi-weekly and provide software deliveries every week. On the communication front, we stayed connected through Jira, Slack,

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

We applaud the discipline and dedication of Radiansys. They matched our expectations diligently and were very punctual with the deadlines. Radiansys stayed focused on understanding our business model to deliver the best. We've been particularly impressed by their attention to the vital details that promised growth for us.

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

All I want to say is keep doing the good work. We are delighted with Radiansys services.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner of a video platform. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

I hired Radiansys Inc to develop an app for me. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Radiansys Inc developed an app from scratch using basic design and UX ideas that I had. We had a few meetings where I laid out exactly what I needed. They developed the web app’s frontend and then a corresponding mobile app. Once development was complete, they began maintenance and upgrades on the apps' frontend. 

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Dheeraj (Director of Operations), who manages the project, and Dinesh (Senior Team Lead). There is also a larger team working in the background.  

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

I found Radiansys Inc on Upwork and browsed their client list. They'd previously worked with a few banks, which showed me they'd be conscious of security issues. Once I saw that I began talking with them about my development project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

I began working with Radiansys Inc in April 2020 and our partnership is ongoing. 

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

The mobile app has a five-star rating in the Apple App Store, which can be 100% contributed to Radiansys Inc's work. 

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

Radiansys Inc is extremely professional. The project manager is extremely communicative — I can contact them at any time via Telegram, emails, or phone calls.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Radiansys Inc's integrity sets them apart from their competition. I had some initial problems with the development, so I went to the company's owner to resolve them. I was impressed that they fixed them quickly, and the teammate who had caused the issue was very professional about the entire situation. I loved that the owner took ownership of the problem and resolved it — that's how I knew I would form a long-term relationship with Radiansys Inc. Radiansys Inc doesn't give up on a project and fights to ensure the client is always happy. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think Radiansys Inc would benefit from expanding their technical resource base. I wish they had more expertise in-house to work on projects that I want to complete. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I'd advise future clients to start with a small project but still have weekly meetings to check in and ensure there is no miscommunication. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Director Operations at an engineering services company. We have 11 locations in the United States.

For what projects/services did your company hire Radiansys Inc, and what were your goals?

We have multiple locations in the US. Our company wanted to cloud based application to manage our contracts, travel and expense. We had a legacy system and wanted to revamp the older system to meet our business requirements. We hired Radiansys to evaluate the current system and work with various business stakeholders. They were the development partners on this project.

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

We invited several vendors to participate in the RFI process. Radiansys has submitted their tech proposal with the costing. Our team liked their technical solution and the competitive pricing. Further, our team did the reference checks provided by the vendor. We had received outstanding reviews about them and happy that our team engage them on the project.

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

Radiansys developed a contract, travel and expense management application. We had shared our business requirements and they designed, developed an application using React, NodeJS and Rest APIs.

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

We had engaged a team of 1 PM manager, 1 Business Analyst, 2 Back end engineers, 1 Front-end engineer, 2 QA Engineers.

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

We were able to cut down contract, expense/reimbursement cycle upto 70-80% which has not only streamlined the process and also able to reduce our overall expenses to a great extent.

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

Our team added their resource to our JIRA board. We had 3 weeks sprints and their team sized the requirements and met the project deadline. They conducted weekly status report meetings over Zoom. Best part was that all our meeting were conducted in PST time zone.

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

We had direct access to the team working on our project. They pushed the code to our repository on a regular basis. We found the team technically sound, and communication throughout the project was extremely effective and easy,

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

Radiansys has done a great work on our project. We are very satisfied with their work.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides free computer training to mainly underprivileged elementary and middle school students.

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

A lot of our processes were still manual. For instance, if someone wanted to participate in our program, we had to manage the registration via email. There wasn’t any software involved and it was proving to be very time-consuming. That is why we turned to Radiansys to develop a portal for us. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Radiansys developed a portal for us. Interested students could reach out to us through the platform and the software matches them with the right program coordinators. 

What is the team composition?

There were 4–5 people developing the portal. They allocated a project manager, a designer, two software engineers, and a tester.

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

We received proposals from 4–5 different vendors, including Radiansys. Out of all of the proposals, theirs had a very clear approach, timeline, and documentation that spelled out the technologies they planned to use. They were actually even referred by someone we knew. I was able to validate their references before working with them, and I was able to determine that they were the best provider to work with.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent over $34,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October 2020–July 2021.

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

The portal has helped us cut down on time spent doing manual tasks. It’s streamlined the registration process a lot and has even allowed us to manage some of our back-office workflows. Having previously worked with nonprofit organizations, Radiansys was able to add value to our product. We’re happy with the quality of the work they provided.

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve done a good job of adhering to the timeline and delivering tasks on the dot. We thought that, because we were working with an offshore team, we would need to coordinate with them in the evening. That wasn't necessary, however, since Radiansys made themselves available in our time zone. There was proper coordination throughout, and it was evident that they’re a mature, qualified team.

We added them to our Slack channels and used Jira to manage the project, as per the recommendation.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very proactive and followed our instructions and requirements really well. There wasn’t a lot of back-and-forth needed. Our communication was great and we were always up to speed on their progress. When we received the final product, all that was left for us to do was validate it, and when we needed some things changed, they openly accommodated our requests free of charge. The whole experience was very smooth and we intend to work with them again. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind. They knew what they were doing.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about what you want their team to do. Radiansys is very willing to help you even if you’re not coming from a technical background. You can leverage their expertise if you need to streamline any technical requirements or identify the best technology for your project. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of a company that sells auto insurance. Our products are sold through insurance agents working in retail outlets in Florida and Arizona.

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

We wanted to offer our auto insurance online. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a trend where people initiated and completed the whole insurance purchase process online through their computers or mobile phones. As a result, we hired Radiansys to develop software and its user flow; this would help our customers get a quote and purchase insurance online easily. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

When we first called Radiansys, they asked us to put together a requirements document. They asked us to tell them what to do page by page and be as detailed as possible. After putting together the requirements, we went over the document and listened to their team’s inputs. Then, they gave me an estimate of the project’s cost and timeline. When we agreed to their estimates, Radiansys started working on the project. 

Radiansys handled some design work and the entire development process. We were already interested in doing online sales, so we already had an idea for the platform’s design. Our team also knew what customer questions to address first. We had a rough screen-by-screen design, and the Radiansys team contributed to the look and feel of the page where the questions would appear. The team also had input in terms of the dropdown menus and buttons; they helped us make it easier for our clients to respond to our questions through the layout of the web page. The team also did testing and bug fixes. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with at least five people from their team. A project manager ensured that resources did things according to our timelines and requirements. Meanwhile, three coders did the heavy lifting in terms of the skillsets they brought from a software development perspective. A UI designer also worked on the project. Moreover, since our software needed to be integrated with third-party apps and our policy management system, we also collaborated with app integration experts.

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

I searched for a number of providers and shortlisted three of them, including Radiansys. Our team worked with each of them as part of the vetting process. We collaborated on specific projects, and at the end of the day, Radiansys stood out on top because Neeraj (CEO & Founder) was personally involved in our project. He had a good understanding of our project so we could talk to him in terms of resolving unforeseen issues. Overall, they gave their full attention to the sample project. 

Apart from that, Radiansys was willing to charge a fixed price instead of doing billable hours, which could keep going on and on. As a company in the insurance industry, we wanted to get the lowest price without compromising quality. Given that, Radiansys gave us a fixed price estimate, but we agreed to figure out a fair compensation if the scope of work became significantly different from what we originally discussed. In other words, we had trust for each other, and Neeraj was willing to put himself on the line to develop that trust.

Finally, during the sample project, Radiansys’ resources were nice to work with, and my team enjoyed working with them. They were on time so no meetings were canceled. Their members provided good ideas and had a can-do attitude. I could brainstorm ideas with them to know whether they could think of cheaper but better ways to execute my ideas. Overall, we trusted Radiansys and knew that they were flexible and solutions-oriented; they made sure everything was done correctly and at the best possible cost, so we hired them for this project. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Their work for us lasted from September 2020–January 2021. 

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

The overall sales of our insurance policies went up by 20% as a result of adding our online sales component. Moreover, because of this online sales platform, our team could think of more innovative software technology that we could offer. It could help us build on additional ways to capture online sales and customer segments. 

On top of that, we could offer our products in 10 other states. Previously, we only sold to two states even though we were licensed to do business in 12 states. Because of the online platform that Radiansys developed, we could sell directly to customers in more states rather than appointing agents in those locations. 

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

Radiansys prioritized this project for us and worked hard to deliver according to schedule. The scope of the project changed a bit as we found new things to fix, but they resolved all issues we found. Overall, they delivered and met our expectations. 

Moreover, most of our communication was through Zoom conference calls. We shared screens at our weekly meetings. Then, we used emails to summarize things; it was our second most frequent means of communication. Finally, when I needed to discuss things with Neeraj, we talked over the phone. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Radiansys could develop software at a reasonable cost. Apart from that, their resources had a can-do attitude focused on solving problems; they didn’t get frustrated or perturbed by new challenges or unforeseen issues that emerged along the way. Overall, Radiansys was highly flexible in terms of working through solutions, timelines, and changes in scope. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Talk to Radiansys’ clients to get a feel of who they are, and give them a small project. If you’re considering another company, you might want to let a test project determine who to choose. In other words, give them an opportunity to prove themselves. You can always go for a larger company with plenty of management layers, too. However, if you truly focus on results that are done in the most cost-effective way without compromising quality, consider working with Radiansys. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a logistics startup that started in 2018. Our platform is a marketplace for players in the logistics sector. It allows shippers and carriers to perform transactions. I’m the CTO.

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

We wanted some outsourcing work done because we didn’t want to hire any engineers at that point. They provided us with resources for frontend and backend work and iOS and Android development.

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, the engineer would work with the project manager to go over the design cycle. Once the requirements were clear, we would go about our sprint planning and executing on that project’s assignment. After that, we would have the design and development phase. The development phase included multiple two-week sprints before we pushed everything to production.

What is the team composition?

Over a period of time, we’ve had 13-14 engineers at different times.

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

We were searching online for agencies and reached out to a few of them. We spoke with Radiansys Inc, and we loved what they were doing with other clients. Their team walked us through their process including how they go about providing resources and their engagement model. We decided to move forward with them because of their mature process.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement started at the end of 2018.

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

Their team is detail-oriented. They spend time understanding the requirements and getting clarity, unlike other organizations. From a deliverable perspective, they do a solid job at providing us with a quality product.

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management standpoint, I would give them nine out of 10. They do a great job at giving us clarity about what they’re going to do. They keep my engineering team and me honest.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I mentioned that they’re detail-oriented, but I also bring up the quality. We had some quality issues in the past, but if I compare them to other agencies, they deliver high quality. If I have an issue with production at 2 a.m., they’re able to get someone to look at it right away. They’re a phone call away.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There are some minor opportunities, but nothing that should be called out.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would suggest asking that they understand the requirements and give a detailed report before the engagement even begins. I like seeing the breakdown of what’s going to be done and when it’s delivered. We want to hold each other accountable so that the engagement isn’t one-sided.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Managing Partner at Vizry Group. Management consulting firm assisting startups to fortune-ranked clients, worldwide, with a mission to vet, validate, and implement growth strategies. Supporting clients in fifteen major industries in forty-one separate markets across the globe. Re-inventing due diligence and growth models with artificial intelligence for swift strategic decisions across sell-sides and buy-sides.

For what projects/services did your company hire Radiansys Inc?

Web designing, purpose-driven landing pages, and related digital assets, critical to success in serving our global clientele, primarily in the field of digital marketing and advertising.

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

RFP proposal through our vendor and vendor-reference network. Radiansys Technologies Private Limited was selected from a pool of 10 shortlisted vendor references, and they have become a preferred vendor for 'Design and Production' at Vizry Group.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Radiansys was able to support us in all critical phases of web designing and production thereof by following our custom, and swift approach:

1. Stage 01: Discovery Session: 1-2 sessions at 60 mins each ideation table: round table for collating and brainstorming ideas stage.
2. Stage 02: Mock-ups: early concepts deliverable feedback drafts: tailing drafts from mockups final: finalizing the digital asset (primarily UI/UX, Design, and related workflow)
3. Stage 03: Production (development): compatible, yet flexible on-demand tech-stack development launch: digital assets been made go-live monitor & closure: collaborative effort to make the deliverable final.

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

5 personnel on any given scope (multiple SOWs):

1. Director - Operations
2. Vice President
3. Technology
4. Senior Software Engineer
5. Software Developer - Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Radiansys Team has proven to be a great success as a vendor relationship. Their focused approach to any scope (short-term or long-term), complementing in-demand skill-sets to a project, and on-time deliverables, are three core factors of this continued commercial success.

Success Use case: We were up against a heavy milestone of delivering 10+ digital assets (landing pages), with fresh creative designs, across a multitude of industry verticals within 30 days. Radiansys was able to not only follow our internal approach towards deliverable, but were able to deploy multiple teams and deliver back-to-back digital assets in record time, saving us at least '2X in time', and '100X in client satisfaction.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Primary workflows are Slack, followed by on-demand Zoom and call sessions. Well, emails are kind of dated in the 'design and production' arena, but we did use them wisely throughout our relationship.

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

Radiansys Team is diligent in their work, superior in their work ethics, and open to constructive feedback anytime. Their ability to own the deliverable till it perfects has also been a considerable advantage for us.

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

I would recommend what we follow at Vizry Group - i.e. providing their hands-on personnel such as designers, developers themselves, who do the actual factory work (synonymous), a little more client exposure, front-line involvement, and ownership to build their confidence and skills.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of IT for a mid-size auto insurance company. We provide regular auto insurance and commercial auto insurance.

What challenge were you trying to address with Radiansys Inc?

We wanted to modernize our distribution channel and provide different methods.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We work with Radiansys on a per-project basis. Their work on this project includes web development, mobile app development, and system enhancements. We started by making a proof of concept and discussing the requirements. Additionally, we created a business specification document and worked with them to create the mockups screens. The Radiansys team worked alongside our internal team during the process.

First, they provided enhancements, and when they performed well, we assigned them to work on the next phase, which was on the app side. They work on the app and transfer it to us. The app allows users to pay for auto insurance, add or remove cars, change their address and contact details on file, and access their insurance documents. Our biggest objective is to provide a way for them to make changes and get their records independently so they won’t have to contact us. It is available on both iOS and Android. Most of our customers use iOS, but Android is easier to work with and update. 

What is the team composition?

We work with 10–15 people, including front- and backend developers, QA specialists, business analysts, and a project manager. 

How did you come to work with Radiansys Inc?

I found Radiansys at a convention when we needed help on the Java side because we had a legacy system. They’ve also helped us screen our current staff and then helped us augment our team. Later on, they helped us implement our system.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $500,000-$600,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2007, and it’s ongoing.

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

The app updates Radiansys provided have caused our iOS users to double. Although we have about 400,000 customers in total, only 50,000 were using the app before the update. After we upload the first iteration of the app, our users grew to about 125,000–150,000. Furthermore, their updates save us money because it can be expensive for us when users call us.

How did Radiansys Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is good, and they’re always on time. Radiansys took the time to understand our requirements and delivered excellently. If we need more people, they’d add more teammates so they can meet deadlines. Alternatively, they reduce staffing if they’re on time. We use Jira, and the team also uses a Kanban board. We had daily scrum meetings and weekly checkpoints to make sure they were on the right path. Additionally, they send weekly reports with high-level executive summaries. At the end of each month, we also had integration checks. Finally, we use SharePoint, where their team can collaborate on documents.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed that they deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. In addition, they really understand our business and our requirements. Radiansys is open and flexible when it comes to changes, and they can work closely with our internal team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They have an outstanding team, but they need to be prepared for when resources leave.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure your requirements are strong before you start working with Radiansys. Additionally, always have a discovery phase before moving onto the development phase.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Sr. Engineering Manager at online media monitoring company, which provides software as a service solution platform. We are headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in 25 countries.

For what projects/services did your company hire Radiansys Inc, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a vendor to extend our software development team, which can help us build quality software solutions and support on-shore/off-share model.

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

We reached out to multiple vendors to meet our engineering and development needs, we shortlisted top 3 vendors based on their experience, cost and solution. Radiansys stood out among other vendors, we are happy that we made the right decision.

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

Radiansys worked with to design and develop a Node and React based Social engagement and PR management solution. We have shared our BRD's with the team, working in Agile and have been following 3 weeks sprint, with discovery workshop, CRP. Radiansys has been consistently delivering quality product on a timely manner.

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

The Radiansys team has 12+ resources working on our project, including PM, full-stack engineers, QA engineers.

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

We are able to deliver products with required time and within budget. We are following agile methodologies, we receive regular project updates from Radiansys. They developed a high-quality product on time, and I consider the project a success. They are also transparent with their work and kept us well informed.

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

We are happy with their project management capabilities, following the Agile methodologies. Our team extensively uses JIRA, Zoom and Slack.

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

We always have direct access to their resources, They are always available whenever we need them for discussions, updates, or grooming sessions. Radiansys Inc has a qualified team that provides outstanding support and follows the best practices.

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

They delivered a high-quality product on time, and they are transparent throughout the engagement. There is always room for improvement, but overall, they did excellent work.