Rootstack

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-founder at a commercial cleaning services company headquartered in Panama that caters to both private and public enterprises. With 6+ years of experience, we provide expert services with our unique vertical integration system.

For what projects/services did your company hire Rootstack?

We needed to expand our technology teams rapidly and with qualified and senior engineers. We required support to improve our website, our service request system and our internal company operations software, all of which are crucial for our business to run smoothly.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to expand and improve our software assets to have a competitive edge in the market. Besides, we needed to work on a tight schedule and Rootstack could provide us with the talent we needed right away.

How did you select Rootstack?

We had participated in one of their webinars and chose them because they have 10+ years of experience in the industry, work with the latest technologies and methodologies in the market and have an effective hands-on approach to solve any issues that may arise.

Describe the project in detail.

We needed to grow our tech team to tackle diverse projects. We had to revamp our website’s design and performance. We also needed to improve our online service request system and our internal software like our CRM and ERP. All in all, we needed integral assistance with our digital transformation process.

What was the team composition?

We hired 8 software engineers, a Project Manager and a Tech Lead to work together with our in-house tech team.

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

All solutions were delivered successfully. The team exceded our expectations in terms of expertise and human skills. They went the extra mile to fulfill all of our requests and make sure all objectives were met, and we will continue working together.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Rootstack works on our same time zone so they were always available to go through with our requests right away. They have excellent communication skills, are very transparent with their work, and are willing to help proactively when problems arise.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was amazed by the speed with which they were able to put together the specific tech team we needed. They work with high-performing experts certified in all major technologies who are also focused on making clear communication and continuous support a priority.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There’s always room for minor improvement but they were highly attentive to detail and delivered outstanding quality work.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a digital marketing company that focuses on marketing services along with web design and development. I’m one of the partners and the operations director.

What challenge were you trying to address with Rootstack?

We were looking to take on some additional development resources to support some of our business without necessarily being full-time hires.

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Rootstack provides flexible development resources depending on our month-to-month needs. We’ll primarily reach out to them when we bring on new projects, tell them the specific skill sets we’re looking for, and define the number of hours. Then, they give us a few options to select from.

A lot of the work they do is within Drupal and WordPress. As of right now, we’ve only utilized their development services, but we’ve talked about potentially onboarding additional resources in the future for UX and QA.

What is the team composition? 

We work with about 3–5 developers depending on the need. Some have worked with us on a short-term basis, and others have been with us for longer.

How did you come to work with Rootstack?

I’ve been aware of Rootstack for several years now, so it was just about finding the right time and need. As far as how we started working with them, we brought on one of their developers for a short period to try them out. Things went well, so we gradually expanded from there. 

How much have you invested with them?

There’s no set amount because it’s based on time used and resources needed. We spent about $20,000 per month between December 2020 and January 2021, but it’ll probably go down in the near future.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working with them since October 2020.

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

We’ve definitely had more success with Rootstack over other contractors. Whereas past developers have given us work with a lot of issues, Rootstack seems to get things right the first time, which has made them a big asset to us.

How did Rootstack perform from a project management standpoint?

We like working with them. Their developers are generally managed by our internal team within our project management tools. We haven’t been any issues with communication, so far, and it’s nice to see that they take on a lot of accountability. 

At the administrative level, It’s been great. I like that I can request a resource within specific criteria, and they’ll get things ramped up within the day if not the next.

What did you find most impressive about them?

One of the impressive things about them is their accountability. Other contractors we’ve worked with will typically just take our specs and do exactly what it says on the page. But, Rootstack’s team tends to analyze the task a little bit more. They want to understand our needs rather than just executing based on our requirements.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, the experience has been pretty solid so far. Any issues that we’ve had have been minor, and they’d resolve them right after we’d talked to them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm Gregory Estevez CEO & Founder of the company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States of America.

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

We have been working closely with Rootsack for the past months on one of our biggest and important projects. Their team has successfully developed part of the main functions of this software.

How did you select Rootstack and what were the deciding factors?

We were contacted by a representative from Rootstock back in 2018 for the first time. We spend almost a whole Year analyzing them, following their footsteps, and seeing other companies' reviews. Them for the Year 2019 we began doing business with them.

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

They have shown availability when needed for their help, even though our time zones are completely different. In other words, they are a great and professionals team, I recommend their services to any Software Company that needs assistance. 

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

There were 6 of them. The first person did the Consult, the second did guide me to get the needed personnel on board, the third one was a front end developer, the fourth was a designer, the fifth was a react native developer, and the last one was a back end developer. All fully equipped and professional.

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

The outcomes were amazing and very professional. Any set goals were reached as requested. 

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

We use a couple of methods for communications. Such as slack, emails, skype, and video conferences through zoom. We also used to schedule every meeting ahead of time using the services from google calendar. 

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

Their word, and reliability. Always available, there for you when we need them. When looking for a qualified engineer they find them. 

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

There isn't any space for improvements, since they have it all. 

Introduce your business and what you do there

I work at an insurance company.

What challenges were you trying to address with Rootstack?

We’ve had different projects with them involving Drupal development.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our website, in which they added an integration for video calls, an online chat, etc. They also developed a system that allows our clients to calculate the costs of an insurance policy online, make payments, and buy an insurance package.

What is the team composition?

We work with about 3-4 people.

How did you come to work with Rootstack?

I personally knew one of the founders and this was the reason why we had the first project with them. However, we’ve decided to continue our collaboration because they are very professional and always meet all deadlines with great quality.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent between $6,000-$8,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working on this last project for the last two months, although the first development was three years ago.

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

The insurance word has been also, somehow impacted with technology. Nowadays, the users are more aware of the content of the products. They do Google research before buying anything, they know the prices, make comparisons, etc. Having a strong online presence has allowed us to reach these clients. We have reached new markets and done so in a more effective way than we did before.

How did Rootstack perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication is great, the project manager did a great job, and they were always pending on deadlines, changes, etc. We are very happy in that aspect.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They understand our needs very well and have been able to translate that into the website.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We are very happy with their work.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work as Technological Marketing Coordinator for a financial services firm.

For what projects/services did your company hire Rootstack?

Development of 2 websites

What were your goals for this project?

Make a page easy to use and use a secure cms that allows us to generate traffic of people on our pages.

How did you select Rootstack?

By, experience in other projects.

Describe the project in detail.

We have increased the traffic of people towards the web pages, indicative that the SEO work carried out in the web development of the pages. From Rootstack it was exactly what we needed. 

Users have responded favorably to the easy usability and good design of the web pages that make users have an experience that invites them to continue browsing them. 

What was the team composition?

Account officer, web developers and technology marketing coordinator.

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

We, as those responsible for these self-administrating sites, are satisfied with the innovative, committed and organized team of Rootstack, which not only maintains a solid experience in website development but also as hosting providers and managers of domains and certificates of security.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They provide excellent attention and compliance.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their capacity for rapid development and the portfolio of companies they have worked for.

Are there any areas for improvement?

For now I don't have any.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a web specialist at a research institution.

What challenge were you trying to address with Rootstack?

Our previous website was outdated. We were looking for someone to redesign our site.

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at Rootstack redesigned our Drupal platform. Our team took this as a chance to adapt the design to the institute’s new corporate image.

What is the team composition?

We worked with about three people.

How did you come to work with Rootstack?

We had a licitation where they applied. After that process, we selected them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Rootstack in May 2016.

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

Rootstack made our platform more manageable and dynamic. The project is completed, but their team still provides maintenance services for us. The site is flexible, adaptable, and has great usability.

How did Rootstack perform from a project management standpoint?

Along with being attentive, the team at Rootstack always replies promptly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

During the engagement, their team was able to maintain a balance between what we originally requested and what they delivered.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The team met the requirements that were asked of them. They were attentive and met deadlines.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of technology & QA at a swimming pool manufacturing company. We make spa controls for portable spas and swimming pools.

What challenge were you trying to address with Rootstack?

We wanted to develop a leading-edge WiFi app that would remotely control equipment in swimming pools and spas from anywhere in the world.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Rootstack developed the mobile app for our swimming pool controller. They used HTML.

A year-and-a-half later, they helped us build a more complex version, with added features and submenus. 

We don’t have any open projects with Rootstack right now, but they are maintaining our products.

What is the team composition?

There are four people.

How did you come to work with Rootstack?

A friend introduced me to the president of Rootstack.

How much have you invested with them?

My company has spent less than $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in 2016, and the work is ongoing.

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

Rootstack did a fantastic job. We received a very good review from one of our customers in regard to the app’s versatility, ease of use, and graphics. The team is very skilled. We’ve enjoyed working with them.

How did Rootstack perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very innovative. They always make a good contingency plan and have a plan B if plan A doesn’t work. The team listens and communicates well. They’re organized and dedicated, and they plan their projects very well. They stand behind their deadline and do whatever it takes to make it happen. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Some of their team members have in-depth experience with hardware. That’s a great advantage compared to other software development companies who don’t have hardware expertise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they have a very capable and responsive team. We are happy with them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Digital Solutions Agency, COO

For what projects/services did your company hire Rootstack?

We use Rootstack engineers to augment our existing team, especially at times of peak demand. The projects have been largely Drupal-based web site implementations and migrations.

What were your goals for this project?

The intent for our clients have been typically to leverage the open source CMS to deliver on their digital and business goals. These are varied, and have included lead and revenue generation, community building and advancement, self-service and automation.

How did you select Rootstack?

Our team selectively interviews developers that we bring in to augment our existing capacity. While we use other agencies in this capacity, Rootstack has provided strong talent in our technical area, and consistently been able to provide flexibility and volume as needed.

Describe the project in detail.

Requirements of Rootstack have been implementation focussed in the area of Drupal development. However in most cases, the engineers have been embedded in a full-spectrum team incorporating project management, design, QA etc.

What was the team composition?

Skills required from Rootstack have been full-stack Drupal, including both front-end and back-end specialists. In addition, some Javascript specialties have been deployed.

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

As a premium Drupal agency, we have a strong record of successful client project deliveries, and ongoing retention based on first-project performance.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Integration was pretty seamless, the Rootstack engineers have had good communication skills and followed our project process as needed with the rest of our team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Rootstack has been very flexible with us and responsive when we have had to handle changing end-client needs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No requests for improvement at this time.