SDD Technology

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CDO of Velopad GmbH and responsible for the Projektmanagement from Customer perspective for the Application / Platform CTfix

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

We, the company Velopad, want to build a marketplace for the topic of repairs in the field of micromobility with our solution and thereby bring the cyclist and any service provider together. The goal is to digitalise this currently still analogue process and with our solution to provide B2C (the end customer, cyclist) with the additional services that he can conveniently order a repair at the place of need.

For the (mobile) service provider, we offer the possibility to concentrate on his actual business and take away or simplify the operative business (e.g. invoicing, payment, communication with customers) with our app. The challenge at the beginning of the project was that not all functions and the workflow had been fully thought through or documented. We therefore chose an agile approach and developed the product iteratively.

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

We have looked around the market for different software developers / companies in India and elsewhere. In phone calls / pitches we found out that the company SDD was the most familiar with APP development (Android / IOS) from their knowledge but also with AWS as a central platform.

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

Scope was the development of 2 different apps (end customer / service provider) and construction of the platform according to the current technological status (incl. security requirements, performance, scalability) within AWS. The goal of the solution was the use of microservices in order to build and implement future functions in new releases as simply as possible.

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

• 1 Projectlead
• 1 Process Designer
• Developer for the Backend
• IOS and Android Frontend

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

The App CTfix in German and English Language is already released and It can be downloaded from the respective marketplace. Within the framework of these apps, other service providers for payment and KYC functionalities have also been integrated.

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

Communication with the project manager in regular calls was good. Unfortunately, the topic of Scrum was only implemented half-heartedly. Although tools like Jira and Confluence were used, there were no regular retros (e.g. after the end of a sprint) with the developers.

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

They communicated well, even outside their usual working hours.

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

Unfortunately, the topic of Scrum was only implemented half-heartedly. Although tools like Jira and Confluence were used, there were no regular retros (e.g. after the end of a sprint) with the developers. Unfortunately, the Jira tasks were also insufficiently maintained, i.e. neither function points of the developers nor references to the documentation were stored after completion. There is still room for improvement here in order to really live the agile approach.Furthermore, the results of the respective sprints were not sufficiently tested. Many errors were only identified by the customers afterwards.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a transportation company. We provide freight transportation services in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. We work since 2004 and have nearly 50 trucks in the fleet.

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY, and what were your goals?

As we grow, our usual tools for management become sluggish and ineffective. Initially we used some general CRM systems in combinations with Word/Excel and some additional tools. This become a quite sophisticated system and we realized that it’s too expensive to continue maintaining and scaling it.

How did you select SDD-TECHNOLOGY and what were the deciding factors?

Thus we decided to implement a proprietary transport management system to help us with the management of loads, fleet, and employees. The goal was to adapt the system for our workflows and decrease the maintenance costs.

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

SDD Technology team helped us to design a new system from scratch. The first step was investigation of our processes and composing the general architecture and terms of reference. After that we made UI design, then implemented the key functionality. The system is web-based, it’s built using node.js, mysql, vue.js.

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

The team consisted of a project manager, architect, UX designer, three developers, and several testers (I don’t know their number for sure).

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

We are definitely satisfied with the results because now we have a modern, fast and easy-to-use transport management system. I can affirm that our processes become more transparent and fast, and we spend less money for maintaining the whole system. After the first release we also made some additional improvements, so it was some kind of iterative work. The system is now in production and we use it in our company.

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

SDD Technology was always in touch and I appreciate their level of communication. They always kept us informed and answered inquiries. Deadlines were met as stated at the beginning of the project.

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

They have very experienced specialists in UX and web development. The quality of the work is high. We almost didn’t find any serious bugs after finishing. The team has a wealth of experience and understanding of the intricacies of logistics based and in general they are well versed in our industry

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

In general, the development of the project was not cheap, but in the end I think it is justified taking into account the complexity and quality of the developed system.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Vice President of travel agency “GML Group”. We provide different travel services in Turkey for corporate clients around the world.

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY, and what were your goals?

Our goal was to expand our customer network and increase brand awareness. Initially we practically had no representation on the Internet and used classic offline advertising.

How did you select SDD-TECHNOLOGY and what were the deciding factors?

We decided that we needed to develop our own web portal with a personal account for corporate clients in order to automate and improve the quality of our services.

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

We have developed a website for our company that works on computers and mobile devices. At the beginning, the corporate identity and design was developed. After that, the developers implemented the site and launched it on our domain, and we gave access to our clients. New clients could already register on their own. The project is currently being supported by technical support.

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

Vendor’s team has a project manager, designer and two developers. We communicated mostly with the project manager. Now the site is supported by one developer.

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

To date, more than 70 of our corporate clients have already used the capabilities of the site's personal account when they used our services. We received positive feedback and constructive feedback, which we used to improve the site.

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

The work was carried out in sprints lasting 2 weeks. We talked with the project manager 1-2 times a week, found out how the work was going, and clarified questions that arose along the way. Everything went pretty quickly.

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

I would note that they responded fairly quickly to all comments and feedback and made improvements to our site. Also, our clients highly appreciated the convenience of the interface.

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

Development lasted a bit longer than we expected. I suppose this was mostly related with some modifications we decided to implement in the site.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY?

To develop the idea itself (IT Consulting) and develop UI / UX design for the future application

What were your goals for this project?

The SDD-Technology team and I studied the competitors, read reviews and found significant shortcomings in similar products. The goal was to collect as many advantages as possible and solve all the shortcomings of other projects producing our app. Also make the product easy-to-use and intuitive.

How did you select this vendor?

I am familiar with the head of the company since he was a developer himself and after talking with their designer, I came to the conclusion that the team is competent enough to perform this task.

Describe the project in detail.

I sent an idea to the team, described what I wanted to see. The team after examining competitors revealed the advantages and disadvantages of the project itself. Then a draft of the future design was made. After agreeing the draft, the UX design itself was made where the goals were primarily aimed at making the product convenient for use on devices with a large screen diagonal. After that, SDD-Technology team started choosing the color range by filling out a special application form that they sent us (branding application form). As a result, the UI and the design itself were developed.

What was the team composition?

Business Analyst UX/UI Designer Manager

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

The application design become very unique and modern, while testing it showed a good usability

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Everything was performed professionally and at a good level.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their greatest asset was the interest of the whole team in what they do. I am a developer myself and I understand that in most cases unfortunately the guys have to do only what was asked to do and nothing more, but the SDD-Technology team is interested in what they are doing.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a full-cycle digital agency. Since 2011, we’ve implemented more than 100 development projects for partners from various industries.

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY?

We hired them to design and develop a mobile application for the iOS platform and integrate the app with a CRM system.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to develop and release an MVP, attract initial users and sales, and ultimately get investments for further scaling.

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for a contractor for quite some time. After talking with SDD-TECHNOLOGY, we were convinced that they were 100% suitable.

Describe the project in detail.

We’ve implemented several joint projects with SDD-TECHNOLOGY, with their team providing UI/UX design and development services. They’ve helped us develop a mobile marketplace that would allow customers to buy flowers from our partners. We use agile methodology, so we regularly roll out and test a new version of the product.

What was the team composition?

We’re working with a project manager, a designer, and a developer from SDD-TECHNOLOGY.

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

Thanks to a well-functioning mobile application, we’ve managed to reach 500 customers per month. Our investment negotiations are also ongoing. We will continue to develop and support the project with SDD-TECHNOLOGY’s help.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager is always aware of what’s going on and sends reports about the work status. They explain the development process, inform us about any changes, and ask clarifying questions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I’m impressed with their professionalism and involvement in each project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We wish that their services cost less, but the quality and results justify the expense.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Owner of a Freight Forwarding company.

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

We built a new software from scratch and our customer can now track their cargo.

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

SDD has a great background in transportation / logistics / updates software and understood the project needs.

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

They designed and developed the software from scratch, and including cloud service.

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

There were 2 people on the team.

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

We were able to launch the project and connect to our website.

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

The project management was great and within all deadlines.

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

We had access to all development throughout the project. Communication was also very easy.

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

So far nothing.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Company: Pharmbills Position: VP of Growth and Development

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY?

They have developed a new website for us.

What were your goals for this project?

New website

How did you select this vendor?

Recommendation

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

New website from design to development

What was the team composition?

The great team. They work very quickly.

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

New website for promoting our service

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was a few sprints, and developers worked very fast.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The speed and quality of their services were the most impressive aspects of the partnership.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I don't know any areas for improvement.

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO

For what projects/services did your company hire SDD-TECHNOLOGY?

The main goal was to develop absolutely new product for ELM and automobile diagnostics.

What were your goals for this project?

It was important to produce a more convenient interface for usage in comparison with the analogous applications that are on the market. Also, we would like to give more opportunities to users for a better and more in-depth analysis of all vehicle systems.

How did you select this vendor?

For such a project we’re needed first-class specialists so the search was carried out according to the tender scheme.

Describe the project in detail.

The task was to create a modern diagnostic application, so users of any level can independently diagnose their cars. We needed to understand the technical part of the car, a scanner for reading data and programming. Our team members found a solution that allowed us to build a diagnostic complex based on Android and implement additional functionality in it - auto database checking. Despite the fact that the communication was carried out remotely, we’ve managed to release a high-quality product on the market.

What was the team composition?

UX/UI Designer, Project Manager, Android Developer, Backend Developer

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

The project is at the development stage, it is difficult to predict anything for now. But I’m sure that this will be a popular and useful application

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Work was very effective. The manager of the project was always ready to listen and make the necessary adjustments to achieve the best results.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Non-standard business approach and good feedback on all stages of development.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I’m pretty satisfied with everything I receive from this company so there’s nothing to change. I wish them to keep up the good work!