Sintra - Digital Business. Poland

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a donor platform.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Help future parents find the right donor that can help them conceive.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland to accomplish?

• Build specialised eCommerce platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Sintra - Digital Business. Poland?

Referral

Why did you select Sintra - Digital Business. Poland over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Most detailed offer.

How many teammates from Sintra - Digital Business. Poland were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We went through a design process with Mateusz from Sintra, where we described our overall vision, for the e-commerce platform that we are building. Mateusz, was really careful to understand our needs before starting any work, he looked into best practice among the competitors, and made a the first suggestion for a e-commerce prototype. 

Based on our feedback we continued to rely on Mateusz for e-commerce consulting on what was actually possible using Shopify. I think Sintra delivered a high fidelity prototype that will place us comfortably with the best designed eCommerce experience in our industry. 

We were referred to Sintra by Shopify Plus which is considerably more expensive than Advanced tier, and while we likely eventually will end up on the Plus plan, thanks to Sintras consulting for Shopify implementation we have been able to create a roadmap where we don't need this from the beginning (maybe never). Being a cost-aware startup this has provided tons of value.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A high fidelity prototype.

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

Throughout the prototyping proces Sintra has been flexible and willing to listen to special preferences. We did not have a tight deadline and delivery of the right quality was more important to us.

What was your primary form of communication with Sintra - Digital Business. Poland?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was recommended a bunch of different Shopify Plus consultancies and I met with 8 of them. (This project is essential for our succes). Initially I met with some agencies in my own area and I am sure that they could have done a good job as well. I chose to ask for more references in Eastern Europe as the indicative budgets were way more than I was prepared to pay. 

I am glad I did. Compared to the other agencies Sintra came back with a more detailed indicative offer showing they had really thought about how to solve the project rather than just putting down a number. This attention to detail in the initial offer was the reason I chose them, and I have not been disappointed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sintra - Digital Business. Poland could have done differently?

I wish it had been more clear to me from the beginning what it actually meant to create a high fidelity prototype, how Sintras process for this was and that it wasn't just a process we would go back and start over for the layout/color details. 

When we started out we from our side were really focused on if we would be able to create the technical functionality we needed using Shopify and did not pay much attention to the layout/Design at the beginning.We had to go back and do this over and it added some cost to the project that could have been avoided.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of BitForce. It is a software house focusing mainly on front-end technologies. We can develop any type of application based on JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Our specialty is mainly the Angular framework.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

We have established cooperation with Sintra Poland to support us in front-end solutions for projects for our clients in the e-commerce area. We mainly work with large corporate clients. Goals: build scaffolding and functionality for library with Italy team, improve code and prepare from scratch.

SOLUTION

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

We got to know Sintra Poland thanks to the recommendation of the Italian branch of Sintra. We needed a reliable and trusted company that would be able to meet our expectations during implementations for large corporate clients. Therefore, a strong argument in favor of cooperation with Sintra Consulting Poland was good communication as well as experience and knowledge in front-end and e-commerce technologies. We also analyzed Sintra’s case studies to ensure the team's skills in front-end technologies.

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

We have established an agreement with Sintra Poland in two models - outsourcing and fixed-price. In the case of the first model, Sintra Poland resources were part of our team and managed by our managers. In the case of fixed-price, PM and QA were on Sintra's side. From Sintra Poland, we engaged developers specializing in Angular, React, NodeJs technologies and occasionally UX/UI specialists.

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

Usually, 2 to 4 people from the Sintra Poland team cooperated with us, including qualified Fullstack Developers with occasional PM support and UX/UI specialists.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The cooperation went very smoothly. We received solid support and advice from the team at every stage of the project. Sintra Poland met the assumed deadlines and was also very flexible in terms of reducing or increasing the members of the team depending on our needs.

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

The team was always ready to work and shared expert advice. He regularly updated the progress of work on the project, thanks to which we knew exactly where we were. During the cooperation, we mainly communicated at online meetings and by e-mail. In cases where direct cooperation within the team was necessary, Sintra Poland specialists appeared in our office in Italy for several days of joint workshops.

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

Throughout the period of cooperation, Sintra Consulting Poland tried to give as much as possible. Our attention was particularly drawn to flexibility, reliability and quality of work performed. The Sintra Poland team also tried to keep up to date with all the trends and news in the front-end area and was enthusiastic about testing new solutions and optimizing activities affecting the efficiency of projects.

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

Sintra Poland's front-end team is very good with technology. There is an area for improvement by the technical team in terms of understanding the business assumptions of the projects and improving soft skills. Nevertheless, we see a systematic improvement in this area.

From quarter to quarter, the constant development of the team was noticeable, as well as an increase in its maturity and understanding of clients' business expectations. This is especially evident when the team was supported by UX/UI consulting. Especially the initial stages of the project were thoroughly described and translated from a business perspective into technical implementation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a medical platform, where users can order prescriptions, read health-oriented articles, and contact verified doctors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

Designing and developing an MVP version of an online e-commerce platform, where users can easily order prescriptions or call verified doctors for sick leave.

SOLUTION

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

Sintra - Digital Business has very good opinions in the Polish e-commerce industry, hence I received a lot of recommendations regarding cooperation with this company. The factor that convinced me to cooperate was the customer service and the offer prepared and fully meeting our needs.

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

The steps included: creating a project prototype and brief; discussing the scope of short and long-term features, creating a high-fidelity design that's functional and user-friendly, and a swift MVP development of the platform. Tools and technology used in the project included Figma, for design and prototyping, and WooCommerce for the platform back office.

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

The project team included: Project Manager responsible for the delivery, a UX designer covering the visual aspect of the project, and a WordPress development team of four.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project meets all the assumptions when it comes to UX and SEO that we expected. This did not require additional feedback from us. We have noticed a high conversion rate compared to other projects in this industry that we run.

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

I had weekly updates with the project manager during which we discussed the current status of the project, plans for the near future and possible decisions to be made.

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

What impressed me the most was the customer service and project management. Throughout the period of cooperation, I felt that everything was planned as it should be and there was no chaos on the part of the contractor.

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

With this project, I did not notice any issues that could be improved.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of the pharmaceutical company MCB Trade based in the Netherlands in the city of Rotterdam. Our company specializes in various product groups, from medical products to specialized medicines, supplements and healthy food. We focus mainly on pharmaceutical production, specialized wholesale and distribution. One of our brands is VitalFarma.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a professional company specializing in e-commerce, which has solid knowledge of various technologies. We found Sintra Consulting Poland on the Internet, we also checked opinions about the company on various portals and projects that Sintra had already done. We wanted professional support from people who are familiar with various technologies and can advise the optimal e-commerce solution tailored to our business.

SOLUTION

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

The main factor in choosing Sintra was an experience in e-commerce SaaS and Open Source technologies. Extensive knowledge of the Shopify platform and professional e-commerce consulting.

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

The scope of work included pre-implementation analysis, design preparation and implementation of the store on the Shopify platform. The store has implemented the option of the subscription purchase and is functionally adapted to the requirements. Additionally, the store has been integrated with applications necessary to start on the Dutch market and optimized for SEO. The scope of work also included consultation, support and development from analysis to implementation.

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

A total of 4 people participated in the project.

• Project Manager
• Designer
• two developers responsible for the implementation of all necessary solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Cooperation with Sintra runs smoothly and without any problems. An appropriate team of specialists was appointed to work on the project. What we particularly liked was the quick prototyping process, as well as the quick implementation process - time to market. Sintra has many qualified developers thanks to which we can count on expert support in further operation and maintenance of the store also after implementation.

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

Our cooperation with Sintra is really good. The entire team has extensive knowledge of e-commerce technology. A big advantage is the efficient planning of activities and work stages as well as transparent communication via the Asana platform, e-mail and online meetings.

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

What I value the most is Sintra's flexibility and MVP's approach to projects, which allows reducing development costs. Thanks to this solution, the saved money can be spent on further website maintenance, marketing activities or sales development.

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

I believe that apart from the technical team, it would be great if Sintra Consulting Poland also focused on expanding the marketing team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of IT-Ligent. As a company, we are looking for experienced developers to offer the best support to our customers. With Sintra Consulting Poland Sp. z o. o. we established cooperation through a group dedicated to Polish Software House and thanks to the recommendation of one of the partners in Warsaw.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

Our cooperation mainly covers larger implementations within Magento and Magento Enterprise e-commerce. We were looking for a trusted partner with an experienced team and certified developers with very high technical and soft skills. In addition, we also use Sintra's experience in areas such as UX/UI, e-commerce consulting, SaaS e-commerce development mainly in the field of the Shopify platform and front-end development - technologies: React, Angular and NodeJs.

SOLUTION

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

We started cooperation with Sintra Consulting Poland thanks to the group for Polish Software House. Before making the final decision, we checked opinions on various websites and contacted companies that had already cooperated with Sintra. The key factors that helped us make the decision are many years of experience in the e-commerce industry, an extensive portfolio of implementations for both Polish and foreign clients, and a staff of qualified seniors with numerous expert certificates.

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

At the very beginning, appropriate resources were selected in the recruitment process. Then a dedicated team was created under the client's guidelines. The next stage was the implementation of Magento Enterprise projects - work on the front-end and back-end, the creation of advanced store architecture, the development of new functionalities and support in the further maintenance of websites.

During our cooperation, Sintra often carried out the e-commerce consulting stage with us, where we discussed the selection of the most optimal technology. Our cooperation included numerous e-commerce projects, e.g. in the field of automotive, fashion, beauty, healthcare and many others.

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

On average, two to five employees of Sintra Consulting Poland cooperate with us. The company has a very flexible approach to reducing or increasing the number of people working on a given project. Typically, Tech Lead Magento BE and Senior Magento FE developers constantly cooperate with us. For SaaS projects, these are senior Shopify resources with extensive knowledge of the Shopify ecosystem, Shopify API, and Shopify Apps.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Trust and project security have increased. Sintra performs the entrusted tasks quickly and in high quality. Any problems encountered while working on the project are solved proactively. The company constantly monitors current trends and is able to propose additional solutions. We feel that we have the support of real e-commerce experts and custom software development.

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

Sintra mainly uses tools such as Jira, Asana, Mattermost, Teams and Google Hangouts. However, for the purposes of the project, they also use tools used by their clients. Sintra is a very flexible company that can quickly adapt to the guidelines, way of working and processes in a given organization.

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

I was most impressed by the company's organizational culture and the standards for determining the experience of developers. The seniors working in Sintra are truly skilled workers with over 8 years of experience and the mid-developer resource also represents the high quality of the work they do. Sintra has extensive experience in e-commerce consulting both within Open Source solutions such as Magento or SaaS such as Shopify.

This is extremely important for projects where clients expect expert support and an understanding of their business needs. Sintra adopts the MVP approach to project implementation, budgets are rational, so that the client can always have a certain amount for marketing activities and further development of the website.

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

The cooperation is very good and we are constantly trying to expand its scope. I believe that our cooperation can be even more effective if Sintra increases DevOps and Magento 2 Front-End resources.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Estro is an Ukraine-based brand specializing in footwear, fashion, and accessories. At Estro, I work as SEO Manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

We hired Sintra to build a new Estro store on the Shopify platform. The goal was to enter our brand on the Polish market and find a reliable partner to work closely with our ideas and business model.

SOLUTION

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

We've decided to contact Sintra straight after disappointing performance of the other web development company we worked before. Key factors for us were time: we were short on it, so we were pleased to hear that Sintra's team is ready to help us immediately. Also, experience in fashion industry and deep understanding of scalable business model helped us make a decision.

Finally, it was crucial to communicate freely with our team, based in Ukraine, so we were happily surprised that a part of Sintra's team speak Ukrainian and English, so the first intensive weeks went smoothly and without any misunderstandings.

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

Theme development based on the delivered prototype in Figma, product import, and integration with Idea ERP. Additional integrations incl. DPD, DHL, InPost, Przelewy24, price comparison websites (e.g. Ceneo, Domodi), loyalty and affiliate programs.

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

5 people - project manager and four Shopify developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've launched a new store with additional language version in three months. We were able to transfer all key functionalities & design of the original, custom system and maintain the performance of the website.

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

At the initial stage, a full estimation of the time and costs. Then, weekly catch-ups with very helpful project manager, Sylwia. After the development stage, we processed to the QA part where we communicated before launch and fixed small bugs. Currently, we cooperate with Sylwia via Asana and develop our store. The process is very transparent. Kudos for Sylwia: she was very patient, helpful, and open for our ideas, which is crucial for the process flow.

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

Skillful, helpful team open for new ideas. Definitely, we can rely on Sintra's technological skills and business insights that help us work more efficiently.

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

Sintra's process matched our expectations, so we have nothing to complain about.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Vicepresident and Managing Director in St. Nicholas Foundation (Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja, Poland) and Executive Director in St. John Paul II Institute of Culture at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum in Rome. Foundation combine charitable work with educational and academic activities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

Sintra Consulting was hired for redesign and develop a new version of St. John Paul II Institute of Culture website. Sintra was asked to design a new frontend view and implement it on our specific server architecture.

SOLUTION

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

We searched for web developers and based on recommendations shortlisted 3. Afterr interviewing them, we chse this vendor based on their past project, design skills, and cost estimates.

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

The project was divided into two main stages. The first, design and discovery, in which Sintra Poland conducted a research and design process to analyze our needs and prepare a project that will meet our business requirements in the new version of our website.

The second stage was Development, during which Sintra developed a new service including all RWD views so that our website looks very good regardless of the device. The entire website is based on WordPress with the use of WPML multilingual plugins.

The solution prepared in this way was installed on our specific server environment, which ensures the security and stability of the new service.

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

The team consisted of a Project Manager, Designer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and QA Specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new design has made our website much clearer, making users more likely to use it. The improved visual impact and performance of the website allows us to perform our institute's marketing activities much more effectively.

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

One of the biggest advantages of working with Sintra was how they managed the projects. Project manager was in constant communication with us. It was also visible that there was good control over the processes inside the company, which resulted in a quick delivery of products.

Communication was based on emails and meetings, and an asana was used for project management.

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

Sintra has a great understanding of the business needs of the stakeholders in the project. They can perfectly translate business requirements into functionalities in the system. They were very helpful both in the initial phases of the project and during the advanced implementation.

Thanks to good communication and analyzing our needs, they prepared good quality products and always on time.

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

We are very pleased with the cooperation. Everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Manager of start-up selling gaming furniture. In our assortment you can find full offer to furnish your gaming room or home office.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

Building a store on the Shopify platform, offering gaming furniture.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online for partners. After creating a shortlist and interviews, we decided that Sintra - Digital Business. Poland offers the best value for money. Valuable advice at the pre-design stage was also important.

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

Preparation of the website design based on the provided brandbook. Then theme development based on the created design and building integrations supporting communication between Shopify and shipping partners and generating XML files sent to suppliers.

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

5 people - designer, project manager and 3 Shopify developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website started on time & in good quality. We had our first orders shortly after launch.

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

We had regular communication with Project Manager & Designer during the project. We used Asana for tasks tracking. Communication itself was an area that could have been carried out better. However, we worked throughout the project to make our teams work better with each other and at the end of the project there was improvement.

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

They have very good quality advice provided by the designer.

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

Described in project management area.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

VEGAMOUR is a rapidly growing hair wellness company that combines sustainably harvested, plant-based actives with the latest advances in molecular science to produce clean formulas that effectively promote hair & scalp health. We believe in biodiversity, community, Fair Trade and corporate responsibility. Our mission is to advocate the use of thoughtfully sourced, organic plant actives in creating superior wellness & beauty products that neither harm the people who use them or the planet we all share. My role is Head of Digital Product.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

Sintra supports new Shopify website development, troubleshooting and maintenance.

SOLUTION

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

Sintra was brought to the company prior to my hire.

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

Sintra has worked on a number of initiatives including geo-based personalization, international multilanguage functionality and

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

There are 4 people on the core team including one project manager and three developers. They also have QA hire that assists with QA on larger projects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Sintra has built and customized a number of site enhancements across our domestic site and has most recently supporting a custom multilanguage international store we plan to launch next month.

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

Sintra transitioned their project management style to fit our needs so I would rather note they are able to change according to your needs

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

Sintra's willingness to accommodate our workflow has been incredibly helpful. Despite most team members using Asana, they transitioned to Vegamour's PM platform (Monday) to ensure we were able to have our requests on the same platform. I have also appreciated the team's positive attitude towards all tasks, even the tedious ones.

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

While the team is great I would love more time spent on QA prior to it being passed on to our team to avoid as much back and forth.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ELEO is a german company which produces and sells trailor-made fences, gates and railings all made of wrought-iron. It is important to us that our website reflects the quality and individuality of our products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Sintra - Digital Business. Poland, and what were your goals?

We’ve hired Sintra Consulting Poland to help us with developing our Shopify Advanced store. Sintra also made transfers of all orders / customers data from Shopware to Shopify.

SOLUTION

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

Sintra Consulting Poland was working for us with 2 other projects.

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

Sintra Consulting Poland prepared new instances on Shopify Advanced and helped us with data migration from Shopware. On the prepared instances, they implemented a theme consistent with our design. They also prepared for us integrations with external systems used by our company.

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

The team consisted of a Project Manager, four Shopify developers and a QA team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We migrated the store to Shopify Advanced, thanks to which we increased the efficiency of our store, which will increase sales and affect the further development of our company.

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

After first steps the work flow was very well and we now have a good team and availability on both sides so the progress is on-going every day. With tools like Jira and Confluence and a constant communication via Teams or Skype the Project is having a fluent process.

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

We have many individual needs in our projects. Even if many seem impossible at first, together, we always find a way to implement our ideas.

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

There is always a way to improve. Sintra and our company both grew with all of our projects together.