SolGuruz

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing director at DiamNow, a B2B diamond platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolGuruz?

I was facing a lot of challenges in retaining my resources post-pandemic, so we needed help with custom software development and UX/UI design of our B2B platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolGuruz developed and is currently maintaining our product management system where clients can run their data to determine a diamond's peak in selling. 

Morever, the team is providing us with UI/UX design to create something that perfectly represents our brand — they also provide this service to four of our clients simultaneously.

They mainly utilize Figma, and have a team of HTML and CSS designers to create the mock-ups for WordPress and Webflow implementation.

Other technologies include Node.js, React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Flutter.

What is the team composition?

We're working with a dedicated team of designers and developers.

How did you come to work with SolGuruz?

Someone recommended their team from a Google developer group I'm a member of.

How much have you invested with them?

We've invested about $47,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2021, and our partnership is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to SolGuruz, I now have a 360-degree software solution to provide my customers.

They always resolve my needs and concerns, and have a great understanding of the project we're currently working on. They exceeded my initial expectations, and I've learned a lot in this partnership.

How did SolGuruz perform from a project management standpoint?

They work with the Agile methodology, which they use with tremendous clarity. We typically communicate through ClickUp and Slack, and they strictly adhere to deadlines and stay within budget.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We're impressed with how they go above and beyond to support my needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could charge more for their services because the value they bring to the partnership has been excellent.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you want to get your project done on time with quality, they're the agency to hire.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chairman and CEO of a company offering personalized travels and curated experiences, primarily focusing on Europe and certain parts of Asia-Pacific. We use technology quite extensively to travel plans for our customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolGuruz?

For most travelers, the main challenges are figuring out all the local experiences and connecting with destination experts. Our offering addresses those challenges, and technology plays a big role in how we create those experiences, so we needed a technology partner to help us build our product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolGuruz has helped us develop a customized web platform and mobile app for us. Throughout the project, we’ve worked with them to keep improving it using a classical design and development cycle. First, we define the requirements and create a functionality matrix. Then, we provide those requirements to their technical team and discuss the functionality and design for them to take it from there.

We always try to set clear requirements, but sometimes those requirements evolve during the development process because we’re in a very new space. After finishing the development process, SolGuruz helps us with the classical feature rollout. However, if any changes are needed, we work together on those changes in a very flexible manner.

Our product has two sides. On the web platform, customers can log in and design their own travel plans and talk with a destination expert, and they can also select from a lot of curated experiences. As for the mobile app, it is both for iOS and Android devices. On it, customers can have their entire travel guide at their fingertips and follow the plan they created on the platform. Additionally, they can keep in touch with us using the chat functionality.

We’re currently working on the project’s next phase, building an integration between the web and mobile sides. We usually do a lot of work on the web platform to keep travel plans and experiences updated, so we’re now trying to ensure the web and mobile sides are well-integrated so that both show the same information.

What is the team composition?

We just assign projects to SolGuruz, so I don’t know how many people work on those projects behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with SolGuruz?

I found them through one of my friends.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in 2016, and our engagement is ongoing. We’ve kept extending the project, and we’ve worked on and off throughout the years.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SolGuruz’s work is directly tied to our sales and service delivery, and our customers are very satisfied with our product. Additionally, we’re a very satisfied customer of theirs, and we constantly bring them back to work on the next development cycle.

How did SolGuruz perform from a project management standpoint?

SolGuruz is almost always on time and on budget. We have a very new business model, so we also appreciate their flexibility in terms of not working under a fixed timeline. It is more important for us to get the right requirements instead of setting delivery deadlines. We use ClickUp to manage the project, and we communicate via emails, phone calls, text messages, and video conferences.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Besides SolGuruz’s technical knowledge, their flexibility in managing evolving business requirements is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. SolGuruz basically works as an extension of our team, so we directly provide them with feedback if needed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about what you want, especially if you’re also working in an evolving industry. Additionally, be flexible in the way you manage the project and do it collaboratively.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of a sports technology company. We help youth athletes enjoy playing and practicing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company hired SolGuruz to build a website allowing athletes to join teams and compete in sports-specific challenges.

SOLUTION

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

We research website developers online, and after interviewing multiple companies, we chose SolGuruz.

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

We had multiple meetings to discuss the goal of our website. After additional meetings, we built a wireframe of what was needed. SolGuruz built multiple versions, and after QA and testing, we successfully launched the website.

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

A project manager was our main point of contact with the assistance of the development team. We even had the CEO involved to help finalize the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching the website, we received positive feedback from our clients. We are excited about moving forward with our next project with SolGuruz.

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

We hand weekly meetings using Zoom and group chats. In addition, we have multiple sprints within the project where we would test and approve the next steps.

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

Overall, the communication was tremendous. They brought in the necessary resources to complete the project as we envisioned.

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

That is tough, given that SolGuruz completed the project on time and delivered what we expected. Maybe throughout the process, always try to get more clarity on a specific feature needed.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of an audio streaming platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolGuruz?

After initially developing our application, we faced a lot of technical issues. We were creating a lot of content that our technology couldn’t support, so we reached out to SolGuruz to redevelop our application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we met with SolGuruz to share the challenges we faced with our initial application. The team evaluated our existing application and identified problems we hadn’t picked up on. After reviewing our technology, the team determined that our existing application wasn’t scalable from Android to iOS. Then, they brainstormed potential solutions, walked us through their ideas, and developed a wireframe. 

Next, SoloGuruz researched design and market trends, validated their proposal, and we moved into the development phase. We divided the development process into five milestones, including building the technology stack, distributing the application, and beta testing. 

Then, they built a new application from scratch using React, CodeMagic, AWS Cloud, PostgreSQL, and Flutter. They suggested a more user-friendly color palette and used Figma and Photoshop to design the UI/UX. They also created a landing page for us in WordPress and rebuilt our CMS to accommodate more content.

Since launching the application, SolGuruz has deployed two new releases, and they’ve continued to support us with maintenance requests. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 8–10 team members, including the development team, a UI/UX designer, and a QA lead. Paresh (CEO) and Lokesh (CTO) are our primary points of contact.

How did you come to work with SolGuruz?

I’d attended events where Paresh was the guest speaker, so we had heard of SolGuruz. Once we started looking for development partners, SolGuruz submitted a proposal, and we interviewed them and moved forward with the partnership.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $35,000 in the partnership with SolGuruz. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in February 2021, and SolGuruz delivered the application in April 2022. Since then, they’ve continued to maintain the application, so the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SolGuruz has enabled us to support more users, and we’ve been exceptionally pleased with the results. They’ve fixed all the issues we were experiencing with our original application; customers have been thrilled with the look and feel of the new app. 

They’ve helped us anticipate issues and reframe our view of technology from reactive to proactive. Instead of solving problems after the fact, SolGuruz has considered our users and designed an intuitive UI/UX. Although the design is not a measurable outcome, it has made a world of difference. 

Before engaging SolGuruz, our application consistently crashed due to the amount of content we were uploading. As a result, we received negative reviews from users who enjoyed our content but ultimately grew frustrated with the crashes.

Since deploying the application, our user engagement has significantly increased, and we’ve received great reviews. Users have been able to share playlists without experiencing glitches. Our daily crash rate has decreased from 60% to 6% since launching the new application, and most of our crashes result from users operating older versions of the app. 

Their development efforts have also simplified our onboarding process. We used a faulty AI tool for our initial app, which resulted in 40% of our users exiting the application because they couldn’t find their desired content. SolGuruz has improved our search engine to accommodate different phonetic spellings for words in English and Indian languages. Now, the application presents users with suggestions based on their search and tries to direct them to the appropriate content. 

How did SolGuruz perform from a project management standpoint?

It's not always easy for developers to work with creative people, we’ve been pleasantly surprised with the partnership, and our mindsets have matched up quite well. SolGuruz has a strong sense of ownership over our project, which we’ve appreciated. They’ve patiently held our hands through the development process and gone above and beyond to share innovative ideas. 

Since we produce music from our studio, the team has traveled to meet with us in person, which has been helpful. They’ve consistently met deadlines and operated within our budget. They’ve proactively kept the project on track, nudging us when needed, which has enabled us to launch the application ahead of schedule. 

The partnership has felt like a true collaboration, and we appreciate their open communication style. Instead of assigning tasks in ClickUp, we’ve worked through the project together as a team. We’ve met for video calls and kept in touch via email. 

SolGuruz has also presented progress during our board meetings every six weeks. Many of our board members aren’t tech-savvy, and SolGuruz has been very patient with them. They’ve effectively humanized their technical jargon to appeal to the average user. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Going into the project, we had a clear vision. SolGuruz worked to uncover why our application was failing and how they could help. They immediately understood our pain points, considered our market positioning, and created a solution that worked for us.

We interviewed other developers who approached our project from a mathematical perspective, which hindered them from realizing our vision. SolGuruz has taken the time to listen to our journey and understand our users, leading to excellent results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing SouldGuruz could improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I advise answering SolGuruz’s questions to the best of your ability. The team asks questions to understand how they can best apply their skills to help you achieve your goals. Be open with them so they can do their best to guide your project in the right direction.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the BDM of an other industries company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DIAMOND WHOLESALE

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SolGuruz to accomplish?

• Help with tech & online presence

SOLUTION

How did you find SolGuruz?

Referral

Why did you select SolGuruz over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from SolGuruz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Paresh and his team helped us with further developing our website. Always helpful and willing to help without greediness which I appreciate. I am looking forward to doing business with them again.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Solguruz delivered the job that was needed at a fair price and transparent service I appreciate their work

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

They were always attentive and willing to help and looked for a solution for everything we asked.

What was your primary form of communication with SolGuruz?

Virtual Meeting

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

Good communication and willingness to help

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

I was very happy with their services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI-company using image generation to help content-writers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SolGuruz to accomplish?

Review implementation of front and back-end

SOLUTION

How did you find SolGuruz?

Referral

Why did you select SolGuruz over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SolGuruz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I recently had the pleasure of working with Solzguruz, a development freelancing company based in India, on a complex image generation project. I am beyond thrilled with the results and the overall process, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of high-quality, professional web and design work. From the outset, the team demonstrated a profound understanding of my project's objectives and intricacies. They not only delivered impeccable designs but also executed the development of the web application to a level that exceeded my expectations. 

Their eye for detail, creative flair, and technical prowess came together in a harmonious blend that translated into a final product that was both functionally robust and aesthetically pleasing. What stood out for me in this collaboration was their exceptional level of professionalism. Paresh, one of the co-founders, would personally join the calls to address technical issues, ensuring the work progressed seamlessly and effectively. His involvement testified to the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. It was truly reassuring to know that the project was being supervised at such a high level. 

The communication was always clear, consistent, and timely, keeping me in the loop at every project stage. Deadlines were met, and on the rare occasion when a delay was inevitable, I was notified well in advance. It was clear that Solzguruz respects its clients' time and schedules, and strives to maintain a healthy, transparent client relationship. The team's diligence, technical expertise, and eagerness to go the extra mile to ensure the best outcome made my collaboration with Solzguru a genuinely rewarding experience. 

I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking high-quality, professional development services. They deliver results that not only meet but exceed expectations, and do so with a level of professionalism and integrity that is all too rare in this industry. If you're looking for a team combining expertise, creativity, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, look no further than Solzguruz. I look forward to embarking on future projects with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their agile approach to project management also demonstrated progress. We had biweekly calls to review and address any issues or updates. Whenever immediate attention was required, the team was prompt to jump on a call and rectify the situation swiftly. Their responsiveness ensured a continuous and seamless project progression, contributing greatly to the project's overall success.

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

Answered in the previous question, but yes :)

What was your primary form of communication with SolGuruz?

Virtual Meeting

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

How personal and flexible they were!

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

There was nothing they needed to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Commudle

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A community platform to help software developers and businesses engage seamlessly with each other through knowledge sharing, collaborations and network.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SolGuruz to accomplish?

• UI Design
• Tech Review

SOLUTION

How did you find SolGuruz?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select SolGuruz over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SolGuruz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Revamp of the public section to make it more product oriented. We worked page by page and have come up with a roadmap for it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Developed 4 months worth of design in 1 month with their expertise. Also brainstormed and guided us on how to devise the best rollout plan.

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

1. Everything is very seamless and professional
2. Transparency about progress is something I appreciate very much
3. They usually go an extra mile instead of just thinking of you as a client, they understood the product well and kept me involved in the process.

What was your primary form of communication with SolGuruz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by how they handled feedback to adapt to my team's liking.

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

Nothing for this project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of iMusti, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Distribute audio, video and books online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SolGuruz to accomplish?

• Develop a tool to import very large data and manage
• Create a state of the art website
• Develop tools to manage the website and data

SOLUTION

How did you find SolGuruz?

We worked with one of the founders

Why did you select SolGuruz over others?

Referred to me

What was the size of SolGuruz’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Solguruz developed a tool to import and manage large data. Data include meta data fields of audio, video and books. They completed the task very efficiently and on-time. They understood the specification and delivered the final product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Data management tool.

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

They delivered items on time. They understood the requirement and delivered the final product.

What was your primary form of communication with SolGuruz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was pleased with their efficient communication and high-quality service.

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

None specific.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Solutions Architect of Peenak Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Peenak Solutions is a progressive online reputation management studio providing strategic architectural & engineering support to emerging & existing businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SolGuruz to accomplish?

Development of Mobile Application

SOLUTION

How did you find SolGuruz?

Other

Why did you select SolGuruz over others?

Great culture fit, Company values aligned

What was the size of SolGuruz’s team?

10+

What was your primary form of communication with SolGuruz?

In-Person Meeting

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

The goal of the project is to create an app that allows users to track their given metrics, receive personalized recommendations, and connect with industry professionals. The app will be available on Android platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

User Satisfaction

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

Project delivery was on time, it was a critical part of the Phase 1 Success.

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

The most impressive part was the manager's (Paresh's) coordination with our team

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

Nothing I'm aware of. The SolGuruz team consistently does their best in the partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Bakoomba Fitness CEO/Co-founder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed an online fitness app / platform to take our fitness business to the next level and enroll more clients from all over the world, and they just helped us build the fitness platform from scratch.

SOLUTION

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

Referal from a friend that worked with them before

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

Fitness platform with exercise videos, program sections, timing intervals, and other features. The user end and the admin end looks great.

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

I was only dealing with 2 people.., and they communicated the rest of the team: Paresh and Lokesh.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was delivered earlier than expected. Currently, We are working on Ads and other things to increase traffic and reach new customers

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

Very Professional.

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

Their customer service was exceptional. They responded promptly to all our questions, and the changes we wanted...

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

Nothing really to point out...I am excited.