SolveIt

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a pre-seed tech startup with a team of two founders and three full-time members. I’m the CTO of the company, fully responsible for the technical aspects of the project. I’m also engaged in product creation, various business relations, and business management tasks.

What challenge were you trying to address with SolveIt?

We were looking for a technical partner who could help us with some areas which we weren’t experienced in. I’ve been a software developer for a long time, and I focus mainly on mobile development. We needed help with some of the product’s backend systems.

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolveIt helped us with part of the backend development and with UI/UX design. Node.js was the main technology used, as per our request. We aimed to move development in-house in the future, and we had Node.js expertise on our team. We also used Typescript.

Our application is focused on creating video trainings and exercises for fighting insomnia. The team worked on a component for receipt validation from the Apple Store and Google Play, and they developed an admin panel for uploading and managing videos and viewing user analytics.

The backend development and UI/UX design were done in parallel, and we worked in two-week sprints. We gave them Balsamiq mockups. Some of our ideas weren’t right for real-world applications, so we made a lot of modifications from there. 

SolveIt gave us a lot of ideas on how to become more compliant with iOS and Android design standards. There are some differences in user behavior between the two operating systems. Mobile development was mainly done on our side, using React Native.  

What is the team composition?

We had a project manager on their side. We had close communication with the UI/UX designer, as well.

How did you come to work with SolveIt?

A friend of mine had had a good experience with them. I trusted his opinion, so I had a talk with SolveIt. We started the communication with the sales manager on SolveIt’s side who gave us a commercial offer and some estimates, and we started the work from there

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost was around $17,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We had our first communication with SolveIt in September 2020, and we spent two weeks on requirements and estimates. Development started at the end of that month, and we got the end result in mid-November 2020.

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

SolveIt worked really fast, which was important for us because we wanted to get a fast response from customers. The user feedback on the design was great. We’ve done some user testing with actual people with insomnia, and, although the design was okay, we have to make some changes to the concept.

How did SolveIt perform from a project management standpoint?

We used Jira to track tasks and log time. The communication with their project manager was good, and everything else was fine. Their transparency was also great because I wanted to understand what was happening and what problems they may have been facing.

I got a detailed report after each phase. Their project manager updated us on the progress and gave us demos at the end of each sprint.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SolveIt was transparent and trustworthy, and they had great expertise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Offering support on weekends would make them an excellent company, not just a good one. This isn’t really a criticism.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

SolveIt can solve any problem they’re presented.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and product manager of BFreeTV, a TV streaming service.

What challenge were you trying to address with SolveIt?

We wanted to develop mobile and web apps so that customers could stream from our platform all over the world.

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolveIT helped us with both the discovery and business analysis phases. We had an idea of what we wanted and provided examples of similar applications. From there, the team helped us to create our vision and a plan for our project.

They developed the mobile versions of the app, using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android. For the web application, SolveIT used PHP. Afterward, the team handled testing. 

The team also delivered the design aspects. We provided a guidebook and logo, which they used to create custom designs for the applications.

What is the team composition?

In total, we worked with about six people. We had a project manager, who was our main point of contact, as well as two iOS developers, two Android developers, and one PHP developer.

How did you come to work with SolveIt?

One of my colleagues recommended SolveIT. I spoke to the project manager and he was very professional, so we decided to partner with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €28,000 (approximately $30,000 USD) .

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place from May-November 2018.

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

The application, which is available in both Apple and Google stores, is well-used by customers locally. It’s functional and reliable, and we’re satisfied with their work. 

SolveIT doesn’t provide us with ongoing support services, but they’re willing to help us from time to time when we need to fix things according to our processes, which we also appreciate.

How did SolveIt perform from a project management standpoint?

I was impressed by their project management. The whole process was very transparent, and the team was very responsive. They used Jira, which made keeping up with SolveIT’s progress very clear. To communicate, we used Slack, and the project manager was always in touch when we needed anything.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We really appreciated their work in the discovery phase. We had an idea from a business point of view, but they made some recommendations from a technology point of view that took future usage into account. Their recommendations were very helpful. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only disappointment was the project timeline. We expected it would be completed within four months but they delivered in 5 ½ months, though some of the delays were on our side. If we have any other projects, we’ll definitely go to SolveIT.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend using them. They did their research on the industry and business processes. SolveIT can really deliver software solutions that fit your expectations and even exceed them.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager for software development at a company called Dynamaze.

What challenge were you trying to address with SolveIt?

We required additional software development resources to work on the healthcare management mobile app that we built. We needed help building a web backend.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We developed a web application with SolveIt. Their team built and integrated a web dashboard into the mobile app’s ecosystem. We created a design for the frontend that the developer from SolveIt implemented. Also, their team connected the web application’s backend with the mobile platform. They helped to create different user roles for admins using the system. The product also had basic functionalities such as displaying tables based on data recorded in the system.

What is the team composition?

We had two people from SolveIt working on the project. A web developer and the CEO worked with us.

How did you come to work with SolveIt?

We searched for contractors to interview. We heard good reviews from another company that had worked with SolveIt. We interviewed them and felt that they showed a good level of expertise. Their team showed reliability, which was delivered.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $15,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in June 2019 and finished the project at the beginning of September.

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

We didn’t need to invest much time in fixing bugs because the quality of their code was good. We were satisfied with their work and finished the project earlier than expected. Now, the dashboard’s in real healthcare organizations. Their team was reliable and experienced, so I would recommend working with SolveIt.

How did SolveIt perform from a project management standpoint?

We used JIRA to track the project and finished the project ahead of the deadline. We liked their communication style. Communication was constant and great, which is really important for a project. Their team was transparent and responded to all our questions fast.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their experience, communication style, and transparency set them apart from the competition.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we got more than expected. SolveIt was great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with them for web development. They’re experts that communicate clearly and provide transparent processes.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a product development company, based in NYC.

For what projects/services did your company hire SolveIt?

We were looking for a reliable partner who could fill the gap in specific mobile technologies, a partner who could provide us with top-notch mobile engineers when we needed additional iOS and Android development resources.

What were your goals for this project?

Of course, we were looking for a partner who would be able to deliver for mobile and IoT devices solutions with high quality, on time and on budget, using technologies that would fit the whole project stack. We worked with SolveIt on multiple projects during our collaboration. One of the main tasks was to develop mobile & IoT apps that would integrate with the existing web-based solution.

How did you select this vendor?

SolveIt earned a reputation as a reliable solution provider for Healthcare Industry. That’s why when we needed a partner to develop the mobile and IoT app in this domain, we went with them. During our initial discussions, we came to a mutual understanding in regard to the project needs, timelines and the budget. We also spent time outlining communication and development processes to ensure our success.

Describe the project in detail.

During this period with the help of SolveIt, we accomplished several projects in the Healthcare domain, such as tracking sport activities, data analytics, gym aggregator, etc.

As for the technical side of our cooperation – mobile projects were required to be implemented using native technologies, Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS and watchOS. A pixel-perfect design implementation was required, and, as it was already mentioned, seamless integration between the mobile and web apps was important.

What was the team composition?

SolveIt provided a dedicated Project Manager for all communication and planning and two iOS Developers and two Android Developers for engineering and development.

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

The apps they delivered met all expectations and technical requirements.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They strictly followed timelines and the communication was smooth. If they ran into issues, they would alert us immediately and have someone to take care of them as soon as possible. I am enjoying the collaboration between our companies.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

SolveIt is truly about Research and Development. They deploy high-quality solutions by using top-notch technologies. SolveIt always finds ways to improve and optimize the solutions they work on. This is noticeable even during the planning stage – they think about the future of the solution, and set up a structure that would be easier to maintain in the future.

Plus, at one of the project, we needed to speed up the development process. SolveIt was ready to assist us with extra working hours. That helped us to finish everything even within the shifted time frame.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were satisfied with them during our collaborations.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the business owner at Family Dental Center in Minsk, Belarus.

For what projects/services did your company hire SolveIt?

We focused on increasing the loyalty of current patients and creating a tool (mobile app) to attract new ones. After discussing the tasks with the SolveIt team, we decided to build native mobile apps for iOS and Android.

What were your goals for this project?

The apps had to have an easy-to-use dashboard for managing and controlling all the information about treatment in the dental center. We would achieve this by creating test apps and then pushing them to the Play Market and Apple Store. We also wanted to develop a dynamic survey to solicit reviews from clients.

How did you select this vendor?

We selected SolveIt through an interview process. I communicated with several candidates, but SolveIt was the best choice because of both the budget and the proposed ideas.

Describe the project in detail.

The project consists of an Android app, an iOS app, and a dashboard. The layout was prepared by their UX/UI designer. The company also tested and launched the apps into the Play and App stores. Now, SolveIt continues to support our apps and keep in touch with us.

What was the team composition?

We worked with an overall project manager and discussed the layout of the app with their UX/UI designer. There were also talks with the CEO, initially. For the actual development, we contracted one coder each for the backend, iOS, and Android solutions. We also added a programmer when we decided to build the dashboard.

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

Customer loyalty has become noticeably better, resulting in a larger number of patients returning a second time. Clients who had already used our services have rated the app and its features positively.

I would also like to note that the dashboard is an excellent tool for managing and changing the main information about the dental clinic wherever I am. Moreover, dentists in the clinic no longer need to do a lot of paperwork to keep records of patient admissions. It’s enough to make appropriate changes to the dashboard.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was well-organized and very transparent, and I’m glad about our communication during all the joint work. The developers understood our goals and stayed available through email, phone, and messaging.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

SolveIt is a really good team of professionals—they know their job. I liked the way their manager and developers communicated with us and how they helped develop our idea. They were timely, skilled, experienced, and project driven.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have no idea what they could improve on in their work. They accomplished things that I thought were impossible. I’m ready to suggest them to my colleagues.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Zett Poker Club.

For what projects/services did your company hire SolveIT?

We needed to create native iOS and Android apps and an admin panel, as well as a loyalty program. Additionally, our website needed a new design with a user-friendly interface to attract customers who aren’t familiar with the latest technology.

What were your goals for this project?

We were aiming to attract new members, build deeper connections with our old members, and promote our service to the next level.

How did you select this vendor?

I had conversations with a few candidates to determine if they knew how to build a successful project. SolveIT’s impressed me by developing a plan that both of us would be comfortable with. Moreover, their terms and budget were exactly what I was looking for. They were also recommended by some of my colleagues.

Describe the project in detail.

After discussing my goals with SolveIT’s CEO, we decided on native apps with a mobile admin panel so I could control the product and change some of its content myself.

Their UX/UI designer created mockups of the apps, which they used in the subsequent development. They built native Android and iOS apps, tested them, and launched them in the Play and App stores. Since updating our website (a service they proposed to us), they’ve continued to support the apps.

What was the team composition?

We work with an assigned project manager, a UX/UI designer, a backend coder, an iOS coder, an Android coder, and a website programmer. I can also talk to the CEO if I need to.

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

Our cash-games and tournaments have started much faster and featured new players in the three months since the apps launched. The admin panel has brought me peace of mind by providing all the statistical information right in the app and allowing me to make changes myself. SolveIT takes care of all the technical matters, which means I don’t have to worry about them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their communication is amazing. If I want something, SolveIT jumps on it. They don’t drag out tasks, and everything is delivered on time. They respond to things the second I mention them. I’m satisfied with their Android and iOS developers, and the project manager provides me with reports on our status.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They move ahead with clear milestones in mind, working proactively and answering questions promptly. I have to say, they've exceeded my expectations, and I’m ready to recommend them to my colleagues.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There’s nothing they need to do differently. One of the reasons I chose them is that they had everything I needed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was the CTO of Top100. We bring ideas into use.

For what projects/services did your company hire SolveIt?

We hired Solveit for the mobile development on an native app for both Android and iOS including Android watch (wearables) and Apple watch. the project was leaded by Solveit starting from already built MVP to an ongoing app and feature development.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to release a new version once a week and develop a new usable technology.

How did you select this vendor?

We have selected SolveIt based on recommendations that turned to be a golden advice.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was sound recording app with voice analysis, AI and NLP.

What was the team composition?

We have hired 3 programmers and 1 team lead.

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

The app was released and became the top 10 best seller in different countries.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The tasks flow was fluent and extremely effective. The communication between our team and theirs was the best we've seen with an external partner. Task were transferred fluently.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The availability, willingness to work overtime including werkends and nights (on need)

Are there any areas for improvement?

We have sent a private feedback some times during our few years of work together, mostly if not entirely positive stuff.