SpaceDev

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Murillo Ruffinelli Moreira SRL

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a customs broker agency that put special emphasis in supporting our operations with strong IT solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed a comprehensive customs management system to monitor containers imported from abroad, receive real-time notifications, and easily provide importation documents.

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project's main objective was to develop a platform that could track every container, provide instant notifications upon status changes, and facilitate the digital handling of importation documents. Key deliverables included a user-friendly dashboard, real-time tracking features, and a secure document distribution system.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The efficiency of our customs operations has significantly improved, with a notable reduction in paperwork and faster container processing times.

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

SpaceDev showcased exceptional project management skills. They were proactive, delivered milestones as promised, and were always available for consultations.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to understand the intricacies of customs operations and translate them into a seamless digital solution was truly commendable.

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

Not at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Admin of Ethereum Uruguay

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ethereum Uruguay is dedicated to promoting the adoption and advancement of Ethereum and blockchain technology throughout Uruguay

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop an engaging landing page for our institution.

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We represent the official Ethereum Community in Uruguay, affiliated with the Ethereum Foundation. Our community has grown to over 400 members, and we primarily communicate via Telegram. With our expanding numbers, we felt the need for a straightforward yet detailed website where newcomers could learn about our community and upcoming events.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website's live, looking good, and for it to be super easy for us to make updates or add new events.

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

SpaceDev was on point. They were fast in both designing and rolling out the website. We went through a couple of revisions, but the process was seamless.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their speed and dependability were impressive. They got our platform up in record time, and it was nearly perfect from the get-go. We had minimal tweaks to make.

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

Nah, they nailed it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Partner of an ecommerce company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Boutique cloud consulting firm that helps retailers harness the best of Google Cloud to grow their business using AI-powered technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Accelerate our initial platform build

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed additional engineering help for about three months to accelerate some of our projects which included robust API and microservice development. SpaceDev was quick to understand our architecture and helped move us forward in a timely and professional manner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Releasing applications into production and end-to-end testing of the platform.

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

SpaceDev was good at working with us on managing the project, helping us understand timelines and tradeoffs necessary to deliver the project in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The consultants have been with SpaceDev a long time, they don't seem to have a lot of Churn.

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

Not at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the AI Engineer of Emocional.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI-based products to help improve the mental health of employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Web translations
• Buttons to change between languages

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Online Search

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Translation of every component available in our platform and extension to english. Building the way to proper translate between different languages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform translated. Videos of the work and a good Pull-Request

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

Yes. And they were very communicative.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their good disposition to work was impressive. They were good people and excellent professionals.

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

For this project, everything's ok.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of an it services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company is building a web3 gaming infra and it allows game studios to build on blockchain without knowing much about blockchain technology

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Building Web App
• Blockchain backend
• NFT smart contracts

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Online Search

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

Great culture fit

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Build webapp based on design 
• Design and build auth APIs and backend required
• Write a smart contract for NFT minting with gasless support

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SpaceDev meets the required deadlines.

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

SpaceDev was able to deliver projects on time and they usually pay a lot of attention to system stability and best practice, which is important;Can adapt to our needs in a fast manner

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

The owner of SpaceDev emphasize on Customer satisfication. We had a few unpleasant assignments etc. and he was able to accommodate our needs and switch the engineer in a fast manner, took care of their clients.

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

Nothing on top of my head atm

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Manager of BSC Web3 React Dapp

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a Swiss investment company with diversified interests in crypto asset management, lending and borrowing and work with hundreds of lenders and borrowers spread across the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Blockchain / BSC dApp Development

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Upwork

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

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

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

As our blockchain / Web3 project gained momentum and popularity, we quickly needed a coding / blockchain web development company with expert coders, speed, reliability, and quality control - as we had clearly outgrown our own in-house coding team by that point. 

SpaceDev responded to us with an initial report / assessment of our codebase and all of the things that needed to be fixed or done - and this was a super detailed report where we knew that the project manager / coders really did a deep dive into our GitHub / Codebase and they knew exactly what was wrong, what could be improved, and what we needed. 

We had offers from some other web development companies as well, but none came close to the level of detail and attention SpaceDev had made in their first initial assessment report alone, and the speed and cost, plus the fact that they are an actual company with offices in 3-4 different countries around the world, with great reviews etc, sealed the deal for us pretty much on the spot after that. 

SpaceDev took over what was a very buggy Web3 dApp based on the BSC blockchain that was made by one of our first coders who didn't have much experience, and as the weeks went by they quickly identified, eliminated, fixed, and improved all of the bugs and not just that, they went above and beyond and transformed the buggy dApp into a smooth, clean piece of code with far better efficiency, organisation and speed - and also version control and things like that which are critical for an enterprise-level project. 

SpaceDev is a seriously good Web3 / Blockchain web development company, for projects which are serious and need a proper company with a great project manager and a great, expert team of coders who are not only skilled but also reliable and have great speed, quality control, all combined into one.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Fixed numerous bugs (hundreds and hundreds of lines of complex Web3 / Ethers.js / React code etc) in our dApp 
• Prepared detailed reports on not just the codebase but on the overall project in itself, including the smart contract and financial aspects. 
• Introduced new features and suggestions which were really well received by the users of the Dapp. 
• Were quick to fix and correct any mistakes (of which there were very little to begin with) 
• Easy, friendly, smooth to work with - both the project managers and the coders - they are a wonderful team. 
• SpaceDev's coding team frequently attends (and wins) hackathons and various Ethereum / blockchain related events. They know blockchain tech inside out.

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

The quality and speed of work, and the level of support is simply amazing, from the project managers to the coders, SpaceDev is an excellent company and we will continue working with them.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Email or Messaging App

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

Working with SpaceDev has been one of the best experiences we've had out of all the blockchain coders we've worked with. 

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

We hope they continue growing and maintain the same level of quality code, speed, reliability, and support and scale to new heights!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a business development manager at a health and childcare institution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with SpaceDev?

We needed a custom software platform that used blockchain technologies to help us maintain a light structure and keep our business costs low while we implemented a new business area. The project resulted from the merger between two large companies; both had big structures, so we had a development hub for the new technology side.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SpaceDev came in proposing a series of technology tools to improve our processes and help us reduce the volume of resources needed for the business operation. They designed and developed a whole platform from scratch using React, Node.js, NestJS, Terraform, and Amazon ECS to host the backend and Amazon S3 for React and files management.

We initially provided them with a basic outline of how we wanted the website to look. Afterward, they worked with our design agency to use our brand book and design the site based on that. SpaceDev was also in charge of hosting and maintenance. Additionally, they helped us integrate other platforms, such as payment gateways.

What was the team composition? 

They assigned a team of 10 people, but we were in direct contact with the team leader. We had a QA manager, a UI/UX expert, two senior developers, other junior developers, and a mobile developer.

How did you come to work with SpaceDev?

They were well known in Uruguay, so we had references from companies that had worked with them. I also had a meeting with one of their managers at a business conference I was at, and everything went well.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent about $800,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with SpaceDev in September 2022 and finished in March 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve had excellent acceptance among our registered clients. We’ve also had many new users and are already seeing great metrics in terms of billing.

We’re still in the process of fixing any bugs that surged, but SpaceDev did a great job overall.

How did SpaceDev perform from a project management standpoint?

They were great. In terms of pricing, SpaceDev was more expensive than their competitors, but we decided to bet on a more consolidated company. When we worked with other development agencies in the past, they weren’t up to our expectations. On the other hand, SpaceDev was up to our standards and delivered up to our expectations.

They assigned a project manager who had great availability and flexibility. The team managed the project using a project management system, and we had access to all the information on the tasks and processes they worked on at any given time, so we could follow up in real time. SpaceDev also met all the established deadlines. In general, they offered a premium service.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The professionalism and commitment were outstanding. SpaceDev was also great at planning and meeting deadlines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We could’ve had more in-person meetings, but they did a great job in general. They could also improve their marketing; they’re well known in Uruguay, but they could have more international clients.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Even if their pricing is higher than other competitors, SpaceDev offers a high-quality service, so you can be sure that you won’t pay more at the end of the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an executive of a company in the blockchain space, I also act as the product owner. We offer web3 investors a platform to automate their monthly operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As an early startup, it was important for us to develop quickly a proof of concept to test our market, and then to move quickly to a secured well architected platform meeting all our industry best practices.

SOLUTION

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

SpaceDev was highly recommended to us for their professionalism, structured approach and integration of development best practices. They also have worked in the past on very notable projects in the security space and with several blockchain projects.

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

The process was straight forward. Our in-house product designers had produced the UI and UX, we had a few meetings with their blockchain architect to define a simple, but sturdy and secured architecture that met our goals. Then we have weekly meetings, test processes and all state-of-the-art development practices.

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

We have 2 dedicated full-stack developers, a blockchain architect, a project manager and a QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Clients love the product, we have a clear product market fit.

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

We are using all state-of-the-art development best practices in terms of development cycles, security, data privacy and project management. It's like Silicon Valley standard but in Uruguay.

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

It's like Silicon Valley standard but in Uruguay. They are very flexible, allowing us to adjust our needs to the market conditions and business needs.

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

As any new teams working closely together, we were conscious to have a transparent and direct communication. It allows us to have a fast feedback loop and improve quickly on our mistakes (both ways).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Creative Director of a petcare marketplace platform that provides in-home & mobile van pet grooming services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The SpaceDev team is helping migrate our existing app to React Native and is building many new features added to this new version.

SOLUTION

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

We were looking to improve our app technology and UX - We met the SpaceDev team at a TechCrunch Event. They provide the exact service we needed, so we started planning the project with them.

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

We provided the entire UX/UI design and prototypes, and they started analyzing and providing estimations for the finalization of the project. Since the project started all have been worked smoothly and on time.

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

A project Manager handles all the projects. A QA is testing and 3 react native front-end developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still in the development process, but we receive daily progress reports, and we can also test the app on our devices.

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

The project manager is constantly in fluent communication with us. We have daily communication via slack or Figma comments and a weekly call. Everything was delivered on time.

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

They are easy to communicate with and have a tidy process that makes their work very transparent and clean.

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

Not for now.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO for ForagerOne, a four-person technology startup working with various contractors to get our work done. In my role, I work hands-on on development tasks alongside the developers who work for us and also manage and delegate tasks related to our projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SpaceDev?

SpaceDev was one of the contractors we worked with on our development projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SpaceDev provided us with staff augmentation services. Their resources predominantly supported web development projects, but those include custom software development to some degree. For example, their scope included some Python web scraping work and setting up repeated jobs on the cloud using the cloud infrastructure. As for the technology stack, we used Node.js, Angular, and Express.js.

Initially, SpaceDev provided us with two resources, and they provided us with a third one shortly after. Each of them worked on very big projects. For example, one of them developed a completely new automated script running with Python. They also helped us set up and test our cloud infrastructure, as well as code the UI of our product.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three developers from SpaceDev, and we also met their CEO.

How did you come to work with SpaceDev?

We found them on Upwork, and they fit our stack very well. They also seemed to have good projects under their belt, so we contacted them. We met their CEO and talked to them about our project and needs. At the time, we were looking for multiple developers, so they first offered a testing phase, providing us with two developers from their team.

Whenever we hire resources, especially freelancers, we like them to talk about their past projects. Both SpaceDev’s resources had a lot of experience regarding web development in general, and the projects they had worked on demonstrated clear knowledge of Angular, Express.js, and Python technologies.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent under $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around October 2020, and we ended our partnership in August 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The first resources SpaceDev provided us with onboarded our company very well, and they were able to hit the ground running. They took our requirements and delivered a functional code within a very tight deadline and with minimal involvement from us, which helped us use our time doing other things. What they ultimately delivered was very intelligently built, allowing us to build on top of it easier. Overall, they were very independent on the technical side, and their work exceeded our expectations.

How did SpaceDev perform from a project management standpoint?

SpaceDev performed very well, and they almost always hit the deadlines. Whenever they missed them, it was due to a combination of factors, including challenges in understanding requirements, but we improved on that aspect over time.

My co-founder and I were in charge of managing the team, but SpaceDev did a great job asking the right questions and going the extra mile to develop code that fit the structure we already had. Overall, we had a good synergy with their team. We managed the project using ClickUp, and we communicated via Slack, email, and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SpaceDev’s ownership was impressive. The volume of work they could handle was impressive, and they were able to take on very complex tasks, ultimately helping us alleviate our technical work at a much higher level than anticipated. They did various things for us across the board, even when they didn’t need to do them, which was very beneficial for us to complete a lot of things at once.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not really.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Appreciate and take advantage of SpaceDev because they can take ownership of projects. They also have a great knowledge base, so trust them with big projects so that your company can focus on other things.