SpdLoad

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m Co-Founder and CEO of Cangelo. We’re building a tutoring app that provides instant access to tutors for students who are seeking quick help with their homework

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

We hired SpdLoad for the full cycle development of the educational platform with high emphasis on mobile apps

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

SpdLoad was recommended to me by a previous business contact, so fit the bill perfectly when I was looking for a reliable software developer

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

We started with just an idea of the product and from the very beginning, the SpdLoad team proved to be dedicated to the project. They acted proactively and were very honest in their reasoning. We’ve defined the feature list and started with the design and wireframes. With each iteration on user flows and visuals we’ve been closer to the final concept of the app. Finally, we confirmed the design and all the functionality. The team suggested PHP Laravel and React Native as a tech stack which I was fine with so we proceeded with the development. So far, both apps have been released and SpdLoad helps us with support activities.

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

They assigned two front end developers, one back end engineer, one designer and one QA resource. Besides, they provided a person who was responsible for the project on the vendor’s side so that we didn’t have to manage ourselves and/or worry about the deliverables.

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

They delivered a very high quality application. They are available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Right now the platform is supported by 18 tutors around India and more than 10,000 students used the apps. The project is ongoing and we continue to improve and add new features, hoping to improve monetization!

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

The process is really transparent and straightforward. The project was managed in Jira and for communication we used Slack. We discussed all the details and confirmed features as one team. We had daily communication in slack and the project manager provided reports at the end of each working day. At the end of each 2-week iteration we had a demo call where the team demonstrated the progress.

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

I enjoyed working with these guys. Throughout the whole project, communication was transparent and I felt like I was accurately guided through each stage of the development.

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

Nope, would highly recommend the team to anyone else!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder and CEO of a marketing tool recommendations platform. Our startup enables businesses to maximize their marketing software setup by analyzing their standard stack of tools and suggesting alternatives and apps that could complement marketing tools already in use.

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

Our initial request was for a graphic redesign of our existing website. Though already during cooperation they proved to be reliable partner. The team was pretty honest and they constantly were coming up with suggestions and valuable insights. So we decided to hire them for the development as well.

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

We were contacted by a SpdLoad representative through Linkedin. We were deciding between several companies and they sold themselves with the case studies on their website, price and effective communication during our initial consultation.

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

As I said, we started with design and requirements documentation. Closer to the end of that stage we realised that the capabilities of the current implementation weren’t enough and in order to scale in the future we decided to start the development from scratch with PHP Laravel and React.js At the moment, the project is successfully delivered and already in production.

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

I was working with their BD, Yehor, as main project coordinator on the vendor side. Overall, the team consisted of a designer, a backend developer, 2 frontend developers and QA (who also served as business analyst on the project).

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

The project was delivered within less than 6 months and we’re happy with the result as the solution that SpdLoad suggested is way better than the one we initially planned.

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

Honestly, I enjoyed their style, they knew what they’re doing. We had daily communication over Slack. Besides, each Wednesday we had short calls with status updates. They also provided diligent documentation, development timelines, completed work updates and a clear breakdown of the hours and costs.

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

I’d say that their communication and transparency make them stand out. We were never left in the dark or wondering how far along the project was. I also felt like they genuinely cared about the project and its outcome.

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

No, I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality, well-priced development. We plan to work with them again in the near future.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager for a startup. We’re developing a chat tool that can be integrated into e-commerce websites to engage with visitors. It’s used for customer support and sales with a video and audio calling feature.

What challenge were you trying to address with SpdLoad?

We hired them to develop our online chat software from scratch.

What was the scope of their involvement?

SpdLoad designed and developed both the chat widget that embeds into websites and the client portal for website owners. There’s also an admin portal on our company’s side that they created. Their team developed the protocol for implementing the tool on client websites. 

We started with a prototype of what everything would look like, from the portal to the client section. They then created technical specifications of the features we needed to have. Their work was done using Laravel PHP and some open-source frameworks. We’re currently testing the product with them and continually adding or changing things.  

For the functionalities, we explained our vision and they helped us implement them. In terms of our business model, they worked with us and made suggestions based on their experience in the field. 

What is the team composition?

At the start, Maksym (CEO) was our point of contact. We’ve been assigned four people, including a project manager and a lead developer.  

How did you come to work with SpdLoad?

I found them through Clutch. The fact that they aren’t just coders made them stand out — they can provide a complete solution, which is good for a startup like us. 

I went to Ukraine and visited 5–6 companies. I went to SpdLoad’s offices and met their people, and I liked meeting them in person. 

How much have you invested with them?

The cost so far is slightly higher than €50,000 (approximately $54,100 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with SpdLoad in May 2019 and our engagement is ongoing while we test the product.  

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

Although we’re not finished, the quality is very good in general. I haven’t found a single thing to complain about.

How did SpdLoad perform from a project management standpoint?

There is a dedicated project manager on their side and their management is amazing. They’re very detailed and cover everything. In general, they’re always in touch with us. We don’t need to chase them down. We communicate through Slack and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their level of quality work and communication stand out. We didn’t have a lot of experience creating something from nothing, so we liked that they make suggestions and help achieve our vision.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing to improve on the development side, but some marketing efforts could help reach more potential clients.  

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I’d suggest working with them since SpdLoad is reliable and they produce high-quality work. If someone comes across them, they shouldn’t even think about something else.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re an IT company that provides mobile development services to various industries for clients around the world. I’m the lead solution architect of the company, responsible for business analysis and negotiation.

What challenge were you trying to address with SpdLoad?

We hired SpdLoad for additional resources. We needed to expand our team quickly because we didn’t have enough people to meet all of our assigned projects.

What was the scope of their involvement?

SpdLoad worked as a part of our team. They also gave our team the option to support results and coordinate the builds. We worked with them on several projects and had a list of functionalities we needed to develop.

One project was a portal where users could schedule meetings and share information about their plans, experiences, and services. Another was a language learning portal with AI elements. SpdLoad acted as a part of our research and development team, setting up a network and creating additional features within it.

What is the team composition?

We worked with around six of their team members. They supplied one project manager, a business analyst, two developers, and a QA tester.

How did you come to work with SpdLoad?

Our COO found SpdLoad. Before collaborating, our technical staff interviewed their team. Finding a team with hard and soft skills was crucial. That combination works well for us.

How much have you invested with them?

I believe we invested around $40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with SpdLoad in August 2018 and finished the project in January 2019.

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

SpdLoad worked well with our company. We’ve received feedback from our team that working with SpdLoad on projects has been efficient and communicative. Their knowledge of frameworks and coding languages was impressive. We plan on working with them again on our next project.

How did SpdLoad perform from a project management standpoint?

It’s delightful working with them, especially with Maksym (CEO, SpdLoad). He was quick to answer any question and solve any problem.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SpdLoad is one of the best teams we’ve used. It was nice working with them, and I hope they generate more and more business. From my experience, it’s been hard to find a team with excellent communication, a desire to help, and a strong level of understanding. SpdLoad is the perfect partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

An additional designer would’ve been beneficial to the project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and COO of a medical startup that focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting medical data collected from our oncological clinic partners. We plan to accelerate and enhance cancer research using an AI analytics algorithm.

For what projects/services did your company hire SpdLoad?

We needed a vendor to develop a cloud-based platform to support our data analysis.

What were your goals for this project?

Our end goal was to offer a product that improved the quality of contemporary cancer research and increased the survival rate among patients.

How did you select this vendor?

We considered eight vendors for the project in total, but we ultimately chose SpdLoad. They were flexible and willing to dive deep into our project from day one. They were available and responsive. Lastly, they were very experienced in the IT field and had an impressive portfolio to prove it. In our opinion, SpdLoad offered the perfect balance of price and value.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

SpdLoad created the infrastructure for the cloud platform and the server. They also created an AI algorithm to analyze medical data like examination results, text, and images, in real time. The team was responsible for building a channel for file sharing and connecting the platform to several APIs for picture and information sharing.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a team of eight. Our primary points of contact were a project manager and a data analyst. The CEO was also available for more high-level conversation.

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

It was our medical team’s first software-based initiative, and with the help of SpdLoad, we were able to deliver it on time and elicit a favorable market response. They were a great partner, exceeding our expectations in terms of development and consulting services. After doing some brief market analysis, they helped us build a product that filled an open niche in the German medical market.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Their team was always engaged and focused on our project. They were available at a moment’s notice, even over weekends and holidays. SpdLoad also contributed several valuable suggestions to improve the technical aspects of our solution, which ended up giving us a competitive advantage.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They offer a good mix of knowledge, energy, and expertise. SpdLoad is very customer focused, always looking for original and unconventional ways to build an effective solution.

Are there any areas for improvement?

All of the crucial aspects of our project were completed flawlessly. They don’t have their own server storage, but we were able to bring on a partner company to overcome that obstacle. That wasn’t necessarily an issue—it would just be easier to have the entire platform in one place. Other than that, there weren’t any notable weaknesses.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Vice President. My job responsibilities include building partnership relations for the implementation of complex projects and performing the best distribution for our customers.

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

Today, I would like to share our feedback about the partnership with SpdLoad. We have been working together since August 2019 and developed three projects together, including one of the enterprise levels. These are: A Sports app for analyzing user performance and training programs. An App for selling tickets on game and sports events. A business solution for analyzing the work of companies & teams.

How did you select SpdLoad and what were the deciding factors?

Why do we engage other niche companies with strong expertise when delivering custom software solutions? Increasing productivity is the most significant benefit of working with a subcontractor and allows your staff to focus on core business needs. Hiring subcontractors is often beneficial when you need specific expertise that you cannot get from your staff. As in most cases, they have been working within a particular field for several years and have had an ample opportunity to hone their skills.

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

Frontend development: UI developing with React and Typescript, tests covering. Technologies: React, Typescript, Redux + Redux-Saga

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

5 Front-end developers

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

Their engineering team puts a tremendous amount of effort into business platform, which has improved its reliability and stability.

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

The team members joined us on our daily work flow which was very effective.

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

SPD team was very organized from a project management perspective and technically competent. Their team was very understanding and excellent in communication at all levels.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We provide people analytics solutions to our customer. We are international and consist of 10+ People. I'm acting as CEO of the company.

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

Customized Development Support of a large part of our Platform from technical perspective with an integrated team of UX, Design and Business People from our Company.

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

Several companies from Germany, Eastern Europe, Near East were in the closer selection. In the end it was a matter of personal trust and mutual understanding next to other deciding factors like financials and operational model.

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

Development of web based platform based on react. Development of Enterprise Grade REST APIs based on python. Project management and coordination.

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

Between 2 and 3 people.

1. Senior Python Developer
2. Mid Level Frontend Developer
3. Project Coordinator

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

They're quite good in terms of development, professional acumen, and expected outcomes. Derivations from the expectations were almost always corrected after mutual agreements.

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

Fast, agile, easy, effort-less. We used Slack, Jira, Confluence and Trello for communication and work management based on the scope and area of work.

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

The personality and commitment of the founder.

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

This is always a matter of personal discussion between Provider and Customer.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner of Smartpolka, an aggregator and payment service for small and medium-sized businesses.

For what projects/services did your company hire SpdLoad?

We’re a startup and it was our first development experience, so we needed a partner to help us create the app.

What were your goals for this project?

The main objective was to get the service up and running by creating an app that allows users to buy things easily using QR codes. It needed to include web services and checkout features.

How did you select this vendor?

SpdLoad was recommended to me by another person.

Describe the project in detail.

SpdLoad designed, developed, and configured our mobile app, handling both the frontend and backend portions of the work. They integrated Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and credit card payment. Overall, the app allows users to pay via QR codes, send messages, and receive analytics.

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

We started testing the app in May. Today, we have a working solution for our clients and have made our first sales in nine fitness clubs in Moscow.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was interesting and effective. SpdLoad helped us fix issues, find bugs, and get everything running correctly faster. We also discussed database specifications together.

During the development process, it was very important for us to have project status updates and know which tasks were done, as well as the impact of the work on the system's operation. This helped both sides find good solutions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their team is focused on creating quality IT products.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It would’ve been better to discuss the details surrounding the UI and backend before building it.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a rental management company.

For what projects/services did your company hire SpdLoad?

We needed UX/UI design help to improve our web frontend as well as our onboarding process.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to improve our platform’s UX.

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us. We brought them in to analyze our platform and they made suggestions that impressed us.

Describe the project in detail.

We built a roadmap of changes we needed to adopt. Then, we drew wireframes and created clickable prototypes to ensure that they fit our needs. SpdLoad then worked on the frontend HTML.

What was the team composition?

We had a dedicated project manager, but we also worked with business analysts, front– and back–end developers, a designer, and a prototyper.  

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

We are still in development but the feedback from our early adopters is great. The management system’s UX is much clearer and requires fewer steps.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Overall the communication is fine and they respond quickly. Sometimes we have misunderstandings that cause requirements to be refined, but that’s a normal project challenge.  

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have diverse knowledge and connections that include AI, web development, programming languages, and different project management methodologies.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Design and implementation should go hand in hand so that we don’t need to go through multiple iterations. Also, the number of parts needed should be estimated in the beginning so the customer knows where the journey will end.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company provides users with a dynamic system for managing their music; it can test the music within specific market segments and then measure the audience feedback. The system was created specifically for the music and entertainment industries and its purpose-built infrastructure is the perfect platform to conduct market research and discover music with the highest rates of success.

For what projects/services did your company hire SpdLoad?

We had to find a way to gather and harness our music data in a more interactive way which would allow managers to analyze the data and enable them to make better decisions and work more efficiently.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to develop music software that would be available to sell within six months.

How did you select this vendor?

We chose SpdLoad because their skill set is diverse and their cost was within our budget.

Describe the project in detail.

The development work was based on the designs that we already had. We provided the documentation and guidelines and discuss the required features for each version. They only focus on the IT operations and report to our IT manager.

Explain how the solution addressed your business challenge.

The research software allows users to test music amongst specifically designed groups; the results effectively replicate market conditions and are able to reliably predict the chances of consumer uptake. We present an opportunity for users to validate creative decisions with data—this means more calculated, informed choices for your business, marketing, and content strategies. The result is an improvement in music releases, acquisition decisions, and the discovery of trends and potential hits.

What was the team composition?

The project team has about 20 employees and we are working with 6 of them. They have a project manager that decides over the team combination based on our demands. The consistency of the team is quite good and doesn't change.

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

We haven´t launched the software yet, however, we did renew the contract three times. The efficiency is increasing and we have gained customers based only on the designs of the software. The initial goal is still ongoing as planned.

How effective was the project management?

Project management and communication are sometimes difficult because of the distance but we knew this when we started and considered it in our deadlines. They do respond quickly and manage to deliver their work on time. We use several communication tools like Slack, Google Docs, Skype, and GitHub.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a diverse set of skills which makes them more convenient to work with. They react very quickly, even in the evenings and on weekends, which makes them very trustworthy. I flew to their location a month ago to speak to them in person, which I would definitely recommend doing.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

You need to be very clear about which features you wish to develop, otherwise, it could be understood in a different way. Always make sure you have a developer at your side to discuss planning and to have control over the work. Their communication is good, but I’d definitely recommend having another developer that speaks the same language especially if your project has complex logic.