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At Speck, we take great pride in two things. One is building meaningful web and mobile products and the other is our consultative approach to each and every client. You are the one who knows your business best and we are the ones who will give it the boost it needs!We are an experienced team of developers, designers, product experts and marketers with the ability and willingness to listen, devise and execute. Our expertise is most prominent with large scale web and mobile projects.

All of our work is designed and developed with a high sense of commitment and ownership, always with you, our client, and your end users in mind.Our solutions are built with modern technologies and product strategies which ensure your product will be scalable, maintainable and highly marketable.

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$10,000+
 
$50 - $99 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2017
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Zagreb, Croatia
headquarters
other locations
  • Franje Tuđmana 20
    Križevci 48260
    Croatia
    00385995757278
  • 55 Monument Circle
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    United States
    3175365585

Portfolio

Key clients: 
KidzToPros, Combis, Autoskola.hr
Designing the future of after-school enrichment Image

Designing the future of after-school enrichment

KidzToPros is a company built around after-school enrichment programs and seasonal camps for children in the US. Speck was in charge of building a sleek and intuitive website that would display a full offer of activities and vendors, enabling parents to easily find and sign up their kids for nearby activities and instructors to register and market their sessions through the online platform.


After developing

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the website, the cooperation continued with a dedicated team continuously working on platform improvements, new features, as well as developing Ios and Android mobile apps. 


Solution features:

  • Dedicated platform for each persona (Parent, Vendor, School, Admin)
  • Easy Instructor scheduling
  • Bookings management 
  • Secure payments


What we did:

  • Initial research
  • Front-end development
  • Back-end development
  • UX/UI design
  • Project/Product management


Find out more at https://www.speck.agency/case-studies/kidztopros




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Financial service cloud improving the way that Latin Americans use money

Minka is a financial services cloud built with blockchain technology concepts that allows fintechs and traditional financial institutions to create new financial products in a minimum amount of time. 

Minka partnered up with Speck to develop an open, flexible, and highly scalable financial service infrastructure that companies wishing to provide financial services, such as money transfer and

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electronic wallet, can use instead of developing their own infrastructure.

After considering and testing different technologies, we’ve decided to propose an SQL approach instead of the existing graph solution. Introducing a robust, production tested database management system to the Minka processing core increased the reliability of the service while ensuring long-term stability.

Besides consulting on technical issues, we worked on improving the development process of Minka’s internal development team. All of the developers are now able to start the whole Minka tech stack on their local machine and have worked on building a robust test suite that takes advantage of this new environment.

What we did:

  • Development Consulting

  • Development Process Improvement 

Find out more at https://www.speck.agency/case-studies/minka

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After-school and camp sessions at a glance

KidzToPros is a company built around after-school enrichment programs and seasonal camps for children in the US. Through the iOS or Android app, instructors working with children can at any time view their schedule, mark their availability, check in and check out their students and access their payment details.


Solution features:

  • Kids check-in and check-out for each class
  • Instructor
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availability and support for different timezones
  • Instructor location tracking and ETA calculations
  • Automated alarming system when Instructors are late for class
  • QR code scanning
  • 2-factor authentication for login


    • What we did:

    • UX/UI design
    • ReactNative application for Android and iOS
    • Integration with the existing backend
    • Project/Product Management


    Find out more at https://www.speck.agency/case-studies/kidztopros

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    Bringing the telecom cloud services into the new era

    Adriatic region ICT giant Combis partnered up with Speck on creating an advanced set of cloud-based applications with a unified interface and a user-friendly experience for its ComCloud marketplace used by the telecommunications industry. 

     

    Speck was responsible for developing VPS - Virtual Private Server, DRaaS - Disaster Recovery as a Service and CloudMail. Alongside this, Speck developed a React library of

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    unified, responsive components that can be used with every other SaaS app on the ComCloud marketplace. 

     

    Solution features:

    • VPS, disaster recovery and email cloud services management
    • Leased resources overview
    • Usage statistics
    • Multiple profile types
    • Integration with third-party platforms for server resource allocation

     

    What we did:

    • UX/UI design
    • Front-end development
    • Back-end development

     

    Find out more at https://www.speck.agency/case-studies/combis/

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    Reviews

    5.0
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    Consulting for Blockchain-Based Cloud Banking Infrastructure

    "...the expertise they provided architecture-wise and their strategic approach really elevated our project."

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    5.0

    Quality: 
    5.0
    Schedule: 
    5.0
    Cost: 
    5.0
    Willing to refer: 
    5.0
    The Project
     
    $50,000 to $199,999
     
    Aug. 2019 - Ongoing
    Project summary: 

    Initially joining as a blockchain consultant, Speck is scaling a financial app through cloud technology. They've identified product pain points, optimized the architecture, and are introducing a SQL approach.

    The Reviewer
     
    11-50 Employees
     
    Bogota, Colombia
    Tomislav Biscan
    CTO, Minka
     
    Verified
    The Review
    Feedback summary: 

    Speck's insights into streamlining server requests have helped the product scale quickly while reducing costs. Currently, the platform can handle a record high of 10,000 transactions per second. The team is flexible enough to provide on-the-spot support for time-sensitive issues.

    The client submitted this review online.

    BACKGROUND

    Please describe your company and your position there.

    Minka is an open banking platform built in the cloud with blockchain technology that allows fintechs and traditional financial institutions to create new financial products in a minimal amount of time.

    I am the CTO at Minka and my previous background is most prominent in the fields of business planning, innovation management and blockchain. I am in charge of all technical operations regarding building a Banking-as-a-Service platform modelled as an Open API.

    OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

    For what projects/services did your company hire Speck?

    We hired Speck for the development consulting services and some additional work on the implementation of the solutions they provided through consulting.

    What were your goals for this project?

    Our goal is to develop an open, flexible and highly scalable financial service infrastructure that companies wishing to provide financial services, such as money transfer and electronic wallet, can use instead of developing their own infrastructure.

    Unlike traditional financial infrastructure, Minka is cloud-based and ensuring data protection and scalability were our top priorities.

    SOLUTION

    How did you select this vendor?

    We’ve chosen Speck based on the recommendation from a colleague who is an expert in the field.

    Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

    Speck provided consulting services in regards to making our architecture more scalable and secure. They’ve also been engaged in developing certain parts of the core API.

    Both Speck’s team and our developers dedicated the initial two weeks to the discovery and research process which addressed both our general vision and the specific pain points and challenges we’re facing in our current development.

    Speck proved to be extremely flexible, within a few weeks from the start of the project their developers joined our team in Bogota for an on-site three-week workshop.

    Speck’s help consulting-wise was invaluable: they addressed the initial challenges regarding the optimization of the number of requests the platform can receive and further scaling, and continued to provide ongoing support throughout the further development process.

    They took the time and effort to consider and test different technologies before providing the final solution.

    Introducing an SQL approach instead of the existing graph solution drastically improved our transaction tracking process and the numbers of transactions we can process per second. Activity spikes are optimized through the right choice of the queue manager, also recommended by Speck.

    Apart from providing expertise through consulting, Speck’s team joined our team on developing certain features of the architectural solutions they provided.

    What was the team composition?

    Speck’s team consisted of four developers and one project manager.

    RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

    We’ve hired Speck to consult on optimizing the flow of server requests in order to scale more quickly and cut down the costs. Speck’s expertise played a crucial role in the further development of our platform, allowing us to reach an unprecedented number of 10.000 transactions per second.

    How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

    We’re very satisfied with the overall workflow - communicating our ideas and demands to Speck was easy and Speck’s delivery was on time and of exceptional quality every time.

    Even though we mostly collaborate remotely, Speck’s team proved to be flexible enough to provide support on the spot when deemed necessary to speed up the process.

    What did you find most impressive about this company?

    Speck’s team integrated seamlessly with our own and the expertise they provided architecture-wise and their strategic approach really elevated our project to another level and saved both our time and money.

    Are there any areas for improvement?

    I can’t think of any. At this point, we are very satisfied and planning to continue and span our collaboration.

    5.0
    Overall Score Their expertise and practical know-how truly made a difference to our project.
    • 5.0 Scheduling
      ON TIME / DEADLINES
      They were extremely flexible and available at all times. There were only 1 or 2 minor delays in the development part, which were communicated on time.
    • 5.0 Cost
      Value / within estimates
      Given the quality and the complexity of the overall project, their rates were competitive and they certainly provided value for money.
    • 5.0 Quality
      Service & deliverables
      Speck provided us with exceptional solutions. We’ve been honestly impressed with their expertise.
    • 5.0 NPS
      Willing to refer
      I would definitely recommend them.

    Web & Mobile App Dev for Education Platform

    "Speck is thorough in every aspect, from clean code to detailed reports."

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    5.0

    Quality: 
    5.0
    Schedule: 
    5.0
    Cost: 
    5.0
    Willing to refer: 
    5.0
    The Project
     
    $200,000 to $999,999
     
    June 2018 - Ongoing
    Project summary: 

    Speck provides a variety of development services, such as experienced UI/UX design and project management, for a complex, multi-faceted app. They also rebuilt the platform to improve currency and scalability.

    The Reviewer
     
    11-50 Employees
     
    Fremont, California
    Shane Fernandes
    Co-Founder, KidzToPros
     
    Verified
    The Review
    Feedback summary: 

    The app has doubled its user base and directly contributed to company expansion. With meticulous planning, in-depth user testing, and extensive expertise in current technologies, Speck produced an intuitive, robust product poised for future growth. They adapt seamlessly to changing requirements.  

    The client submitted this review online.

    BACKGROUND

    Please describe your company and your position there.

    KidzToPros is a platform that provides STEM- and sports-based after-school enrichment programs and summer camps. Our vision is to provide meaningful enrichment to the 23 million elementary-aged kids across the US who either do not have access to or cannot afford these activities. Over 5,000 parents enroll more than 6,000 kids in weekly programs held in 150 schools across 15 cities on the West Coast. As the COO, I lead all ongoing operations regarding platform growth and development. 

    OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

    For what projects/services did your company hire Speck?

    We hired Speck for the design, development, and project management of the KidzToPros platform. We also anticipate engaging them for digital marketing and business scalability support shortly.

    What were your goals for this project?

    Our goal is to develop an easy-to-use platform that facilitates multiple user roles and makes after-school programs accessible, affordable, and safe for kids across the country. We wanted to specifically address the challenges kids, parents, schools, coaches and instructors face regarding safety, reliability, and opportunity in organization and communication.

    SOLUTION

    How did you select this vendor?

    Early in the planning stages, we knew that UX/UI was going to be our biggest challenge; the app features many roles and many different features for those roles. We had already begun development but were looking for someone to assist with the design. During a web search, we discovered a blog post and work showcase by Speck’s lead UX/UI designer. We arranged a meeting, and after the first design sprint, we were convinced by their strong display of skill in modern technologies. 

    Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

    KidzToPros is a platform for after-school activities that enables parents to enroll their kids in after-school programs and keep track of their activities. It also allows schools to hire vendors and organize programs and schedules, and provides the option for coaches and instructors to manage their activities in coordination with schools, vendors, and parents.

    At the time we engaged Speck, we definitely needed to revise the platform design, but we were also considering rebuilding the platform with modern technologies, with which Speck was greatly experienced. With the mobile app now based on technologies such as Node.js, React, and ReactNative, we hope to ensure its scalability as our company and user base grow.

    What was the team composition?

    Speck’s current team consists of two UX/UI designers, four developers, and one project manager. 

    RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

    KidzToPros is an ongoing project. However, since hiring Speck, our user base has doubled, and we have expanded our business to two new additional states. The team is thorough in every aspect, from clean code to detailed reports. They really pay attention to the smallest UX/UI design details. 

    How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

    The collaboration between the project manager and myself has been great, and I work closely with the entire team on a daily basis. An initial team was established at the outset, but as the project has grown, every new addition to the team is carefully planned so that the adjustment period does not set us behind schedule in any way.

    Everything is going smoothly, due in large part to Speck’s workflow consolidation in regards to defining new tasks and reporting completed ones. We have occasional revisions, but this is to be expected with such a large project.

    What did you find most impressive about this company?

    Their user testing is detailed and uncompromising. Establishing customer journeys has helped us understand how our product is being used and how we can optimize our acquisition funnel.

    Are there any areas for improvement?

    There are no issues thus far.

    5.0
    Overall Score I have no objections to their work or management.
    • 5.0 Scheduling
      ON TIME / DEADLINES
      Thanks to very accurate road mapping and time projections, there have been no delays.
    • 5.0 Cost
      Value / within estimates
      For us as a US-based company, their quality comes at a reasonable price.
    • 5.0 Quality
      Service & deliverables
      They deliver clean code and top-quality UX/UI design.
    • 5.0 NPS
      Willing to refer
      I would always recommend Speck as a partner.

    SaaS Platform Dev for ICT Company

    "They demonstrate a proactive level of ownership and in-depth knowledge of modern technologies…"

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    5.0

    Quality: 
    5.0
    Schedule: 
    5.0
    Cost: 
    5.0
    Willing to refer: 
    5.0
    The Project
     
    $200,000 to $999,999
     
    Sept. 2017 - Ongoing
    Project summary: 

    Speck designed and built three cloud-based SaaS applications using React and Node.js. They conducted market research, led user testing, and created UI/UX mockups before development. The project is ongoing.

    The Reviewer
     
    201-500 Employees
     
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Mario Mustapić
    Head of Cloud Development Department, Combis d.o.o.
     
    Verified
    The Review
    Feedback summary: 

    Two of the three applications have already deployed; the third is underway. Speck delivers high-quality, customizable, and user-friendly products on time and at excellent value. Daily reports, technical expertise, and a willingness to take ownership of the project make for a smooth workflow.

    The client submitted this review online.

    BACKGROUND

    Please describe your company and your position there.

    I’m the head of the cloud development department for Combis d.o.o., a leading ICT (internet and communications technology) company in the Adriatic region.

    OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

    For what projects/services did your company hire Speck?

    We engaged Speck to develop and design the UI/UX for three SaaS applications as part of a product bundle for telecommunications infrastructure. They also provided project management and user testing.

    What were your goals for this project?

    We wanted to create an advanced set of cloud-based applications with a unified interface and a user-friendly experience. The products needed a high level of customizability and intuitiveness for the end customers. We also wanted them built in React and Node.js to make customization, scalability, and maintenance easy.

    SOLUTION

    How did you select this vendor?

    Some of our team members were already familiar with Speck’s expertise. The Speck team had proven their knowledge in React, ReactNative, and Node.js at an international ReactNative meetup. 

    In our initial conversation, they presented their workflow and a brief from their lead designer and project manager. We felt that their client-oriented approach matched our needs and that they would deliver within our timeframe and budget.

    Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

    Speck developed three cloud-based SaaS applications for us: a Virtual Private Server (VPS), a Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) platform, and a product called CloudMail. 

    The team first led market research to define the best architecture and methodology to use for each product. They then conducted a design sprint with the lead designer and project manager. They created mockups for the layout, and after a few revisions, we agreed on the general frontend design and architecture across all applications.

    Development has been a straightforward process. Speck uses technologies that enable continuous integration and delivery, which means faster updates for our end customers.

    What was the team composition?

    We work with a dedicated team that comprises three developers, a project manager, and a designer.

    RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

    Two of the three products—VPS and DRaaS—are already deployed to our marketplace and being used by end customers, business, and private clients.

    How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

    Speck leads a cohesive workflow. We use agile methodology to revise and improve features promptly if needed. They provide thorough daily reports and are willing to elaborate on decisions and make adjustments at our request.

    What did you find most impressive about this company?

    The team is truly dedicated to our needs. They demonstrate a proactive level of ownership and in-depth knowledge of modern technologies, Node.js, and React. We think of our collaboration with Speck as a long-term partnership with their team.

    Are there any areas for improvement?

    No, we’re thrilled with Speck so far. Our continued engagement is a testament to their high-quality work.

    5.0
    Overall Score Their experience, knowledge, and detailed management meet our every need.
    • 5.0 Scheduling
      ON TIME / DEADLINES
      We established a realistic timeframe and Speck hasn’t had any setbacks.
    • 5.0 Cost
      Value / within estimates
      Their price-to-quality ratio is outstanding.
    • 5.0 Quality
      Service & deliverables
      Speck demonstrates technical expertise with cutting-edge technologies and can adapt to new tasks on short notice.
    • 5.0 NPS
      Willing to refer
      I’ve already referred their team and would refer them again in the future.