Software is our craft
We are Suria Labs, a full service development and consultancy shop based in our spanking new office Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our specialty is in crafting web and mobile applications using cutting-edge technologies such as Ruby on Rails and React Native.
Software development is our primary service offering. We have the expertise to assist our clients through the entire development cycle from specification to design, development, testing and maintenance.
Our services are not bound by geographical location. We serve both local Malaysian and international clients from all over the globe- USA, Netherlands, Germany, and Australia to name a few.
Both our local and international clients want the same thing- quality, robust and sustainable software that is easy to maintain and further develop. We deliver this time and time again by using test-driven-development, daily code review and an established agile project management methodology.
We are a team of sharp, professional, inquisitive and unstoppable individuals who make up a highly oiled machine that is Suria Labs.
headquarters
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B-12-6, Level 12, Tower B, Vertical Office Suites, Jalan KerinchiBangsar South, KL 59200Malaysia
Focus
Portfolio
Rein, FlashCash, Carpit, Parkling, Ignite Services, KFit, Fave, Blocser, Navag8
Wish A Dish
Carpit
Use Carpit to find tyre shops that can provide you with the best services and best prices. Order through the app and have the workshops pick up and drop off your car at your home or office at your convenience. Search, schedule, pay, rate, review all in one place for a seamless car servicing experience.
Flashcash
DroneInsurance.com
We had been working with a team in the USA for a year and a half and are proud to finally see DroneInsurance.com launch in July 2018. We kicked off the project as their sole back end and front end developers, but ended up augmenting their team as they grew their developer head count.
The app allows users to register themselves, their drones & sensors and the coverage they want as and when they fly. If anything would happen to their drones, they can also file claims through the app.
Reviews
the project
App Development for Car Maintenance
"They are able to guide us on the right structure and wireframe for our app."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Carpit is an automotive startup that makes car maintenance easy for car owners. The app provides access to engine and tyre services at transparent prices. I am the co-founder of the business.
For what projects/services did your company hire Suria Labs?
We have Suria Labs to help us come up with the initial MVP from design all the way to launch of the beta app.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to create a minimum viable product to validate our business model in the market.
How did you select this vendor?
We searched online for various mobile app developers. We selected Suria Labs from the previous projects and their ability to help create apps using the agile development framework.
Describe the project in detail.
I had a meeting with Bjarte to describe the project, he then assembled his team to initiate the initial discovery workshop which lasted for a whole day. We received the project estimates and started working on the project on two week sprints. Every fortnight, we will hold a verification meeting to go over the developments and to plan out the next two week sprint.
What was the team composition?
He had a project coordinator, Sam in constant contact with us. He helped translate our requirements to the project team for the tasks required to complete. The project team consists of usually two developers and a designer.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Although I have close to zero experience in tech development, Suria Labs was able to help set us up for our MVP launch. It was shaky for us to embark on a tech business and we learnt alot from the development team.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
At the time of development, my team was also tied up with a corporate exercise but Suria Labs was able to continue with the sprints and roll out the project with minimal delays.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The founders Bjarte and Robert are well experienced in building software solutions. They are able to guide us on the right structure and wireframe for our app. We have sent the codes for audit and the feedback received is usually the codes are clean and there are multiple tests built to ensure good code quality.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It would be better to spend a bit more time on the UI/UX designs and conduct some validations before building the backend. Although it will take up a longer time to build the project, it will reduce the change requests and development budget.
the project
React Native Development for Startup
"Suria Labs exceeded expectations, producing high-quality work."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of a startup. It’s a hybrid between a gig economy and neobank platform that acts as a peer-to-peer money payment service. I’m also responsible for the UX.
What challenge were you trying to address with Suria Labs?
We hired Suria Labs for the development and design for a React Native application.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Suria Labs developed and designed our money payment application using React Native and Ruby on Rails for the backend. They also created our company website. I provided the wireframes while they enhanced the concept.
What is the team composition?
There were about five people on their team.
How did you come to work with Suria Labs?
I had a relationship with someone who used to have a company in Europe and then became a partner with Suria Labs. I visited them, saw what they could do, and then decided to hire them.
How much have you invested with them?
The project cost between $100,000–$250,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The first phase of the project took place between September 2018–March 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Suria Labs exceeded expectations, producing high-quality work. The second stage of the project will begin shortly. We didn’t have a specific system in place to measure metrics, but their team met every deadline we had in place. We also ended up spending lower than our expected budget.
How did Suria Labs perform from a project management standpoint?
Their project management style was excellent. They ran an agile process. We communicated frequently and had sprints with reviews weekly.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their ability to pivot and roll with the punches was impressive. I also appreciate their level of communication. They took responsibility for meeting the requirements from the audience, not just following the plan. Their team was excellent at balancing, so the startup got the value and services we wanted. The end users received the value they expected.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Their team could do a bit more testing. There were a few bugs we found after launch that we could’ve fixed before. They did take all responsibility.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Go visit their team. Clients shouldn’t see the engagement as a clear outsourcing relationship where they only correspond through email. Suria Labs is an excellent team that can contribute as much value as their clients let them. Let they have a say in the final solution and fully engage in your mission. They want to deliver solutions, not only technology.
the project
App & Web Dev, Bug Fixing, & Stabilizing for Home Stay
"They communicate very well."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Our ompany is running an app and website based for homestay/short stay rental and I'm the founder of the company
For what projects/services did your company hire Suria Labs?
To get it launch on stable foundation and fixing the bug as well as app enhancement
What were your goals for this project?
To provide a stable mobile app with user friendly experience
How did you select this vendor?
We came to know surialab thru our search on the internet
Describe the project in detail.
We have trello to keep us update and project monitoring as well as slack for team communication
What was the team composition?
1 project manager & 1 developer
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
It was effectively delivered to us
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Great
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They communicate very well
Are there any areas for improvement?
Nil
The code is clean and the app has held up well in several tests. Guiding their partners through the process, Suria Labs was able to complete tasks quickly. Their team has significant experience and it shows in the quality of their work