TeaCode.io

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a web-based security company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TeaCode.io?

We needed somebody to help with programming.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re programming with Electron. They take care of everything on the vertical side. They’re also developing the front and backend of apps for us. They use JavaScript. They use a lot of tools that I’m not knowledgeable of.

What is the team composition?

I work with the whole team including administrators, to project leaders, to programmers.

How did you come to work with TeaCode.io?

They were recommended to us.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $50,000–$199,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2017, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don’t want to share any metrics, but it’s been a journey.

How did TeaCode.io perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a 30-minute meeting every Monday to follow up on the strategy and tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve had some challenges, but they solved the issues. Now, we work really well together.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were some problems with too many people involved. It was better when we had one project leader.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a freelance project manager working for several companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TeaCode.io?

I had a project that turned out bigger than expected, so we needed additional resources to increase our manpower.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did the coding for front- and backend development, working according to my specifications. They use JavaScript, Node.js, and React.js.

What is the team composition?

I work with the CEO and 2–3 developers, depending on the business requirements.

How did you come to work with TeaCode.io?

I found them on LinkedIn and asked them which technologies they work with. We spoke on Skype, then put a contract together.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2018 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve always produced deliverables that left our customers satisfied.

How did TeaCode.io perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very professional. I specified different tasks and a senior developer or project lead took over the project, then handed it to a more junior developer. Communication was very easy as we used Slack. I was in daily contact with them, while my customer in Germany.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They helped me choose the right technology stack and kept very up-to-date with project management tools. I was so impressed that I now use these tools in my other projects also.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’ve delivered good work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

No.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a dietician and the founder of SimplifiedBody. We’re a SaaS company that licenses a nutrition system to personal trainers in the UK. Our software helps people manage and plan their food intake, access recipes, and track their progress.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TeaCode.io?

I’d created a site myself in WordPress, but I’m not very tech-savvy and it grew too complex to manage as business took off. I reached the point where I needed my own platform and my own technology in order to make things scalable. I hired TeaCode.io to take over the app development after several other options didn’t work out.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They wrote a full stack JavaScript app using the Meteor framework. On a technical level, it’s built with a multi-tenancy architecture so that many clients and users can be on the platform at the same time. This was a huge improvement for me, as I’d previously been juggling multiple WordPress domains in order to get the same effect, and previous developers had said it wasn’t possible.

In terms of the development, I was simply looking for an MVP, but we’re now about to launch version three or four. When I first approached them, I wanted them to replicate a recipe-management feature that I’d had as a WordPress plugin. This required building out a recipe database as well as a meal-planning feature. On top of that, I had a list of features that were desired but not essential, like the ability for users to track different body metrics or upload photos to monitor their progress.TeaCode.io managed to incorporate all of them into the first version of the app.

What is the team composition? 

I think it was about three people. We had a main point of contact, plus front- and backend developers.

How did you come to work with TeaCode.io?

I’d initially hired multiple other companies and was let down, so I began doing some research on the various technologies and coding languages. I realized that building the app in JavaScript was probably the best idea, so I searched for companies with that specialty and that’s how I found TeaCode. They impressed me with the level of thought they put into my project even before our initial meeting, and they also quoted a fair price.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $200,000 thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in March 2018 and the development is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don’t think my business would exist without the software they built. Even though I bring the nutrition expertise, I couldn’t facilitate it properly without the app. This has given me a lot of flexibility with how I manage the business.

On top of that, I’ll get feedback from fitness clients who’ve used the app with their trainers, and they frequently say that this app is easier to use than any others they’ve tried. People report that they manage to build consistent, healthier habits, and some of that is due to the app’s structure and how well it’s incorporated my dietician’s knowledge into the user experience.

How did TeaCode.io perform from a project management standpoint?

They communicated really well. The team is based in Poland, but their English is excellent and they’re far more responsive than other developers I’d hired in the past. If I message them, I’ll usually get a response within 20 minutes.

What did you find most impressive about them?

After so many false starts, I was definitely impressed by their level of communication. Their team is also highly versatile. They’ve got great front- and backend developers, plus experts on machine-learning and other kinds of algorithms. It makes me feel confident that they have the expertise to deliver any kind of app or feature I may want in the future.

Are there any areas they could improve?

This isn’t unique to them, but I think developers, in general, aren’t great at predicting how quickly something will be ready. Some of that’s down to the difficulty of executing a feature or a product, but it would be nice to have a more accurate sense of how long things take.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

No, I can’t think of anything else to suggest right now.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a location-based app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TeaCode.io?

I was looking for a vendor to develop my application. I was working with a different company, but I wasn't satisfied, so I started looking for a new vendor.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TeaCode developed my app from scratch. It's a native app, so it's compatible with both iOS and Android. People are not always looking to download an app, so we consolidated different location-based applications in one place. We also wanted to have a good UX. The app lets users see where their friends are and what events are nearby. TeaCode used JavaScript for development, and they integrated the app with third-party APIs, such as Google Maps.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one of their founders, who was our project manager.

How did you come to work with TeaCode.io?

I was looking for an offshore provider and I came across TeaCode. They seemed very knowledgeable and their rates were affordable, so I chose them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $25,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them between November 2017–May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We wanted to develop and launch a complicated platform on a tight deadline, and TeaCode made that happen.

How did TeaCode.io perform from a project management standpoint?

They did their best to meet our deadlines, even when it meant working evenings and weekends. We had frequent meetings and they were always available on Slack. Also, their English is very good, so we didn't have any communication problems.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're very tech-savvy and flexible. They're willing to go into the project and solve issues together, as a team. Also, their prices are fair.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Our engagement ended, so I’m not sure.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It's important for both sides to be transparent and understand the expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of a consumer products & services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A platform for social partners to share travel recommendations and earn on social content

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TeaCode.io to accomplish?

• Build a booking platform
• Build a partner dashboard
• Build unique social tools

SOLUTION

How did you find TeaCode.io?

Online Search

Why did you select TeaCode.io over others?

Industry specific experience

How many teammates from TeaCode.io were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Build a booking engine for Hotels that combines traditional travel content with social content.  

Build an AI tool to convert social content into bookable travel guides

Build a partner dashboard for sales reporting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Product delivered

Product live and stable in production

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

This was a longer term project, but in general Teacode was able to clearly communicate timelines and achieve key product deliverables

What was your primary form of communication with TeaCode.io?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their professional image and industry-specific experience were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something TeaCode.io could have done differently?

At times staying specific project budgets were exceeded

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CPO of an SaaS company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SaaS platform that provides guided selling services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TeaCode.io to accomplish?

• Development capacity

SOLUTION

How did you find TeaCode.io?

Online Search

Why did you select TeaCode.io over others?

before my time

How many teammates from TeaCode.io were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Continuousely extending and improving the functionality of our SaaS platform. The key deliverables are the delivery of assigned Gitlab task that can range from small fixes to new features. And the acceptance testing of those features.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Clear increase of our delivery output of new features.

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

We work more Kanban style, so what comes first is worked on. Their productivity is good.

What was your primary form of communication with TeaCode.io?

Virtual Meeting

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

Can't say about the whole company, but the two individuals work fully remote, but perform as if in-house, with little need for project management, refinement, etc.

Are there any areas for improvement or something TeaCode.io could have done differently?

Not that I can think of. We have had less successful hires via TeaCode.io but that is the past.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Engineering Lead of a gaming company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI Gaming

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TeaCode.io to accomplish?

• Develop a web app for AI tooling

SOLUTION

How did you find TeaCode.io?

Online Search

Why did you select TeaCode.io over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

What was the size of TeaCode.io’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

• Refactored existing web app to make it modular and performant
• Adapted web app code to mobile web: involved a lot of responsive design
• Help debug and design APIs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Huge increase in users of the web app
• Low incidence of bugs

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

Very responsive, delivered on time, great regular schedule for checkins

What was your primary form of communication with TeaCode.io?

Virtual Meeting

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

• Very high standards were set internally, so we had to do very little educating about our own high standards
• Great internal organization 
• Fantastic communication
• Great English skills :)

Are there any areas for improvement or something TeaCode.io could have done differently?

Nothing to note here!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the VP of Product Engineering of a Canadian marketing and advertising company, EQ Works.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire TeaCode.io, and what were your goals?

We continued hiring TeaCode after acquiring Paymi, and for them to execute our product development plans for the mobile application.

SOLUTION

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

We inherited the business relationship after acquiring Paymi, and we believed in what TeaCode could deliver.

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

TeaCode handles the entire client-side development of iOS and Android mobile applications based on React Native. They execute all the features based on our requirements as well as the maintenance of the application.

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

The resources are elastic based on our focus and budget. Primarily they have mobile application developers, QA engineers, and project managers working with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TeaCode has kept an excellent development standard and delivery pace within our requirements and month-to-month budget planning.

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

They adapt to our tools well, such as through GitHub, Slack, and Notion.

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

They balance development, QA, deliverables, and budget control well.

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

Collaborating with our in-house development team could be a bit more educational, such as through more pull/merge request reviews.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of Engineering, managing global expansion in Shipping/Online marketplaces

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire TeaCode.io, and what were your goals?

We needed to expand our throughput of developing new integrations with shipping carriers and online marketplaces, using our integration framework at connect.shipengine.com

SOLUTION

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

Their firm was compatible with lightweight process Kanban-style workflow, integrated with our internal teams. Easy to get started and continued when it proved successful

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

Scope was to deliver working shipping and order source modules, using TypeScript, using third party APIs

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

2 software engineers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Teacode delivered many integration modules

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

JIRA-integrated kanban style staff augmentation, embedded in Slack with our teams

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

No