Techne.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m one of the co-founders of an app for ride share drivers. It keeps tracks of expenses and covers Australian tax regulations for drivers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Techne R&D Holdings Limited?

Rideshare drivers have to log their work and create a business activity statement to comply with Australian tax laws. Of course, few can do that on their own and using a traditional accountant can be very costly. We hired Techne R&D Holdings Limited to create an app that would solve this problem in a convenient way.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They used Java to build an iOS and Android app from scratch. We went through the features and designed the app together. There an API that connects the platform to the Australian Business registry and tax office, meeting all tax obligations. They also implemented security features.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with a project manager and they had ten people working on their team.

How did you come to work with Techne R&D Holdings Limited?

We knew them on a personal level and trusted them, so went ahead on the project with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in March 2019 and it is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have over 4,800 users and downloads and have had excellent user feedback. We haven’t had any bugs and the platform is scalable. Techne R&D Holding Limited solved the problem and did a really good job. The platform is simple and easy for drivers to access.

How did Techne R&D Holdings Limited perform from a project management standpoint?

Our project manager was excellent. They always delivered on time and within budget. It was amazing how quickly they were able to produce it. We had a tight deadline, but the end result is still amazing. We had a lot of face-to-face meetings but also contacted them via phone and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The end product. Everything was high-quality and they didn’t cut corners.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No—as I said, they were professional and great to work with.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Listen to their advice because I was impressed. Their UE specialist wasn’t familiar with Australian taxation laws, but he spent several days researching so he could give us solid advice. On top of that, they’re up to date on the latest technology.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of SLIDE, a nightlife app that allows customers to browse events, signup to guestlists, purchase tickets and book bottle service and VIP packages at nightclubs and bars.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Techne R&D Holdings Limited?

We hired Techne to complete the development of our mobile application and venue portal. We had spent the past 18 months designing and prototyping our app and eventually secured funding to hire Techne to build out the first version of the mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal for this project was to build an app that brings more people and provides them with access to the night they want. We needed to build a product that was versatile that could adapt to how the venue operates.

The goal was to ensure this app had enough features for everyone so that it could be a sound first version of the app that would be relatively easy for the market to adopt.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were introduced to Techne by the team who helped us design the product. They had worked with Techne on a previous project and spoke very highly of their ability to produce quality apps within a reasonable time frame at an affordable price.

Describe the project in detail.

We first met with the Founder (Gordon) to discuss our vision for the product. His energy was fantastic and he took the time to understand what we wanted to achieve with our business. Gordon was thorough in our first meeting and genuinely wants to help others succeed.

This was very important to us, as there is a high level of trust required in choosing a developer for your business vision. We were then able to get a quote and plan a timeline for the project which will be delivered on time.

SLIDE involves a mobile application that is connected to a web app that the venue is able to log into to list their events and offers. There is also our own admin that gives us overarching access and control of the platform.

What was the team composition?

Along with Gordon we also communicate with 3 other staff members at Techne including the product manager, UX designer, and project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app is scheduled to launch on-time and bug free. There have been next to no hassles with dealing with Gordon and the team. Their standard of work is beyond what we could have imagined.

We were forced to make changes to the app early on in the development process and Techne were extremely flexible with these changes. They even provided their own advice and suggestions to help us solve our problems

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow has been really simple. We have several slack channels with appropriate team members that makes it easy to communicate. Techne are also very flexible with timezones and will work to suit your needs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their founder Gordon and the way he runs his business stands out the most. The team is an extremely hard working group of people and will go above and beyond to deliver a high standard of product and service.

Their time frame is very reasonable and cost effective considering the high quality of work. Their a personal touch to Gordon and the team that I have not seen in other vendors, and you know your business is in great hands.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No.