Techuz

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and technical lead of a fintech startup. We’re working to launch our product in India.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We had an idea that we wanted to conceptualize, but we needed assistance in executing it. They have focused on this project for us while our internal team continues to develop our backend systems.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided software development services to help us develop the client-facing and administrative components of our web application. The app is a user-onboarding solution for Indian government agencies. There were some legal challenges that required us to interface with government APIs. On the administrative side, we used serverless AWS services to implement the APIs. Based on the response the end-user provides within these APIs, the app will proceed to more complex workflows. These were built within the AWS infrastructure as well. We did our frontend work with Angular. We’ve also developed a web portal that supports the application.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked directly with four of their engineers, their CEO and founder, and their product manager.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

We originally sought out Indian software development companies via Upwork. We liked their work and reached out to them for several rounds of interviews. After speaking with them and talking them through our goals for the engagement, we were confident they would be a good fit. Their frontend development experience with Angular also helped them stand out.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent somewhere between $20,000–$25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve worked together from July–December 2020.

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

We’ve done extensive testing of their solution. Because the app was so complex, we were sure to take the proper care in conducting QA. Their work has stood up to all our tests. We were also very sensitive about cost, and they delivered a great value. Their team did well with documentation as well.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team did well. We had a standard weekly cadence. They always met deadlines and communicated well. Even their CEO was available when needed. We used Github for project management purposes.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their direct communication throughout the process was really important to me. With early-stage startup work, it can take time to define parameters. Their team remained patient and communicative. They did well from both a management and technical perspective.

Are there any areas they could improve?

As far as the actual project, I can’t think of anything. Their prices were a little more expensive than what we had initially had in mind for the work, but they were flexible with their pricing model and delivered what we needed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you know what your end goal for the project is. If you spell out your goal to them clearly, they’ll do great in helping you meet that goal.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own and operate an e-commerce website. We buy and sell collectible trading cards.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

I hired them to make my website.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I went to Techuz with a design and a framework in mind. The design was cooperative, and they did the actual coding.

What is the team composition?

I had direct contact with about three people, but there might have been 3–5 people working on it at one point or another.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

I used Google and then interviewed with a lot of different companies.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our work together was from April–December 2019.

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

They were very good at responding to feedback and understanding what I wanted. I’m very satisfied with the finished product. 

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

They were okay. There were some delays with timing; it certainly took longer than expected, but that tends to happen with coding projects, so it wasn’t a huge surprise. They probably could’ve had a more automated system in place, but otherwise, project management was fine. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was very happy with the final product. I’ve also been happy with their follow up; they help me with bugs or minor changes I’ve needed if the site isn’t working as expected.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think the biggest criticism would be that it took a lot longer than expected, and there were delays.

Any advice for potential customers?

I would say to have an idea of what you want, but they’re pretty good at working with feedback. Go back and forth; they respond well to feedback and make changes to ensure you get exactly what you want.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of a gift-funding platform.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We needed to take the product to market but only had an alpha version and designs.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Techuz developed the beta and live versions of our web platform. Their team provided resources but also scaled them to meet the project’s demands. They optimized detailed designs and aa schedule of functionality—a user story breakdown. Their team helped with frontend development using a combination of Angular7, Bootstrap, and HTML5. They also helped with backend development using NodeJS and MySQL for the database.

What is the team composition?

They provided four core resources: a project manager, one frontend developer, and two backend developers.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

I searched for developers in our area and read their reviews on Clutch. I contacted Techuz directly.

How much have you invested with them?

The initiative totaled $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in May 2019 and we finished the primary development in January 2020.

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

Their team captured the vision of the product. They took the time to understand and stress test the product before they started the development. That helped to clarify certain aspects of the plan. Had that not happened, we would’ve run over on time and budget.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

We had a weekly call throughout the duration of the project, so I was kept well-informed. They kept to the budget and met timelines. Their team was prompt and responded by Skype immediately when I had questions. Largely, they responded immediately but within 24 hours at most. When we needed to scale the team, they were able to do so.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They think through the lens of the customer. They’re business-minded, which reflects on the team well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s a minor point but their team could improve the documentation slightly.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

As with any development agency, come with a clear brief. That’s not unique to Techuz but it meant that our conversations were at the right level to increase the quality of the work. Come with a clear description of what you seek to achieve to make the process smoother.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Lattice Design, a design agency.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We needed a development partner.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Techuz helps with web and custom app development. We hand off anything that has to do with development to them. We’ve worked with them on multiple projects. They use technologies like PHP, Laravel, and JavaScript, amongst others.

What is the team composition?

I communicate with the boss and a couple of project managers, depending on the project size. I sometimes interact with a developer as well.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

One of my clients found them on Clutch and recommended them. We started with them on one project and never looked back.

How much have you invested with them?

My company has spent $30,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2019, and the work is ongoing.

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

They’re pretty fast with development compared to other companies I’ve worked with. For one project involving a complicated website with heavy JavaScript programming, we had an urgent timeline of 15 days; Techuz did a good job and successfully delivered the project.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been easy to deal with. They send us daily updates. We use Slack, but most of our conversations are via email or WhatsApp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re one of the only dev companies that actually deliver the designs exactly as I create them. Generally speaking, when there’s a handoff from design to dev, a lot of the design aspects get lost in translation. These guys are one of the few companies that give the exact representation of your design.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could be cheaper. We get good value for our money, though; this doesn’t cause stress.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Establish all timelines early and have a decent scope. Explain whatever you’re trying to get out of your ideas and concepts. They do a good job of catching things that we have probably dropped. It’s better to have things in perspective before you start a project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m Hatim Sunelwala, founder of Aqsit, India’s 1st online interior design material library and marketplace.

For what projects/services did your company hire Techuz?

We were looking to develop the entire portal from the ground up using Angular in frontend and Node.js in the backend.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal for this project was to become a one-stop solution in the interior design industry — be it material procurement for designers, new product launches for brands or data about market trends.

How did you select this vendor?

We did some online research and found Techuz had relevant experience and goodwill in the market. I had a few conversations with Vaibhav — he was proactive to address my needs and provide a quick ballpark quote.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Aqsit is India’s 1st online interior design material library and marketplace. It is a one-stop solution for all interior design material needs starting from laminates, veneers, wallcoverings, flooring, countertops, tiles, glass & mirrors, fabrics and more. It also allows the manufacturers to list their products on the platform. At this point, we have implemented many unique features on our portal for both designers and manufacturers. One example is mood boards. It is a curation feature like Pinterest for interior designers to save materials and designs for inspiration.

What was the team composition?

We worked with one project manager, one designer, two developers Angular and Node.js each, one HTML developer and a QA.

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

Currently, Aqsit is successfully operating in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane with over 2000 materials, 10+ categories and 15+ brands on the platform and is growing rapidly. Techuz was able to implement a user-friendly design with smooth functions and features we were looking for.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was a joy collaborating with Techuz. The communication was smooth, they kept us updated throughout the project and were even quick to respond to our calls and emails.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team is technically sound and their response time was significantly quick to address our queries.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I’m quite happy with the outcome. They have achieved every task we gave them with the best quality and on time. The team did a great job.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a consulting firm. Our primary services deal with independent movie theaters and their marketing.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

The products we’ve worked on with Techuz have been offshoots of our work with movie theaters. Currently, we’re working on an online ticketing platform. Before that, their team developed an MVP.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I’m a developer myself but only specialize in certain parts of coding. I gave Techuz free reign to find the best solution for the online ticketing platform. Their team used an Angular frontend and Laravel on the backend. I created a mockup with various screenshots on what I thought the product should be and the best way to get there. From that point, they created their own design files before starting the coding. The MVP is a Node.js app that does live quizzes. There are potential legal issues there, so I can’t elaborate fully.

What is the team composition?

Our team has around five people. I started off working with Vaibhav (CEO, Techuz), and then moved to Ankush (Project Manager, Techuz), and then there are a few developers as well.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

We found Techuz through Upwork. We posted a project and set a budget. After interviewing about five different companies, we found that Vaibhav had experience in Stripe that other companies didn’t have. We knew that would be an integral part of the project.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $20,000–$30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement began in March 2018.

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

The MVP is awaiting the next phase, but we’ve launched the online ticketing platform. We’re in the process of adding features. But for the most part, the platform is live, fully-functioning, and earning money.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve done a pretty good job. We communicate about twice a week through phone calls and emails. Sometimes we use Trello to keep track of issues and other things we need to work on.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Typically, when I have a real issue, their team is fast about getting back to me. I’m most impressed with that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The organization involving project management could improve, but I don’t necessarily need tools for my projects because it’s mainly me involved. What we’re doing is pretty straightforward.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

With every project, the more specific you are, the better. While working with developers, you need to be literal about everything you want.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the program manager for a sustainable solutions company.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We needed a partner to develop a website that would serve as an electronic platform for people to post data visualizations.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We first went through a design phase to review what the platform needed to do. Together, we iterated on the design and development, making changes until it met our expectations. Users can seamlessly upload a range of data visualizations from software like Tableau and Power BI. Techuz wrote the site in HTML.

What is the team composition? 

I interfaced with two people.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

A colleague found them online. I reviewed a few different organizations but liked the quality and price of Techuz the most, so I hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The partnership lasted from July–October 2018.

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

The site turned out well and met our expectations for appearance and functionality. 

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

They communicated regularly and sent us versions to review about every two weeks. We talked daily if needed, and they were highly responsive. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The whole team is both skilled and friendly, making them a reliable partner. They were accommodating to our schedule, holding calls and meetings during US business hours.

Are there any areas they could improve?

 No, the project turned out well. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Figure out what you want to accomplish and then clearly explain it to them, using examples if possible.

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company, Gravity Payments, provides merchant acquisition services for payment processing (credit cards, ACH, etc.). I am a technical architect responsible for software product architecture and design at the product portfolio level.

For what projects/services did your company hire Techuz?

We needed them to re-implement a gift card processing server backend. The existing implementation is very difficult to operate and maintain.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted functionality on par with the existing system, tools to migrate data from the existing system, highly available and scalable architecture, API compatibility with existing clients, and re-implementation in TypeScript, a language we have standardized for all new development.

How did you select this vendor?

StartupTunnel put me in touch with Truelancer, who in turn introduced me to three vendors. I found the proposal from Techuz to be the most compelling.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They did database schema design for the new system, then migrated data from the existing system to the new. They integrated the backend server software with APIs for existing clients and the WebUI, then ran test scripts and did design documentation.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager and a developer.

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

The project replaced an existing functionality, so we didn’t expect any immediate benefit. However, it will help us add new features in the long term. The final code quality was excellent and our team has taken no issue.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Techuz handled our project management and gave me weekly updates via video conference.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I found them open to our feedback on code and documentation quality. I never had to repeat my feedback on one part of the code for other parts of the code.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Their engineer working on this project could do better in written English communication.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief executive officer of RightArm Holdings Pte Ltd., a public service website that enables give and take between givers and receivers, servicing the underprivileged and the poor. It’s a crowdsourcing platform.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We needed someone to develop our website.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a custom website from scratch. First, we defined the user requirements at a high level, and then at a detailed level. Techuz used Node.js for the backend and Angular.js for the frontend. They built the graph database with Neo4j.

Techuz worked in 12 sprints and did quality testing; our side did testing as well. We had a development database, testing database, and a live database. Their team deployed the site’s first version in late 2017.

What is the team composition?

We interacted with five programmers, a QA resource, and the founder and CEO.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

We did an online search and considered Techuz along with other vendors. After a few conversations, we met the team in person. They were affordable and proactive.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $35,000 in payments that corresponded to sprint completions.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2016 and the project ended in November 2017.

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

We’ve done pilots in Singapore and India. The traffic on the site isn’t necessarily heavy, but that’s partly because we’re looking for additional funding to get more people on board in the company who will be navigators for our company. Until we get the navigators on board, we don’t want to push traffic on the site because we feel we won’t be able to do justice or provide good service. The site has been used, but we haven’t encouraged heavy traffic or marketed it actively.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

We used Jira for tracking the requirements and testing. The QA resource was a helpful point person between teams; he set target dates. We had daily calls between teams as well as weekly management calls. Techuz managed everything quite well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were willing to learn new things. Our database isn’t commonly used in India. Techuz had never used it before, but they were willing to take on the challenge.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve testing. We caught some bugs that they didn’t find.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would happily recommend them to anyone. Explain the user requirements very clearly; that will help testing.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of an e-learning company. We have a literature learning platform for children aged 7–12. We’ve worked in this field for the past six years.

What challenge were you trying to address with Techuz?

We wanted a tech vendor who would create the wireframe for our literature learning platform based on our requirements. They would become our preferred technology vendor for developing the final product based on our business needs. We also wanted to avoid an in-house tech team on our payrolls in the initial phase.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Based on our specifications, they created a wireframe for us. For the first phase, we picked up specific elements to go live with. We provided the business logic and gamification framework; their role was to create the UI/UX and do the coding for web platform based on our business and consumer journey requirements. The same process extended to iOS and Android versions for tablets.

What is the team composition?

Vaibhav (Founder & CEO, Techuz) was the head of the whole project. The team also included a project manager and another contact person, a group that worked on the UI/UX side, another group for HTML coding, and separate developers for iOS and Android.

How did you come to work with Techuz?

They were recommended to us. We chose them because of their capability, technical knowledge, turnaround time, accessibility, and project management abilities.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $30,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July 2017–May 2018.

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

They did the entire project. We went live about six months ago and are very pleased with how everything works. The backend was particularly successful.

How did Techuz perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is good, as are their response times. They manage the project within our timelines and we take time to talk every day.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We can rely on them. They never look for shortcuts, and I know they won’t cheat me. They’re as invested in the product as I am and believe in its success.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They need to maintain the competencies of their current team. They’re hardworking and genuine, and they don’t exaggerate their capabilities. As technologies improve, they’ll need to bring in more ingenuity and expertise and be quick to learn what’s happening around them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a reliable and trustworthy team. If you don’t want to invest in an in-house technical team, call on them.