Thaloz

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Engineer of Aster

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Aster is a Healthcare startup that provides management software to medical practices focused on maternity and women's health.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Integrate an EFax provider into Aster

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Integrate an existing third-party EFax provider into Aster
• Create a User Interface to interact with the EFax capabilities 
  • Compose EFax
  • List sent and received faxes
  • See EFax details
• Store and process sent and received EFax data.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Cyclical demos showing the project's progress until its completion
• Working integration at the end of the engagement with the core functionality working.

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

From the beginning, the project management was engaged, showing how much they valued Aster and the project we were building.
At the beginning of the engagement, it was clear how urgent this feature was for us, and we can say that Thaloz exceeded expectations to deliver the feature on time despite the short period of time to know about both the Aster codebase and the EFax integrated provider.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

The human quality is excellent. Working with them is a pleasure; therefore, communication is fluid. Nonetheless, they have great talent, are knowledgeable about their tools, and are adaptable to new environments.

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

The estimations were a bit off for non-core features, but this is understandable considering the short period both parties had to prepare for the engagement. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Director of Metz & Associates, PLLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full-service Accounting firm based out of Phoenix, Arizona with offices in New York, Milwaukee, Metro Manila, Philippines and Cape Town South Africa.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Create an in-house Learning & Development platform
• Use non-integrated OAuth Authentication module for use in future dev phases
• Full Cloud environment for dev cycle & production

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Design an in-house Learning and Development Platform:

• Backend:
  • Allow admin users to create course content, view course reporting, and export KPI data. course content includes various formats of online documents, online and offline videos, and local documents.
  • Certain courses have course prerequisites; a Learning Path maps these Courses into a logical sequence for the platform users to follow.
  • Courses are created in Modules to separate sections and ensure focused learning and progression.
  • In-video questions ensure the user has understood the content, and if the users answer the question incorrectly, the video will return to a predetermined point in time. A post-course Assessment can be included in the course Module. A certificate is generated and the user's team leader is notified.
  • Course enrollment can be mandatory or voluntary.
  • Roles and Permissions allow platform users to be assigned to groups, groups are then assigned to courses or Learning Paths & email notifications keep the user and team leaders up to date on the progress.

• Front end:
  • Display current course progress, mandatory courses with deadlines, and voluntary courses. The Learning Path(s) display the course sequence graphically for easier understanding.
  • Each Assessment can have its own Passgrade and Attempts Limit. Exceeding the Attempts limit will lock the course, preventing the platform user from continuing, the Team Leader is notified and can unlock the course.
  • In addition to the course content, each course module has optional Resources (files), External Resources (URLs), and FAQs.
  • Certificates can be viewed or downloaded. Users can upload external certificates to the platform to include CPE in their progress.

• Deliverables:
  • Learning and Development Platform:
    • Frontend:
      • Custom Branding 
      • Users:
        • OAuth Authentication
        • Roles & Permissions
        • Use existing OAuth Roles and Permissions in future development outside of this Platform 
      • Course:
        • Maintain user progress
        • Mandatory and Voluntary Course types
        • Adjustable Passgrade
        • Adjustable Attempts Limit
        • Courses require video competition to mark the course complete
      • Optional Course Resources:
        • File Resources
        • External Resources
        • FAQs
      • Learning Path:
        • Include multiple Courses into a single path
      • Mandatory Course in-video questions:
        • If incorrect, revert the video progress to a predetermined point in time
      • Course Assessments for the completed content:
      • Generate Course Certificates
      • Allow users to upload external certificates, including CPE, to the platform
    • Backend:
      • User-generated course content:
        • Accommodate multiple video formats
          • Include video controls (including adjustable playback speed)
        • Embed online documents, PDFs, and sheets
        • Upload local documents, PDFs, and sheets
      • Course States; Published and Unpublished. Allow the creation & testing of content before releasing it to the platform users.
      • File Management for uploaded content
      • Reporting and KPIs with CSV export functionality

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. A cloud-based, functional Learning and Development Platform.
2. Admin user capabilities to create content.
3. Simple and clean front-end capabilities for platform users.

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

Thaloz provided concise communication and maintained regular contact throughout the development process. They explained each step beforehand and guided us through each sprint without making assumptions about our needs.

This approach facilitated a smooth development process, as we addressed potential issues proactively. When Thaloz encountered a hurdle, they sought our feedback before proceeding, ensuring no time was wasted. They efficiently worked on other tasks while awaiting our input.

As a result, the deliverables for each sprint were consistently met with minimal issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise.
The Thaloz team members demonstrated comprehensive proficiency in their respective fields. Their expertise was consistently evident throughout each sprint and across all technical components.

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

No project is flawless, but based on prior development experience, collaborating with Thalioz has been a refreshing change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of People Care of OrangeLoops

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

OrangeLoops is a digital product agency specializing in end-to-end product development, digital transformation, and strategic partnership, offering services ranging from development and design to testing and automation, catering to diverse client needs through project execution, staff augmentation, and product discovery processes, serving as strategic partners for organizations in the Greater Boston area committed to building and launching impactful digital products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• We hired Thaloz with the specific objective of quickly acquiring highly qualified staff

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Thaloz developers smoothly integrate into existing teams as valued members. Our projects primarily focus on the wellness domain, covering both web and native mobile applications. The core technological framework includes a combination of backend and frontend technologies, along with databases and server-side scripting languages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was executed smoothly and achieved its objectives within the expected timeframe. We are satisfied with the overall progress and believe it continues to contribute positively to our goals as we maintain ongoing work on the project.

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

Their responsiveness to our needs was commendable, as they promptly addressed any concerns or requests we had, ensuring that our requirements were met satisfactorily.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

Virtual Meeting

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

Thaloz's ability to consistently provide high-quality candidates that seamlessly integrated into our team was particularly notable. Their understanding of our project requirements and proactive communication contributed to a smooth and efficient collaboration.

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

Our experience with Thaloz was very positive overall, and we don't have any specific areas for improvement to mention. They provided excellent service and met our expectations throughout our collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of MediaMonks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a global digital marketing and advertising company dedicated to providing end-to-end services for our clients, encompassing everything from marketing strategy to implementation, both in digital and on-site formats.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Having a reliable partner with whom we share values, who collaborates by bringing specific experience in technology.
• Minimizing risks in hiring and managing individuals with specific qualified knowledge.
• Being able to add people into our team who, after a certain period, have worked with us and are familiar with our processes and organizational culture.

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The main objective was to be able to add personnel with specific experience in technology and minimize the risk of implementing the solution we needed. Specifically, Thaloz helped us implement our internal DevOps area, finding the right person to collaborate with us. After a while, this person was permanently incorporated into our team since the results achieved were excellent, and the understanding between our team and Thaloz was outstanding. 
For us, it is important that our partner shares our passion for innovation and aligns with our values to ensure a careful, smooth, and strong relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We quickly and accurately identified the specific profiles we needed. We successfully achieved the goal of incorporating DevOps practices while minimizing implementation risks. We permanently added qualified personnel to our team. We built a trusting relationship that positioned us as partners rather than client-supplier.

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

The communication with their team has always been excellent and smooth. We found a network of collaborators who were always available to provide us with quick responses and solutions to what we needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

What I would like to emphasize is the high quality of service they provide to their clients, as well as the care they dedicate to building a trusting relationship that lasts over time. The commitment to addressing any type of need is something we highly appreciate

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

Certainly, there may always be something to improve, but honestly, we are very satisfied with the service they have provided us, and there is nothing specific that I can point out for improvement

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Digital of a consulting company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a next-generation consulting firm helping global leaders shape the future of customer and employee experiences by blending architecture, interior design, UX, service design, change management, and software development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Salesforce engineering
• web development for a client
• web development for internal projects

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired a few resources from Thaloz to help with some internal and client facing engineering projects. We needed talented resources to help add capacity to our own teams and Thaloz resourced them for us. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Super high quality work output and very good communication and collaboration. 

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

They were hard workers with a eye toward quality. We handled project management with their talented individual contributors. 

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

Virtual Meeting

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

They had excellent quality resources who were easy to work with and were great communicators.

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

None I can think of

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of iuSports

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digitize amateur sports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Develop a mobile application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Referral.

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Development of the iuSports application for social media purposes and to promote amateur sporting events at the complexes and leagues affiliated with our platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Correct run of the application and well developed video editor.

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

They delivered on time, yes, they always responded quickly via emails, WhatsApp, or conferences.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Human warmth.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Director of the company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Technology solutions for charitable food

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Establish an E2E Test Suite from scratch
• Implement a CI pipeline to run the test suite.

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

Internal Referral

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Thaloz designed, built, and implemented a GitHub Action E2E test suite based on the Playwright framework for our primary application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have nearly 300 tests and an integration pipeline where previously we had no testing infrastructure.

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

Thaloz faced numerous organizational challenges stemming from external issues on our end, including multiple changes in leadership on our side. Through all they were communicative, professional, and responded in an extremely timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Thaloz was able to scope, build, document, and implement an E2E test suite with extremely little guidance on a sparsely documented web application. This would serve as a significant challenge to even the most robust internal development teams.

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

Overall this was a great project. Though we ran over time on the project, Thaloz was transparent throughout.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Generalist of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI Zwei is an AI-powered platform that guides you through the process of making predictions and extracting insights from your data, in minutes, without technical knowledge or the need to code.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Thaloz to accomplish?

• Find new tech talent

SOLUTION

How did you find Thaloz?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Thaloz over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Thaloz were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Main tasks 

• Supporting the Software Development Lifecycle Process: 
  • Translating requirements into scalable, maintainable, extensible software modules 
  • Splitting software development needs into smaller implementation tasks 
• Implementing Software Modules: 
  • Creating software solutions for the given requirements
  • Covering implementations with unit-, integration- and system tests 
  • Covering implementation with documentation artefacts 
• Implementing Data Models: 
  • Creating Entity Models for relational and non-relation databases 
  • Implementing transaction scripts for relational and non-relational databases 
  • Research the optimization of the current data models 
• Monitoring Products: 
  • Monitoring the cloud solutions in the production environment 
  • Reporting errors and performance issues 
  • Providing solutions for optimization 
  • Reporting to the team members with respect to progress of current tasks and showstoppers 
  • Keeping in touch with latest technological developments 
  • Researching and learning new exciting technologies (e.g. Web3) 
  • Sharing ideas with other team members

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Lower defect density 
• Meeting delivery deadlines 
• High availability and minimal downtime 
• Decreasing technical debt, improving the software's maintainability

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

Yes,they also improved their technical skills on the frontend side.

What was your primary form of communication with Thaloz?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their responsiveness and willingness to help was most impressive.

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

No