Uinno

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive at Pedlar, an e-commerce technology platform that allows content creators to build their digital storefronts quickly and sell and endorse brands and products they love and use.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Uinno?

We needed a platform developed. It wasn’t the most complex platform, but we needed end-to-end development that consisted of both front- and backend.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We initially had an introductory call with them. We told them about what we were looking to build. We then had a discovery call, walking through the journeys of our platform and how someone would engage with it. They came back with a verbal solution. 

So far, Uinno has built an all-in-one business tool for independent and content creators. It's a way for those creators to engage with brands and get more business while managing their online presence. 

Uinno has also covered everything from design to coding the platform for us. The key technologies are Google Cloud and Firebase on the backend. The frontend is a custom React app. The team helps us maintain the code and supports us while the product is live.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with about six teammates from Uinno, including Vadim and Alexey. We also interface with a project manager, frontend developers, and some backend developers. Our main point of contact has changed throughout the process, but we’ve always been in contact with a project manager. During heavy design sprints, we talk closely with the designer. For development sprints, we talk closely with the development lead. 

How did you come to work with Uinno?

When we were looking to engage with a development house, I used Clutch to look up businesses. Uinno wasn’t one of them, but we got a recommendation from someone who had worked with them in the past. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement started in June 2024, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve launched the product and are incredibly impressed and happy with the quality of their work. Our CTO has been impressed with the output. From a coding and product build perspective, we’ve been happy with the designs and turnaround times. 

In any development process, there will be bugs. Uinno has a strict process using tools like Jira for us to document those bugs. They have a team that looks into those bugs, and they turn them around within 24 hours. Simply put, they have a good process of identifying and fixing bugs. 

How did Uinno perform from a project management standpoint?

They've mostly been good with deadlines and meeting expectations. They're good at letting us know about the delays when deadlines are stretched out. We were always led with the right expectations.

We primarily use Jira for project management. We've also used Notion and Google Sheets because they like to fit into our workflow. They've always been very accommodating. We typically communicate via Slack, with dedicated channels to communicate with the team daily. Once a week, we have a call via Google Meet.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Vadim and Alexey have both been phenomenal. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their technical expertise, dedication, and work ethic have been impressive. We have an aggressive release schedule, and Uinno has been with us all hours of the day and weekend trying to complete the project.  

We've used development agencies in the past and had terrible experiences. In contrast, Uinno not only does what we say, but they also come to us with solutions and ideas. They challenge us on certain things and lead us.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a startup focused on hiring. We use AI to help find and assess talent, and we’re building a marketplace on top of that to be able to hire AI agents within an organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Uinno?

We needed help with custom software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Uinno has been helping us with custom software development for our product. We had a foundation for what we were building, but it was nowhere near what it is now after Uinno’s help. We’re still working with them, and I’m looking to expand our contract with them. Initially, I overshared with them, telling them about our business model and our long-term goals because I wanted them to work independently and not have them ask me specific questions.

Currently, we have a team working on the frontend and backend. I’m looking to expand into the machine learning and AI space. For the backend, we’re using OpenAI and Xano. For the frontend, we’re using TypeScript, Vercel, and React.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with five people from Uinno, including Vladimir, who works as our account manager. Dmytro works with us as our technical lead, and we have three other teammates. The technical lead handles the more complex issues. One of the other teammates, Sergey, does a lot of the legwork and is very active.

How did you come to work with Uinno?

I did a Google search and found them on Clutch. For this project, I was considering five different companies. Uinno offered a contract based on time and materials, which was something that some of the other organizations offered, but they weren’t as keen on it. I wanted a long-term contract, and Uinno made that possible.

Additionally, they had worked in the hiring industry, so it all worked together. As we progressed and discussed more with Uinno, I realized that they had everything I was looking for at a very competitive price.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $14,350 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in October 2024, and the engagement is ongoing. As mentioned, we're probably expanding our contract with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t been able to go to market yet, so we don’t have any active or paying users. However, we’ve received feedback, and people like our product. It’s a very simple app, and if there are any changes, I can go to Uinno, and they’ll do it on the fly.

How did Uinno perform from a project management standpoint?

Overall, Uinno has delivered on time and on budget. They use GitHub projects, but I don’t like the idea of that because my team uses Notion. I’m trying to make that possible for us to use Notion with them. We primarily use Slack for communication.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Sergey is very dedicated. He’s always quick to respond and knows what needs to be done.

What did you find most impressive about them?

From the start, Uinno was quick to understand the challenges we were facing and what we were trying to achieve. Moreover, I’m impressed with their flexibility. Even if I’m not able to give them work at a particular time, they’re still happy to stay on board with us and help us where they can. The moment I give them something to work on, they start working on it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Project management is one area that could be improved. They do offer project management services, but in my instance, I’m not always able to dedicate enough time as I should for this project, so sometimes we do hit a plateau in terms of progress.

Additionally, I wish they had a portal so I could understand how many hours have been worked and keep track of things in real-time.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have a project management board that they have access to. Ensure that all of your work can be shared with them, including your product roadmap, features, user stories, and specific requests. I recommend ensuring transparent communication between them and you so that everyone stays on the same pathway.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/Founder of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're web development WordPress agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• complete the project for one of our clients

SOLUTION

How did you find Uinno?

Online Search

Why did you select Uinno over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Uinno were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

A sports company hired Uinno for consulting and product development after parting ways with their previous vendor. The project involved the creation of a Fantasy Sports product. Uinno’s experience and ability to deeply understand the client’s needs made them the ideal choice. The team conducted a thorough product review, pivoted the product architecture, and introduced a more flexible design that reduced the overall effort needed to complete the project. Uinno also took full control of the product’s development and ongoing maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to Uinno's outstanding work, the product development process was streamlined, and the final outcome was more adaptable and efficient. Their expertise in Fantasy Sports and product architecture was evident throughout the project. The communication was excellent, and their workflow was seamless. A big thanks to the Uinno team for their dedication and top-quality work. We highly recommend them for any digital product development needs. 

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

Yes, everything were clear and from our side we were happy with their work

What was your primary form of communication with Uinno?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They delivered everything on time and in the way we expected. There minimum amount of fixes and they always did them ASAP

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

For me all works well

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of LingoGenie. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Uinno?

I wanted to build an application that could teach users looking to learn English in the Middle East region. The goal was to provide a solution that was different from everything else in the market. I hired Uinno to develop my app's software. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Uinno has developed the software for my Android and iOS mobile app. First, we brainstormed together during the discovery phase. From there, the team moved on to the design phase, which included creating diagrams for basic UI designs using Figma. The development phase was next, where the team handled backend development.

What is the team composition?

In the beginning, I worked with Vladimir (Business Development Manager). Since then, we've been assigned a project manager, a designer, a frontend developer, and a backend developer. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $50,000

How did you come to work with Uinno?

I found them online and hired them because I saw that one of their strong points was making apps specific to educational services. After reading some reviews, I contacted Uinno. I had been involved in other projects, and one of the common challenges that I was trying to overcome in this project was finding a company that had in-house front- and backend developers, designers, and project management. Uinno had everything, which was what I was looking for. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is good; I'm satisfied with it. The whole team at Uinno is worthy of a shout-out. Although the app was launched this month, we still have things to do on our side before we can get quantitative results. This project involves continuous development, so we've launched a minimal product that will enable us to get feedback from users and develop from there.

How did Uinno perform from a project management standpoint?

Uinno also provided a project manager from their side to manage the overall project. The team's project management is top-notch. They're dedicated to their deadlines as we are to ours; we wanted to launch in August 2024, and that's what we've done. Uinno responds well to feedback and provides sufficient communication. As for tools, Uinno uses Trello, Slack, and Figma well. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Uinno's communication and project management skills have been top-notch. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve. If anything, there are things we need to improve. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Have a complete vision of what the outcome should look like. If you don't have that clear vision, you might go through many changes during the process, which takes time and resources.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the UX Lead, Director of Userkind

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We deliver high performing digital experiences from design to delivery for e-commerce, websites and web applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Optimisations for a publishing webapp
• Integration with Apple News platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Uinno?

Referral

Why did you select Uinno over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Uinno were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• As part of a project to manage the experience for the audience and editorial staff of an online lifestyle magazine, this brief was to optimise the publishing workflow for the editorial staff and integrate an API to publish directly to Apple News platform. 
• Custom components and styles from the magazine UI needed to be recreated in Apple News. 
• Automated publishing to both the web app and Apple News platforms. 
• Sanity admin optimisation to centralise the management of the Apple News platform from Sanity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Seamless publishing workflow to both platforms. Apple News app display of the magazine's content, perfectly aligned to the style of the magazine's own web app. Fast, reliable and stable delivery, no bugs, no complications or surprises.

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

Uinno ran a tightly managed project. The project manager was extremely knowledgable in the technology and solution they were proposing. Through the project the engineers working on the features were able to explain their solutions and react with ease to feedback. All deliverables were clearly planned and key dates were met without delay. They were proactive in communicating, so we were never unclear about the project status, the timeline or the budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Uinno?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were so easy to work with. We are based in Australia, but this experience did not feel like a remote team, working in a silo where we can't see what is happening. The experience for the project was seamless and felt local.

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

There was no part of the experience that felt lacking or worth changing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of Ai-Boddie. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Uinno?

We’ve hired Uinno for outsourcing services. We don’t have a CTO and needed to find individuals with high levels of expertise. We brought in Uinno because we needed to fill roles quickly and efficiently. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We gave them documentation to start, and Uinno has created demos and mock-ups for a browser extension. This extension has been sent to Google Chrome, and we are now working on a prototype. 

What is the team composition?

We work with three individuals from Uinno. 

How did you come to work with Uinno?

We found them through LinkedIn. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent less than €10,000 (approximately $11,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2023, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Uinno knows their stuff and provides high-quality work. The product functions properly, so we are very happy. 

How did Uinno perform from a project management standpoint?

The team delivers on time and stays within budget. Their team responds quickly at all times; we communicate via phone calls and Slack. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Uinno asks the right questions and has strong business comprehension. Their team is great to work with, and everyone supports us. Uinno’s team is made up of good listeners who understand what we need. Uinno has been the perfect team for us; we look forward to continuing our work together. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing we can come up with at this point. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Get to know their team because you’ll get a feel for their company that way. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Head of Product at an HRM startup. We have delivered enterprise software solutions that have transformed business processes for hundreds of customers since its inception. The online products division and has a range of Cloud ready products in the areas of HR & Payroll, Employee Portal based HRMS, Core Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Uinno, and what were your goals?

We represent a SaaS HR software solution. Uinno acted as an extended team that was initially engaged in frontend development and IT infrastructure implementation. However, within a while, the team started performing a part of backend development tasks. In particular, they worked with .NET technology very well.

SOLUTION

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

We always approach the selection of the contractor very thoroughly. It is important that the team is fully involved in our processes and can apply its best experience rather than just execute the tasks. Our project is quite big. So a long-lasting and thorough cooperation is of great importance. To make sure we are on the same page with the development team, we have implemented four stages of vendor selection. Only after passing this selection process, we make up a decision. We were astonished by Uinno's deep expertise in the relevant area and how broadly they look at the tasks pool.

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

Frontend development and IT infrastructure implementation were the first stages of our cooperation. There were many tasks to complete and lots of work to perform. For instance, they had to develop recruitment pipelines, incorporate the solution with internal tools, integrate it with external job boards, etc. After a while, the Uinno team started noticing certain issues in the backend part of the HRM software. As they have offered reasonable solutions, we have decided to delegate them this scope of work as well. ReactJS, Redux, Typescript, Microsoft Azure, and .NET were the core technologies in this project.

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

In total, the Uinno team consists of 8 people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our product is an ecosystem of software solutions for HR and recruitment. Some subproducts are already working, the others are still in the development stage. As to measurable outcomes, it is hard to estimate. We collaborate within a time and material model and can confirm the highest efficiency of the Uinno development team. Our business results are our private thing, they don't relate to the development phase.

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

Clear and consistent reporting, full commitment of project manager, and fast communication.

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

They always see the big picture while approaching the task pool and, thus, find the best possible solution.

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

No, everything is fine.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Founder of an environmental solutions company. We aim to create simple, high-quality, affordable solutions and products that address climate change. We encourage both individual and family consumers, as well as small to medium-sized enterprises, to develop sustainable lifestyles and businesses through considered action. While we always stress the importance of reducing CO2 emissions, reusing, and recycling wherever possible, we also believe that positive action is required in the form of offsetting the difference.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Uinno, and what were your goals?

Carbon emissions measurement mobile app. This Ecotech startup allows app users measure their carbon emissions during their everyday routine, showcase the results and provide valuable advice on how to reduce their potentially negative impact on the environment.

SOLUTION

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

I’ve decided to search for a software development vendor by recommendations. By the way, namely, our startup networking community has advised me to use the services of Uinno.

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

All I had at the start was an idea. It was necessary to build a project architecture and work out wireframes and an app prototype. Since the beginning and to this day we are working via a time-and-material collaboration model.

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

In the beginning, there was a whole development team: tech lead, UI/UX designers, and iOS developers. Currently, we continue developing the project with two developers and at times involve designers to create new features design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The mobile application is a fully finished product that is ready to enter the market. However, we continue supporting its functionality and developing new features. At the moment, our main achievement is $1.7 million in fundraising for further product development and marketing activities.

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

I have nothing to compare it to. But I believe that my first experience with a software development vendor was rather successful. I am very pleased with the prompt communication they provide me with.

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

It feels like they are our business partners, not just vendors. The guys do the job as if for themselves and cheer for every win we have together.

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

After 7 months of joint work, we continue our efforts in the full product development. I enjoy every step of the way.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a co-founder of the SaaS tipping platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Uinno, and what were your goals?

SaaS tipping platform provided on a custom basis for various brands that should conduct internal sports betting tournaments among its clients. We already had an MVP and wanted to scale it.

SOLUTION

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

When choosing a vendor, the main point was the previous experience of a successful turnkey solution development. We were looking for a development team that would cover all our needs. We chose Uinno because they have made a thorough analysis of our challenges and offered a perfect development flow. Another factor that has had a huge influence on our decision was their experience in developing platforms specialized in betting, tipping, and so on.

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

We already had an MVP and wanted to scale it. But it was built specifically for one sports activity. So every time we needed to create a new application for each new sport. In these conditions, our core objective was to create a universal, all-in-one platform with a similar pattern. It required the development team to deliver a whole new solution architecture design, web frontend and backend development, and database implementation. Due to the heavy load after all database calculations, we need to move everything to the cloud where experience with AWS and Redis was most important.

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

Three software developers, a project manager, and a team lead worked on our project. We were very delighted with the code review conducted by the team leader that ensured the highest product quality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have received an opportunity to add new sports activities and enter new markets without creating a whole new application from the ground. At the moment, we are scaling to the UK.

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

They are agile, and that's what matters. Uinno has provided a convenient and easy-to-understand reporting system. We saw and knew each development stage.

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

I was impressed with their deep technical expertise, thoroughness, and communication.

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

Our collaboration is so great that we start a new project in a couple of months.