Untile

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of technology at a personal shopper business. We sell luxury goods that we source from other people over social media, including Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Untile?

Our existing resources were dedicated to other projects, and we identified a project that could be broken down into separate projects. With the kind of product development we do, we didn’t have the visual development and animation skills required to do this new project, as we mostly work on internal products for inventory and sales orders. Untile came on to provide our web design.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We already had the designs from another vendor, and Untile helped us with the build and implementation, as well as with creating some of the interactive and animated features of the design. They filled in little pieces that were missing.

It was very important for us to work with technologies that we used internally, as we wanted to take control of the website once it was finished. Untile worked out of our GitHub repository for the development and used our integrations for the deployment. There was a good combination between them acting as an internal contractor and an external company.

What is the team composition?

We had a good project manager on their side who would keep us up to date on the timing and how much of the budget we were using, making it clear if we were falling behind or if there were delays.

How did you come to work with Untile?

Someone we’d worked with referred us to them.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost was around €25,000 (approximately $26,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–August 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We don’t have metrics, as the project was most similar to branding, but our leaders were able to show off the site when they were talking to people, as well as use it to hit our fundraising goal in a crowdfunding campaign.

The other big result was that we didn’t have to divert resources from other projects to work on the website.

How did Untile perform from a project management standpoint?

I always knew where we were. Everything turned out to be ahead of schedule, and we finished with some extra budget. We then made a few more requests on top of what we originally asked for. We tracked worked in a Gantt chart, and they were very transparent. They were even waiting on us in some respects, as we had to organize a few things.

Communication happened over a number of platforms, including Zoom calls and emails. They communicated weekly updates. If they had any doubts, they were very quick to communicate them. We agreed on this practice early on and it certainly helped us avoid delays. The communication was free-flowing; we had a dedicated Slack group in case we needed to reach out directly to the developers.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their honesty and transparency stand out the most, as did their communication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There may have been small things throughout the process that came up, but we addressed them early on so I don’t even want to mention them. They handle feedback and constructive criticism well. We don’t have any issues that need to be handled.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Because they are honest and transparent, customers should also be honest and transparent about their needs, potential budgets, and any foreseen issues.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Senior Contracts Manager in a IT services company. We have 4 locations in Europe (EMEA)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The company needed a software to manage the entire process, starting with commercial management, technical customer follow-up, issuing of invoices, controlling receipts, etc... The softwares available on the market did not meet our needs and that's why we decided to hire an external company to jointly develop a software that would meet our requirements.

SOLUTION

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

Arturai already knew Untile for a long time and thus, was convinced of its potential and was confident that the final result of the project would be as intended.

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

Initially, an introductory meeting was held to see if Untile was able to help us achieve what we wanted and, if so, what are the next steps to take. Subsequently, we held several joint meetings to explain in detail the internal flow of the processes of the company and create a roadmap in order to achieve the objectives. After some development, we got a staging version, in which we tested and rectified the bugs we found.

At this moment, the contracted modules are in operation and being adjusted only for the best user experience The complete project includes several modules. Until this date we have 2 modules in operation and we will start the third one soon.

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

The vendor Team was composed by:

• Project Manager
• Senior Designer
• Senior Developer
• Mid-Level UX/UI Designer
• Mid-Level Developer
• QA Analyst

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This solution reduced the data entry errors and frees up our employees time. It also creates a much more secure database. This solution has also the advantage of being upgradable and updatable in a easy way, giving us the option to quickly adapt to changes in market.

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

The project management was really great. The manager really understood our needs fast and the goals where achieved. Preferably we used Google Meet and Miro to communicate.

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

Untile is always there when we need help and all the staff involved are great, understanding our goals.

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

This was the first project with this dimension that we developed, so, some things will be better next module. In general I have no flaws to point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Engineer of a construction company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Construction maritime works

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Match

SOLUTION

How did you find Untile?

Referral

Why did you select Untile over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

APP development to register people, equipment and materials allocation using users smartphone.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

 Time line

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

Yes they delivered everything according to all our agreements. Yes they respond to all our negotiated needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Untile?

In-Person Meeting

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

Dedication, organization and transparency in all steps of the project.

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

I didn't feel anything needing to be improved.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of Fractal ID

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

web3

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Untile to accomplish?
Development of the new website

SOLUTION

How did you find Untile?

Referral

Why did you select Untile over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Untile were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Website for a web3 launchpad.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Fast delivery, high attention to detail

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

Rapid delivery. Full support for our requests. They demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills.

What was your primary form of communication with Untile?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Ability in meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

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

no, there's nothing they needed to improve on.