Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a startup called HealthX Technologies AB which is based in Stockholm, Sweden. We have built a telemedicine application.

What challenge were you trying to address with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

We needed someone to help us with mobile app development.

What was the scope of their involvement?

There were multiple components involved as we required the app to be developed for Android and iOS, as well as backend development support.

We gave them all the screenshots and requirements, and they took care of the development. They developed the mobile app, including the backend in addition to the backend server. They’ve also deployed it. They used a MEAN stack which included Node.js, AngularJS, as well as MongoDB.

What is the team composition?

There are four people who work with us. One person worked on Android, another worked on iOS, one individual worked on the backend, and another teammate handled the server and frontend.

How did you come to work with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

I found them through a personal reference as I know someone who knew them. Being a startup, it can be a little difficult to finance so we needed to have pretty good quality for a reasonable price and Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd was a good match for us.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around $35,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in the beginning of 2019, and the work is still ongoing.

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

The quality of the code came out well given the price. We do the quality control on-site here and the quality has varied. Sometimes we get excellent quality but sometimes it can drop a little — it depends on the resource who is doing the work. There are a lot of good points from their support, but there are also things they can improve on.

How did Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is a bit weak on their side. They have good tech people who can solve any kind of challenging problem, but the project management team and coordination could be improved. We set up all the communication through Jira and we also have a WhatsApp group and use email. When it comes to deadlines, there are off by a few days here and there, but they usually meet our timeline. 

However, we’re paying comparatively less than average so we have been doing the project management mostly ourselves. As far as managing the code, solving tasks, and setting up a project, they aren’t the best and could be improved. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They will deliver. No matter what task you give them, they will do the research, develop it, and then deliver.

Are there any areas they could improve?

An area to improve is the project and code management. Even though we’re paying less than average, the management is below par there and out of 10, they are at a five. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would recommend interviewing the resource before onboarding them onto the project. I would probably pay a little more and make sure you know how they will manage the project because their technical team is strong, but project management is weak.

I would advise anyone to interview the project manager and choose that person. If I was to start a new project, I would make sure that I have a project manager that I have approved and not let them assign one. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

Meghraj Singh Thakur, Marketing Manager, UCOD - UR CAR OUR DRIVER

For what projects/services did your company hire Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

Our company needs a new mobile app for a new concept based on transport solutions.

What were your goals for this project?

We have a concept in mind and we need that concept framed into a mobile application. Our goals are mainly to spread our services and to generate revenue through it. We need a fully functional and easily operated mobile application.

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for app developers in our area and compiled a list. We contacted each company and narrowed it down to 2 after receiving their initial pitches. It was a hard decision, but we selected Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd based on the quality of their final proposal.

Describe the project in detail.

Our concept is to provide driver assistance to the people in an easy way. Assisting our customers to reach on time for their business meetings, family celebs, late-night Parties and even for outstation trips. We offer the safest rides to reach their destinations.

What was the team composition?

Initially, we were assigned a project manager to support us and serve as the main point of contact throughout the project. We were in contact with our project manager, but I was made aware that there were 2 mobile app developers (1 Android and 1 iOS) and 1 backend developers, as well as a QA resource working behind the scenes/

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

Both the applications in Android and iOS worked without any errors and lag issues. We were very much impressed with the outcome. In the last few weeks, we’ve submitted the app to iTunes and Google Play and on-boarded our initial users. The user feedback has been very positive.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was quite a good experience working with Versatile Mobitech. We really appreciate the flexibility, responsiveness, and willingness shown by the team here.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team here is very impressive at their work. The response we got from the team and the management was very impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, they are best at what they do.

Please describe your company and your position there.

SEE Wheelers aims to build a worldwide network of social, economic, and environmental sustainability ambassadors to spread awareness about the importance of sustainability and its potential impacts. We aim to become the pioneers of the sustainability movement. I work as a co-founder as well as the Managing director.

For what projects/services did your company hire Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd ?

We hired Versatile Mobitech for the complete development of android and ios applications along with the website for our project named SEEWheelers.

What were your goals for this project?

Aims for the project are:- 1. Android App 2. iOS App 3. Website Development

How did you select this vendor?

I've found Versatile through a search engine and saw their portfolio and reviews. After initial discussions, we were convinced they were capable and well experienced for the service we need.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

SEE Wheelers aims to build a worldwide network of social, economic, and environmental sustainability ambassadors to spread awareness about the importance of sustainability and its potential impacts. We aim to become the pioneers of the sustainability movement and invite anyone and everyone to join us and be part of our journey. Services: SEE Wheelers is a platform built for individuals, companies, agencies, and other entities, SEE Wheelers represents a space to freely discuss, create and spread clear and accessible information on sustainability. You could think of it as a knowledge hub that works to promote sustainability in a transparent and democratic way.

What was the team composition?

The team composed of a project manager who coordinated with us, a designer who has designed the UX for the project, an android developer, an ios developer, backend developer and Quality analyst.

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

Our project is still on-going. We are satisfied with the quality we have received till now and they always come forward with suggestions which are impressive. With the expertise, Versatile Mobitech team has offered, we believe we will have an excellent product.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used to receive weekly reports with updates about the project. Also, we were closely connected with the entire team to discuss and execute the project effectively. A project coordinator is always available to take discuss any issues we faced on a daily basis.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Most impressive is the overall attitude and enthusiasm of its employees, always willing to solve complex issues and deliver the best product on time. I was most pleased with the level of their client service and their professional approach towards the project delivery.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Project timelines need to be check with the deliverables.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Yuvee Brainstorm, a travel logistics company. We optimize the way corporate transportation is happening across India.

What challenge were you trying to address with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

We saw the opportunity in the market and wanted to organize the resources so we’d get optimum routing for the way corporate transportation is currently done.

Most of the process is broken up, and we wanted to automate that. I needed someone to develop the front-and backend of my web and mobile apps.

What was the scope of their involvement?

The overall solution was supposed to be developed by FusionX, and FusionX outsourced this product to Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. 

So, for me, FusionX was one point of contact. However, there were a lot of payment issues between FusionX and Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. This made Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. stop its work with FusionX. 

I entered into an agreement with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. to expedite the product and finish the remaining work, which was basically 30% of the project. We were supposed to pay a certain amount upfront, and they would finish tasks within a month.

However, they took the money and never delivered the work. It’s been over six months, and they’ve only finished 5% of what they were supposed to do. Now, they’re blackmailing me to give them equal money to finish up the work for the iOS application that’s pending at their end. 

They stopped working on my project even when my payment was 100% on time, in advance. This happened in January of 2019 for reasons not known to me.

How did you come to work with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

FusionX told me the product would be handled by Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. To expedite the product, I needed to coordinate with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. directly. 

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with FusionX in 2017. I learned that I was working with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. in June of 2018, and that continued until January of 2019.

Describe the impact this engagement has had on your business.

This engagement has impacted the delivery of my solutions. I lost almost all of my initial prospects (three clients that were asking me to implement the solution). Those clients aren’t going ahead with us since we haven’t been able to deliver the solution.

How was project management handled?

I really had to push a lot to learn status updates. They were pretty bad at communication from the middle of 2018 onwards.

They tried to avoid meeting in-person and having calls. The owner will always try to avoid the calls as he’d rather text. They seem to not have any fear of the law or of any fear of following legal contracts. 

Is there anything that the vendor did well or that you would consider a strength?

No, there’s nothing positive to say about Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd. Since the day they came into the picture, the product got delayed by almost a year. 

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?

Any future user should ensure they’re doing first-hand reference checks for these developers because they take on outsourced projects from a lot of other companies.

If you’re going directly or indirectly to them, be careful, they may end up holding back your work to give them extra money. If you don’t give them the extra money, they might not deliver the code or finish the work.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and director of GO HOSTEL, a hostel booking platform.

What challenge were you trying to address with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

We needed an agency to develop our mobile application.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd started with Android app development, using MySQL, Fabric, and JavaScript. Then their team will move on to the web and iOS development.

What is the team composition?

I work with one person for the database, one for the frontend, a team leader, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd?

After researching various resources who perform mobile app development, I chose Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd because they offer good quality for a good price.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd started in January 2019.

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

So far, I haven’t seen any crashes.

How did Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?

While I’m in contact with them weekly, we have a monthly meeting for status updates. We coordinate well together, communicating through email, phone, and WhatsApp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m happy with the results Versatile Mobitech Pvt Ltd has delivered.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should improve their knowledge of new technologies that are coming into the market.