WeSoftYou

Please describe your company and your position there.

Social mobile app digitizing the usage of fashion. 2.3Mil MAU. I'm the COO.

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

We were looking for the development of a React-based CMS system. This would help users to operate quicker with products and other fashion items in the MobileApp

We wanted to revamp our outdated system into the one, which will engage our users with better design, intuitive UX and, overall, will create a better experience for our users.

How did you select WeSoftYou and what were the deciding factors?

I met their CEO, Maksym, at a conference circa 2 years ago. From that time we maintained collaborative relationships and when we saw the opportunity to collaborate with WeSoftYou - immediately contacted Maksym

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

At first we had a Discovery Phase, where WeSoftYou team worked on the requirements specifications and building of prototypes for the system. Afterwards, we started the Development Phase, which included the development of a CMS system where users can load, add or delete ​fashion items for our Mobile App​.

The app is now a back-office panel for our business. We continue to work with WeSoftYou on the support type of collaboration and are really happy with them!

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

We have cooperated with several members of the WeSoftYou team such as BusinessAnalyst, UX/UI Designer, Tech Lead, Front-End, Project Manager and QualityAssurance Specialist. We had the CTO and Back-End developer on our side, and WeSoftYou kicked off the great communication with them right away.

Overall, everyone involved in either discovery, development and support of Combyne was very professional and great to work with.

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

There was a short delay with the delivery of the final CMS system but we were very happy with the result and decided to continue the cooperation further. The delay was caused by some technical difficulties that we overcame with the hands-on help of the CTO of WSY.

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

Clear communication and good responsiveness. Any kind of special issue or request was dealt with very swiftly.

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

Extremely forthcoming and really working with the customer to address their needs. Beyond that, they were really flexible and always stood ready to work on our brand-new ideas. Easy to communicate with and trusthworthy.

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

From my perspective, it would be slightly better if the developers I worked with had a Back-End acumen as well. However, we solved it on our side and have nothing to complain about

Please describe your company and your position there.

Circle Economy is a social enterprise focused on accelerating the transition to the circular economy. I am a digital product manager responsible for building our digital offering. We build analytical and knowledge dissemination tools that help cities and businesses learn about the circular economy and identify opportunities that are relevant for their context.

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

As an evolution of our online library of case studies we needed to turn it into a community curated platform, similar to Wikipedia. We hired WeSoftYou to develop the new platform from scratch. We mainly relied on WeSoftYou for technical development but were also glad to have their designers develop initial wireframes and some visual styling.

How did you select WeSoftYou and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking for an integrated digital agency that not only offered a good price/quality ratio - which I mainly judged by reviews online - but that also had the right approach and expertise with designing and building user products, rather than internal IT solutions.

WeSoftYou's proposal included a discovery and design phase led by an expert UX designer. This was one of the deciding factors when choosing between WeSoftYou and equally or even more capable agencies in terms of pure engineering.

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

The scope of work included:

• A full discovery phase with a complete wireframe prototype of the entire product in Figma
• Conducting user tests to validate and improve the wireframe prototypes
• Developing a back-end based on Strapi CMS + Elastic search
• Developing a responsive CRUD front-end with nextjs/TypeScript
• Integration with a cloud OAuth provider for user authentication

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

During the discovery phase we worked with a business analyst and a UX designer. During the development our primary contact was the project manager and the team consisted of a front-end developer, a back-end developer, a QA tester and a designer.

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

WeSoftYou delivered over 90% of the initially planned scope within the budget that we had, as well some additional functionality that was prioritized during the project. I consider it a high number and attribute it to a well done discovery phase and reliable estimations of the development tasks. Furthermore, the delivered code is clean and maintainable. It can be easily taken over by an internal developer.

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

The project management was done using a combination of a spreadsheet for high-level overview and planning and Jira for agile task and work management. The process was very agile with bi-weekly demos and weekly demos.

The project manager was always available on Slack and was very knowledgeable about the state of development down to the task level. Furthermore, he did a good job of keeping the scope and estimations realistic and pushing back on "quick and dirty" feature or fixes requests.

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

The enthusiasm of the team was impressive. They played a key role in the success of our project.

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

I felt that we could have benefited from more regular involvement of senior technical, design and project management leads to help our young team on one hand to figure things out quicker and, on the other, to hold retrospectives and improve the overall process.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a co-founder and product manager at RadiusAI. We help our customers create safer, healthier, more efficient locations using our full-stack, easy to implement, AI-driven products.

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

We were looking for the development of a minimum viable product (MVP) for the demo purpose of an easy to use promotion and campaign creation tool. The main goal was to create a user ready MVP that our users could use to create promotions, campaigns for the duration of the promotions, along with a dashboard to display related analytics.

How did you select WeSoftYou and what were the deciding factors?

We selected WeSoftYou after interviewing several companies. We based our decision on their responsiveness and attention to detail around the project requirements and perceived knowledge of the project domain.

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

We'd previously had mockups completed by another contractor, which we shared alongside a product spec in a google doc. We worked with WeSoftYou to break down the project into sections and begin development in JavaScript with the React framework alongside a Python backend and Postgres database. In just 2 months, WeSoftYou team had successfully implemented all the features.

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

We started with a Business Analyst at first to validate all the requirements. After that, we’d moved to the development phase with a Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, and Product Manager.

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

The developed product was great, creating an easy to use interface for the creation of promotions and campaigns that a user unfamiliar with tools like Google Adwords would still have an easy time understanding and working with.

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

WeSoftYou was fantastic to work with. They took the time to understand us as a company so they could really identify what we wanted to achieve. They asked a great question the expounded on what described in the product spec. They were responsive to our requests and flexible when we wanted to make changes.

The project was delivered to an agreed budget and we are really pleased with the results. In fact, we’ve started one more project with them and feel this one is going to be awesome as well.

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

As expected from the team, the project delivery was done well and within time. They did a great job asking solid questions when necessary, but working independently for the most part. Our major goal was to build a quality user interface and experience on our web platform which was achieved.

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

If I had to point out an area for improvement, I would suggest making sure your plan is outlined and well-defined. The WeSoftYou team is flexible, but managing the expectations should be present on both sides, and being as clear as possible in written documentation is always helpful when working with a team.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Solo-founder of the company.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We came to WeSoftYou team for technical assistance in improving and growing an existing project.

What were your goals for this project?

We had a legacy Python codebase that was slow, buggy and needed a complete overhaul. The main goals were to completely rewrite and improve the functionality of the software including turning it into a web app.

How did you select this vendor?

I put out a request on UpWork and found several vendors. After several rounds of interviews, the methodical and structured approach of WeSoftYou appealed the most.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

WeSoftYou’s goal was to rebuild a Python application that queried 100’s of data sources. Together, we defined the scope of the project over numerous iterations. They helped us choose the best technologies from codebase to deployment. Once the scope was complete, they began development, and we did internal testing, allowing us to provide weekly feedback on the progress.

What was the team composition?

Project Manager, QA tester, and 4 developers

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

We took an iterative approach with clearly defined milestones. Plan > validate > code > ship > feedback. The team at WSY were incredibly flexible in this approach and we were able to use it to build a product customers really wanted -- taking feedback and using it to develop new features. Similarly, the whole WSY team weren't afraid to challenge our ideas which, although frustrating at times, actually saved us from wasted hours of dev time on many occasions.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The company has clearly done this many times. They have a clear structure of how they run projects and it shows in the deliverables. WSY expect clients to be engaged and make sure they provide the correct input at the right times. For those new to hiring remote teams, this approach really helps shape an idea and how it should be best delivered.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The business acumen of every single team member. Sure, building software requires technical knowledge, and many dev shops have smart staff like WSY. What set them apart from the interview stage through to delivery was their willingness to really understand the problem, the market, and the requirements before simply coding something to requirements. All the WSY team, including developers, would often challenge me; "but what problem does this solve for your users" which really helped validate ideas before time was spent coding them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The team are great communicators and have a good remote working setup. In the early stages there was a little confusion about defined roles, so make sure it is clear as a client you agree up front what everyone is accountable for.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CFO of the company which engaged with digital advertising.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

Hired them for developing proprietary technology using automated optimization based on multiple methodologies to yield the highest possible ROI for advertisers.

What were your goals for this project?

We were looking for a team with a strong analytical background and great expertise, that’ll focus on research, experiments, and data, bringing insights that help us succeed at the Advertising Market.

How did you select this vendor?

We looked on different channels for web developers and ended up finding Maksym on Upwork - CEO of the WeSoftYou. We had an initial phone call and were impressed by his professionalism, perfect English, and the ease with which he understood our project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We started this project with a basic idea. WeSoftYou took over the entire web development of our project, handling coding, implementing all the functionalities, and doing testing. They also advised us on what to prioritize according to our limited budget and what technologies or ideas would work better.

In the end, we got the CRM finance platform - basically a performance-based mobile, video, apps advertising platform. The technology uses automated optimization based on multiple methodologies to yield the highest possible ROI for advertisers while providing competitive CPM’s for publishers’ in line with their monetization goals.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a back-end development team.

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

Yes, user feedback has been phenomenal - WeSoftYou nailed this project in the exact estimated time and delivered one of the best in the industry We’re truly on a fantastic trajectory.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Communication was great. We were in close, daily contact. We had video conferences, and chats, and had data storage which we used to exchange files. The development process overall was a slice of heaven. Everybody was transparent with their needs and requirements and always reported on time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re proactive and independent. I value that they work without a lot of supervision. They come up with solutions, provide feedback, and express their own opinions. If there’s something they don’t know, they do the research to make it happen and don’t charge us for that time. They have good business ethics.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They need to increase the team size. It’s a limiting factor for them becoming a better company.

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of HR SaaS Platform for Tech Companies

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We wanted to execute a rapid launch for our new HR SaaS platform.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to do Discovery Phase and work out the concept of our project.

How did you select this vendor?

Word of mouth. We looked through the list of the most successful companies in Ukraine, researched on different platforms and came to WeSoftYou based on their positive feedbacks, and have never regretted.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We needed to build system, online platform that gives company final candidates at the moment of vacancy opening.

What was the team composition?

There are between six and eight people and I communicate with the whole team directly, including a Project Manager, Business Analytics, Designer, Architect, Front-End and Back-End Developer. WeSoftYou does a good job of recognizing the workload and adjusting the team size accordingly. We changed the scope of work, for instance, and they added a Quality Assurance person to ensure the deadline wasn’t affected.

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

They have successfully worked out all the requirements and assisted in the architecture development. We truly appreciate the dedication to detail and professionalism we received while doing the Discovery Phase. Thanks to WeSoftYou Team, we do have 2000 specialist on the platform and 17 companies. Also,I’ve received positive feedback about the intuitiveness of the consumer-facing component of our current model.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

WeSoftYou identified both the business and technical requirements necessary to deliver an all-around high quality product. Their transparency and communication have led to a strong partnership with our team. And as Front-End and Back- End were on our side, we were happy working with them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Unlike their competitors, WeSoftYou really understands the needs of startup, so it was a no-brainer. Their development process is designed to complete projects efficiently while keeping costs down. Also their communication is top-notch, which really helped in speeding up the communication!

Are there any areas for improvement?

WeSoftYou is very structured, which made it harder to flex whenever we needed. This isn’t necessarily a negative since they had everything under control. WeSoftYou team was able to make changes on the fly right away.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CTO and co-founder of tika.ai. tika.ai is a calendar that actually helps you get work done. By unifying your calendar, meeting notes, and all your tasks, Tika helps you and/or your team plan & attack each day with ease.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We hired WeSoftYou for both backend and frontend development of the product.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to build and launch an MVP of the product.

How did you select this vendor?

We found them on a freelancer platform, and after several discussions with Maksym, the CEO, who immediately understood what we were working on and was very communicative and collaborative, it was clear they were what we were looking for.

They are a firm with high-level talent that allows the client to work with developers directly, and understands how to build innovative software products rather than just content sites.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We used one backend (Python) developer and one frontend (ReactJS) developer from WeSoftYou.

The backend developer worked a number of core backend components - various APIs, database schemas, and offline data processing.

The frontend developer helped us build the home page of the product, which is the most important page, and also helped us refactor the frontend to improve performance by more than 10X.

What was the team composition?

We had 3 backend developers and 2 frontend developers.

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

WeSoftYou was an indispensable part of getting our MVP built, and without an MVP, we wouldn't have any users, or a company :).

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I would say the way WeSoftYou collaborated with us was very effective. They allowed me to manage their engineers directly, which was very important to me.

I had daily standups with the team and communicated with them over Slack as well. Also, Maksym let me know when there were any HR-related issues, which allowed me to address them with the engineers before they became larger issues.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Maksym (the CEO) is a great leader and partner. He understands what American startups are trying to do and invests in his clients' success.

He is extremely available, often taking calls in the evening in his time zone, and once hearing a description of what the client is looking for in terms of talent, delivers it quickly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't have any big areas for improvement.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the operations manager of a medical education startup. We provide study resources for general practitioners (GPs).

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We wanted to create a new web-based study tool specifically for exam preparation.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to create a custom web application that simulated at least two different formats of medical exams in Australia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. WeSoftYou needed to design the experience as close to the real online exam environment as possible.

How did you select this vendor?

We produced a basic specification to test the market and identify a preferred web developer. We wanted a partner that could have an ongoing role with our business through successive development cycles. We also wanted the agency to provide continued care and attention to the finished solution.

I did a global search and my team interviewed a short list of candidates. WeSoftYou best understood the scope of work and demonstrated a flexible approach to project management. We appreciated that the same team that pitched us would also execute the project. We hired them because we knew who would do the job.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

WeSoftYou used an agile approach to accommodate our specifications as our ideas evolved alongside the partnership. We started with the most complex exam format and proceeded to the second format. We then revised the solution to optimize user-friendliness and ensure realistic exam simulations. Both teams scheduled a limited release to coincide with one of the real semi-annual exams. We used user information from that stage to gain further UX insight.

What was the team composition?

The team included a project manager, a UI/UX designer, two frontend developers, a backend developer, and a QA manager.

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

We launched MVP within three months to meet critical deadlines. More than 60% of free trial customers upgraded their subscription in the first three months of operation.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

WeSoftYou was approachable and communicative because the project manager allowed us to interact directly with the entire team. I preferred this experience to others I’ve had on different web development projects. Overall, they were professional and consistently available. The team was the right size for our business.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

WeSoftYou understood our vision and position as a new business. They worked hard to get our product to market on time. Furthermore, the team was committed and passionate. They had a strong business ethic and approached challenges with a can-do attitude. The developers created excellent web-based solutions as a result.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

WeSoftYou should use designers from different parts of the world to understand local markets better. Those resources could then liaise with the excellent development team.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO and founder of GFS Group.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We needed full-cycle development to build a web app that would boost peoples' credit scores.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to create a service that allowed customers to quickly and easily boost their personal credit score.

How did you select this vendor?

After having an unsuccessful experience with a freelance developer, we hired a software consultant who suggested we work a partner in Ukraine.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

We’re creating an ordering system with a wide inventory of trade lines. Customers are added to credit lines as authorized users with specific limits depending on their planned utilization, age, and payment history. This helps temporarily boost their credit rating so they can obtain favorable lending rates and make important financial moves.

The system has three user types, a well-structured admin area, and user customization capabilities. A detailed and prompt notification system keeps everyone in the loop and allows clients to efficiently monitor their credit card bookings.

What was the team composition?

We’re working with a project manager, a frontend developer, a backend developer, and a QA manager.

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

I started building the initial user base after we rolled out the first MVP, and new clients keep coming in. The exact outcomes are still unclear, but I’m confident it’ll be a great product that will bring many benefits to my company and users.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We use Slack and Jira to communicate and manage the backlog. If there’s an issue, they come to me with all the details and a fleshed-out plan of action. They keep me in the loop with detailed reports and accessible task tracking.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’ve taken responsibility for the project as if it was their own. Even if they’re out of the office for the day, they’ll answer my questions and be ready if something urgent comes up. They’re the first outsourced team I’ve seen that puts such care into their work.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

There’s always something to improve, but everything’s going quite well. I love working with them and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs web development services.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a company that holds payments for services and products securely in escrow until agreements are fulfilled.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeSoftYou?

We needed full-cycle development help to build a web app. 

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a web app that would secure payments for both services provided and products sold.

How did you select this vendor?

I researched Ukrainian development companies. WeSoftYou seemed to be the most startup-oriented, and their case studies reflected a lot of product development expertise. They looked like they’d be a great match.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

WeSoftYou developed an MVP version of a custom platform based on Acquirer Systems, an automated test and validation environment for payment solutions. The platform itself assures both a secure sale of goods and a secure buyer-seller relationship.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, a frontend developer, a backend developer, and a QA manager.

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

WeSoftYou delivered an MVP, and I and my team are now in our next round of fundraising. Our research has shown that 45% of people between ages 18-30 are likely to use SPay when making payments on the internet.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used Slack for messaging and Jira for managing the backlog. They were available 24/7 to answer questions on Slack and refrained from bothering me with unnecessary technical details. Instead, they kept me in the loop with daily and weekly reports.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

WeSoftYou worked on the project as if it was their own. In fact, even though we aren’t in an active development phase, their CEO and COO are constantly asking us about our latest progress. Compared to other outsourced and freelance teams I reviewed, WeSoftYou is highly product-oriented and cares about results more than budgets. They’ve even helped me with presentations for investors.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

They may have a few areas for improvement, but everything they did for me far exceeded my expectations.