Worklab.io, Inc.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of technology for a transportation solutions platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Worklab.io, Inc.?

My company needed someone to program the second iteration of our platform. We wanted to hire a company that was completely self-sustained and could help with the design, programming, coding, testing, QA, server DevOps, etc. We needed an all-in-one package type of a deal.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Worklab.io, Inc. developed our mobile app, desktop app, and full backend. They used React Native and Firebase. 

What is the team composition?

I work with the owner of the company directly; he’s the one that manages the project. There are 3–4 people.

How did you come to work with Worklab.io, Inc.?

A coworker used to work with the owner of Worklab.io, Inc., before he started the company.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2018, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform is due to release in January. It’s ready, but our company works with a time base. Unfortunately, the time that I have to release is on New Year’s. The prototype is 100% perfect. It will reach 8,000–9,000 people.

Worklab.io, Inc. helped us come up with the best stack that’s not going to be outdated in the next couple of years. Having up-to-date technology was very important to us.

How did Worklab.io, Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m pretty tech-savvy myself. I asked Worklab.io, Inc.’s owner to be part of the morning standup meetings. We give weekly updates to the owners of my company to make sure everything is on point. I had no problems with the first project manager, and everything was done professionally and perfectly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

One of the most important things for me was that they listen to the client and build what the client envisions rather than building something that is considerably different from what we wanted. They overcame the challenges with different programming languages extremely quickly and got on the timeline. They hit the deadlines. Everything is built to last.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, everything is perfect.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend them 100%. Trust their knowledge of the technology that they’re good at. Don’t be hesitant to trust the programmers; they know what they’re doing.