Zartek Technologies

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the director at Ancatag Inc. headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Ancatag is into IT consulting and development. We had started off in India, and branched out to Canada.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

Our company had an Ecommerce App idea and wanted to outsource the complete development to a company. The project was for a clothing website for mass production. We were looking for developers with more suggestions to improve on the idea we had and decided to go with Zartek.

What were your goals for this project?

We did not have a lot of time for the development, it was an immediate requirement. The goal was to complete the project as soon as possible and divert maximum traffic into it.

How did you select Zartek Technologies?

We had done research on many companies. But after the meetings with Zartech developers, we felt a rapport with them which wasn’t there with any other companies. They were in complete sync with the idea and had many suggestions.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was for a clothing website for wholesale orders. We had couple of meetings after confirming Zartek as our vendor, to brainstorm ideas and come to conclusions.

Within a week, the layout was decided and work started. We had team meeting every 2 days to check the progress of the project. Without much delay, the work went on in a smooth manner.

What was the team composition?

A tech manager was assigned to out project along with 2 developers. The manager gave updates regularly and all changes/issues were router through him.

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

The website came out better than we expected, we had made notable progress in the first few months into the project. The developers worked very hard to bring out the best results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Every update was given on Slack, so it was easy to manage. The manager gave us weekly updates on top of meetings every 2 days. Slack made it easy to directly chat with the developers if needed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The knowledge that these developers had and innovative ideas really helped in bringing out the best in this project. The way the team worked really impressed us, always ready to work and no hiccups in between.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not anything in particular, the project turned out just the way and even better than we expected.

Please describe your company and your position there.

NUS, Research Fellow

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

It was voluntarily work for other organization i.e. ShivYog.

What were your goals for this project?

To develop an app with video and audio functionality to practices yoga, and meditation. Listen to devotional chants and music. Idea was to reach the interested users throughout the world.

How did you select Zartek Technologies?

Recommended by friend and affordable pricing

Describe the project in detail.

Wireframes, UI design for Android and IOS (I guess hybrid app), Video & audio functionality, secure download and Offline play, monthly/yearly subscription, prepaid 1 year access option only for Indian users, sharing dynamic link for app content with others, backend access to update content, revenue cat access to mange users issues,

What was the team composition?

Don't Know exactly. Roughly 3-5

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

Ratings (andorid) 4.7 Active users (total) ~10k Downlaods ~40k Helped thousands of users during pandemic to relax via this app. Reached to users in rare countries which were difficult to reach physically. Current app version is good with minimal bugs. However, several bugs were reported and rectified in last year.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication has been better since last >6 months. We used excel sheets to resolve the issues from users, or to check/record the upgrading of new features in app base don user suggestion and experience. We also communicated via zoom, or WhatsApp calls. Team was responsive. Never felt language barrier.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I believe that team is young, and energetic, and improving day by day. Anyone new to app development process can also work with them easily. They always supported and clarified the answers for app work flow, or technical queries. The customer can work with them to discuss on the design and feasibility of ideas. Never with other similar vendors, so can not compare.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They can improve on the communication and engagement with customer to timely get feedback and improve the app. They can suggest customer to upgrade the product with additional features.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our developed mobile application name is NURSING GURU. This is an application specifically developed for improving the knowledge of the student nurses as well as the improvement of complete Nursing professionals. I am Sruthi Joseph. Co-founder of this application.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

Our company hire Zartek Technologies for creating an e-learning mobile app in Antroid &iOS for Nursing students with in-app payment method.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to see our dream project in both Antroid &iOS platforms with limited time period ,with our ideas And it must be users friendly and helpful

How did you select Zartek Technologies?

We searched app developers through the Google. Checked their website and they given immediate response. Further detailed discussion done with in one week through online medium. Finally we selected this vendor based on their proposal,and their method of communication.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we selected this vendor we had a series of online meeting to discuss our goals and features. within 2 weeks we received initial design. The team is ready to make the changes as per our instructions. Finally within 4-5 months our dream project become live. They given strong support for making in app purchases successful.

What was the team composition?

Firstly we make discussion with their 5 differrent team members. After that project manager make contious contact with us.

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

Within 6 months after our app was launched. We sow over 2000 downloaders and over 5 star rating within few days

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was very effective. So the project done very smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have experienced and optimised workers . They are ready to do the needs at any time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There works are satisfactory. They can improve there working speed more and arrange a constant employees for one project.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the business development manager at Iloun, a cosmetic products e-commerce business.

What challenge were you trying to address with Zartek Technologies?

We needed a complete e-commerce platform.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our e-commerce platform, including both front- and backend development work. They kept different milestones for the work. The initial stage involved a long discussion about design, specifications, and functionality plans.

Once everything was confirmed, we moved to the initial stage of development. We had a website, an admin panel, and a mobile application for both iOS and Android. They reduced our costs by presenting many options. They selected Flutter and Oracle for reliable, quick delivery, so we used those technologies. 

What is the team composition?

I had two points of contact, including a project manager. I also had my own freelance developer because we had the issue with the distance. We needed someone in our timezone in case of emergencies.

How did you come to work with Zartek Technologies?

We did a lot of research and asked our network for recommendations. We looked at a lot of companies and Zartek Technologies was really good. They had a clear idea of what we wanted and the proposal they made was really attractive.

The cost of developing the same thing here in Saudi was much higher. We had one month of discussions around exactly what we want and how we want to phase the project. He explained we needed to have 2-3 phases to get it done fast.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together from October 2019–May 2020.

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

They did a great job of delivering projects within our set milestones. We did a soft launch and before going live and got some complaints about bugs. Their team fixed all bugs quickly for us. We’re getting back on track now and slowly we’re getting more downloads.

How did Zartek Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

We had some communication issues and a project delay because of our timezone differences. To combat these issues, we set deadlines within our overall timeline to account for specific tasks.

There were some issues with meeting these, but they did finish everything. The main problem was the working day timezone differences. We had a lot of Google Meets sessions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were really good at explaining the technical aspects of the project. We don't have much technical knowledge, and they offered information that informed our process. They asked a lot of questions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We are operating in very different timezones, which delayed tasks.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Tell them about your situation so they can find a solution that works for you.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the business development manager in cleaning and maintenance company that is based in London. The company has been in business for 17 years and recently decided to service residential properties in addition to the services we provide for commercial properties.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

When we decided to service the residential properties we decided to come up with a mobile application and a booking platform for residential users in the London area. We also had to create a mobile application for the service providers to manage their booking and customer contact.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal of the project was to create a home services app that caters to all the service needs in your home such as cleaning, gardening, pest control, removals, waste disposal, plumbing, electrician, painters and decorators, home improvements etc.

How did you select Zartek Technologies?

Zartek came with a integrated mobile application that interacts well with each other and the online booking platform to seamlessly provide a booking platform for the services they are looking for.

Describe the project in detail.

Once the project was explained they had come up with sample UI/Ux designs to choose from. Once the designs where in place and the objectives the project was clear to everyone Zartek started working on the project.

We had a series of review meetings and brain storming sessions to come up the solutions to problems we were facing while implementing the app. They have been really helpful in providing cost effective and innovative solutions that makes the best use of the latest technology available as they arrive.

What was the team composition?

The team comprised of a project manager that we were assigned and also developers and designers. I have been in contact with most of the team at some point depending on the needs.

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

The mobile application already has some traction from the initial day of launch. They have been really helpful with making the necessary changes based on the customer feedback.

The feedback from customers have generally been really good and there are real signs that the project is going to take of after some initial bumps in the road.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Initially we were assigned a project manager to co-ordinate all the suggestions and changes with the entire team at Zartek. This provided me with easy point of contact to convey all the changes as the project took flight.

In some cases I had to directly engage with the person in the team directly responsible for different aspects of the project such as web design, content creation, choosing the designs etc.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The company uses the best technology available and have thorough knowledge of what they were doing. All the developers seam to know what they are doing and have executed the project to my expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The timeline of completion of projects can be adhered to more precisely. although the business of app development is complex and the project may not always be delivered because of complications that arise from the project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Iam the senior hr manager of a company providing a wide range of financial services to people

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

Employees. Its also to be mentioned that the amount of proffesionilism and commitment zartek has put into our project, we are extremely satisfied with both thieir and services provided after wards, we are definitely considering them for any such related projects which may arise inthe future

What were your goals for this engagement?

We have over 200 employees working in our offices located all around the kerala their for it was difficult for us to keep track of them., thier activities and to meet thier needs so we decided to get a mobile application built manage all of them

How did you select this vendor?

Personally searched online for firms providing such services., contacted them via phone and financialised the one which appeard the most feasible

Describe the engagement in detail.

Development process and hardly with in a month the beta build was ready. I was asked to come to thier office, to have it cheked and to suggest for any alterations if any. Iwas extremely satisfied with thier bulid and told them to finalise the bulid and with in a week i got the final apk and related document via mail

What was the team composition?

I was in formed that their are two full time develpors working alone with the project manager assigned by zartek

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

Before we had to personally make phone calls to all our offices for getting attendences, leave allotement and listen to our employees concerns. Now its really. All we have to do is to the check the app

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Working is helpfull for determining plans

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

People at zartek are comprised of a ton of knowledge and experience in the field of application development. The king of proffesionalism and commitment they have put into the work got me impressed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In the light of my experience with zartek i'd say none

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Senior Human Resource Manager of a company providing a wide range of financial services to people.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

The project was to develop a mobile application to manage our employees. It is also to be mentioned that the amount of professionalism and commitment Zartek has put in to our project,we are extremely satisfied with both their work and services provided afterwards,we are definitely considering them for any such related projects which may arise in the future.

What were your goals for this project?

We have over 200 employees working in our offices located all around Kerala. Therefore it was difficult for us to keep track of them,their activities and to meet their needs.So we decided to get a mobile application built to manage all of them.

How did you select this vendor?

I personally searched online for firms providing such services,contacted them via phone and finalized the one which appeared the most feasible.

Describe the project in detail.

I made a call to zartek's office based at cochin, booked an appointment the very next day. There we discussed in person with the project manager regarding the features that we needed in the app.

The project Manager kept in contact with me during the development process and hardly within a month the beta build was ready. i was asked to come to their office, to have it checked and to suggest for any alterations if any.

I was extremely satisfied with their build and told them to finalize the build And within a week I got the final apk and related documents via mail.

What was the team composition?

I was in formed that there are 2 full time developers working along with the project manager assigned by Zartek.

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

Before we had to personally make phone calls to all our offices for getting attendances,leave allotment and to listen to our employees concerns. Now it's really , all we have to do is to check the app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Working with Zartek was indeed a delightful experience.The communications went smooth,thanks to the optimum assignment of people by zartek.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

People at Zartek are comprised of a tonne of knowledge and experience in the field of application development. The kind of professionalism and commitment they've put into the work was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In the light of my experience with zartek, I'd say none.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am working as Technical Consultant for DreamKatcher.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

We hired Zartek for developing and creating new features for our mobile application, DreamKatcher. Zartek provided three dedicated resources to work on the project - 1 Backend Developer, 1 Android Developer & 1 iOS Developer.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to revamp the existing platform and add new features into it. Initially, the Zartek team studied the project in detail and then started working on the new features in a weekly sprint.

How did you select this vendor?

We searched for companies providing dedicated developers in Kochi, Kerala. It was important to be in the same location since we had to work closely with them to implement many features. After reviewing 4 to 5 companies, we shortlisted Zartek.

Describe the project in detail.

In DreamKatcher, Zartek assigned 3 developers who worked in revamping the existing platform and for adding new features. DreamKatcher is a platform for users to showcase their talent by posting videos for multiple challenges.

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of three engineers who worked dedicated for us - 1 Python Developer, 1 Android Developer, 1 iOS Developer. It also consists of 1 Project Manager.

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

The team was able to make the app stable and scalable. They also implemented new features in the application and fixed multiple bugs and errors in iOS. The user feedback also improved much better and we received many positive feedback in Apple Appstore and Google Playstore.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team communicated on a weekly sprint and was managed using Asana and Hubstaff. The project manager also sent weekly reports and responded well to our feedback.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team was immense knowledge in B2C consumer application and video streaming. They were also flexible when we had to change a resource and replace it with a new engineer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The team can do better with a CTO who can manage the architecture.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the IT Director of the British School which is the branch of a 600 year old reputed school in the UK. I oversee the IT infrastructure and IT services at the school.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

Being a new school started in Aug 2019, we just had a landing page as our website. We wanted a fully dynamic, informative and elaborate website that gives all the details regarding the operations of pur school. Zartek was hired to develop our website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a website that reflects the theme of our main branch in the UK. We wanted an enquiry form that facilitates visitors to submit enquiries that redirects to our staff. We wanted our internal staff to be able to edit and upload the basic content.

How did you select this vendor?

We searched internet and found some vendors who were reputed in webdesign. We sent enquiries to 6 vendors and requested for porposals. Technical evaluation was done based on our expected design, timeline, project methodology and post implementation service terms.

After technical evaluation, commercial evaluation was done. Zartek's proposal fulfilled all our technical requirements and had provided a good commercial deal. Hence Zartek was selected.

Describe the project in detail.

After the vendor was awarded with the project, within 2 weeks they completed the layout design of the website, which was exactly matching the theme of our main branch website.

Once the content was given it was quickly populated to the pages, the enquiry form was made live and the test site was ready in 3 weeks time. With further review fro our side and some suggested edits done, the completed website was uploaded Live in another 10 days time.

What was the team composition?

There was a Project Manager who coordinated with us on all the requirements. Then there was a back end and a front end developer. A lady was assigned for quality assessment, who would regularly review the design and content to make sure it was as per our requirements.

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

We received a lot of compliments from the website visitors and parents of students, regarding the website. The admission application form was linked to our Management Information System, and hence all applications done via website went directly to our MIS database which made our admission records update automatic, without having to enter manually.

All information required for parents regarding transport, uniforms, activities etc wer e published on the website, hence people had easy access to all the info, instead of calling and enquiring with the school. All the news and circulars were also easily published via website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There was a project manager from our side, and a project manager from their side. These were the focal points to collect information and coordinate with other members on the respective sides and this process made it very smooth rather than multiple people having to get involved.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

There was a well defined project plan provided to us in the initial stage, and this had the different milestones with target dates. Whatever requirements we had was so easily interpreted and implemented, which showed that they had some of the best expertise in the field.

A lot of innovative suggestions based on latest technologies were provided by them. They adhered to the timelines that were during the project plan and completed the project withing the specified time. Their staff was very cooperative, accommodating, and flexible all throughout the project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with their work and would recommend them for similar projects.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work as Business Development Manager in Asma Rubber Products. Asma Rubber Products has been a leading manufacturer, exporter and supplier of disposable latex surgical gloves and doctors examination gloves since 1988.

For what projects/services did your company hire Zartek Technologies?

We had hired Zartek for IT consulting and deploying our website in AWS server. We had used their experience in cloud hosting, maintenance and search engine optimisation.

What were your goals for this project?

Deploy the website in the AWS server and make it live and optimise for google search engine.

How did you select this vendor?

Our team searched for top software development companies in Kerala who can work closely with us for all IT related functionalities. We reached out to around 6 vendors and finalised Zartek based on their experience in web and mobile application development.

Describe the project in detail.

We finalised the vendor from the 6 candidates and had meeting with them to discuss in the project in detail. The scope of the project was to deploy the website in domain and make it live along with optimisation for SEO. Zartek gave us clear milestones for delivery and finished the project on time.

What was the team composition?

Zartek had assigned a project manager to guide us and act as a bridge between the development team and us. They had a Devops engineer and SEO specialist in the main team.

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

Zartek was able to make the website live in the AWS server and migrated the new data to AWS. They also changed http to https. The site was optimised for search engine also.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager assigned by Zartek made sure there was effective communication between the two companies. Zartek updated us the status of the project in weekly calls.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Zartek has a great depth of knowledge in development and hosting of web and mobile applications. The team also ensures great customer support by being available 24x7 for any of our queries.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We are quite happy with their work so far.