ZirconTech

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO & Founder. Lookiar is an online software company specialized in immersive technology that provides augmented reality (AR) and 3D solutions for e-commerce and websites.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

There was a serious problem with our international payment system. The team was able to find the problem and fix it quickly. They replicated the error in every possible option.

SOLUTION

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

We tried to solve the problem with 3 different developers. The problem was extremely urgent to solve. We finally decided to hire a company with long experience and expertise. From the first meeting they already had an idea of the solution.

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

They started by solving the problem of automatic payments. The developers tested the checkout process to determine the problem of automatic cancellations of our subscribers. The main technologies they used were Ruby on Rails and AWS. With the solution solved. The company updated and improved our automatic billing system. They also integrated Google Analytic into our website

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

Three people worked on the project, two of them in the development of the software and one in charge of ensuring that the objectives and budgeted times were met.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

100% of new subscribers have no problem with their automatic payments. All software updates or upgrades work properly. They solved the problem quickly and well executed.

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

They use email or telegram to communicate. At the end of the work day they send a summary of everything they have worked on.

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

I am impressed by the speed in finding the solution and resolving it.

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

They could incorporate an online system with the customer that shows the hours worked.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm Head of Product for OLA. We are a startup focused on generating inclusion across LatAm through the implementation of web3 products and using gaming as our primary tool.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Create an MVP of our product to evaluate the market fit of the Scholarship model.

SOLUTION

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

We evaluated different vendors from different countries across LatAm. ZirconTech presented the best alternative considering scope, delivery time and cost. At the same time, I had the opportunity to work with them on a previous project and I had a great experience.

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

We created a PWA using react framework. The scope was to create an application that allows users to create an account using SSO from social networks, review our game catalog, apply for a scholarship and track its status. We created an application for end users and another one for our back-office team who managed games, scholarships and users.

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

3 developers. 1 Frontend, 1 backend and 1 full stack.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They provided great insights and advice at the moment of building the solution. They were really helpful and collaborative to provide alternatives that help us deliver fast, considering the status of the business. They delivered the scope on time and within budget.

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

They are always available, we had weekly reports. They accommodated their way of working to fit our needs.

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

The technical and human quality of the team. They were always willing to help and very receptive to the needs we expressed. Working with them was very easy, they deliver fast and create value in every iteration.

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

No, I think they did it great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Partner and company representative in Latam for consulting company based in Austin Texas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

A network like that of Ethereum is not suitable for handling large volumes of data or storing files, therefore a feasible solution is to calculate a hash that represents this file in a plain text format that can be stored as part of a block. It is then the job of a centralized system to ensure that this hash stored on the blockchain is kept consistent with its original file. That said, we needed to implement a software product that provides the necessary functionality to solve this problem, as well as additional functionality, in such a way that it could be adaptable to multiple use cases. In addition, this project also sought to promote interest, knowledge, and practical exercise in the Blockchain world.

SOLUTION

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

ZirconTech has been developing projects on the Blockchain for several years and enjoys good references. They were recommended to us through mutual contacts.

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

Smart Contracts were designed to support the fundamental requirements of the system. The following was determined: What was the best way to model and represent the data? What features should they have? What parameters should they receive? validations modifiers Execute permissions using auxiliary contracts (eg onlyOwner) In addition, the contracts had to support data mapping for each user account as well as different levels of access to functions. So it was important to evaluate whether to keep a simple structure in a centralized contract or dynamically instantiate contracts.

The system had the following components and stack:

• REST API in NodeJS
• Typescript
• NestJS
• Web3
• Jest
•  Swagger Smart Contracts on Ethereum
• Solidity Web Application in React JS
• Redux
• Axios
• VueJS
• Infrastructure with Github Actions
• AWS EB
• Serverless MongoDB

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

A frontend developer for the interface A backend developer for services, database, file upload, etc. A blockchain developer for the elaboration of the smart contract and the integration with several blockchains (ethereum, polygon, tezos, etc)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was implemented successfully, and it met its objectives. This development had a great positive impact on our company's results.

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

Their team is very organized and used the agreed online project management tool to keep track of the work that was done. There were periodic status updates that everyone could see and comment on, so everyone was on the same page at all times.

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

They have a deep knowledge not only of blockchain technology but also of their business models. Their contributions were critical to the final design of the project.

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

None, the project was executed successfully.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Main Partner of a tech company. We work with IoT, AI, and Blockchain/Web3.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed an end-to-end solution for automotive insurance based on the blockchain. There is a high distrust in the insurance industry due to the existing conflict of interests since the profits of the companies increase if less is paid to the users or it is possible to charge them more money. We were looking for a solution that provided transparency to the scoring calculation which is what defines the value of the policy.

SOLUTION

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

ZirconTech is a top Blockchain development company. In the discovery meeting it was clear to us they had the knowledge to provide this solution, working not only on the technical side but also providing valuable business feedback.

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

he solution used Hyperledger Fabric as a Blockchain platform and the following chaincodes were developed: Information tracking (to track vehicle information and store it in the blockchain), Scoring (calculation of scoring from information received from vehicles) As part of the project, two APIs, three SPAs, and one mobile application were developed. The stack used was the following: APIs: Java, Spring (spring boot, spring mvc, spring data jpa, spring data cache, spring job), MySQL, Maven SPAs: ClojureScript, Reframe, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap Mobile App (Android): Java

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

We worked alongside a Business Analyst and 3 devs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As part of the project, two APIs, three SPAs, and one mobile application were developed. The agreed plan was not disrupted and the project was delivered on time.

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

The nice thing about working with their team is their autonomy, speed, and constant improvement on deliverables.

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

They not only have an excellent grasp of Blockchain technologies but also a solid understanding of business matters, which served to improve our original design.

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

No, we are very satisfied with the process and the end result.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Product Responsible for a Fintech company specializing in e-commerce.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

They designed and implemented an add-on to our platform, that could be activated by our customers and allowed them to select their invoicing provider and add that functionality to their workflow. Our main goal was the addition of a valued feature with fast time to market.

SOLUTION

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

They worked on other projects for us regarding custom software and also Quality Assurance for existing developments. It was a known and trusted vendor.

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

They designed and implemented an add-on to our platform, that could be activated by our customers and allowed them to select their invoicing provider and add that functionality to their workflow. This project required a profound understanding of the proprietary technology of both platforms, in addition to an excellent understanding of Cloud development tools and technologies.

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

-Commercial Manager and Business Analyst -Project Manager -Tech Lead -Backend Developer -Frontend Developer -QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new functionality was well received by the users and did not create any overhead on support processes, which was a concern we had before hiring an external firm for this development.

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

The communication was great and constant. The whole team was knowledgeable and they seamlessly integrated the tools we already used, such as Jira and Slack.

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

They are great at communication and show to have a nice internal culture and their professionalism shows in the deliverables, including documentation, which is something many companies leave aside.

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

No, we are happy with the results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and CEO of a brokerage firm with a focus on pulp and paper, based in London, UK, with international footprint

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

All the data and processes were manually collected and done. The aim was to prepare the company for a new stage, with clearer information, unique dashboard with accurate and updated reports, and more automated system, with an exit strategy

SOLUTION

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

A hedge fund manager in London recommended the services of ZirconTech. We considered them along other 3 other vendors. As the project was a high priority for the company, we needed a results-driven partner that was fully committed to providing the best solution, suggest SNR potential solutions and customer support

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

ZirconTech design a customised platform to support our trading

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

There were 4 people

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to have a clearer picture of the business and it frees up our employees’ time, which allows them to focos on other tasks

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

The project management was great. They were extremely attentive and diligent with our project and made extra efforts to accommodate additional requests. They met deadlines and add extra features that were beneficial to the company. We communicated via Google meet or teams

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

We had direct access to the whole team including engineers and data scientists which facilitated the communications and presented more effective results

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

While the work was fantastic, we could have had more detailed drafts or designs of the contexts of the Co at the beginning to have a better understanding of the business and its unique requirements

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Chief Technology Officer of SUKU, a blockchain and supply chain ecosystem focused on decentralized applications on Ethereum and Hedera Hashgraph

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

ZirconTech has supported our in-house developers throughout the our entire web application stack, including TypeScript based Frontend and Backend applications. Zircon's engineers have been driving development, spearheading architectural decisions, and delivering exceptional high-quality solutions for our customers.

SOLUTION

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

We chose Zircon based on their past projects, exceptional quality, and positive energy throughout the entire development team.

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

Zircon supports us throughout the entire development lifecycle. From design tasks like wireframes and mockups, to complete UI implementations and backend integration work, we rely on Zircon's team for quality and timely delivery.

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

We've been working with more than 10 different engineers during our long-term engagement with Zircon. Every team member has been easy to work with, very responsive, and delivering high-quality work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The UI that has been launched as one of the results of the work with Zircon has received over 40 thousand sign ups, and more than 1000 active users every month. The well-designed backend API is being used by more than 10 different frontends in web applications as well as mobile apps.

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

We have daily stand-ups with Zircon's development team. Every developer picks up story cards on an autonomous basis. Developers provide story points for estimates and finish work in 2 week sprint cycles.

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

ZirconTech excels in delivering time-critical work under pressure. We've had lots of critical releases and urgent go-lives for our customers. Zircon's team has always been able to deliver on time without compromising quality.

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

Throughout our software development life cycle, we try to promote the concept of extreme ownership as much as possible. This approach, where every developer truly owns and maintains components that they created has been well adopted by Zircon's team. In the future, we hope Zircon will continue to help us emphasize this strategy and grow our business driven by these core values.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm Technical Operations Manager for a non-profit focused on leveraging Bitcoin technology to bring transparency and traceability to the non-profit world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Improve our crowdfunding platform and implement new features. The goal was to bring stability to our platform and development process. We also needed to improve the platform's performance.

SOLUTION

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

We knew they were responsible and open for challenges based on some previous work (not direct relationship). Also they had experience with blockchain technology.

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

We had a kickoff meeting to explain where we were with the platform and what we needed. They were available but most important really open to work under our methodologies to keep track of issues, estimates, etc. They helped us a lot with this, they committed to our goals to be partners and have full transparency when it comes to development process and outcomes.

We had some new features that we worked together to provide a good planning process and estimate a delivery date that was completed on time. Technology: React, JS, Solidity. To track issues we used Jira with them and there was no issue with that.

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

2 Full Stack Devs 1 Architect 1 Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We achieve a great level of stability on our platform. Before them we had several unknown issues, several random errors. Website went from a D Level to an A Level on Speed Performance.

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

Excellent and very quick. Always available and great team work. Very responsable and considerate.

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

Their ability to respond even if there are chaotic situations has been impressive throughout the workflow. Also to analyze things and provide a realistic view of what they could do, communicating risks and proposing the best option for our needs and budget. Also we always loved their availability when it comes to solve issues.

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

No, during our business relationship we proposed some improvements that were listen and implemented by them without complaint. They were always very empathic and understanding to our requests.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Business Development Manager at Dividato. Dividato is a Nearshore Software Development Company specialized in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence with experience in applying Machine Learning, & Data Science to solve business problems. We are based in the USA and Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

ZirconTech is one of our strategic partners with whom we jointly tackle different Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Software Development projects in the United States region. It is a reliable, responsible and efficient partner that allowed us to enhance our growth.

SOLUTION

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

ZirconTech is one of the specialist Blockchain development companies in the region.

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

ZirconTech's team was part of the initial discovery sessions with the customer about the scope of the project. They also were part of the delivery team. The main tool used during the project was Corda, an Open Source Blockchain Platform for Business.

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

Two persons were part of our team. They worked first as business analysts and then they joined the delivery team one as an architect and the other as a senior developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The final customer was really impressed by the experience and knowledge of the people involved. The project was delivered on time and the project was a success.

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

We had daily meetings with them and periodic communication using Slack and Jira as the Agile tool (Scrum).

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

Their experience and knowledge about Blockchain were outstanding (the best in the region).

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

No particular comments about this.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Director of Talent and Operations for Equteq. I look after Commertial Agreements with our Partners and Customers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ZirconTech?

We have a Salesforce integration projected in the US that needed a solid partner on the technical delivery side of things

SOLUTION

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

We selected Zircon based on previous reletionshipts with company Directors. We knew they had a track record of delivering projects with efficiency on the costing and technical sides

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Zircon helped us to dimention the project on the initial stage, they also were a key player while discussing in depth technical conversations with our client that enabled us to not only hit the right pricing structure but also made us fell confident everything proposed will get delivered in accordance to the expectations set but our client

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

We worked in closed partnership with Zircons internal CTO who has a deep udnerstanding of what was actually required, candidates sent matched exactly what we expected. The recruitment process itself was smooth, Zircon was in control of absolute every detail, from CV submissition to offer stage.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our client decided to extend the original service many times due to the quality of the engineering. Communication with Zircon was also vital to ensure we could capitalize every opportunity

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, we achieved effective deledation without loosing track of all details involved.

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

They combined technical expertise, excellent acumen, and great knowledge in the market. Zircon was able to predict where things will graviate towards enabling us to prepare in advance, enhancining results

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

Next time we would be happy to delegate first stage interviews with them so it would be nice for them to submmit CVs with short video interviews that could save us a bit of time and make the hiring process even more effective