SevenPro

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a CCTV installation company. We specialize in the implementation of integrated solutions in the field of video surveillance and cable television.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We analyzed our customers' needs and figured out that most of them need to store streaming data received from the video surveillance cameras in the cloud. There were some solutions on the market, but they only covered some of the needs, needed to be more convenient, or were too expensive. I decided to invest in creating a new product that would combine modern technology and ease of use and implement many innovations in the video surveillance systems industry. We described the product requirements and started looking for a vendor to develop this software.

SOLUTION

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

I was looking for a vendor on Clutch among Western Europe's top custom software development companies.

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

The task was to create a web application that would consist of several components, such as a personal user account, a CRM system, and a subsystem for working with video data streams, as well as additional modules, such as a module for working with the credit cards, subscribing to different service packages, affiliate program.

After a detailed analysis of requirements, SevenPro engineers proposed, in our opinion, a great solution, which combined both the development of some system parts from scratch and the integration with ready-to-use third-party services that cover typical tasks (for example, processing bank payments, video data streams, and others).

This approach saved us much money and significantly reduced time-to-market. SevenPro implemented the front-end part on React and the back-end part on Node.js. They stored large amounts of video data recordings on dedicated servers we purchased in the data center.

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

The team that developed the project consisted of three software developers who worked full-time under the supervision of a project manager. Also, QA and DevOps engineers were involved during the testing and deployment stages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project implementation took longer than it was planned in the original estimate (approximately 20%). It was because we didn't fully understand some user scenarios and sometimes requested the change requests. Despite this, we generally fit into the budget since integration with third-party services took less time for engineers than estimated.

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

It was a pleasure to work with SevenPro. The development team worked according to the Agile, and I talked to the project manager Igor twice a week. 

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

The main points I would highlight about the team are responsibility and professionalism. Furthermore, it is convenient to work with them since they are located in the European time zone.

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

It is difficult for me to mention something here, I am delighted with the cooperation with SevenPro.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder and CTO of a software development company that develops web applications for the Danish market. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SevenPro?

We needed additional development resources to help us complete several projects.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SevenPro provides full stack developer resources to augment the in-house development team we have working on two projects. The developer from SevenPro develops, tests, and implements solutions in Microsoft Azure based on the requirements we define with our customers. 

What is the team composition?

We’re currently working with one full stack developer, but we’ve also worked with frontend and React developers. 

How did you come to work with SevenPro?

SevenPro contacted me initially about completing work for my company. From the beginning of the project, I understood that we’d have closer cooperation with their team than a larger enterprise where we’d get lost among a larger client list, so I hired them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $45,000 with SevenPro. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with SevenPro began in April 2021, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SevenPro developers are delivering very high-quality code. There is tough competition for good developer resources, and we’re getting a very high level of experience from the SevenPro developers for fair compensation. 

How did SevenPro perform from a project management standpoint?

My company handles most of the project management, but they do have some support measures for their developers throughout our project. They are very professional and efficient. SevenPro has excellent communication via Microsoft Teams — it’s effortless for them to understand our explanations of what we need to be done. We didn’t have many project misunderstandings with them. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We are in close collaboration with SevenPro, and they truly understand the resources we need and have allowed me to interview each developer before bringing them onto a project. Other providers I’ve worked with haven’t done that, and often those resources don’t fit the project needs. I also appreciate that SevenPro takes good care of their developers, ensuring they feel safe and motivated. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for SevenPro to improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d advise customers to manage their projects internally and be involved in the hiring process to ensure the right candidate is brought on the project. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an IT services company that specializes in bringing the global marketplaces of talent to the shores of the US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SevenPro?

Seven Pro was utilized to provide experienced consultants from Ukraine that we are able to offer our clients mobile, backend, and web development services.

SOLUTION

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

We were looking to expand our services by offering Eastern European software developers. During our search, we found Seven-Pro. Through 20 years of experience, we have a vetting process that Seven-Pro was able to pass and we tested several of their developers for quality.

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

They provided 4 software developers who were able to work on our clients in the Agriculture and Human Resources industries. These projects were focused on front-end and back-end development. These developers were able to provide not incredible only software development but also experienced software design consultancy.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

Our recruitment process is currently, we interview the candidates for their command of the English language, and then, typically, we will test the candidates. However, we also will use the candidates for at least a month.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Seven-Pro was able to ensure that their developers were able to successfully manage their commitments. Most importantly, they were experienced enough to ensure issues were raised when needed. Communication is the key to successful nearshore and offshore project.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very good due to the experience and command of English from their Ukrainian software developers.

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

Their most impressive aspect is the attention to detail and communication skills of their staff.

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

On a continual basis, QKSS and Seven-Pro are improving the detail needed for our hiring process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of outstaffing company, our customers are mainly located in North America and Western Europe. We provide a various types of developers with excellent proffesional level. Our goal is to be the biggest outstaffing company in the region.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As a company that constantly needs to recruit new people, we need to have a well organized recruitment system that could help us to better manage the process from the beginning to onboarding process.

SOLUTION

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

SevenPro approached us when we were thinking about implementing this project and helped us to develop the idea itself. I did like the professional level of the company and how the communication process was. They were taking care of our project like of their own.

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

We had a few meetings about shaping the whole structure of the project, to identify and convey all requirements and expectations. After they started working on it, we also had regular meetings once a week, also when I needed them they were always there. We used Angular.js, Node.js and MongoDB.

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

The was a team of four people. A Project Manager, one Frontend developer, on Backend one and a Testing Engineer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The developing process was on time/on budget, with the milestones completed ahead of schedule. We measured their progress by how well they met timelines and budgetary requirements, and they have exceeded expectations.

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

The workflow between the companies was very professional. If there were any issues, they let us know in advance and solved them smoothly. It didn't affect deadlines.

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

I was impressed by the attitude of the their team and their expertise. They were skilled not only from technical point of view, but good as people, very responsible and open. They were taking care of us very well.

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

It's hard to say. We did enjoy working with SevenPro and they even exceeded our expectations. They became to go to company in case we would need partners to cooperate with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-Founder of the start-up (personalized nutrition assistant)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Initially we started MVP development with another team from Indonesia and expected implementing our idea into reality. But they continuously deleyed delivery and it was very difficult to communicate with them. We made a decision to switch the team to new one which will finalize the MVP and help us with the launch.

SOLUTION

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

We selected SevenPro by recommendation from a friend of mine.

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

We had about 30% of the MVP done when we started cooperation with the vendor. They finalized cross-platform mobile application and implemented main application business logic including admin Dashboard

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

Agile team of one Senior Ruby developer, one Senior React Native developer, one QA and one Project Manager. Also we attracted DevOps on part-time basis.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The skills and maturity of the team have been recognized from the first weeks of activity. Development started to move slightly faster.

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

We had two weekly Skype calls with all team and additional calls with PM who was very responsive

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

I would say it's responsibility and openness. Engineers were skilled not only from technical point of view, but good as persons.They also did not hesitate to give personal feedback on some of the project's functions, and we even implemented some of the recommendations.

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

Everything suited us