Binariks

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

As product owner, I’m responsible for the development and IT at Maltzahn Carpet Innovation. We’re a printing company in Germany. We print high-end, custom-made carpets. We also do wall-to-wall carpets for hotels. We can print on-demand for architects and designers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

Our company is quite innovative; we are the only company in Europe that has this type of technique. We tried out various off-the-shelf software solutions, but none of it fit with our unique technique, our demands, or our customers’ demands. We constantly had difficulties bringing our production and communication with the customer together in an effective and efficient way. My company actually called me and asked me to look into other options.

A lot of software developers know how databases work, but in our situation, we came in with graphical designs, colors, formats, and requirements for resolution and scaling. We had the requirements for order intaking, invoicing, and warehousing. We have a large warehouse to store different materials as well as a cloud-based database where you can actually see our designs. People can look through the designs and see how they will look on a carpet.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks built a custom-made ERP system. We talked about technologies we could use. I had some experience with Node.js and Angular wireframes, but I preferred at the time to work with Node.js because I was familiar with it and knew the possibilities. Upon seeing the whole project scope and what we wanted, Binariks actually recommended using other technologies. I did some research and found that it was good advice. This proved to be one of their strong points. As the stakeholders and product owners, we let Binariks know what we want, and then they propose a solution. We talk through it and usually go with their proposal.

What is the team composition?

In the beginning, we started with a pretty big team; there were 7–8 people at certain points. We had a project manager, two backend developers, one frontend developer, and a designer. A QA person was involved at a certain point along with a DevOps person because we had some complex things. We often spoke with the owner and actually visited Ukraine a few times.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We consider Ukrainian companies nearshore development, because Ukraine isn’t that far away from Europe. I eventually determined that I wanted to work with a company in Lviv, one of the main cities in terms of development in Ukraine. There are a number of universities there that deliver qualified IT people. Also, being in Germany and The Netherlands, Lviv is easy to travel to. 

I spoke with a contact at a company I’d developed with in the past. A lot of companies in Ukraine can build a beautiful website or app, but my contact let me know that what I wanted was pretty technical and complicated. I researched different companies. I liked that Binariks wasn’t extremely big, as that would give us a better overview of and connection to the company. I had a few good conversations with them, and they had the right capabilities, people, and techniques. Based on their communication, skills, and experience with complicated legacy database systems, my colleague and I decided to hire them. They had a relaxed atmosphere, which was important for us. Their company was stable and financially healthy, and their people fit our demands.

How much have you invested in them?

On this project, we’ve spent around €275,000 (approximately $306,000 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2019, and it’s ongoing. We are constantly in development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We already have an MVP, and we’re constantly iterating to optimize the speed. We’ve gotten feedback from our customers, and we’re now working on the system with a project manager and a team of three others from Binariks. It is organic, and things are changing.

We’re in a specific industry with very market-specific demands, and we were pretty surprised by how quickly they understood our whole process and absorbed our demands. I’m still surprised by how quickly these young, fit, and intelligent programmers have been able to adapt our business. That is a strength. I’ve worked with other companies on projects that were often simpler than this one, yet it was more difficult to explain the requirements to them. Binariks has a high level of experience. They have a long-term legacy over our company.

We are really happy with what we have. When I look at our company from where we were last year to where we are now, we have made a huge step forward, and Binariks has been an enormous part of that. Our whole company now depends on the software that they’ve have built. We are not talking about a little webshop or software that we use once a week; their software connects all of our internal employees. We make delivery notes and invoices, and our software connects to our machines, which handle big jobs.

We are satisfied and extremely happy with it. The outcome is what we wanted. Of course, there are always challenges; no one is perfect. However, even when we have a hiccup in the system, the Binariks team is eager to help. You will never find that motivation in the Netherlands or Germany. They will work until there is a solution, even if it’s the evening. There is always a risk in nearshore development, but they have delivered what we expected. It is exactly how we wanted it to be.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

I think we have had pretty good cooperation, which also has to do with my own experience, as I’m partly a project manager. In the beginning, we had to search for a good connection. When you have a good idea, then speed is key; you want to go fast. I must say that their project manager told me to slow down, and this was a learning curve for me. They wanted to make the scope complete before we started development. I realized that what they were recommending was better. We needed to first really describe the scope from A to Z, including the correct screens and user stories, and then start the development. Binariks made me realize that the whole process before you start programming is perhaps even more important than the programming itself.

We use Jira, Confluence, and other typical project management software. I receive status updates every week, but I am actually in control of what is going on 24/7 through Jira. We communicate over Skype, where we have a few smaller group chats for more specific areas. We have also visited them several times, which I think is another big benefit. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They really prepare the project from A to Z and then start to develop. It is certainly something different than what I have seen with other companies, which typically start development right away and then have to correct things as they go along. That is something that sets Binariks, in my opinion, apart from other companies I have worked with so far.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think you can always improve, but considering the overall scope, I think they delivered an exceptional system in a short amount of time. It wasn’t a simple system. When you develop with a nearshore company, you always have to be aware of language differences. Speaking English, which isn’t our native language, took some getting used to. I think that in this case, I learned more from Binariks than they learned from me. I am critical, but they delivered the work exactly how we wanted. They are a flexible company, and I can really recommend them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I always tell people that they really have to give good input to any offsite company and explain exactly what they want. They are much more capable of absorbing your information than you might think. It was impressive how quickly Binariks absorbed the information, including what we wanted as well as what the challenges were.  If there is a possibility to visit the company to motivate them and give them the atmosphere of what you are expecting, I think it is advantageous.

When you start the initial development, you don’t have to be an expert, but express interest in technology and what is available in the market; then, your connection with the programmers and the people you are working with will be much stronger. Really co-create with them. When you are looking for a technical company that is capable of checking your legacy and working with a lot of different programming languages, then Binariks is the right company. I have already referred them a few times.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We provide Beauty Services to consumers through home bookings and in shop in shop Beauty Bars. Founded in 2016, we have 6 locations across Sweden and are expanding in northern Europe in 2020.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Binariks?

We needed to quickly find and hire talented and driven software developers to support our pace of development. A task that had proven very difficuly in our local market due to lack of skilled developers.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to expand our existing developement team with backend and front end developers that could hit the ground running and be productive wihin a month. Projects consist of backend java development and frontend react web development.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were one of three companies recommended by a friend, and proved to be the quickest to provide good quality candidates that were available to start on reasonably short notice.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The overall goal is to develop Dashls web application for booking beauty services for home visit or at store locations. This involved design and development of backend rest API's, database design and front end web application development.

Key functionality is appoinment booking, management of resources schedules, sending reminders and marketing through push and sms notification, in addition to in-app messaging platform between users of the system. Binariks developers, as part of our team, was responsible for all aspects of development work including design, development and testing.

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of a product owner, a techinal lead/architect, 3 backend java developers, 2 front end web developers and 2 mobile app developers. Of which Binariks provided 2 backend developers and 1 front end react developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The business consist of an online booking platform where users can find the beauty services they are looking for. Without the platform there would be no business so its safe to say that the project is has been crucial to company's existence.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

As all of the team ,including our existing developers, were based in geographically diverse locations, all collaboration and communication where done online. Using google hangouts, slack, trello and github.

We were able to hold daily scrum meetings and found that once everybody was comfortable with the process there was no barriers to getting things done efficiently. Binariks developers, being 2 hours ahead of us, adjusted their working hours according to our timezone.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We found their ability to find good and suitable candidates on short notice very impressive. In addition to that, they are very responsive and helpful in accomodating our needs and preferences with regards to project work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always room for improvement, but nothing specific comes to mind with regards to how the overall collaboration has worked. Im happy recommend Binariks.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief technology officer of EatStreet. We’re a US online food ordering and delivery service. We provide food delivery services to restaurants in 100 cities and online ordering across the country.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We needed to have elasticity and flexibility with our engineering team. Our core engineering team’s based in Madison, Wisconsin but I needed to bring on an additional engineering team to cover new projects and give us flexibility around our existing projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The Binariks team and our US-based engineers work on projects together. Their team does frontend and backend development work for our web products. As well, they do Android and iOS development. Their team also provides UX design talent.

They work alongside our core engineers and the teams are structured by products. We have three main products. One is for our diners who order food, which is the product that Binariks helps us with the most. They collaborate with our engineers and participate in our sprint planning, sprint estimation, and stand-up meetings.  

They’ve also helped with our other two products. One is for our restaurants for getting orders and providing updates on those orders. The other one is for our drivers who get orders and deliver them.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We went through an RFP process. I have experience in the industry, working with remote and offshore teams for over 20 years. We wanted a company that could provide the technical expertise that we needed. We went with Binariks because their project management and communication were good. I wanted to find a company that not only provided technical resources but also backed them up with good account management. The value was good too. The biggest influence on my decision was the culture fit. We wanted a company with a strong work ethic and a commitment to accuracy. My philosophy is that no matter where our engineers sit, we work as one time. The Binariks team fits well with our philosophy.

How much have you invested with them?

In 2019, we spent about $200,000. It’s early in the year but we’ll probably spend between $300,000–$350,000 in 2020.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2019 and their services are ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The primary benefit that we get is elasticity. When I need to ramp up engineering, their team’s quick to respond. As well, when we have to move an engineer to a different product, we can have the Binariks team pick up that work. In the last 3–4 months, we’ve gotten a lot done with our products.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

We use JIRA to track bugs and manage sprints. We communicate primarily over Slack, Zoom, and Google Hangouts. We also share information through Google Docs and use Confluence. They don’t need any more oversight than I would provide to any other team. They do time-shifting, so we have a half-day overlap. Many of our engineers get responses from them that go into their evenings. They’re also not afraid to speak up when they have ideas for improvements.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They take a sense of ownership in these projects. Their team’s focused and engaged in the work that they do. They’re available all of the time and seem to be part of our team. Their team works well with our team’s operation.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We focused on sprint retrospectives during the first six months of bringing them onboard. We identified any gaps in the way that our engineers communicated with them or gaps in how we handed out the design specifications. So, both teams made adjustments. After the first 3–4 months, they've worked with us seamlessly. It doesn’t happen by accident. We kept asking questions about what worked and what didn’t. Binariks was quick to make any changes. Their team was also proactive when they felt that we needed to make an adjustment in how we worked. That’s another quality that I appreciate.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the managing director of a software development company that codes digital solutions for various small and medium-sized enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We were looking for software development resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

It's a project-based relationship. The project we are currently working on is a web app, and they're doing web and mobile development using the Angular framework.

What is the team composition?

It varies, which is one of the advantages of working with them. We usually have two developers and a project manager and then scale up and down from there according to the demands.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I did a fair bit of research across a number of different platforms. I have used various freelancers and agencies before, and I guess it is just understanding the information that is out there. We looked at good reviews and that sort of thing.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent between $50,000–$100,000 USD on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our work started in July 2019 and is currently ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their quality has been really good. One of the big issues when working with an outsourced team can be communication. They proved to be reliable from that standpoint, taking feedback and truly listening to requirements. They have exceeded my expectations for similar services.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

We use a combination of things, from Clubhouse for project management to Slack for communication, as well as email. I deal with the developers, but the project managers are always around and willing to help.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The way that they go about problem-solving has been impressive. They've definitely shown an aptitude for problem-solving and will recommend things to get to a solution. That's all we can ask for.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There is always room for improvement in anything, but they absolutely deliver.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be open and clear with your communication. They seem to be very receptive to that.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the VP of sales and marketing at iVoyant, a boutique software firm. We typically build solutions for Fortune 100 companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We were looking for a partner to build a web solution for both internal and external use.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks developed and designed a data mapping solution for us. The team worked in JSON and React and provided UI/UX designs. We provided them with a concept and they created a highly scalable tool.

What is the team composition?

We worked with five members of the Binariks team, including two React developers, one UI/Ux designer, one QA engineer, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

After some extensive research, we found Binariks online. We decided to work with them based on their expertise and reviews of their services. They were very responsive and communicative, which differentiated them from other companies in that space.

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested over $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement with Binariks began in April 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re happy with the work Binariks has done so far and plan to work with them again to create the next version of the solution. Their work is impressive.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Binariks did a great job managing the project. They always try to find the most suitable and efficient solution to satisfy a problem in a timely manner. Our teams communicated using Jira. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their attitude towards their own work and their clients was impressive. They didn’t try to add unnecessary people to a project, it was a very lean and mature team. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re very happy.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Expect a very easy process. Binariks really guides you throughout the whole process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the brand designer & creative director of distylerie gmbh, a technical design company that develops apps, does graphic design and performs branding services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We had completed an app’s screen design, and we were looking for a partner to assist with the development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks did all the programming, developing everything from beginning to end. We did the screen design on our side in Sigma, and they helped us a lot with UX. At first, we wanted to develop the whole application, but their team suggested we start with an MVP.

It’s a simple iOS app that allows users to send sounds to friends. It functions similar to a chat application with a sound library. Users can swipe through the library and send sounds to their friends. We can upload the sound in the backend and send it through different messengers. Their team also fixed other problems we were having.

What is the team composition?

There was someone involved in all of the contracts and estimations. We then received a project manager and a couple back– and frontend experts.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We researched different freelance platforms, and we felt that Binariks was a great company. They also had the best price.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Binariks began in July 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We completed the MVP, but work is still ongoing. We’re very happy with their excellent work and consulting. It’s successful in the App Store because of its functionality. We did some testing, and the feedback is very good.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

We used Skype, Trello, and a ticket system that they have. It was a full service for us. Our project manager organized the team and held Skype meetings. Whenever problems arose, different members of their team would help. They also respect deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We like their consulting. When we have an issue, Binariks always provides the right solution.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I’d have them improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CEO and creative director of an IT company. We develop mobile applications, websites, and e-commerce solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We needed an Android developer for a specific mobile app project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The application was for one of our clients. The purpose of the app is similar to Uber and allows the user to find someone to wash their car like on-demand car washing.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three people in total. I mostly spoke to the Android developer and the project manager. We had two stages in the development, with two Android developers in the first stage and one in the second stage.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We couldn’t find any Android developers in Latvia. Our team then searched extensively for good developers on Upwork and did a lot of interviews with other companies. Binariks sounded like a good candidate for our project, so we hired them for mobile development.

How much have you invested in them?

We have invested around $50,000 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Binariks in June 2019. The work is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The client and other stakeholders are pretty happy. I can't complain with the work they've done. They had a very detail-oriented work process.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

They did regular progress updates for the tasks at hand. We also had regular stand-up meetings and they always responded to us with time estimates and were pretty accurate. They used Trello. We also communicated through Slack for questions and requests.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I like the communication system we have developed with them. They really try to explain things in detail. I also enjoyed their problem-solving skills. There were times when they pointed out some things that were missing from our side.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CEO of a dating app company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

Our team wanted to resolve many issues that exist in other dating apps, such as outdated content, catfishing, and fake profiles. We had the idea and some design work for the app, but we needed a development team to handle building out the platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks developed an iOS and Android version of the app. Their team developed the native apps in PHP and Angular. The app is primarily video-based but also has open-messaging and is self-hosted.

While we came to them with a design, they provided us with feedback and helped us make small adjustments in terms of UI/UX. Their team helped us implement beauty mode which essentially smooths out the user’s skin. They used AR technology to accomplish that. 

What is the team composition?

We work with 10 members of the Binariks team. This includes three iOS developers, two PHP developers, one QA member, two Angular developers, one DevOps engineers, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I came across Binariks on Clutch while doing research. I was looking for a company based in Ukraine and set up meetings with 10 different development firms. Binariks stood out to us because they were relatively well priced and incredibly communicative. They went out of their way to show us an example of the functionality we wanted to implement into the app before we even decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

At this time, we have invested about $125,000 but we expect to spend $150,000 by the end of the year. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement with Binariks began in February 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In terms of testing, everything has been going quite smoothly. The last quarter of 2019 would be mainly for testing and feedback from the end-users themselves. 

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

We have weekly meetings with the entire Binariks team. Their whole team is in the same physical location which is quite nice. Our teams use Jira to manage the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their attitude towards work impressed me. I went to Ukraine because I prefer to take a hands-on approach to building relationships. While there, I mentioned a small feature to see if it had been implemented or not. Within a couple of hours, one of the developers let me know that they had figured out how to make it work. They took my requests seriously and their communication was on point.

Binariks has an actual interest in the project and a desire to see it do well. They don’t just build out functionality, they get personally involved. I always appreciated that they went out of their way to show us their beauty mode feature before we decided to do business with them. Binariks goes out of its way to invest their time in us. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s always room for improvement, but I can’t pinpoint anything. Binariks has been quite great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I strongly suggest everyone physically fly to their offices. Right away they treated me like I was family. I went to visit them about three months into the project and the communication improved immensely. Their energy was just amplified. I would advise anyone working with them go visit earlier and just shake their hands and build a personal relationship. It made a huge difference.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the VP at Patronpath, LLC. We're an online provider that specializes in mobile app development and point of sale integration for chain restaurants across the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We were looking for a vendor to help us maintain our Android and iOS apps.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks has been maintaining Android and iOS applications that we had developed for our chain restaurant. They add new features, update libraries, and change our design elements.

What is the team composition? 

We've worked with an Android developer, an iOS developer, and a project manager. 

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We interviewed various firms across the globe. Binariks seemed very experienced and had reasonable rates, so we chose them.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay them about $10,000 a month. 

What is the status of this engagement? 

We started working with them in April 2019, and the relationship is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've been extremely impressed with their work and their entire team. We haven't had many bugs, and when there were bugs, Binariks was quick to resolve them. They have exceptional attention to detail, so they're able to provide recommendations and find alternate routes to achieve a better user experience. We've had a very successful partnership. 

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint? 

They've delivered everything either on time or ahead of a deadline. We have regular phone calls and use Slack, Zoom, and Chat to stay in touch. Despite working remotely, they've kept us up-to-date with the project and moved us towards our goals.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They provide highly experienced app developers at a reasonable cost.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. It's been a seamless process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I'd recommend using various project management tools. We've had a very productive partnership.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of MedVisit, a digital platform that connects traveling patients in need with available doctors who perform house calls.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We wanted to move our business to an online platform. Our goal was to enable doctors to adjust their schedules and availability so they could more easily be connected to patients.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks helps us with the entire process. They support the UI/UX design and development for the web app. The platform is built using AngularJS, and their team implemented several features that we want. This includes enabling calendar entries, photo uploads, etc. They’re also helping test the app.

What is the team composition?

A project manager, several Android and iOS developers, and UX designers from the Binariks team work with us.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

One of our colleagues had worked with Binariks, and we heard great feedback.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent €200,000 (approximately $225,500 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Binariks in August 2018, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We don’t have any metrics at this point because the app is in testing, but the platform will be released soon.  

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Our communication together has been very simple since we have one main point of contact. We use Jira to manage the project.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication skills and reliability are very impressive.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing for them to improve, we’re greatly satisfied.  

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I recommend working Binariks for your next project.