Binariks

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

Our company develops video-analysis software for academics, sports, surgery, consumer research, and any other group that can utilize it. We have around 900 users, comprised of institutions and companies. Our software can code and label parts of videos for export analysis, statistics, and so on.

What is your position?

I am the CEO of the company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We wanted to create an Android app. 

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

Binariks developed our Android app and created an iOS version. We've had a few iterations of each and also built Windows and Mac versions using Binariks.

We had other applications, but nothing like the solution that Binariks built. They worked based off of our specifications and mockups.

The Android app lets users create buttons and assign functions to them. If someone was coding or labeling a football game, for example, they could add buttons for specific events, which will be compatible with the Windows and Mac versions of our app, and let users trigger those events using hotkeys. The apps are intended to be used with concurrent audio- and video-recording equipment. If the crew has 10 cameras or are using a feed from TV, they can code individual timelines for every player in a game, every score, every penalty, and so on. Users can also draw using the app and share timelines with others on the cloud.

Our solution is primarily used in research, where people go through hundreds of hours of video. They can send timeline files, which are small in size, and sync videos based on those.

We had existing standards for the integration between the different versions in the form of a file structure with codes for start and stop times. Binariks needed to interface with and respect those. We had four or five rounds of back-and-forth for the initial Android round, made some changes, and proceeded to the other operating-system versions. Binariks provided consultation about which Android versions we should be supporting. We targeted versions 4.0 and up so we would be hitting most of our users.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

We found Binariks on Upwork. What led us to work with them were their professional, detailed responses which actually indicated that they read our post. Upwork ads typically get 100–150 responses, 90% of which are generic. There are also developers who actually reply in context but don't have good references and qualifications or misunderstand parts of our specs. Binariks had the best response by far.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

Our entire product cost $400,000, with $100,000 being dedicated to the mobile portion. Binariks worked with another partner on the development, and their total cost was around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Binariks in October 2016. The apps have been delivered. We don't have any active work at the moment, but we plan to have Binariks do other things for us soon. It's hard to find people who we can trust, and we plan to have an ongoing relationship with Binariks. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We saw good adoption for the iOS version since most of the people we're dealing with work in the academic and sports fields, where Macs are still dominant. We have three downloads per day, so we don't have a wide clientele. It's a niche product, so we're okay with it.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Binariks has been excellent in this regard. I would give them a 98 out of 100. The communication was good, and Binariks made relevant suggestions for improving our platform. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would be doing it. Even after our contract had been paid, when we needed to make a small change, Binariks did it without charging us.

The response time was always within a few hours, allowing for the time difference between Eastern Europe and the East Coast. We often Skyped and had immediate conversations with Binariks, even though it wasn't a strict requirement for us.

What distinguishes Binariks from other providers?

Binariks stands out through communication. The work itself has been generally bug-free.

Is there anything Binariks could have improved or done differently?

No. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We provide an iOS travel app which focuses on destination discovery. Our value proposition to users is providing places to visit that they may not have thought of before but are personalized for them. We have an upcoming launch and are only focusing on a small scale at the moment (i.e. day and weekend trips from New England). Our ideal case is someone discovering a small town in Vermont or Maine which they had never heard of before and having a great time. In the long-term, we aim to introduce people to new countries and experiences that they never thought of.

We have developed an algorithm using a team of data scientists. Users are presented with a series of images that pop up on the screen, and they are asked to think about their travel mood during those moments. The images are all travel-related and include different types of food, landscapes, weather, and so on. Users indicate whether the images fit their mood or not; after at least 10 and up to 150 images, the algorithm will start to recommend places.

What is your position?

I am a non-technical co-founder of the company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

Our core strengths were our algorithm and travel backgrounds. My co-founder is a more technical person, but his experience was mainly in web development, specifically Ruby on Rails. Since our product is written in Objective-C and Swift, we needed more help that could put us over the top and allow us to launch on time. 

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

I am not the best person to talk about the technical nitty-gritty. Much of our backend had been set up through a Ruby on Rails server, and we revamped a large part of our user flow when Binariks came on board. They've contributed by building things from the ground up, but we also assigned Binariks some vanity frontend tasks with varying difficulty.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I looked online and asked for friends' recommendations. I was impressed with the pedigree of Binariks' owner. He had been educated at Waterloo, which is a fantastic tech university, and had experience at Facebook, Google, and Instagram. We set up a Skype call and found Binariks' team to be personable and impressive. Their English was also fantastic.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The cost of Binariks' work is [confidential]. We are planning to raise some angel capital and value our assets at $500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Binariks in September 2016. Our iOS version is currently in closed beta. People can go to our landing page, sign up, and receive a test link. We plan to go live on the App Store sometime next week, after finishing up some details and becoming approved by Apple. Things have gone smoothly, and we would not be in this position without Binariks' help. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We have invited a small number of users to test our app, mostly in person. Our team meets with people, we watch them interact with the app, and we iterate from there. The feedback has been very positive overall. We're happy with the product.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

I was in charge of most of the project management, although my co-founder helped out with more technical issues. Binariks performed well in this regard. We gave them access to our repository, which has the iOS app on it, and allowed Binariks to become familiar with it. We usually describe and assign tasks through email.

We are also collaborating with a designer who would attach different mockups for Binariks' team. I assigned due dates, either for discrete tasks or for lists of 5–10 items. Binariks met our deadlines and actually moved too fast for me at times. We were very impressed overall, not only with the timelines but also with the quality of the code.

Our environment has multiple parties working on different branches, which can make the process difficult. Binariks' code was clean and was easily integrated into the rest of the app. It was easy for the rest of us to understand what they were doing, which is helpful. Once a task is completed, Binariks sends us a notification email with a video demonstrating how it would look on an iPhone. Whenever something came up that we needed to change, Binariks was more than happy to deal with it.

What distinguishes Binariks from other providers?

Binariks is very responsive. I work on this project full-time and am very meticulous with my communication. I know that when I email Binariks a question, they will get back to me in a short period of time, which I value more than anything, to be honest. They also deliver on the technical side.

Is there anything Binariks could have improved or done differently?

I can't think of anything. We gave Binariks a large task that they needed to estimate in order to give us a sense of the coordination with our other partners. They gave us a 20-hour estimate, which had me worried initially, but Binariks delivered right around that target. It was nice to see. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We are a startup social media platform for indoor climbers.

What is your position?

I am the founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

My experience is in backend enterprise systems and data integration. As my experience in app/web development is limited, finding a partner who could provide a complete solution (coding, design, administration, and further development) was essential.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

Binariks developed the website, as well as the iOS and Android apps for my social network.

I lacked general experience with JavaScript, JQuery, CSS and all the other technologies behind my platform, so I thought that the development wouldn't take longer than two months to complete. Other options have opened since we started the work, but Binariks has provided good feedback and delivered results. I've had a single point of contact from Binariks' team. 

How did you come to work with Binariks?

I had worked with other companies from Eastern Europe, and received good service at reasonable prices, generally speaking. I looked for a new partner from that area and found Binariks. I assumed that they would put in more effort and provide better work than average, since they were just starting out. I talked to their principal and had a good impression, so we started a collaboration.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The cost of Binariks' work has been around $12,000 so far. My initial budget was much lower, but after taking into consideration the full scope of the project, I was more than happy to have a partner support my project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Binariks in September 2016. The apps have been completed and they are functional, but we are working on the bells and whistles that will make them more enjoyable to use by end-users. I plan to use Binariks in order to make those improvements, and they will act as my administrators for the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

Binariks has a good programming team with a logical approach to the work. The app is still in beta and only has a few local users, but we did a test a few days ago and received positive initial feedback. The app is lacking a few small details related to user experience, like some icons being too small, but those are all easy to change.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Binariks has been easy to work with and didn't require a lot of hassle on my end. Their communication is usually good: I can reach my contact at any time. There is nothing in particular that stands out as a negative about them.

What distinguishes Binariks from other providers?

It's difficult to say what Binariks did especially well, since everything was good. My apps are solid in terms of coding; the overall performance has been excellent.

Is there anything Binariks could have improved or done differently?

Despite being very good communicators, Binariks could still improve. Having said that, whenever there had been misunderstandings, they were resolved in a good and timely manner. At the end of the day, the results and the coder were excellent.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of WrangleWorks, a SaaS company that automates and standardizes product data for distributors, converting inconsistent files into reliable feeds for PIM and e-commerce platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Binariks?

We needed developers to replace some local development staff that were leaving.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Binariks maintains and enhances a large Python-based SaaS platform. The team has handled new feature development, bug fixes, and infrastructure updates.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Binariks.

How did you come to work with Binariks?

Someone referred Binariks to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Binariks in November 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've seen an increased developer velocity and a lower bug count. We've also seen a qualitative evaluation of code and functionality versus the time required to document issues and review pull requests.

How did Binariks perform from a project management standpoint?

Binariks's project management is excellent. The project manager is very good at keeping everyone focused and aligned. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I've been impressed by Binariks's high-caliber people, including their technical skills, communication, and attitude.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Binariks could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Vice President of Engineering of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Homebuilder Customer Experience

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Binariks to accomplish?

• Develop and maintain our CX platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Binariks?

• Referral

Why did you select Binariks over others?

• Referred to me

How many teammates from Binariks were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Binariks provided additional development team members (FE/BE/QA) to help us with feature development, maintenance, testing, and deployments on our homebuilder customer experience platform. The technologies used are primarily Angular and Python. They are very involved in the success and ownership of each project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Meeting our customer's requirements and deadlines.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Binariks was very responsive and helpful with all of our needs. It took some time to get team members onboard, but they set those expectations from the beginning. They involved us in the candidate process and answered all of our questions along the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Binariks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Everyone from the Binariks team (Account management and team members) are always willing to help and talk through any issues or concerns.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Head of Mobile and Cloud Software Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are developing a mobile application to connect our connected clothes to a mobile phone.

SOLUTION

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

We have interviewed several companies and the engineers from Binariks were really outstanding when it came to the technical skills.

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

We are using Flutter, bluetooth LE and provide a game-like experience in our app.

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

We had one mobile software developer from Binariks

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been able to deliver complex UI with advanced graphs and data visualisation in time for our product launch. On top of that, the engineers have been extremely agile and autonomous, taking input from our designers and iterating quickly to reach the desired outcome.

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

We have fully embedded the engineers in our internal team and we had touch points multiple times per day mostly through Slack, Github and video calls.

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

We have been impressed by the very quick ramp-up time. We have fairly complex use cases with a large code base and the team has been able to quickly be up to speed and make their first contribution very quickly.

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

Nothing.