Code B Solutions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Ops of Plant and Plates

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It supplies catering disposables from our factory to wholesalers and retailers across Europe

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CODE B to accomplish?

• Improve the AI recommendation engine on our mobile & web app (partnersk
• Overhaul out IoT based systems that we use in our production lines
• Revamp our GCP and multi-cloud setup that is used across production and retail

SOLUTION

How did you find CODE B?

Online Search

Why did you select CODE B over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from CODE B were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

- build and deploy of a revamped GCP setup

- overhaul of workflows used in factory IoT systems

- AI recommendation engine for inventory management and retail across digital and physical pos

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

- reduced tat

- reduced downtime

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

- communication was a bit tricky at times but it was quite manageable

- timezone challenges managed well as the team does several offshore projects

What was your primary form of communication with CODE B?

Virtual Meeting

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

- involvement of leadership and founder himself, all of whom are seasoned software professionals - our project was quite small and their involvement was quite impressive. Unlike our other experience in the past

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

1. Maybe need some business guys for management and scaling 

2. Reporting and updates to the clients periodically through some automated process would be great

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Growth of FurnitureRoots

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It manufactures furniture by leveraging modern tech with embedded AI and IoT systems for mass manufacturing and distribution

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CODE B to accomplish?

• Building an Agentic AI workflow for automations in Manufacturing
• Integrated IoT systems that act like a "Smart Manufacturing" hub

SOLUTION

How did you find CODE B?

Online Search

Why did you select CODE B over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from CODE B were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. Code B Built a computer vision system that uses Agentic AI to flag defects in wood grain quality, categorize them for further processing
2. They deployed embedded IoT systems (using their own software stack (AWS, Azure) that integrated with our hardware and flagged issues in equipment- like wear, breakdown likelihood etc   

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Completion of defined scope of software development
2. Thorough testing of workflows that align with the requirements.  

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

1. Few deadlines were missed but we were adequately informed of the reasons of the delay

2. The team was also proactive enough to go above and beyond the scope to program something that wasn't in the project scope to ensure the deadlines were met  

What was your primary form of communication with CODE B?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

1. Top-down expertise - quite common in companies that are this size but their members, almost across all levels of seniority, were equally equipped to manage the project scope.
2. Well versed to manage foreign clientele

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

1. Can find better avenues for improving communication
2. Local presence in other countries will be a + 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a laboratory equipment creation and web technologies company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CODE B?

We developed a physical system prototype for a piece of new laboratory equipment, and we wanted to expand this technology into a cloud and web-based service.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The initial phase was looking at prototypes that we had along with the wireframes we discussed, iterating on those to come to a complete project. As far as the design goes, the first task was to create the initial design architecture for the physical product and the cloud interface with AWS. The final phase was making a fully functional deliverable with all the characteristics we created.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–4 people, but I was only in communication with two of them.

How did you come to work with CODE B?

We interviewed several companies, but we found that CODE B understood the direction that we wanted to go and the type of products that we wanted to create.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested $25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–May 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s hard to measure their work quantitatively, but they completed the project within the timeline we gave them, and they did it within budget. They also helped us reduce the initial AWS building costs after we saw that it was higher than what we anticipated, which involved changing the architecture midway through — they were OK with that, and it saved money on our end.

How did CODE B perform from a project management standpoint?

It was great. They were organized, and I could check in with the status of the project through GitHub to see how everything was going. We also had daily video conference meetings to check how everything was going through updates and feedback.

They were also flexible with their timelines; we knew that we wanted to move slow to make sure we were doing things properly and that we were collecting feedback from our users along the way.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their willingness to meet often and to adjust the initial plans based on user feedback or unanticipated issues were what distinguished them from their competitors. They were flexible when we had problems with over-billing or with changing the architecture midway through the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on. They were great in accommodating the needs of the process. 

Any advice for potential customers?

Engage users early and often for feedback. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of a cryptocurrency startup. We create automated trading systems for cryptocurrency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CODE B?

We were looking for coders with extensive knowledge in creating real-time databases.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CODE B built a system that collects cryptocurrency prices from market streams and API, organizes them in a backend database, and then publishes them in the frontend of a website. It involved collecting hundreds of gigabytes of data from lots of different providers. 

The team used a lot of different technologies, including JavaScript, MongoDB, Google Firebase, and Node.js. CODE B also used WebSocket APIs and were able to solve problems that arose during the process to complete the project.

What is the team composition?

Riddesh (Founder) was our point of contact.

How did you come to work with CODE B?

We tendered a spec for our project on Upwork. We discussed the project with a few companies that responded. Riddesh had worked for a large Indian brokerage before, giving him the knowledge of how the backend of trading systems work, which appealed to us.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–August 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We worked in close collaboration, fine-tuning and making changes as we went along. We are very happy with the final product they presented.

How did CODE B perform from a project management standpoint?

They were efficient and responsive. Communication was usually via Skype and Slack chats. We used web-based tools such as Google Docs for the entire collaboration.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re excellent at what they do and come up with solutions for various problems. Their backend coding skills are amazing. They really know what they’re doing, which is important in the crypto space where data reliability is not great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try to work with them. They have a great skill set and are enjoyable to work with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of an online cosmetics marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with CODE B?

We’re working on a new version of our API and were short on skilled labor. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

CODE B used Node.js to develop the backend of our microservices architecture. Now they’re working on Angular to build out the frontend of our API.

What is the team composition?

There are four developers with CODE B who work with our 25 in-house developers.

How did you come to work with CODE B?

I posted the need on LinkedIn and they messaged me that they did these services. I was very skeptical at first but I got it verified with a couple of resources. We had a discussion and personal meeting and we found out they had already done a different level of API for different companies. We decided to give them a chance.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $4,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2019 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

CODE B was amazing with the backend work and architecture. For the frontend, they’re good, but their main skills are in backend development 

How did CODE B perform from a project management standpoint?

They work in our office and meet their deadlines about 80% of the time. We’re happy with that.

What did you find most impressive about them?

CODE B will work overtime to resolve issues, which is a difficult trait to find.

Are there any areas they could improve?

As a small team, CODE B needs to work on more large-scale projects to understand the processes of different companies.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure the documentation you provide CODE B is very clear to avoid wasting time and discussion.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Project Co-ordinator at an IT firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CODE B?

We have hired Code B guys to work with us for a project in which we have some complex API development using Node.js and Mongo DB for Mobile application

What were your goals for this project?

Our project was basically a health app in which user can create Activities and Challenges with other fellow users. We were looking for a dedicated team will great technical knowledge to work on the complex API's using Node.js.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After interviewing a lot of guys from our reference and clutch, we find Code B team most fit for our job. The level of understanding and maturity was on the remarkable level for this team.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We have a complex project related to Health and Fitness in which a user can create Goals, Activities and Challenges. All the data was getting fetched from Apple Watch and Fitbit devices and need to sync in real time. Also need to handle the calendar requests and sync multiple entries according to the events created.

What was the team composition?

The team was having 7 guys including 2 mobile devs, 2 backend guys, a designer, QA guy and a project co-ordinator. There were some additional resources for the time being depending upon the requirement of the tasks

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Due to complex features, we were looking for some team with great dedication and enthusiasm as we were having very strict deadlines. Along with this quality of the product was non-negotiable. With the assistance of Code B team, we have delivered with the project before the designated timeline covering up all the quality aspects.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project Manager was in sync with both the dev teams and the vendor and made sure the requirement was clear on both ends and also helps to resolve the blocks if any during the development cycle.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The main positive point of working with CODE B team is their analyzing skills. Before start working on any task they deeply analyze the task and check it's impact on the running system.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There might be very little room for the Code B team for improvements as the guys are mature enough to handle the complex things and work well even in pressure.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Engineering of a subscription analytics platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a subscription analytics platform that helps SaaS businesses track, analyze, and optimize recurring revenue.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code B Solutions to accomplish?

• We engaged Code B Solutions to augment our engineering team during a period of rapid product iteration. Our goal was to accelerate development, address technical debt, and implement new features without overloading our internal team.

SOLUTION

How did you find Code B Solutions?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Code B Solutions over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Code B Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The augmented engineers contributed to:

• Backend development and API integrations
• Implementing new analytics features
• Optimizing existing code and reducing technical debt
• Supporting sprint-based feature releases
• Participating in daily standups and planning sessions

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the collaboration are; 

• Increased development velocity and on-time feature releases
• Reduced backlog of pending tasks
• Improved internal code quality and maintainability
• Seamless integration of augmented team members into our workflow

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

Code B Solutions’ engineers were highly organized and proactive. They adhered to sprint schedules, responded quickly to feedback, and integrated smoothly with our internal project management processes.

What was your primary form of communication with Code B Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to embed engineers into our team with minimal onboarding and maximum productivity was impressive. They maintained high technical standards and understood our SaaS product priorities clearly.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Code B Solutions could have done differently?

Providing more regular progress summaries during the first few weeks could have improved visibility, but overall the collaboration was extremely effective.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of an education company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EdTech, Skills Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CODE B to accomplish?

• Web App
• Engagement platform for students

SOLUTION

How did you find CODE B?

Referral

Why did you select CODE B over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from CODE B were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Creating of web platform, building tools to support multimedia content

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

On time delivery with bug free applicaiton

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

Excellent project management skills with highly capable team. Delivery was on time and as expected.

What was your primary form of communication with CODE B?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with their level of understanding of technology and the talent pool.

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

Documentation review

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of (a/an) Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B Meeting Scheduling and Management Software for Trade Show Exhibitors and Conference Planners

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CODE B to accomplish?

• Create new form designer

SOLUTION

How did you find CODE B?

Referral

Why did you select CODE B over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of CODE B’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Create a form designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Create new forms easily using new UI

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

Yes, they were pretty fast and on time

What was your primary form of communication with CODE B?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

They had very good technical abilities.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the SEO manager at Dripcapital. I work alongside and lead product marketing initiatives to scale organic growth.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Code-B is an end-to-end software agency. Given the unique framework of our website, it was fairly difficult to find an agency that specializes in this. Our goal was making a slew of technical edits on the website to maximize our organic growth and also building some fairly complex tools from scratch.

SOLUTION

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

We found them online through a simple google search. Unlike other agencies that blindly reassured us of taking care of the website, Riddhesh (the founder) was very straightforward and transparent with the issues we're likely to face and how they will help us program manage the whole project.

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

• AWS
• VUE
• Nuxt
• Contentful
• several scraping modules
• web designing

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

•  Dhaval - Senior Engineer
• Riddhesh - Founder

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Well not as yet. Our initiatives are still coming to fruition but I see little gaps in their work. As far as their technical prowess & management skills are concerned, choosing Code-B was a no-brainer for me.

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

• Basic spreadsheets
• dedicated resource (with a great deal of flexibility)

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

They are receptive and try to adjust to meet our requirements. Flexibility and skill.

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

Maybe timelines can be improved further still. But they're receptive to this feedback and I presume we will be addressing this soon enough.