Summary22 June 2023
One aspect that left a significant impression on us was the service provider's willingness to continue working diligently during the vacation season. Their commitment to meeting our schedule requirements, despite the challenges presented by the holidays, demonstrated their dedication and professionalism. Because of their efforts, we were pleasantly surprised to secure our first client as early as February, exceeding our initial expectations. This performance demonstrated the vendor's efficiency and competence in delivering results within a relatively short time frame.
Reviewer Andrii Vasyliev CEO at Fleet Insider
Our platform is designed to optimize fleet operations and reduce costs. It centralizes operational data, leverages business intelligence for data-driven decisions, and uses AI and cloud technologies for increased savings. The platform integrates with multiple systems for improved data efficiency, enables fuel supplier analytics for informed decision-making, and provides dashboards to track fuel consumption and identify efficiency opportunities. I am the CEO of the company and was the main contributor to the project.
Our main goal was to establish a robust and effective data management system for the transportation market. We intended to collect, harmonize and analyze data from a variety of sources, including vehicles, telematics and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. An integral part of our project was the development and implementation of intuitive and comprehensive dashboards. These were designed to provide our customers with a holistic view of their operations, enabling them to make more informed decisions and draw actionable insights from the data. In addition, we focused on achieving significant cost efficiencies. By leveraging data analytics, we aimed to identify areas of potential savings or improvement with the ultimate goal of increasing the profitability and effectiveness of our B2B customer segments. In summary, our project goals revolved around harnessing the power of data to drive decision making, cost efficiencies, and business optimization for our customers in the transportation industry.
Our selection process began with an extensive search on Clutch. During this process, we identified potential Ukrainian teams and then created a list of these providers. This approach allowed us to evaluate each team based on their capabilities, experience, and customer reviews to ensure we selected the most suitable service provider for our specific needs.
Our service provider uses an Agile methodology for project execution. This approach facilitates flexibility and iterative development. In this structure, my main interaction is with the CEO and the project manager, which simplifies communication and clarifies responsibilities. The project schedule is organized into weekly sprints. Each sprint starts with a coordination meeting every Monday, where we review the progress of the previous week and set the goals for the upcoming week. At the end of each sprint, they present their results and I provide feedback. This cyclical process allows for continuous improvement and alignment with our project goals.
To the best of my knowledge, our project team consisted of at least six professionals. Their roles were distributed across different areas to ensure comprehensive coverage of the project. Two developers were mainly responsible for the technical implementation, translating our concepts into functional software. A designer worked alongside them to ensure that the aesthetics and usability of our solution met our requirements and the needs of the end users. The Project Manager monitored the progress of the project, facilitated effective communication, tracked milestones, and managed resources. A Quality Assurance engineer played an essential role in ensuring that the final product met our quality standards through careful testing and validation processes.
Several notable results demonstrate the success of our project. First, the team was able to deliver the project remarkably quickly, completing the first phase within a three-month timeframe. This quick turnaround was due to the dedication and efficient work ethic of the team, who even worked during the vacation season and the New Year. The effectiveness of the project was further evidenced by the fact that we were able to acquire our first customer as early as February. This quick customer acquisition after the launch is a testament to the functionality and market readiness of the product developed by the team. Their commitment to delivering a functional solution within a tight timeframe while maintaining high quality is a clear indication of the project's success.
The collaboration with the service provider was extremely effective and provided a great and seamless experience from our perspective. The working relationship was characterized by smooth communication, quick responsiveness, and a shared understanding of the project goals. In addition, the vendor demonstrated a commendable ability to work within our budget constraints and ensured that the project remained cost effective without compromising the quality of their services.
One aspect that left a significant impression on us was the service provider's willingness to continue working diligently during the vacation season. Their commitment to meeting our schedule requirements, despite the challenges presented by the holidays, demonstrated their dedication and professionalism. Because of their efforts, we were pleasantly surprised to secure our first client as early as February, exceeding our initial expectations. This performance demonstrated the vendor's efficiency and competence in delivering results within a relatively short time frame.
The overall experience with the service provider was very positive and effective. We did not encounter any notable issues or areas that would require improvement.