Lowgular

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My company is eSky Group, a travel agency. We help our customers organize their trips by arranging their flights, reserving their hotels, and proposing insurance coverage. Within our company, we have an IT department that takes care of our entire IT system. Although we don't rely a lot on external providers, we have a big IT department of around 170 developers. Part of that team is a group that comes from Lowgular to work for us.

I'm a team leader and software developer, so I manage a team of 10 developers. Two of those developers come from Lowgular.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Lowgular?

Around three years ago, we decided to incorporate members of Lowgular into our team because we wanted to improve our software. We had some problems with our frontend applications, so we weren't sure if we were following a good direction as to how we were developing our apps at the time. Therefore, we decided to hire Lowgular.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we presented all the issues we were facing to Lowgular, and they proposed providing us with some of their strong developers. Throughout this process, we had a lot of meetings with the owner, during which we provided him with our code base and our entire IT structure. We shared details about how our teams were divided and how our company was working. We gave them a lot of context and revealed our secrets before we started cooperating.

Lowgular's developers came in to implement some software architecture. Still, they also helped improve our developers by providing advice for our meetings and workshops. Since then, we've kept incorporating more developers from Lowgular to actively work with us year after year.

Currently, Lowgular's developers are working with us as if they were internal developers, actively developing new features to deliver quality capabilities to our customers.

What is the team composition?

Around 15–25 developers from Lowgular are working with us.

How did you come to work with Lowgular?

One of our ex-employees started Lowgular. She later reached out to us to see if we needed some help.

How much have you invested with them?

Although I don't want to share the exact amount, I can say that we pay Lowgular a monthly fee for each developer, and they handle the payroll on their end.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them around June 2021, and our engagement is ongoing. Lowgular's developers are actively working with us, and we don't plan to end our cooperation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Lowgular has great developers and can provide them to us whenever we need them. Thanks to them, the business value generated by what we deploy with our developers has remained constant. Due to the nature of our project, we're at serious risk that, as long as our project exists, the speed of delivery will tend to be lower over time. Although we would like the delivery speed to be higher, Lowgular has helped us maintain a constant delivery speed, which is important for our business.

How did Lowgular perform from a project management standpoint?

Whenever I need more developers, I make a request to Lowgular, and they deliver what I need — we've never had a problem with that.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I would like to give a shout-out to Tomasz (Angular Architect). He has been my main developer and has provided my team with some great tips. He involves my team in many areas, from developing code to implementing great structures. He also teaches them why some actions can improve the product or make it worse in the long run. He's very conscious about his work, which allows me, as a leader, not to have to worry about my team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We have an internal hiring process in place whenever we want to hire developers directly from the market. In comparison to our process, onboarding developers from Lowgular is a much better quality process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Lowgular could improve on. When I initially worked with Lowgular as a big-scale cooperation between companies, everything was good. Now that I bring Lowgular's developers directly to work with my team, ensuring that everything is good is partially my responsibility. Therefore, I always tell them if they need to improve something.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Define the projects you need to solve and ensure those problems are related to frontend development — that's Lowgular's specialty. Although they have very good developers at different levels, if you want to get the best service from Lowgular, be sure to hire at least one developer at the higher price that they offer.

One of their developers needs to lead the others, so a senior developer from their team will guide the medium and junior developers, making them improve. A senior developer would also provide direction on how to create the entire system and infrastructure.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Engineering Manager of a consumer products & services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Providing travel services in more than 50 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help us make our apps easier to extend
• Audit our software

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

Referral

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Lowgular were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We have been working with Lowgular for the past 18 months and have been very pleased with the results. They have helped us to improve our code quality and efficiency, and have also upskilled our team members. We would highly recommend Lowgular to anyone looking for a reliable and professional software development partner. 
Here are some specific examples of the benefits we have seen from working with Lowgular: We have seen a significant improvement in the quality of our code. Lowgular's team of experienced developers have identified and fixed a number of bugs and vulnerabilities in our code, and have also helped us to improve our coding standards. 
In addition, Lowgular has upskilled our team members. Our team members have learned a lot from working with Lowgular's team of experienced developers, and have also gained valuable experience in software development best practices. Overall, we have been very pleased with the results of our collaboration with Lowgular. They have been a reliable and professional partner, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a software development partner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Developer experience while writing code was greatly improved

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

Lowgular is very flexible. They are always on time and within agreement.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They can perfectly describe their people skills so i don't have to make assessments of their skills

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

They can improve their skills of talking with people with different opinions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Woodpecker.co

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're developing a SaaS solution supporting lead generation and outbound sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Release the project in short time

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

job offer on the website

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Lowgular were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The project contains the development of the Angular application from the beginning to the end in the MVP version based on prepared designs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Every two weeks we had a demo of the application and we used Jira to measure the progress. The key success was releasing the ready app to the clients.

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

We had regular meetings during which we described the scope of the tasks and the possible solutions. We estimated the complexity of user stories. After the development phase, we received a high-quality code review. The tasks were delivered on time and the whole cooperation ran smoothly.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The great value of cooperation was consulting we received from Lowgular. Their ideas to solve problems were suited to our needs, and we were able to look at the tasks from a new perspective. What's more, the communication was really great and there were no delays during the project.

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

There's nothing in my mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Other of Professionals Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Recruitment Agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To build an innovative crowdstaffing portal.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

• Referral

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of Lowgular’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Building a custom web application from scratch that is accessible through a website. The application supports user login mechanisms, automatic notifications, and file uploads. Lowgular also provided support in terms of preparing the design and consulting on the effectiveness of implemented processes and suggesting solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Presentation of the next phases of the project and functioning features, communication regarding identified errors and their corrections, planning work on subsequent stages, and obtaining access to the working test version.

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

The project was efficiently coordinated by a designated employee of Lowgular, who was highly responsive and prompt. The employee maintained constant communication through email and organized regular video calls to present the next phases of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

One impressive aspect of Lowgular is their strong focus on collaboration and communication at every stage of the application development process. Thanks to good information flow, we were involved in every stage of the project, and our opinions were taken into account.

Another characteristic of Lowgular was their attention to detail and commitment to creating high-quality, error-free code. One of the distinguishing features of Lowgular is their dedication to building long-term relationships with clients. Their priority is to understand the client's business needs and goals to ensure that the proposed software solution is tailored to meet those needs and provide long-term value.

I was also impressed with the Lowgular's commitment to transparency and honesty in their communication with clients. They are honest and open about any potential problems or delays in the project and work with the client to find solutions and minimize risk.

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

Nothing comes to mind. I am satisfied with the cooperation with Lowgular and would be happy to recommend this company to others.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Front-end Manager of Fudo Security

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our mission is to build a new standard for secure access to make business collaboration safe, simple, and affordable for organizations of all sizes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Improve the quality of the software
• Increase the scope of knowledge and competence in the context of Angular
• Performing advanced functionality in a web application

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

Active offer

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Lowgular were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• n-depth and precise application research. 
• Recommendations for changes. 
• Implementation of views. 
• Workflow management/planning.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Steady growth in value.

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

• On time, by arrangement. 
• They take on a fair amount of planning. 
• Great transparency of activities on the Jira platform and in commits.
• Good organization of work.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Not only is their knowledge impressive, but their attitude of active assistance, proactivity, and commitment.

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

I don't know :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder & CEO of kicket.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SaaS based marketplace for live events ticketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lowgular to accomplish?
Speed up the development of new marketplace frontend in Angular

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

Online Search

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Lowgular were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We worked with Greg and his teammates on our new marketplace frontend. They joined our front-office team of developers to support us in a quicker development of our new marketplace layout in Angular. The scope of their work was to transform our mock-ups and wireframes into a real new website. Moreover Greg was a great source of knowledge about Angular, ngrx, etc. so he also acts as a consultant and an advisor for the rest of our team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to Lowgular team, our new marketplace layout was created much faster and with a much better code organization / code quality.

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

Yes, the project management is done perfectly, they are very responsive to our needs and questions. They perform their work promptly, respecting our deadlines.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

Virtual Meeting

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

Very vast knowledge about Angular but not only! Great, devoted people working on the project.

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

No remarks.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Event Manager of Company Connect

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Company Connect - the premier event management company dedicated to curating unforgettable experiences for businesses. With a passion for creativity and meticulous attention to detail, we excel in crafting seamless corporate events that leave a lasting impression. Whether it's team-building activities, product launches, conferences, or gala dinners, our expert team is committed to delivering exceptional and tailored events that align with your company's goals and values

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Streamlined Event Planning: One of the primary goals was to streamline the event planning process. The internal app developed by Lowgular allows your team to manage all aspects of event planning in one centralized platform. From initial brainstorming and ideation to scheduling, budgeting, and task assignment, the app simplifies and organizes the entire planning workflow. This streamlined approach helps your team save time and ensures a more efficient event planning process.
• Enhanced Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration are crucial for successful event management. The app created by Lowgular facilitates seamless communication among team members, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in event planning. Features such as real-time messaging, file sharing, and task updates enable your team to stay on the same page, share important information, and make timely decisions. This enhanced collaboration leads to better coordination and reduces the risk of miscommunication during the event planning journey.
• Comprehensive Resource Management: Organizing corporate events often requires handling multiple resources, such as venues, catering, equipment, and staff. The internal app designed by Lowgular provides a comprehensive resource management system that allows your team to track and allocate resources efficiently. Through the app, you can easily view the availability of resources, assign tasks to specific team members or vendors, and monitor the utilization of resources throughout the event planning and execution phases. This ensures that your events run smoothly and cost-effectively, with optimized resource allocation.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lowgular?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Lowgular over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Lowgular were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Fully functional and customized internal app for event management. 
• User-friendly interface and intuitive user experience. 
• Secure user management system with role-based access controls.
• Event planning module for creating, managing, and tracking events. 
• Communication and collaboration tools for efficient team interactions. 
• Resource management system for tracking and allocating event resources. 
• Budget tracking feature and customizable financial reports. 
• Real-time event progress dashboard for monitoring event stages. 
• Event feedback mechanism to gather client and attendee evaluations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increased Efficiency in Event Planning: Measure the time taken to plan and coordinate events before and after the app's implementation. A successful outcome would show a reduction in the time required for event planning tasks, indicating improved efficiency.

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

Project Planning: A well-defined project plan outlining the scope, timeline, milestones, and deliverables was established at the beginning of the project. This plan serves as a roadmap for the entire development process.

What was your primary form of communication with Lowgular?

Virtual Meeting

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

Cost-Effectiveness. Lowgular offered competitive and transparent pricing for their services. Lowgular provides value for money without compromising on quality can be highly sought after.

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

no