Qualium Systems

I am the Factotum of Spectre Assets AS

Spectre is one of Norways largest suppliers of technical equipment and crew for concerts, festivals, events and other types of productions.

A highly customized platform focused on the sale of used audiovisual equipment in Norway and nearby countries: audio, lighting equipment, and the stage itself. By providing a wide array of exclusive options for partners, it offers a safe and unique environment for both buying and selling.

The project was launched at deadline, and the following sprints have all been in the same manner. We have managed to sell heaps of second hand equipment to happy customers both locally, nationally and abroad. Several partners have registered on our site and is using it as their main tool for trading second hand equipment.

The project management has been splendid. Quick response, easy communication and always on time. Our needs are met, and we also get constructive feedback and good questions back from their developers.

The ability to deliver a good product on time while the Russan Invasion was going on in their country.

The tools that are used for managing this project has switched back and forth a couple of times.

We are a Marketing Agency that provides Strategy, Creative and Development services to medium-sized to enterprise-level brands and corporations.

We were tasked with creating an engaging, fun, sharable promotional program to showcase our client's sponsorship of a major league sports franchise. After brainstorming with Qualium and the client, we landed on an application that would create a "virtual bobblehead" of the consumers' face mapped onto a toy bobblehead, with the teams uniform.

We have worked with Qualium numerous times before, and have always appreciated their skills, attitude, attention to detail, and processes. This was a very high-profile project, with no room for error, so we wanted the very best team available.

Essentially, there were several separate components to this project;

Our primary lead contact was Dmitriy Stetsenko, but we also worked closely with Olga Krivchenko, Dimitry Khristenko, and several other members of the team.

The client was very happy with the program, and with the results that were generated, and we deployed 4 more iterations of the program in the subsequent year.

We had weekly status calls, regular updates, shared 'live' documents, and leveraged all the appropriate tools and procedures to manage remote development. The client was obviously a bit nervous on launch day, because it was a high-profile, live event. And Qualium made sure that they were available and in touch, in case anything went wrong, even though it was the middle of the night their time.

There's a scene in 'Better Call Saul' when Gus and Mike are interviewing contractors to build their underground lab, and each one confidently says that can deliver the project without any concerns. Then they meet Werner, who points out all the challenges, identifies the risks, is cautious about the timeline, and doesn't sugarcoat it. When I saw that episode, I immediately thought of Olga and Dmitriy. They look at all the angles, are very thorough, identify risks, and ensure that they deliver a quality product. They don't BS you, or sugarcoat things by telling you what you want to hear.

Sincerely, I can't think of anything. We have worked with Qualium numerous times before and since, and they are our go-to team for challenging high-profile projects. So why don't we use them for everything? There are some tasks for which they are not a great fit (and they will tell you if something is not in their wheelhouse) or for which they are frankly over-qualified, and there might not be the business case for their budget. But I certainly would not fault them for setting their fees compensorate to the value they bring to the table.

I’m the founder and CEO of Glisser, a virtual and hybrid events SaaS company.

We worked with Qualium Systems a couple of years ago while building and scaling our product. At the time, we had a CTO in-house, but we had no other developers, so we needed to expand our development team.

Qualium Systems helped us expand our development team to build the second version of our product. Their task was to convert our prototype product from an iOS and Android app into an entire web app. Thus, with our CTO’s guidance, they took our MVP and created the web app we needed.

Overall, we worked with 5–6 people from Qualium Systems, from whom Olga (Co-Owner) was our main point of contact. Their team included a project and sprint manager and 3–4 full stack developers.

Another startup founder recommended them to me. We had used other developers previously, but their skill set was limited. However, Qualium Systems had a very broad skill set. Additionally, my CTO reviewed their code during some trials, and it was the best work he had seen, so we hired them.

We spent around £70,000 (approximately $76,000 USD).

We worked together from January 2016–December 2019. It was a four-year engagement during which we worked on various projects. However, we then hired an internal development team, so we ended our partnership.

Throughout our engagement, we kept reviewing Qualium Systems’ code, and the quality was very good.

In addition to code quality, we also evaluated Qualium Systems’ ability to meet our deadlines. For every project, we set out a project plan, and we measured whether they stuck to that plan or it slipped. By and large, we found that they worked very efficiently and on time.

Qualium Systems was very smart, and they really understood what we were trying to achieve. They didn’t simply follow instructions; they were very engaged in the project and really cared about the outcome we were trying to achieve. Additionally, they suggested excellent technological ideas, acting as true members of our team.

It would have been great if they maintained consistency in the people they assigned to the project. Sometimes, the people we were working with had to change projects, so we then had to work with the second best option.

It’s all about communication. The more collaborative you allow them to be and the more involvement they have in the product’s design, the more value you will get from the outcome as a result.

Space Nation is a cross-media startup that produces an international competition. Using a mobile app, viewers select a cast for a TV broadcast. The winner goes to space. I was CTO until September 2018.

Using React Native, Qualium Systems implemented our cross-platform mobile app for Android and iOS.

We wanted to build a world-class mobile app for space enthusiasts while sparking interest in the Space Nation contest. The app was one of the cornerstones of the project.

Qualium Systems contacted me when we were looking to implement the app. The process took half a year, and we met in Finland before starting anything. I considered a few companies, but Qualium Systems stood out because of their spirited attitude.

We designed the UI and implemented the backend APIs in-house, working with scriptwriters, graphic artists, video producers, actors, and NASA. We created the the UI specifications, animations, and the backend API, although our documentation was poor.

They provided two developers, one tester, and a part-time project manager. Our team changed a bit during the project. I was their main contact.

In terms of software production, the project was successful. We were satisfied with the app's performance and received good feedback on its core functionalities. From a business perspective, however, the app didn't gather the momentum we expected.

We used agile methodologies, Github for source control, and JIRA for workflow management. I regularly contacted Qualium Systems about the project. They addressed any issues brought to their attention. The language barrier did become a problem with one developer.

Qualium Systems was as enthusiastic about the project as we were. It was easy to communicate with them, and they weren't afraid to say that our process needed improvement. That blended well with our Finnish communication style.

At the beginning of the project, we should have been completely sure of our goals rather than rushing into development. That's a point about our team, though, not theirs.

I'm the owner and managing director of Infinium Systems. Our company is based in Vancouver, Canada and was established in October 2005. We provide web design and mobile app development services to clients across North America, including Canada and the US.

After securing a new client, we didn't have enough resources to provide the work they needed or achieve their goals. We partnered Qualium Systems to provide the best possible service and product for our new client.

Qualium Systems has helped us with web and mobile app development projects for several private clients and government organizations. Their developers help us with system integration, building web applications, and migration to a service-oriented architecture. We also partner with their team for smaller-scale engagements for private companies which often require a different approach using new technology to attain the goals.

I've worked with the owner and technical lead. The team includes about five different developers plus QA testers.

When I was looking for additional resources, I assessed numerous vendors based on the value they could provide. I also considered how they advertised and the response they've received from past clients. I checked references and verified feedback. Based on these factors, Qualium Systems provided high-quality services and offered the best value for our purposes.

We've spent around $90,000 so far.

We've been working together since 2014. Currently, we're creating a plan to develop a new product. We actively communicate and share ideas. Our business relationship is ongoing, and we plan to continue it in the future.

Qualium Systems has a skilled and reliable team that can help us with any project we need. Since we have a mutual client, our primary shared goal is to deliver high-quality work. We conduct code reviews to assess their programming work.

Qualium Systems uses a modern approach and has up-to-date expertise. I think highly of their project management skills. We use tools like Slack, Skype to communicate with their team and track progress and software bugs with Jira.

Qualium Systems employs personable, active young people who travel often and have robust social lives. I’m always impressed with their ideas and enjoy their personalities. On a personal level, they're a team of wonderful people.

There are always ways to improve resource management. Any company owner could potentially perform slightly better. We haven’t had any issues so far, though. Qualium Systems uses cost-effective methods to manage their resources.

Future clients should be open and straightforward, define what they need, and communicate effectively. Everything will get done on Qualium System's part. I was very impressed that they went far beyond the technical scope of our agreement. I also suggest planning carefully and working diligently together.