Industry
Information Technology
Company Size
50+
Location
Houston, Texas
The Partner
Swyft Filings provides a streamlined service for entrepreneurs to simplify the incorporation process. By automating essential business filings, it enables new companies to submit paperwork correctly and efficiently, minimizing both time and financial costs associated with errors. To date, Swyft Filings has helped launch over 300,000 businesses across diverse industries.
The Challenge: Issues with Contractor Quality
Before collaborating with Howdy, Swyft Filings was working with a global contracting agency, but the partnership didn’t meet their needs.
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"We were disenchanted with the provider," explained Lee Pointer, Head of Engineering at Swyft Filings. "The contract developers they supplied us with didn't understand best practices for software."
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Pointer shared that the Swyft Filings team was dissatisfied with the code quality and outcomes from the contracted developers. The company sought to build a skilled, long-term engineering team but wanted to avoid the time-consuming recruiting and hiring process. This is where Howdy made an impact.
The Howdy Solution: Building a Committed Engineering Team
Howdy helped Swyft Filings recruit three highly skilled full-stack and front-end developers, and the team continued to grow.
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"We grew a good team I had confidence in," Pointer said. "We hired a designer. We hired a DevOps person. We hired a UIUX designer. We hired back-end people."
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Within six months, Howdy assisted Swyft Filings in replacing contractors with dedicated, well-qualified team members, taking on the sourcing and pre-screening of candidates to ensure a strong fit.
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"Howdy significantly reduced the time spent interviewing and sourcing candidates, allowing us to focus more on integrating the team, coding, and delivering results," said Kevin Marion, Director of Technical Program Management at Swyft Filings.
The Outcome: Enhanced Platform and Improved Product
With Howdy’s developers on board, Swyft Filings enhanced the structure of its cloud computing platform on AWS.
"We started doing things better and faster," Pointer said. "We've improved our code quality and overall product by having good people."
Swyft Filings values the dedication, communication, and work ethic that Howdy developers bring to the table.
"Their communication is excellent," Pointer said. "They provide realistic estimates on project timelines. We're very open and honest with each other."
Today, Swyft Filings has over 20 Howdy engineers on the team, with plans for further growth as Pointer actively recruits new candidates.
"The quality of work and the fact that Howdy engineers cared a lot about their craft made a big difference to us," Pointer said.
Marion noted that choosing Howdy for engineering recruitment was "one of the best decisions we have made."
"Our partnership with the Howdy team has been immensely valuable," Kevin said. "They possess a deep understanding of our business and serve as an additional set of resources, contributing to the management and enhancement of our team."
The collaboration has been just as rewarding for Howdy engineers, who feel valued and supported by OJO.
"I was continually acknowledged, encouraged and recognized, which boosted my confidence in my ability to make things happen," said Pablo A., Senior Software Developer at Howdy. "The exceptional leadership of Qingqing was one of the standout parts of my time there. Her support and encouragement were crucial for my personal and professional growth."
With Howdy’s developers on board, Swyft Filings enhanced the structure of its cloud computing platform on AWS.
"We started doing things better and faster," Pointer said. "We've improved our code quality and overall product by having good people."
Swyft Filings values the dedication, communication, and work ethic that Howdy developers bring to the table.
"Their communication is excellent," Pointer said. "They provide realistic estimates on project timelines. We're very open and honest with each other."
Today, Swyft Filings has over 20 Howdy engineers on the team, with plans for further growth as Pointer actively recruits new candidates.
"The quality of work and the fact that Howdy engineers cared a lot about their craft made a big difference to us," Pointer said.
Marion noted that choosing Howdy for engineering recruitment was "one of the best decisions we have made."
"Our partnership with the Howdy team has been immensely valuable," Kevin said. "They possess a deep understanding of our business and serve as an additional set of resources, contributing to the management and enhancement of our team."
The Howdy Engineer Experience: Rewarding and Collaborative
Howdy developers also appreciate the partnership, describing their experience as "productive" and "immensely gratifying."
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“At Swyft Filings, I’ve discovered the exact atmosphere I was seeking," said Sebastian, a Howdy software developer. "I find myself genuinely at ease and thoroughly enjoy collaborating with this exceptional team."
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"We enjoyed the autonomy to lay the foundational technical aspects of the product, fostering a strong sense of trust," added Christian, also a Howdy software developer. "This client truly appreciates the team’s expertise and fosters an exceptional spirit of collaboration."