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Mambo Media is an award-winning, woman-owned digital marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon. For over a decade, Mambo has delivered new media strategy and cutting-edge technology to our clients in the private and non-profit sectors. They empower people and teams to thrive in tomorrow’s business environment. They use strategy to develop a website that generates leads.

Last updated May 13, 2026

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Mobile App Development Web Development VR App Development

Client Rating

5.0/5.0
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Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
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Client Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
5.0

A capable team that balanced speed and quality well

Olivia Bennett / Director of Digital Learning - BrightPath Learning
Verified
May 15, 2026

Project summary: We needed clearer production visibility across shifts and plants. The project included monitoring dashboards, alerting, and practical integrations with legacy plant software.

This team handled a complicated integration landscape better than our previous vendors. They were practical about what should be built now versus deferred, which kept timelines realistic. Testing coverage was decent and they were transparent when defects appeared. We still maintain a short backlog of non-critical enhancements, but the platform is already delivering value.

PROS

Strong integration work with third-party systems and proactive monitoring setup

CONS

A few UI polish items spilled into post-launch, though core functionality was stable

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project Type IT Consulting
Industry Manufacturing
Project Cost $150,000 to $499,999
Duration Apr 2025 – Apr 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a mid-sized business in the Manufacturing space, and I lead this function as Director of Digital Learning. I was responsible for evaluating vendors, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the project delivered measurable operational gains.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our main challenge was that existing Manufacturing workflows were fragmented and hard to scale. We needed IT Consulting support to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and give teams clearer visibility into day-to-day operations.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They handled discovery, technical planning, implementation, QA, deployment, and post-launch stabilization for IT Consulting. Scope was phased sensibly, and they were clear about what should ship now versus move to a later release.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We shortlisted a few firms, but this team stood out for their IT Consulting experience and the way they discussed Manufacturing constraints in practical terms. They were transparent about risks and did not overpromise on timelines.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our requirements well after a structured discovery phase. There were a couple of assumptions we corrected early, but once aligned, execution stayed consistent and traceable against agreed priorities.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Project management was strong: weekly checkpoints, a shared board, and clear ownership on action items. Response times were generally quick, and when blockers appeared, they surfaced them early with concrete mitigation steps.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Most milestones were delivered on time and within the approved budget. We had minor date movement on one integration-heavy stream, but it was communicated in advance and handled without major downstream impact.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Yes. After go-live, we saw better process turnaround times, fewer support escalations, and stronger reporting accuracy. The platform is now a practical part of our daily operations rather than a side tool.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Two things stood out: they were candid about tradeoffs, and they stayed accountable through launch. We also liked that their engineers translated technical decisions into business implications our leadership team could evaluate.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, especially for teams needing a dependable IT Consulting partner in Manufacturing. They are not the cheapest vendor, but they are organized, transparent, and focused on outcomes that hold up in production.

Professional partner that understood business context

Ethan Brooks / CTO - LedgerNest Fintech
Verified
May 15, 2026

Project summary: Our lending product had grown quickly, and manual risk checks were slowing decisions. We asked for a solution that balanced faster approvals with transparent, regulator-friendly logic.

From procurement to handoff, this felt like a professional partnership. They met commitments, documented key decisions, and aligned well with our internal QA process. The architecture is cleaner than what we had before, and maintenance is easier. Some backlog items are still pending by choice, but the delivered scope is complete and dependable.

PROS

Ability to translate business goals into usable product decisions, not just technical output

CONS

Knowledge transfer for non-technical users needed one extra session beyond the original plan

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project Type UI/UX Design
Industry Financial Services
Project Cost Less than $10,000
Duration Dec 2024 – May 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a mid-sized business in the Financial Services space, and I lead this function as CTO. I was responsible for evaluating vendors, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the project delivered measurable operational gains.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our main challenge was that existing Financial Services workflows were fragmented and hard to scale. We needed UI/UX Design support to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and give teams clearer visibility into day-to-day operations.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They handled discovery, technical planning, implementation, QA, deployment, and post-launch stabilization for UI/UX Design. Scope was phased sensibly, and they were clear about what should ship now versus move to a later release.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We shortlisted a few firms, but this team stood out for their UI/UX Design experience and the way they discussed Financial Services constraints in practical terms. They were transparent about risks and did not overpromise on timelines.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our requirements well after a structured discovery phase. There were a couple of assumptions we corrected early, but once aligned, execution stayed consistent and traceable against agreed priorities.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Project management was strong: weekly checkpoints, a shared board, and clear ownership on action items. Response times were generally quick, and when blockers appeared, they surfaced them early with concrete mitigation steps.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Most milestones were delivered on time and within the approved budget. We had minor date movement on one integration-heavy stream, but it was communicated in advance and handled without major downstream impact.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Yes. After go-live, we saw better process turnaround times, fewer support escalations, and stronger reporting accuracy. The platform is now a practical part of our daily operations rather than a side tool.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Two things stood out: they were candid about tradeoffs, and they stayed accountable through launch. We also liked that their engineers translated technical decisions into business implications our leadership team could evaluate.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, especially for teams needing a dependable UI/UX Design partner in Financial Services. They are not the cheapest vendor, but they are organized, transparent, and focused on outcomes that hold up in production.

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