endorsedOngoing

Android Development for Mobile Messaging Platform

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

120 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 August 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Canada

Project Summary

AppUnite was hired to help develop and test an existing mobile messaging platform by supplying an embedded Android developer. The client found AppUnite cost-effective, professional, and able to collaborate well with other outsourced vendors; the developer contributed to complex geo-location features and exceeded expectations.

Key Challenges

Fix a specific feature problem within the messaging platform.
Rapidly onboard reliable, structured developer resources to supplement inconsistent independent contractors.

Project Deliverables

Embedded Android developer resource integrated into the client's team
Code and feature support for the mobile messaging platform (including geo-location features)
Regular status calls and vendor support

Project Solution

AppUnite provided a flexible engagement by embedding one Android developer into the client's team, with additional background support from AppUnite. The developer acted as part of the client's team rather than as an isolated contractor; AppUnite offered broader support but the client did not engage a full turnkey solution. The engagement started in August 2016 and the approach was described as cost-effective compared with North American staffing.

Project Outcome

The developer performed above expectations, taking on a senior role and helping implement complicated geo‑location features.
The engagement proved cost-effective relative to North American staff and integrated well with other vendors.
Communication and proactiveness improved after initial hiccups, and the client continues to consider expanding the agreement.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Overall, the client was happy with the work that AppUnite did. They proved to be cost-effective, intuitive and were able to successfully work with other parties the company was also outsourcing to.”
Anonymous
VP Business Operations
Date: 10/19/2016