endorsedOngoing

IT Modernization and Custom Software Development for Business Consulting Firm

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Business Consulting & Services

Duration

60 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 August 2021

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

Barrett Values Centre

Charlotte, United States of America

Project Summary

Code District provided custom software development to modernize and streamline a business consulting firm's IT solution using technologies such as React and Node.js. The engagement included a multi-phase approach with detailed discovery, UX design, development, and staging releases. The client praised the team's efficiency, responsiveness, flexibility and ability to keep the project on track despite internal client challenges.

Key Challenges

Need to quickly onboard a highly skilled team to modernize the client's IT solution
Lack of internal expertise and need for dedicated roles and specialized knowledge
Complex legacy product with over a decade of development requiring extensive discovery

Project Deliverables

Detailed discovery covering a decade of product development
Wireframes and documentation
Comprehensive project roadmap
Development of phased releases (phase 1 moved to QA/UAT)
Staging release of the new solution

Project Solution

Code District assembled a complete project team (PM, analyst/strategist, designers, front-end and back-end developers, DBA and QA) and executed a multi-phase modernization engagement. Work began with a detailed discovery of over a decade of product development and business processes, followed by wireframing and documentation, creation of a comprehensive roadmap, iterative development, and a staging release. Technologies used included React, Node.js, Hasura, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Salesforce integrations, message broker components, authentication providers and deployment on AWS.

Project Outcome

Deliverables are professional and modern with improved UX/UI
Phase 1 moved into QA/UAT and a staging release was available for testing
Project management was organized and communication was handled via Slack, Jira, Confluence, and email
Vendor accommodated schedule changes and helped the client course-correct

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Node.js
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The team at Code District was incredibly efficient and responsive. Despite internal ducks, they were able to come up with a quick solution while keeping the project on track. Their expertise, flexibility, and commitment made them a valuable partner.”
Patrick McGuire
IT Director
Date: 06/01/2022