endorsedOngoing

Database Redevelopment for University of St. Gallen

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Education

Duration

129 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 November 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

University of St. Gallen

Switzerland

Project Summary

Code & Pepper redeveloped an online database for the University of St. Gallen, implementing a new database structure, improving front-page UX, and delivering backend data-entry and management tools. The work was completed in four stages and implemented using PHP with a MySQL database. The vendor produced deliverables that closely adhered to requirements, provided constructive technical and UX guidance, and maintained responsive communication throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

Update the database structure and expand its features
Improve the tools used by the team for feeding information into the database
Improve management and presentation of information on the front page (UX)

Project Deliverables

New database structure
Front page design and UX improvements
Backend data-entry and management tools
PHP/MySQL-based custom application

Project Solution

The vendor executed a four-stage redevelopment: designing and implementing a new database structure with expanded features, redesigning the front page and UX, and building/deploying backend data-entry and management tools. Code & Pepper proposed a bottom-up custom implementation rather than using Drupal, developing the system in PHP with a MySQL database, and worked under a fixed-price four-stage contract with regular email and phone communication.

Project Outcome

Deliverables closely matched the client's specifications
The first phases were completed on time
Ongoing testing with expected completion by July 2016
Vendor provided constructive criticisms and solved numerous problems

Platforms

Tech Stack

PHP
MySQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Code & Pepper provides deliverables which closely adhere to the specified requirements. The team generates accurate estimates on how the completed solution will look and provides constructive criticism on how to further improve said designs. Furthermore, they are recognized for their responsiveness.”
Johannes Fritz
Project Manager
Date: 05/23/2016