endorsedOngoing

Backend and Mobile Development for Voice-Activated Consumer Device

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

139 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Los Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

DevTeam.Space provided backend, mobile and minor firmware development for a voice-activated Bluetooth consumer electronics product. The vendor worked in Python with a MongoDB database, deployed servers on AWS, and built a Cordova-based mobile app. The client praised their project management transparency, daily updates, and a successful migration/handover.

Key Challenges

Lost funding after an acquisition fell through and needed to reduce costs
Needed to replace key team members and hire consultants to continue development
Required support to pursue a licensing deal with limited funding

Project Deliverables

Backend development
Mobile app (Cordova/Ionic)
Firmware updates
MongoDB database implementation
Server deployment on AWS with Docker
User testing

Project Solution

DevTeam.Space provided backend and mobile development plus minor firmware work. They implemented Python code with a MongoDB database, deployed servers on AWS using Docker/Linux with Gevent and Git, and built a Cordova/Ionic mobile app. They performed user testing and handed the project off to another company, providing daily status updates via Slack, Trello and the DevTeam platform.

Project Outcome

Positive user feedback indicating the product functioned as intended
Successful migration and rapid takeover by Alexey's company
Daily status updates and transparent project management (Slack, Trello, DevTeam platform)

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Python
MongoDB
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cordova

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“DevTeam.Space leveraged strong project management tools and a large network of talent to successfully understand and improve legacy code. Although there was one small billing issue, they resolved it quickly. They provided daily updates on their progress.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 06/06/2017