endorsedOngoing

Cloud-Based HR & Project Management Platform for Architecture Firm

Services Covered:

Website Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Architecture, Engineering & Design

Duration

142 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 October 2014

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Australia

Project Summary

Dikonia developed a cloud-based, PHP/MySQL HR and project management platform for a multi-location architecture and design firm to improve transparency, reporting, and operational efficiency. The platform includes API interfaces and Android mobile apps and has been implemented across the organization. Initial QA issues were mitigated by introducing a test bed server; Dikonia generally delivers on time and responds well to feedback.

Key Challenges

Need to better manage HR and project management processes
Need a simple web-based platform that improves transparency and reporting
Off-the-shelf solutions were too expensive and none met both HR and project management needs

Project Deliverables

Cloud-based HR and project management platform
API interfaces to accounting software
Android mobile apps (not yet fully launched)
Test bed/staging server for preproduction testing

Project Solution

Dikonia built a cloud-based in-house HR and project management platform (PHP/MySQL) tailored to the client's needs, iterating through multiple releases and improving UX and graphical interfaces. They implemented API interfaces to export data to accounting software and developed Android mobile apps for platform components. The vendor also supported staging via a test bed server to run preproduction testing and addressed bug fixes during rollout.

Project Outcome

Implemented across the organization with wide adoption, covering in excess of 150 people
Improved transparency and reporting with on-demand reports and consolidated data across locations
Delivery is usually on time and QA improved by using a test bed server to iron out bugs

Platforms

Cloud
Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

PHP
MySQL
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“When project briefs were sloppy, Dikonia delivered off-track work, but when the briefs were specific, they delivered perfectly. At first, the team failed to deliver fully tested code, but the implementation of a test bed server solved the problem. They deliver on time and take feedback well.”
Anonymous
Former CEO
Date: 06/14/2017