endorsedOngoing

Prototype Development for Transportation Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

143 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 September 2014

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Taxofon

Ukraine

Project Summary

Django Stars developed front-end and mobile components for a taxi/transportation matching startup, providing an Android developer, a front-end developer, and a QA specialist. Business-side bottlenecks limited the user base, but initial feedback was positive and project management improved after organizational changes.

Key Challenges

Lacked internal resources for mobile and front-end development
Needed to build a matching service platform with a web front-end and mobile apps for drivers and clients
Required implementation, testing, and QA to prepare for a broader launch

Project Deliverables

Android driver app
Client mobile app
Website front-end
Front-end implementation (JavaScript and CSS)
Quality assurance and testing

Project Solution

Django Stars was responsible for front-end development, mobile development, and QA. The vendor supplied one Android developer, one front-end developer (JavaScript/CSS), and one QA specialist, implemented the customer's visual designs and core features, developed the mobile and web front-end components, and conducted testing and quality assurance.

Project Outcome

Initial user feedback was positive despite limited user numbers due to business-side bottlenecks
Minor bugs were identified and addressed
Project management improved after hiring a new COO and adopting JIRA, leading to more consistent schedules
Engagement is ongoing with plans to continue until an internal team is available

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Android
JavaScript
CSS
Jira

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Though business-side bottlenecks prevented a full launch, initial user feedback has been widely positive. Django Stars showed strong technical skills and a fluid, capable project management style. They were able to handle each stage of the project, from implementation to quality assurance.”
Anonymous
Project Manager
Date: 10/06/2015