endorsedOngoing

Compiler Product Development and DOS/VSE Mainframe Expansion

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

85 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 July 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Switzerland

Project Summary

Dreamix provided specialized development resources to expand an existing compiler product and tooling, working across a stack that includes C, Java, Python and PHP. The team started small and scaled, delivering code fixes and new features and adding a DOS/VSE mainframe environment within six months while suggesting improvements to product and development processes. Communication was maintained via Slack and daily scrums with occasional onsite visits.

Key Challenges

Develop core compiler products, tooling and runtime for complex mainframe-to-cloud scenarios
Recruit and supply highly specialized programmers capable of solving extremely complex technical challenges
Build a co-located/closely integrated team to extend the product set and support a roadmap of new products and languages

Project Deliverables

New mainframe environment (DOS/VSE) added to the product
Code fixes and new feature development for the compiler product
Ongoing development resources and improvements to dev processes

Project Solution

Dreamix supplied experienced engineers to extend the client’s core compiler products and tooling. They worked within the client's existing roadmap and technology stack (C, Java) and a devops environment (Jenkins, Makefiles, Git/Mercurial, Python, PHP). The engagement began with code fixes, progressed to new feature development and process improvements, and the team added a DOS/VSE mainframe environment to the product.

Project Outcome

The Dreamix team added a DOS/VSE mainframe environment to the product in less than six months.
The vendor suggested and implemented product and development process improvements, increasing client confidence in future collaboration.
The engagement worked effectively with daily scrums, frequent Slack communication, and occasional onsite visits for knowledge transfer.

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

C
Java
Python
PHP

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Within six months, Dreamix managed to add a new mainframe environment for the solution, and they even suggested improvements to the product and dev processes. Their technical ability has also inspired confidence in the partnership, positioning the team for further involvement.”
Graham Cunningham
Director of EMEA
Date: 11/27/2019