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Embedded and Node.js Development for Beverage Dispensing Systems

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Food & Beverage

Duration

17 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 November 2018

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

Sestra Systems

Sterling, United States of America

Project Summary

Droid Technologies augmented an in-house team building embedded and Node.js software for a beverage-dispensing hardware manufacturer. They delivered C++ enhancements, Node.js feature development and bug fixes, and embedded firmware and hardware bring-up work. The client reports reliable delivery when scope is well-defined and effective integration into Jira and Slack workflows.

Key Challenges

Need for augmentation to write Node.js and assist with development operations
Requirement for embedded firmware and hardware bring-up expertise
Desire to accelerate development pace by leveraging external engineering resources

Project Deliverables

Standalone C++ project with enhancements
Node.js-based control software for beverage portion control
Embedded firmware for new hardware bring-up
Hardware bring-up to an operational state

Project Solution

They implemented enhancements to a standalone C++ project and developed and extended feature sets on a Node.js project that controlled the beverage portion control system. Droid Technologies also developed embedded code and performed new hardware bring-up to bring the hardware to an operational state. The vendor integrated with the client’s Slack and Jira workflows and provided project management to coordinate tasks between teams.

Project Outcome

High-quality work on well-scoped tasks with observable improvements in deliverables
Smooth integration into the client's Slack and Jira workflows with effective project management
Ongoing partnership with over $100,000 invested
Access to embedded and hardware development expertise across multiple disciplines

Platforms

Embedded System

Tech Stack

C++
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Droid Technologies has proved to be a reliable provider. They particularly shine when the project scope is well-defined. Their engineers are in tune with different workflows and boast a diverse span of skills. While they could continue improving their code quality, they’re a robust, skilled team.”
Anonymous
Principal Engineer
Date: 06/02/2020