endorsedOngoing

Frontend & Backend Development for Data Management Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

59 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Houston, United States of America

Project Summary

Honeycomb Software provided ongoing frontend and backend development support for a data management startup, delivering React-based frontend work and Python backend development. The vendor staffed and adjusted the team over time, used Agile sprints via Azure DevOps, and communicated regularly via Slack. The client reported strong management support, satisfactory workflow, and business-continuity efforts during wartime disruptions.

Key Challenges

Populate and scale a development team after a pre-seed funding round
Source outsourced talent during high pandemic-era demand
Find a vendor who understood the startup stage and offered the right price and skills

Project Deliverables

Frontend application built in React.js
Backend services implemented in Python
UI/UX designs produced by the recommended designer

Project Solution

Honeycomb staffed and managed an ongoing development team to deliver frontend and backend capabilities using React and Python. The engagement used Agile sprints and Azure DevOps for project management, frequent communication via Slack, and team adjustments over time (initial team of three developers and a tester, later adding a developer and a designer). The vendor also provided management support and contingency communication during geopolitical disruption.

Project Outcome

Client satisfied with Honeycomb's management and team performance
Maintained business continuity and regular communication during wartime disruptions
Facilitated introductions that helped secure an early client and produced strong UI/UX designs

Platforms

SaaS

Tech Stack

React.js
Python
Azure DevOps

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“So far, the client is happy with the team's management support, meeting their business objectives. The team communicates via Slack and uses an Agile methodology via sprints and Azure DevOps. Their expertise and generosity impress the client as their partnership continues.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 04/26/2022