endorsedOngoing

SaaS Analytics Platform — Full-Stack Development & Architecture

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Software Product Development • Solution Architecture • Software Maintenance and Support • UI/UX Design

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

130 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 October 2015

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Canada

Project Summary

Honeycomb Software built a SaaS proof-of-concept analytics platform from scratch, guiding technology selection and building the full architecture. They developed the initial product, later adding features and enhancements as customers were acquired. The software met specifications with minimal bugs, and the vendor’s deadline-focused workflow and UX suggestions improved the product and project efficiency.

Key Challenges

Build a proof of concept from scratch
Decide which technologies to use and define the system architecture
Lay the groundwork of the POC to evolve into a production product

Project Deliverables

Proof of concept SaaS platform
Architecture and technical stack design
Full-stack development (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, React.js)
Customizable data dashboard
Ongoing feature additions and enhancements

Project Solution

The vendor provided architecture and design guidance, helped select the technical stack, and developed the full proof of concept. They implemented the solution using Azure, SQL Server, C#, MVC, Entity Framework, and ReactJS. The engagement included a project manager and a senior developer overseeing junior developers; the vendor executed development work while the client performed QA. The team ramped development up and down as the client showcased the POC and began signing customers, and the vendor supplied offshore developers to provide near-24-hour development coverage.

Project Outcome

Customizable dashboard delivered enabling users to view and manage their data
Software met specifications with minimal bugs, allowing initial showcasing to proceed on schedule
Vendor met deadlines and communicated well via daily standups and Slack
Senior-over-junior oversight model delivered higher-quality results cost-effectively

Platforms

SaaS
Cloud

Tech Stack

Azure
SQL
C#
ASP.NET MVC
Entity Framework
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The software met all provided specifications with minimal bugs or issues, allowing the initial showcasing to proceed according to schedule. Honeycomb Software’s deadline-focused workflow, helpful UX suggestions, and reasonable pricing continue to boost efficiency.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 07/26/2017