endorsedOngoing

Staff Augmentation for Media Streaming App

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation • Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • Application Integration

Industry

Software Development

Duration

79 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2020

Team Size

21-25 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

73/100

Good

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Client

Geomotiv Holdings Inc.

Lisbon, Portugal

Project Summary

Mbicycle provided staff augmentation to support development and maintenance of a media streaming app using Scrum. Their team (20+ engineers) handled mobile app development, UI/UX design, core content services, search and real-time updates, and integrations with Google services such as Android TV features and Google Assistant. The vendor completed tasks in a timely manner, communicated effectively through a project manager and daily sessions, and earned positive feedback from internal stakeholders.

Key Challenges

Large volume of development and maintenance tasks for a media streaming product
Need to rapidly augment the development department to handle workload
Requirement for engineers across skill levels (middle to senior) to cover varied tasks

Project Deliverables

Mobile Android TV app
UI/UX design for the branded mobile app
Core services for content storage and processing
Search and real-time updates for media and user preferences
Integration with Google services (home screen recommendations, Google Assistant, remote control)
Personalization and accessibility features (audio navigation, font size and color temperature adjustments)

Project Solution

Mbicycle was selected after RFPs, CV reviews and case study evaluation; they ran an onboarding/setup phase prior to starting work. The engagement followed Scrum with daily sessions, backlog reviews and sprint planning. Mbicycle supplied engineers who were split between mobile app development and UI/UX tasks. The team implemented core services for content storage and processing, search and real-time updates for media and user preferences, integrated Google services (Android TV home screen recommendations, Google Assistant, remote control), and added personalization and accessibility features such as audio navigation and adjustable font and color temperature. Recruitment included a discovery/setup phase and interviews with Mbicycle engineers, the hiring company, and representatives of the main client.

Project Outcome

Successfully and timely implemented every task over two years of collaboration
Client has planned additional features, indicating positive outcomes and continued engagement
Smooth and efficient communication coordinated via a project manager and daily sessions
Rapid onboarding and ramp-up by Mbicycle engineers
Both the vendor and client are satisfied and considering adding more developers

Platforms

AI/ML Platform
Mobile
Embedded System

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Since partnering with Mbicycle, the company is able to successfully accomplish their tasks in improving their client's app in a timely manner. They're quick to respond and operate, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with Mbicycle's expertise and experience.”
Alex Kharkauski
COO
Date: 09/15/2022