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Scala Distributed Computing Implementation for Text Analytics

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Staff Augmentation • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

175 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 January 2012

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Decooda International

Atlanta, United States of America

Project Summary

Decooda International, a text analytics company, hired NashTech (formerly Knoldus Inc.) to design and implement a scalable distributed computing environment in Scala to process large volumes of unstructured data. NashTech implemented the client's reference architecture, prototyped the distributed system, provided a blended dedicated team, and continues to offer ongoing support. The client praises NashTech's architecture expertise, customer service, and project management, noting a long-term partnership with spot projects and partial knowledge transfer in-house.

Key Challenges

Scale text analytics processing for large volumes of unstructured data
Limited availability of Scala developers when Scala was a relatively new language
Need to design and implement a custom distributed computing environment because no market solution existed

Project Deliverables

Distributed computing environment implemented in Scala
Reference architecture for distributed computing
Prototypes of the distributed computing architecture
Dedicated offshore development team including developers, QAs, and an architect
Ongoing support and spot-project development

Project Solution

The vendor implemented the client's reference architecture by building a custom distributed computing environment in Scala. They prototyped the architecture, provided a blended dedicated team (developers at multiple levels, QAs, and an architect), and supported the client through ongoing spot projects and knowledge transfer.

Project Outcome

Responsiveness and support rated 8/10
Architecture rated 9/10
Customer service and domain knowledge rated 10/10
Excellent project management with a dedicated team integrated into the client organization
Long-term partnership with ongoing spot projects and successful knowledge transfer leading to some in-house development

Platforms

AI/ML Platform

Tech Stack

Scala

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“NashTech (formerly Knoldus Inc.) has facilitated a long-term partnership by delivering on the requirements and providing top-rate customer service. Beyond that, the team is responsive and maintains impressive domain knowledge. They offer strong project management and integrate seamlessly with the internal team.”
Charles Wardell
CTO
Date: 06/09/2021