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Mobile App Backend & API Renovation for Publishing Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • API Development • Mobile Application Development
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Industry
Industry

Publishing

Duration
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4 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date
Start Date

1 July 2018

Team Size
Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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74/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapLos Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

Nortal (formerly Pwrteams) was engaged by a small publishing company to fix a flawed mobile app, renovate the backend and implement a reliable API. The vendor delivered scalable, well-documented code and containerized infrastructure, later rewriting the frontend and adding payment features. The client praised the vendor's predictability, technical expertise and transparent business model.

Key Challenges

  • Fix careless backend mistakes made by the original development vendor
  • Identify and onboard a reliable developer to stabilize the app
  • Deliver a scalable, well-documented API under a tight timeline

Project Deliverables

  • Backend analysis and fixes
  • API design and implementation
  • Infrastructure and containerization scripts
  • Frontend rewrite and data integration

Project Solution

Skelia began by scanning and diagnosing backend problems missed by the prior vendor, then developed an API to support new mobile features. Two .NET developers built the infrastructure, another developer scripted the container system for scalability, and a junior developer worked on API frontend data integration. The team used alternating project managers and delivered iterative two-week deliverables while holding weekly meetings.

Project Outcome

  • The implemented API is reliable, scalable, and well-documented
  • Code repositories are clean and the solution is easily scalable
  • Project management continuity maintained through alternating PMs and biweekly deliverables
  • Initial invoicing issue was resolved quickly with no lasting impact

Platforms

  • MobileMobile
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • .NET.NET
  • REST APIREST API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Nortal (formerly Pwrteams) delivered scalable code and a reliable API within a tight timeframe. They’ve since expanded the scope of the partnership by ensuring predictable outcomes and stable software. Beyond their technical expertise, the solution-oriented and innovative team maintains a transparent business model. This review was originally 4-stars overall. It was updated by the client on May 19, 2020.”

Anonymous

IT Manager

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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