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Executive Search Platform Database Development and Management

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Information Technology

Duration
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4 months

Budget
Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date
Start Date

1 July 2018

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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80/100
Strong

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Client

Confidential

map United States of America

Project Summary

Reef Technologies took over and rebuilt a semi-finished database management system for an executive search platform, using Python, Django, and JavaScript. They expanded the product with data scrapers and table-driven features and provided ongoing development and support after a prior developer failed to complete the work. The client highlights the vendor's responsiveness, product-minded approach, and use of Slack and Trello for communication. Engagement began in July 2018 and remains ongoing.

Key Challenges

  • Create a database management system to track a specific profession and employee movements
  • Complete and replace work left unfinished by a prior developer

Project Deliverables

  • Database management system
  • Core application rebuild
  • Data tables
  • Data scrapers

Project Solution

Reef Technologies took over an incomplete project, rebuilt the core application and implemented new features such as data tables and web scrapers. They used Python and Django with some JavaScript, applied an effective development methodology, and provided ongoing collaboration and product guidance. The team communicated via Slack and Trello and delivered iterative improvements beyond the original scope.

Project Outcome

  • Significant improvement over prior developer's work
  • Ongoing responsive support via Slack and Trello
  • Product improvements and entrepreneurial guidance from vendor leadership

Platforms

  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • PythonPython
  • DjangoDjango
  • JavaScriptJavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“After a previous vendor couldn’t complete the project, Reef Technologies adeptly took charge and rapidly delivered. They used a smooth, effective workflow throughout the development. The team offers a rare combination of business acumen and innovation. They offer guidance to improve the product.”

Anonymous

President

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

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