endorsedOngoing

MVP Development for Machine Learning Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • API Development • Website Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

71 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 September 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Amplifi

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

A machine-learning startup (Amplifi) engaged Servalit to develop their MVP and continue iterative development. Servalit split work into development sprints and handled system architecture through front-end UI using Azure, .NET, MSSQL and ReactJS, with a six-person team. The project is ongoing; the vendor has delivered work on time and on budget, communicates daily via Slack and manages sprints in Azure DevOps.

Key Challenges

Non-technical founders required end-to-end technical development support
Need to manage all aspects of MVP technical development from architecture to front end
Ongoing iterative development and future product iterations required sustained vendor involvement

Project Deliverables

Sign in/out and password reset
Main app layout
DB model for system
User management (adding/removing users, email invites)
Role management (admin and client admins)
Profile management
Product management
API development
Content management
Front-end customer client app
Analytics dashboard
Client integration APIs
Analytics APIs
ML integration

Project Solution

Servalit was selected via recommendation and appointed for their understanding of the vision and competitive pricing. They split the work into development sprints based on provided wireframes and delivered end-to-end development from system architecture to front-end UI. Technologies used included Azure, .NET, MSSQL and ReactJS. Key outputs included authentication, DB modelling and user/role/profile management, API development, content management, the front-end customer app, an analytics dashboard, and integrations for client APIs, analytics and ML.

Project Outcome

The team delivered work "over and above" the original agreement
All stages of work have been completed on time and on budget
The vendor operates as an extended part of the client's team with responsive communication

Platforms

Tech Stack

Azure
.NET
SQL
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“While the MVP has yet to be launched, Servalit shows that it delivers above and beyond. They deliver the tasks on time and on budget. Both ends communicate daily to ensure that the project's workflow goes smoothly. Above all, the team's willingness and understanding stand out for the client.”
Jamie Stuart
Co Founder & Head of Product
Date: 03/12/2021