endorsedOngoing

AWS Platform Build & Staff Augmentation for Marketing Platform

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation • Cloud Consulting and Services • UI/UX Design • Website Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Advertising & Marketing

Duration

73 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 July 2020

Team Size

16-20 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Cape Town, South Africa

Project Summary

Softermii provided development resources and staff augmentation to help a marketing and advertising firm modernize and scale its platform. They built a new AWS-based platform, implemented server management for media, task automation, and social media integrations, and supported the client with product design and a 24/7 customer support team. The client reports strong communication, reliable project management, and satisfaction with the platform's direction.

Key Challenges

Need to scale the development team to support rapid business growth
Modernize existing software and rebuild an AWS-based scalable platform
Support growth to a target of 100,000 users and enable efficient post scheduling

Project Deliverables

AWS-based platform built from scratch
Server management feature for media files
Task automation and computing-heavy task implementation
Social media integrations
Enhanced UI/UX designs delivered via Adobe XD
24/7 customer support team (four people)

Project Solution

Softermii advised on architecture and built a new AWS platform from scratch to provide fresh code and improved scalability. They assembled a development team (~12 people) to implement server management for media files, task automation, computing-heavy features, and social media integrations, enhanced the UI/UX using Adobe XD, and assisted in hiring four customer support staff to provide 24/7 support.

Project Outcome

The platform is working well and the client is satisfied
Client intends to retain Softermii for system maintenance and updates
Improved scalability and meeting of project deadlines

Platforms

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client is impressed with Softermii's strong development and customer support skills. Accessible and transparent, the team's understanding of the client's business and goals have been key to their success. They also give excellent suggestions. Overall, they're reliable, honest, and helpful.”
Shaun
Founder
Date: 10/29/2021