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Feature Development for Job Search Platform

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Business Consulting & Services

Duration

6 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2021

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

EmploySee

Manhattan, United States of America

Project Summary

A job search startup hired Unified Infotech to develop a list of platform features defined by the client's operations and design teams. The vendor was contracted to deliver the features (SOW) using technologies such as Laravel and JavaScript, but the client reports severe mismanagement: costs rose 314% above the quote and delivery took 145% longer, contributing to the company's closure.

Key Challenges

Develop a list of features and functionalities prepared by the client's operations and graphic design teams
Deliver periodic, reviewable deliverables following the agreed SOW and steps

Project Deliverables

Features and functionalities as specified by the client's operations and graphic design teams
Statement of Work (SOW)
Periodic deliverables for client review

Project Solution

The vendor accepted a SOW and was tasked with building a set of features and functionalities provided by the client's operations and graphic design teams. The work was to be delivered periodically for client review and implemented using technologies including Laravel and JavaScript; however, the client reports that project management did not follow the agreed steps and budget controls, and costs and timelines were significantly exceeded.

Project Outcome

The client reported the company was forced to shut down after the engagement
Project costs were 314% higher than the quoted price
Project timeline was 145% longer than quoted
Negative impacts on other contracts and mandatory payments were reported

Platforms

Tech Stack

Laravel
JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

2.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Unified Infotech mismanaged the project, costing the client 314% more than the quoted price and 145% longer delivery time. Although the outsourced developers were great to work with, the negative results directly impacted contracts with other agencies, ultimately closing down the company.This review includes the vendor’s response.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 06/28/2022