endorsedOngoing

Staff Augmentation and Platform Upgrades for E-Learning Platform

Services Covered:

Cybersecurity • Web Application Development

Industry

Education

Duration

4 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 August 2021

Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Austin, United States of America

Project Summary

Vention (formerly iTechArt Group) provides staff augmentation to an e-learning platform, supporting large system upgrades, feature development and annual penetration testing. The engagement focuses on upgrading a Python backend, migrating the database to SQL and modernizing the JavaScript frontend with React. It's early in the engagement; the client reports improved API response speed and praises the vendor's communication and project management.

Key Challenges

Add vendor developers to internal team
Assist with large upgrades to existing systems
Provide ongoing development of new features
Perform annual penetration testing

Project Deliverables

Upgrade of Python backend
Migration of database to SQL
Update of JavaScript frontend to React
Annual penetration testing

Project Solution

The vendor was selected after online searches and interviews with sales and development staff; cost, ability to integrate with the in-house team and scaling options were deciding factors. The engagement involved a broad scope of work, specifically upgrading the Python backend, migrating the database to SQL and modernizing the JavaScript frontend to React. The vendor supplied a team that included two lead engineers and four mid-level engineers who worked directly with internal developers and stakeholders.

Project Outcome

No measurable outcomes yet; engagement is still in progress
Early improvement in API response speed
Improved collaboration and communication via Slack, Jira and weekly Zoom calls

Platforms

Tech Stack

Python
SQL
JavaScript
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“It's too early to note any specific results, but the engagement has been heading in the right direction. Vention (formerly iTechArt Group) is very easy to work with — they're always accessible, hard-working, and able to address issues in a timely manner. Their communication and project management skills are notable.”
Anonymous
Director of Engineering
Date: 12/13/2021