a1qa

BACKGROUND

I am the CTO of FutureOn AS

SaaS Solutions for the Energy Industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• Our goal was to obtain an independent assessment of the security level of our application.

SOLUTION

Other

Good value for cost

2-5 Employees

We engaged a1qa to perform an independent security assessment of our platform through annual penetration testing.

The project evaluated the application's security from the perspective of an unauthenticated external user and focused on identifying and validating potential security weaknesses. The team delivered a detailed penetration testing report that included an executive summary, technical findings, vulnerability descriptions, severity assessments, remediation recommendations, and best-practice guidance for maintaining a strong security posture.

a1qa team also validated the implemented fixes and provided clear recommendations for further enhancing application security.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

The project provided an independent assessment of our application's security and helped us identify areas for improvement. The vulnerabilities discovered during testing were addressed by our team and subsequently validated by a1qa. The engagement increased our confidence in the effectiveness of our security controls and supported our ongoing efforts to maintain a strong security posture.

The team was professional, responsive, and well-organized. Communication was clear and proactive, deliverables were provided on time, and the project progressed smoothly from planning through final reporting.

Email or Messaging App

a1qa is a strong choice for organizations seeking reliable security testing and QA services. Their team combines technical expertise with clear communication and professional project management, making them a trusted partner for security assessments and vulnerability validation activities.

The engagement was delivered at a high professional level, and we were satisfied with both the technical expertise and overall collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Processing.kz, a financial services company. We provide e-commerce services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with a1qa?

We needed help building a QA culture from scratch and developing QA processes according to high-level industry standards.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

a1qa has helped us build QA processes that cover all our company’s needs. The team has helped align our internal QA team with the best QA practices and shared their expertise. a1qa has delivered process manuals, training materials, and high-level experience in QA processes. The team has also rebuilt our internal processes.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from a1qa.

How did you come to work with a1qa?

We found a1qa through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to our geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with a1qa in January 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Thanks to a1qa’s work, we’ve reduced errors in production environments by 50% and decreased time to market by 20%. We’ve measured these results by integrating according metrics into our processes.

How did a1qa perform from a project management standpoint?

a1qa delivers on time and in the best way I can imagine. We communicate with a1qa via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

a1qa has a great culture and impressive experience in quality assurance.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing a1qa could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of Oxagile, a custom software development company specializing in video streaming, AdTech, EdTech, AI, big data, and business intelligence solutions for clients across various industries worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with a1qa?

We engaged a1qa to provide QA expertise and testing support across different software development projects. Since our projects can vary in scope and duration, we needed a partner who could adapt to different testing requirements and provide the right level of QA support when needed.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

a1qa supported our software development projects with both manual and automation testing. The scope included test planning, test case preparation and execution, regression testing, defect identification and reporting, and automation of relevant test scenarios. The team also leveraged AI-based tools and approaches to make testing activities more efficient and accelerate parts of the QA process.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6–10 teammates from a1qa.

How did you come to work with a1qa?

a1qa was referred to me. I chose them over other options because they had high ratings and a great culture fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $10,000 to $49,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2025–September 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

a1qa helped us maintain consistent testing coverage across different projects and provided additional QA capacity when required. Their support helped our development teams manage testing activities more efficiently and identify issues during the development process. The use of AI-assisted approaches also helped streamline certain testing activities and improve the efficiency of the QA process.
While we don’t disclose proprietary performance metrics, the impact was clear across our delivery cadence. With a1qa handling expanded coverage and peak-demand testing, our internal engineers spent significantly less time on manual regression passes and troubleshooting late-stage bugs.
The AI-assisted tooling shortened our test cycles, which directly translated into faster release turnarounds and fewer critical issues reaching production.In practical terms, it removed QA as a critical-path bottleneck. We saw release cycles shorten noticeably—typically shaving off multiple days of pre-release stabilization—allowing developers to focus almost entirely on building rather than manual test maintenance.

How did a1qa perform from a project management standpoint?

The collaboration was smooth across different projects and initiatives. One of the things we valued was a1qa's ability to quickly understand the context of a new project and adapt to its requirements and timelines. Even when working on smaller or short-term initiatives, the team was responsive to our needs and communication was straightforward. Testing activities and deliverables were generally aligned with the agreed timelines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stood out most was the consistency of the collaboration across many different projects. We worked with a1qa on a number of smaller initiatives as well as longer-term engagements, and the experience was consistently positive.We also appreciated the team's ability to adapt to different technologies, project scopes, and timelines. Their use of AI-assisted approaches to improve testing efficiency was another useful addition to their QA capabilities.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We would have preferred to avoid rotations of the team, though that wasn’t critical.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the QA team lead at Acronis. We provide integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and infrastructure management solutions for managed service providers and IT departments, helping ensure data integrity and business continuity worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with a1qa?

We needed help with testing monthly releases, new feature testing, automation improvements, and AI adoption.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

a1qa helps us test the main features of our backup solution. Their work includes preparing different environments, testing, test design, and bug verification and validation. The team is responsible for both manual and automated testing.

What is the team composition?

We work with 6-10 teammates from a1qa.

How did you come to work with a1qa?

a1qa was already engaged with Acronis when I joined. They were chosen because of their high ratings, proximity to our geographic location, pricing that fit our budget, great culture fit, and good value for cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with a1qa in August 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

a1qa has helped us release features on time. Their automation has helped us decrease manual regression from 50 man-days to 25 man-days. The team has also created UI autotests. Our test coverage has increased from 60% to 80%. The quality of our releases has improved, and the number of customer cases has decreased each year.

How did a1qa perform from a project management standpoint?

a1qa delivers on time and helps with people management. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

a1qa has great outsourced employees we can rely on. They do their work on time and with good quality.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the QA Automation Director of a gaming company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Gaming Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire a1qa to accomplish?

• Provide dedicated QA Automation Engineering expertise to increase automated test coverage and reduce reliance on repetitive manual testing.

SOLUTION

How did you find a1qa?

Referral

Why did you select a1qa over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• High Quality Outcomes

How many teammates from a1qa were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Provide dedicated QA Automation Engineering support for the automation program. Identify and prioritize high-value test cases suitable for automation. Convert agreed manual QA scenarios into automated test cases. Build and maintain automated smoke, sanity, and regression coverage. Execute automated test plans and analyze results and failures. Investigate and resolve flaky tests, automation failures, and integration issues. Maintain and optimize automated tests as product features and builds evolve. Support the integration of automation into existing QA and release workflows. Expand automation coverage to reduce repetitive manual testing and improve scalability. Document automated coverage, known limitations, configurations, and execution procedures. Provide knowledge transfer and technical support to internal QA and product teams. Track and report key metrics such as automation coverage, reliability, execution health, defects identified, and QA effort saved. Collaborate with internal QA, engineering, and relevant technology stakeholders on continuous improvements. The client retains ownership of automation strategy, prioritization, quality standards, and overall program direction.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We shifted approximately 30–50% of manual testing effort into automation for complex testing activities, allowing the team to focus on higher-priority work during release cycles.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They have consistently met deadlines, communicated effectively, and adapted well to changing priorities and project needs.

What was your primary form of communication with a1qa?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their technical expertise, flexibility, and ability to adapt to automation requirements are particularly valuable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something a1qa could have done differently?

Overall, the partnership has been positive. An opportunity for improvement would be to continue increasing proactive recommendations and knowledge sharing around automation best practices and optimization opportunities.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of business analysis at Berekebank, a fintech company. We provide a wide range of financial products and services for private and corporate clients, making financial management simple and convenient for all market segments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire a1qa to accomplish for your business?

My goal is to establish a framework for managing how business requirements are developed across product teams. As part of this work, one of my tracks focuses on applying AI technologies to business analysis routines.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

a1qa is helping us create an AI tool for business analysts’ routine tasks. The main deliverable is the ability to automatically create an artifact hierarchy. These artifacts include business requirements documents (BRD), user stories (US), non-functional requirements (NFR), and vision documents, among others.Currently, we’re evaluating a1qa’s deliverables against our documented company standards.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with 2–5 teammates from a1qa, including Veronika and Olzhas.

How did you come to work with a1qa?

My company assigned an outsourced team to the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with a1qa in May 2026, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The quality of the artifact hierarchy is an early indicator that the project is on the right track.

How did a1qa perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate with a1qa via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Veronika has been extremely valuable to the project. She helps me plan the scope of work, refine my requirements and goals, choose the technology stack, and solve various problems. I feel that I’m working with a professional who speaks my language — the language of my profession and, even more importantly, the language of management. It’s incredible because, to be honest, I’m tired of the opposite situations, when colleagues don’t understand the domain well, and you have to teach them like students. Veronika has strong expertise in software development and AI.Moreover, Olzhas demonstrates a deep understanding of users’ needs. He doesn’t just complete tasks — he puts himself in the users’ shoes and builds the system based on that perspective and way of thinking.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything a1qa can improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partnership lead of Kanda software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Kanda is a custom software product development company with 30+ years of impeccable reputation for quality, speed, and client IP protection. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire a1qa to accomplish?

• Build structured, efficient, and mature quality assurance processes from the ground up or optimize existing frameworks.

SOLUTION

How did you find a1qa?

Referral

Why did you select a1qa over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from a1qa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

he scope of work covered software quality assurance and testing activities, including test planning, functional and regression testing, defect identification and reporting, and collaboration with the development team. Key deliverables included executed test cases, documented defects with detailed reports, regression testing results, and regular QA status updates. The team ensured stable product releases and maintained a high level of software quality throughout the engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Over the years, we have established a strong foundation of test documentation and continuously improved our QA processes. To support faster time to market, we introduced test automation as a key part of our quality strategy. Today, approximately 50% of our regression testing is automated, and we continue to expand this coverage in a pragmatic and sustainable way. As a result, the QA processes we have built together enable us to release products with an escape rate that remains close to 0%. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The management team is supportive and always open to discussion. They provide clear reporting and maintain transparent cooperation. They are also proactive when it comes to quality, team capacity, and budget-related topics 

What was your primary form of communication with a1qa?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most was A1QA’s professionalism, strong QA expertise, and ability to quickly understand project requirements. The team was proactive, responsive, and focused on delivering high-quality results while maintaining clear and effective communication throughout the engagement.

Are there any areas for improvement or something a1qa could have done differently?

We are happy with the current collaboration. We openly share ideas and continuously improve the way we work together, so I cannot think of any specific areas that need improvement at this point. 

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on April 19, 2021.

Tibor Vais
President, Computer Software Firm

Other industries

Newton, Massachusetts

201-500

Jan 2012 - Jan 2021

$50,000 to $199,999

Project summary
a1qa was largely involved in a computer software company's software testing process for almost 10 years. The project involved test plans, manual testing, automated testing scripts, and more.

Feedback summary
a1qa had a professional workflow and communication process during their partnership. The client was also constantly updated about the latest trends and technologies in their industry. They could also easily adapt to any changes to the needs of each project. This review is an update by the client company. The original review is located below the new content.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Kandasoft provides the full cycle of custom software development services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire a1qa?

On many project QA is involved from the start. A1QA has been a partner in providing these services on many projects

What were your goals for this project?

We strive to help our customers achieve their goals by providing first-rate software product development and testing.

SOLUTION

How did you select a1qa?

A1QA is known in the industry as one of the best organizations in software testing, with an internal academy to train its engineers, with well defined and organized processes.

Describe the project in detail.

The projects involve, as a rule, creation of test plans, manual testing, defining and writing scripts for automated testing.

What was the team composition?

The team composition varies from a couple of engineers to a team of 4-6 QA engineers, usually managed by a QA Lead engineer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We could always rely on A1QA to deliver professional work. They are reliable and know their art.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have established a well-defined communication and workflow, adapting it to the needs of each project

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The professionalism and the expertise in the latest trends and technologies in QA.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Hard to think of areas where the performance of the team was lacking.

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 4.5

Quality: 5
Can't find a better testing organization

Cost: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Willing to refer: 4.5

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This review was published on September 26, 2018.

President, Development Company
Other industries

51-200

Sep 2012 - Ongoing

$1,000,000 to $9,999,999

Project summary
A1QA provides QA testing services for a variety of different projects and clients, including writing test cases, some of which can be automated, full security audits, and penetration and load tests.

Feedback summary
Their testers are excellent, writing test cases that are suitable for automation and can be easily utilized by the often-changing personnel. They manage the work smoothly and allow the development company to ensure their products are high-quality, with continuous integration/continuous delivery.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a software development company. We also build our own products, because of new technologies we want to learn, and for their commercial potential.

I joined the company eight years ago, managing deployment for customers and making sure they’re happy with the deliverables. I’m currently the president of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with A1QA?

We needed QA services for several projects. For example, we had a product capable of recording video conferences on most existing platforms and were adding editing capabilities for its users to edit and splice video and audio. We also added an integration with Watson Speech to Text, allowing users to transcribe their videos and do searches within that text.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

It depends on the project; the way they work depends on the customer. For a customer who didn’t have any QA in place before, and who wanted to understand what they were missing, a tech lead would come in and do a survey of everything they had and come up with a plan. That plan would usually include writing test cases, selecting from a subset that made sense to automate. In the end, if it made sense, A1QA would propose penetration and load tests.

For some customers, they’ve done full security audits and testing: load testing, security penetration testing, and regression testing. In other cases, they provided manual testers, who wrote the test cases and tried to cover current issues. That is complementary to the unit testing written by the developers. With the customer, they decide which of the manual tests need automating and write those scripts. This allows customers to run both unit tests and automation tests, and it’s a good move toward CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery).

What is the team composition?

The team fluctuates depending on the project. There’s usually a project manager who oversees all the activity and to whom things get escalated if there’s a need. There’s also a QA tech lead, who supervises the process.

How did you come to work with A1QA?

They’re well-known as a developer and they’re based in Minsk, where our main development team is also located.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost since the beginning has been over $1 million.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them around 2012. We’re still in touch regularly—they’re quite professional and helpful.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The impact is great. The fact that we provide quality work is, in large part, due to their testing. Despite the movement to CI/CD, and every developer doing thorough tests, we’re not there yet. Without A1QA’s testing, we wouldn’t have our reputation for building quality products.

How did A1QA perform from a project management standpoint?

It all depends on the project, as different projects require different levels of documentation, but there’ve been no problems with their test cases. The personnel can change, but, if the test cases are still there, any new person can pick up on the project. Without those test cases, there would be no automation.

They’re very good in terms of communication. We’ve worked with customers and with them to perform the QA.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I think they’re very professional. They have a very thoughtful process of onboarding; an internal academy where all new people go through training on their processes and methodology. I think this makes for very good testers.

A1QA has good processes, and I think their management is professional. In terms of customer communication, I haven't had complaints from anyone about issues from them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should be hiring more people because there’s obviously demand for their services. I know that it’s hard to hire in Minsk.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

No.

STAR RATINGS

Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5
They’re not the least expensive provider, but the quality definitely justifies the cost.

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Technology Director of an insurance company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A tech-enabled full-service commercial insurance brokerage

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire a1qa to accomplish?

• Establish a streamlined and efficient QA strategy
• Introduce a dedicated BA workflow in the SDLC process
• Provide load testing, integration and security tests.
• Test automation
• DevOps and CI/CD automation

SOLUTION

How did you find a1qa?

Referral

Why did you select a1qa over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from a1qa were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Establish a streamlined QA workflow integrated into the agile SDLC lifecycle:

• Provide regression & integration testing of each release
• Introduce QA automation and CI/CD optimizations
• Provide BA analysis of all stories to be dev- and test-ready 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Product Quality has been upheld during complex software development, with little-to-none bugs reported by outside parties (internal/external clients)

Stories have been detailed with BA decomposition and analysis, allowing more efficient dev implementation cycle and less re-work/QA-cycles 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management has been excellent, with scrum process consulting and optimization of our dev lifecycle completed together with the vendor. They deliver items on time and up to our expectations.

The vendor response rate is good - with a thoughtful approach to our needs

What was your primary form of communication with a1qa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Able to source high-quality talent and adapt the team to the varying needs of the business/dev lifecycle, work on creating appropriate solutions in complex timeframes/cost/requirement environments

Are there any areas for improvement or something a1qa could have done differently?

More in-person, AE oversight of the relationship as a whole to ensure we're fully aligned 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the executive

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online Gaming and Sportsbook Platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire a1qa to accomplish?

• Establish a collaboration with a1qa for the development of the gaming platform.
• Provide assistance for automation testing.
• Undertake the development of a Native app and facilitate the migration from the old app to the new one.

SOLUTION

How did you find a1qa?

Clutch Site

Why did you select a1qa over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from a1qa were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Provided technical consultation throughout the mobile and games development process. 
• Assisted in setting up development environments and other infrastructure required for mobile and games development. 
• Offered continuous support for debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues encountered during development. 
• Collaborated closely with the development team to integrate backend services and APIs seamlessly into mobile and games applications.
• Conducted performance testing and optimisation to ensure smooth functionality and optimal user experience on various devices. 
• Implemented NFR measures and protocols to safeguard mobile and games applications against potential threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Offered guidance on best practices and emerging technologies in mobile and games development to enhance productivity and efficiency. 
• Provided ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure the stability, reliability, and security of mobile and games applications post-launch.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Platform has gone live!
• Increased user engagement metrics after launch but it's too early to measure such as session duration, daily active users, and retention rates. 
• Decreased bug/defects reports from end users, indicating some improvement on stability. 
• Recent apps have been successful within the stores, reflecting enhanced user satisfaction and experience.
• Reduction in some of the development time through the implementation of automation testing and efficient development processes. 
• Successful migration of the old app to the new app with minimal disruption to users and operations. 
• Achievement of project milestones. 
• It's early stage but good feedback so far, including internal teams, management, and customers.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• Good Communication: Regular communication channels were established to ensure prompt response to queries, issues, and support requests from team members, stakeholders, and clients. 
• Problem Solving: Supported QA lead managers have identified and addressed potential issues or obstacles before they escalated, ensuring smooth project progress. 
• Resource Allocation: Resources were allocated efficiently based on project requirements, ensuring that the right people with the appropriate skills were available to provide support as needed. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholders were engaged throughout the project lifecycle to gather feedback, address concerns, and align expectations, fostering a collaborative environment. 
• Risk Management: Risks were identified, assessed, and mitigated in a timely manner to prevent disruptions to project delivery, ensuring that the project stayed on track. 
• Continuous Improvement: continuously monitored project performance and processes. 
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Good documentation of activities, decisions, and support processes was maintained, facilitating knowledge sharing and ensuring continuity of support. 
• Adherence to Best Practices: best practices and methodologies were followed to guide project execution, ensuring consistency and alignment with industry standards

What was your primary form of communication with a1qa?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Encouraging collaboration, fostering supportiveness, maintaining friendliness, and demonstrating willingness to go the extra mile as needed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something a1qa could have done differently?

Our experience with a1Qa has been positive overall, and at present, we have no specific suggestions for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I manage the Software Quality Assurance team. We provide technology solutions to clients across the US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire a1qa?

We started working with a1qa to provide performance testing on our platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

The deciding factor was the level of experience a1qa brought, as well as their willingness to work with extremely tight timelines, around the clock to finish work before a fast approaching deadline.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

a1qa was tasked with creating performance tests, creating the physical infrastructure to run the tests, as well as executing the tests. In the first phase, a1qa created test scripts based on the requirements. Then they ran preliminary tests to ensure the load profiles observed were what was expected. After some tweaks to the scripts, they started running the tests as designed. During the tests, if and when a software issue was identified our internal team fixed the issues, after which a1qa continued running the tests.

This repetition of testing, identifying and fixing issues, followed by another round of testing continued until the system was able to handle the target load profiles. Once the initial deadline was complete, a1qa delivered the scripts to us, assisted us in creating the hardware infrastructure, with which we could run the tests, and they continue to this date to enhance our scripts as well as provide support when needed.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked and continue to work with four resources. Their Business Development Manager, their Senior Engineer Lead and two Engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were able to find and fix all the issues before our deadline. a1qa was key to achieving this goal. Their expertise as well as willingness to work with such a tight timeline made this project a success. We continue to work with a1qa on enhancing our scripts to this date.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Given the tight timeline, we were in constant communication to ensure the deadline wouldn't slip. When a milestone was complete, the next phase began immediately. When there was a blocker, they reached out immediately. When we had a question or a request a1qa was available immediately. With their constant awareness, and their availability we were able to work cohesively.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

During the selection process, while other vendors were not confident that they would be able to deliver results in such a tight timeline, a1qa was willing to work with our team to achieve it. And I believe their attitude of willingness to work alongside our team made the difference, both in the selection process, as well as at the end when it mattered. Their extremely talented engineers understands difficult concepts quickly and were able to provide solutions fast.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I am not sure if a1qa could have done anything differently then or now. We recently started collaborating on other realms of testing as well.