SHIFTA

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a brand specialist at Galicia Seguros, an insurance company. We offer insurance for individuals, assets, businesses, and companies, providing comprehensive products and services to customers throughout Argentina.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SHIFTA?

We needed to make self-service online forms available to reduce manual paperwork for both policyholders and sales agents. Additionally, we wanted to add and increase the visibility of different customer service channels for policyholders within the site. We also aimed to modernize the site's navigation and conversion rates through a homepage redesign and an ongoing product landing page redesign.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SHIFTA provides ongoing maintenance for our corporate website and continuous support for acquisition campaigns for new insurance sales agents. The team has completed the homepage redesign, which is now live in production, and is currently working on the product landing page redesign. SHIFTA has also delivered and maintained self-service online forms for policyholders and sales agents. 

The team has added and increased the visibility of different customer service channels for policyholders within the web experience.SHIFTA has been our partner for the ongoing maintenance and evolution of our corporate website. They support our campaigns to recruit new insurance brokers and have built self-service online forms that cut down on manual paperwork. 

One milestone was the digital onboarding flow for new brokers, which took about three months. The team covered both the user experience and the technical side of it, including how the form handles errors and temporary service outages. SHIFTA has also helped us make our customer service channels more visible on the site and continues to improve accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) across our forms and components. 

Their work goes beyond front-end design, as they handle UX/UI, front-end development, and the functional and technical work behind the forms we put in front of our users.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from SHIFTA.

How did you come to work with SHIFTA?

We found SHIFTA through a referral. We chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with SHIFTA in July 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SHIFTA has redesigned our homepage, which is now live in production. The team is currently redesigning our product landing pages to improve offer clarity and conversion for our acquisition campaigns. SHIFTA has digitized our onboarding process, which was previously manual. Now, it's completed through a seven-step, fully online form.

We've seen clear improvements, mainly in our operations and the user experience. The self-service forms, especially the digital onboarding for new brokers, have replaced a process that used to involve a lot of manual paperwork and back-and-forth with our team. Now, applicants complete everything online, and the data reaches us in a more consistent and complete way. The redesigned homepage and landing pages have also made it easier for users to find the right product and contact channel. 

The accessibility improvements have broadened the audience that can use the site without friction. We're still consolidating the numbers, but the qualitative impact on our team's workload and the quality of incoming requests has been very noticeable.

We don't have a precise figure yet since we're still consolidating the data, but the reduction in manual work has been significant. 

Before, every broker application meant collecting documents by email, checking incomplete information, and following up with each applicant. Now, most of that happens online. Applicants submit complete, validated data in a single flow, and our team focuses on reviewing and approving instead of chasing missing information. Our team's day-to-day workload has clearly improved.

We haven't run a formal survey yet, but the day-to-day signals have been positive. We've seen fewer questions and support requests about how to complete the broker onboarding, and the information we receive through the forms is more complete, which tells us the flow is clear and easy to follow. Gathering structured feedback is one of our next steps.

How did SHIFTA perform from a project management standpoint?

We work with SHIFTA under an agile model, with refinement and prioritization meetings and demos at the close of each deliverable. Before moving to production, SHIFTA's team validates every delivery in test environments. 

Since this is an ongoing relationship rather than a single fixed project, this setup has let us move forward in parallel on different fronts (website maintenance, homepage and landing page redesign, self-service forms) and reprioritize whenever a specific request comes up, such as the onboarding project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out the most is that SHIFTA works like an extension of our own team, not like an external vendor. They handle several fronts at once, like site maintenance, the homepage and landing page redesigns, and the self-service forms, without losing sight of the overall picture or our priorities. They also combine UX/UI design and development in one team, which makes the process much smoother.

SHIFTA pays close attention to detail. They think through edge cases, error messages, and accessibility from the start, so what reaches our users is clear and reliable. On top of that, they're proactive. They don't just execute what we ask for; they bring ideas and flag risks before they become problems.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There aren't any significant areas for improvement. Any small adjustments we've needed along the way have been handled quickly and openly.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with SHIFTA.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Quinttos

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Quinttos is an educational management software platform that streamlines administrative processes, enhances academic planning, and facilitates communication among schools, families, and students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired SHIFTA to build and scale our product team, ensuring we had the right talent and structure to support Quinttos' growth and innovation goals.

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

SHIFTA was engaged by Quinttos to establish and develop a robust UX team, embedding user experience (UX) practices within an existing and rapidly evolving product development team. The key objective was integrating UX capabilities seamlessly, ensuring that the development workflow continued without interruption while enhancing strategic product decision-making and freeing developers from design responsibilities.

Key Deliverables:

1. Team Building and Recruitment:

Developed a tailored job description for a UX/UI Designer aligned with Quinttos' specific needs.
Conducted candidate selection processes, including CV screening, interviews, and cultural fit assessment.
Successfully recruited a UX/UI Designer and a UX Researcher, integrating them effectively into the existing product team.
Developed structured career paths for UX/UI Designers and UX Researchers to ensure strategic alignment with long-term organizational goals.

2. UI Training and Support:

Delivered progressive training sessions for the newly formed UX team, focused on creating a standardized Design System (UI Kit).
Created a comprehensive UI Kit to standardize visual components across Quinttos' digital products, optimizing implementation and reducing development time

3. Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Workflow:

Established regular collaborative meetings between UX Designers and developers, implementing an effective "handoff" process.
Facilitated clear communication of design details, enhancing synergy, efficiency, and overall product quality.

4. UX Research Training:

Conducted theoretical and practical workshops to embed UX Research capabilities.
Trained the team in user research methodologies, including:

Principles of user research
Usability testing
Thematic analysis of customer support tickets to prioritize product improvements
Structured survey design
Standardized processes for capturing requirements during client interactions

Outcomes:
Successfully established a dedicated UX team with specialized roles in design and research, enhancing strategic decision-making based on user experience.
Implemented a comprehensive Design System (UI Kit), ensuring consistency and efficiency in product development.
Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in faster delivery times and higher-quality products.
Initiated an iterative UX cycle based on user feedback, fostering continuous product improvements.
This engagement not only installed UX capabilities but fundamentally enhanced Quinttos' approach to digital product development, positioning the company to continuously evolve by effectively addressing user needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Establishment of a Specialized UX Team:
Successfully recruited and integrated a UX/UI Designer and a UX Researcher, enabling strategic, user-centered decision-making.
Development of a UI Kit (Design System):
Created a standardized visual toolkit that streamlined implementation, significantly reducing development time and ensuring consistency across products.
Improved Collaboration and Efficiency:
Established regular designer-developer meetings with structured handoffs, resulting in faster turnaround times and improved communication between teams.
Implementation of Iterative UX Processes:
Instituted an ongoing cycle of user research, testing, and design improvements, allowing continuous product refinement based on direct user feedback.
Internal UX Capability Building:
Conducted targeted training workshops, equipping internal teams with practical UX research skills, methodologies for user analysis, and structured processes for managing user requirements.

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

SHIFTA demonstrated effective and proactive project management, consistently meeting agreed-upon deadlines throughout the engagement. They structured the project clearly into defined stages, ensuring transparency and alignment with our objectives. Communication was frequent and open, allowing us to remain informed and involved at every step. When our needs evolved, SHIFTA was responsive, adapting promptly and flexibly to changes, and providing practical solutions that kept the project on track and focused on our strategic goals.

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What we found most impressive about SHIFTA was their ability to seamlessly integrate a new UX capability into our existing high-performing team without disrupting productivity. We were impressed with their strategic insights in combining human-centered design with practical business outcomes, along with their genuine commitment to understanding our company's culture and specific needs, truly set them apart.

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

One area for improvement was identifying earlier in the process the need to also enhance the liaison capabilities between the UX and development teams. While SHIFTA effectively built the UX team, recognizing and addressing sooner the role of an internal bridge or coordinator could have further improved collaboration and efficiency in our workflow.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Owner of Remitee

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Remitee makes it easy to send and receive money and top up mobile phones, providing a fast, secure, and simple solution for international transfers to support your loved ones efficiently. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We drive strategic initiatives by providing the right talent at the right time.
• We offer flexible solutions tailored to business needs without relying on permanent hires.
• We rapidly expand teams with skilled professionals to efficiently meet the urgent demands of projects.

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Flexible Collaboration: remote work setup with the option for on-site participation, coordinated with Remitee based on project needs. 
Dedicated Specialized Resources: professionals assigned with a monthly commitment of 160 hours, with certification and billing at the end of each period. 
Priority Adaptability: a dynamic approach that continuously aligns with business priorities and technical feasibility throughout the service. 
Deliverables 

Seamless Talent Onboarding: an efficient integration process to ensure professionals join existing teams effectively. 
Source Code and Technical Documentation: full delivery of all developed source code, accompanied by detailed technical documentation to ensure transparency and ease of maintenance. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Streamlined Talent Integration: The onboarding process for assigned professionals is completed within the agreed timeline, ensuring a quick adaptation and effective contribution to existing teams. 
Service Evaluation: Ongoing feedback is collected through satisfaction surveys to assess both the quality of collaboration and the performance of the integrated talent. 

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

Working with Shifta was an excellent experience. They brought in highly skilled professionals who quickly integrated into our team, contributing not only technical expertise but also great autonomy. Their support was crucial in addressing critical priorities and enhancing our ability to respond to business challenges. 

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

We're impressed with SHIFTA's ability to deliver customized digital solutions with a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, driving business transformation and growth.

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

Proactive initiatives, backed by our experience, could be proposed to maximize project outcomes and explore innovative alternatives to optimize workflows. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Development Leader of Sancor Seguros

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sancor Seguros specializes in providing comprehensive protection solutions, committed to the safety and peace of mind of Argentine households and businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• 1- Rapidly scale our teams with specialized talent to meet immediate project demands efficiently.
• 2- Drive strategic projects by leveraging the right skills and expertise at the right time.
• 3- Adapt to business demands flexibly and efficiently without relying on permanent hires.

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of Service

Fixed Resource Allocation: professionals assigned with a baseline of 160 hours per month, with certification and billing at the end of each month.
Work Modality: remote service.
Dynamic Prioritization: development aligned with business priorities and technical feasibility, adapting throughout the service.
Deliverables

Delivery of Source Code and Technical Documentation: all source code generated by the professionals, accompanied by corresponding technical documentation, ensuring transparency and ease of maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Service Level: Periodic feedback through satisfaction surveys regarding the effectiveness of the collaboration and the quality of the service provided by the assigned talents.

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

We are very happy with Shifta's performance. We achieve work synergy accompanied by professionals who offer us great technical knowledge, predisposed to change and facing new technological challenges.

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

In-Person Meeting

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

We appreciated their hands-on approach and technical knowledge.

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

More proactive suggestions or insights based on experience could be offered to enhance project outcomes or streamline workflows.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Applications Manager of Mastellone Hnos SA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mastellone Hnos. is dedicated to providing high-quality dairy products, committed to the nutrition and well-being of Argentine families. With decades of experience, it ensures excellence, innovation, and trust at every stage of its process, delivering fresh and healthy foods to every home.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rapidly scale our teams with specialized talent to meet immediate project demands efficiently
• Drive strategic projects by leveraging the right skills and expertise at the right time
• Adapt to business demands flexibly and efficiently without relying on permanent hires

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Fixed Resource Allocation: professionals assigned with a baseline of 160 hours per month, with certification and billing at the end of each month. 
• Work Modality: remote service. 
• Dynamic Prioritization: development aligned with business priorities and technical feasibility, adapting throughout the service. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Service Level: Periodic feedback through satisfaction surveys regarding the effectiveness of the collaboration and the quality of the service provided by the assigned talents. 

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

Working with ShiftA was a great decision. They provided us with highly skilled professionals with deep technical knowledge, who were essential in building our architecture team. Their collaboration was key to tackling technological challenges and enhancing our service ecosystem. They understand our IT Scheme and needs to fit with solutioms perfectly. 

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

Email or Messaging App

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

They were a close partner, and we worked together to reach our needs with full understanding and in a flexible manner. 

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

Not actually

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Enterprise Architecturel of Galicia Seguros

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Galicia Seguros provides innovative insurance solutions designed to protect individuals and businesses, ensuring peace of mind and financial security through personalized services and expert support.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• 1- Rapidly scale our teams with specialized talent to meet immediate project demands efficiently.
• 2- Drive strategic projects by leveraging the right skills and expertise at the right time.
• 3- Adapt to business demands flexibly and efficiently without relying on permanent hires.

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

+20

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

• Fixed Resource Allocation: professionals assigned with a baseline of 160 hours per month, with certification and billing at the end of each month.
• Work Modality: remote service, with the option for on-site participation coordinated with Galicia Seguros.
• Dynamic Prioritization: development aligned with business priorities and technical feasibility, adapting throughout the service.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Efficient Talent Integration: 100% completion of the onboarding process for assigned professionals within the agreed timeframe, ensuring smooth integration into existing teams.
• Service Level: Periodic feedback through satisfaction surveys regarding the effectiveness of the collaboration and the quality of the service provided by the assigned talents.

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

Working with Shifta was a great decision. They provide us with highly skilled professionals with deep technical knowledge, who were essential in building our architecture team. Their collaboration was key to tackling technological challenges and enhancing our service ecosystem.

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

In-Person Meeting

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

Their high standards for quality

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

More proactive suggestions or insights based on experience could be offered to enhance project outcomes or streamline workflows.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Presidente of Colegio de Veterinarios de la Provincia de Buenos Aires

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The College of Veterinarians of the Province of Buenos Aires is responsible for overseeing, facilitating, defending, and enhancing the practice of the profession. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Evolution of the Digital Services Strategy of the College of Veterinarians for its Members
• Develop a Mobile Application Prototype for the College of Veterinarians of Buenos Aires to test with key users and gather feedback for user-centered development of the mobile application.
• Organize and Align Strategic Objectives by prioritizing which objectives to address in the short, medium, and long term, and determining which of these can be achieved with the help of technology.
• Provide Value-Added Services by offering members services that add value to their daily professional activities.

SOLUTION

How did you find SHIFTA?

Referral

Why did you select SHIFTA over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SHIFTA were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

PROJECT SCOPE: 

• STAGE 1: DISCOVERY 
  • Strategic Definition: 
    • Collaborative Activity 1: Define the purpose and objectives of the College of Veterinarians of the Province of Buenos Aires (CVPBA). 
    • Collaborative Activity 2: Build an opportunity tree with ideas and solutions. 
  • Assessment: 
    • Service Blueprint Activity: Create a service blueprint for CVPBA involving customer service, technology, and legal teams. 
    • Research: Investigate technological, scientific, cultural, and social trends. 
  • User Research: 
    • Fieldwork 
    • Interviews 
    • Surveys 
  • Product Definition (Solution): 
    • Collaborative Activity: Define the Product Strategy Board. 
    • Collaborative Prototyping: Use methods such as Crazy 4 and 3 Frames for prototyping. 

 
PROTOTYPE FOR ITERATING THE RESULTING SOLUTION 
Following the Discovery activities with the CVPBA, a simple and personalized mobile application emerged as a valuable solution. The concept of the app is DIGITAL COMMUNITY OF VETERINARIANS and aims to restore the sense of belonging that is currently being lost with the decline in in-person interactions, while also accommodating the new professional networking modes. 

The app will provide resources and solutions for the needs of veterinarians identified earlier and will integrate resources from the self-management portal. 

In collaboration with the CVPBA, we decided to create an interactive prototype to gather user opinions on this solution derived from the discovery phase. This prototype will also help assess the app's usability and gather feedback for further iterations. 

DELIVERABLES: 

• Final Interactive Prototype: To be showcased at the CVPBA International Conferences. 
• Survey and User Tracking: To capture feedback, integrated into the prototype in Maze. 
• Feedback Report: Documenting the results of the interactive prototype feedback. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Number of Objectives Defined: 5 objectives agreed upon from various perspectives and expectations. 
• Product Definition: 1 product defined. 
• User Participation in Prototype Evaluation: 129 users. 
• Prototype Acceptance Rate: 85% of users 

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

Two projects were undertaken, both following a detailed roadmap from the start. The roadmap was strictly adhered to in both projects. 

Discovery Project: 
We held weekly meetings. In the first project, these included virtual collaborative meetings and one in-person session where SHIFTA team members facilitated collaborative strategy and ideation activities. 

Design and Prototype Construction Project: 

• We conducted design and content validation meetings for the prototype. 
• This project had a very tight deadline from the beginning. The prototype was intended for presentation at an international event organized by us, with only 4 weeks allocated for its development. 
• Timely delivery of the product was crucial for its presentation at the International Conference of the College of Veterinarians of Buenos Aires and for conducting feedback collection and prototype testing. 
• In both projects, the project leader was responsive to our requests and needs, adapting to our schedules and addressing all inquiries promptly.

What was your primary form of communication with SHIFTA?

Virtual Meeting

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

• Knowledge of Strategic Definition Methodologies 
• Knowledge of Product Design Methodologies 
• Company Culture of Flexibility and Empathy 
• Alignment with Client’s Business Objectives: SHIFTA was focused on aligning solutions with our business goals rather than just technological solutions. 
• User-Centered Design 
• Visual Design Expertise 
• Knowledge in methodologies for capturing and analyzing remote user feedback. 

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

I can't think of anything at the moment

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Qurable. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address witH SHIFTA?

As a small startup, we needed to strengthen our development capabilities. We decided to focus on frontend development while outsourcing the backend. SHIFTA helped us with that. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SHIFTA helped us develop web modules integrated with our technologies. They used React and Bionic frameworks, focusing only on the frontend and connecting it to our backend using APIs. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–5 developers. One of them was a UX expert, and one was a product manager that served as our main point of contact. The manager worked directly with our CTO. 

How did you come to work with SHIFTA?

SHIFTA was referred to us by another CTO. Apart from that, our co-founders were based in Argentina, where SHIFTA had a great reputation for working on agile development. Additionally, we selected them because they had a distributed team. This worked well for us because they were close to us but had the ability to work with our remote teams.  

How much have you invested with them?

We invested between $30,000–$35,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement lasted from May–September 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our user base grew steadily, reaching around 7,000 users per month. SHIFTA’s work quality was great. There were no delays in the project, and the team met all of our requests. 

How did SHIFTA perform from a project management standpoint?

SHIFTA’s project management was great. If we had a similar project, we’d choose to work with them again. The sprints were delivered on time; the project’s setup took some time, but it was a complex process. Their resources adjusted to our pace of work, and after the first two weeks of engagement, everything moved forward smoothly. We used Git for sharing code and Discord and emails for communication. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by their flexibility and technical skills. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could have helped us more with the onboarding process. The onboarding time took longer than expected, and both our teams could’ve done something to make that part more efficient. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I suggest you listen to their recommendations. For context, SHIFTA’s product manager played a key role in the engagement, and he made interesting proposals. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Qurable empowers brands and creators to connect to their existing and new audiences. I'm CEO & co-founder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SHIFTA, and what were your goals?

We were looking for Shifta to accelerate our product development pace. We needed help to accelerate 6 sprints to half of the time.

SOLUTION

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

We decided to contract Shifta for two reasons: your expertise in building mobile apps experience and for the velocity to allocate the team to work together to our CTO, based on Spain.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

They work on 3 sprint with the following scope

1. Redefine the UX on User's Profile for mobile.
2. Search result group by creator for mobile.
3. Some detail on PDP (Product page) React, ionic and Go

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

A product manager as the focal point working directly with our CTO and there were 3 full stacks Sr. devs. and 1 UX

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We increase the tech team productivity as a result of the quality of additional resources. We get a positive impact on our organizational goal, thanks to their commitment to reaching milestones and deliverables within the agreed-upon timeline.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

I was very effective. I would highlight the regular and clear communication and processes that helped streamline the workflow and minimize misunderstandings or delays. And finally, the Team dynamics: They were a positive and supportive team during the whole project.

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

One of the things that impressed me was their diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of skills and expertise, also their innovative approach to software development. Another important thing for this project was the time zone. The entire team works in four different time zones without friction.

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

Probably the last mile of delivery, every demo day we have had setup problems, this improved in the last sprint. Probably all of us as a team in the next project should be more in sync.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) startup. We have developed a delivery framework and applications to help customers address the complexity of implementing programs in the GRC space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SHIFTA, and what were your goals?

We hired SIFTA to develop the application, having a clear vision but no implementation capabilities. The application is simple in scope, but is implemented using graph databases, for which we could not find any developers with experience. Our goal was to generate o proof of concept that would demonstrate that the applications could support our delivery framework.

SOLUTION

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

Our goal was to have implementation support with a partner that could understand the problem and then find a way to implement our vision without previous experience in the technology.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The proof of concept was a risk management web app that included simple governance and reporting functionalities. It was built in C#, .Net and a Neo4j Database. The app was deployed as a docker container.

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

Project manager and a developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We were able to finish on-time, with SHIFTA not only solving technical issues but also providing insights on the best way to implement what we needed.

Their implementation has worked flawlessly since then (7 months). We just started developing the MVP version of the App with SHIFTA, with the feedback gathered from customer implementations.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Very predictable development practices in terms of backlog management, source code management and the necessary formalities, all done while maintaining the focus on the project goals.

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

Focused on the goal, with the technical skills and agile development skills necessary to get there. Very impressed.

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

Not really, maybe in a bigger, more complex project I would be able to detect shortcomings, but not on this one.