Software Sushi, Inc

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President & CEO of Vector9

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Vector9 is a compliance intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and avoid exposure to foreign terrorist organizations, cartels, and high-risk criminal networks embedded in global supply chains.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Software Sushi, Inc to accomplish?

• Full site design
• Full site implementation and project management
• AWS, data ingestion, mapping.

SOLUTION

How did you find Software Sushi, Inc?

Online Search

Why did you select Software Sushi, Inc over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Software Sushi, Inc were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Vector9 is a compliance intelligence platform project that included building a system for entity risk screening, supply chain monitoring, and illicit network detection, with core deliverables such as a risk-scoring engine, watchlists, dashboard interface, automated alerts, and client-ready intelligence reports.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Software Sushi delivered a functional MVP with reliable data ingestion pipelines, enabling real-time entity screening and risk scoring across initial datasets. It also supported successful beta testing with validated outputs, reduced manual analysis time, and established a scalable foundation for continuous monitoring and client-ready reporting.

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

They have been highly responsive and proactive throughout the project, consistently offering creative solutions and effective workarounds to any challenges. Didier and his team have been exceptional partners. They are professional, innovative, and truly all-stars in execution.

What was your primary form of communication with Software Sushi, Inc?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What truly sets them apart is their ability to translate complex requirements into practical, buildable solutions without losing momentum. They didn’t just execute, they actively shaped and improved the product in real time.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Software Sushi, Inc could have done differently?

As the project evolved and new ideas were incorporated, timelines occasionally needed to be adjusted, but the team handled this with flexibility and transparency. They consistently prioritize quality and long-term scalability over quick fixes.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a senior project manager at ThreatMinder, a software development company that uses advanced technology and intelligence agency practices to automate proactive threat detection and risk monitoring for organizations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Software Sushi, Inc?

We needed help with front- and backend software engineering services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Software Sushi, Inc works with us to develop the product plan and then executes the product's development, including our AI service, UI, and website.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Software Sushi, Inc.

How did you come to work with Software Sushi, Inc?

Someone referred them to me.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent an undisclosed amount.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2018, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Software Sushi, Inc has delivered AI products and a working UI for our platform. Our user experience has increased at least tenfold, which we've measured through customer feedback and engagement.

How did Software Sushi, Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

Software Sushi, Inc's project management is top-notch. They always deliver on time, and I receive what's expected. We communicate via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The knowledge they have in the product space and their cooperation within the team are impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve.