Sun Asterisk Inc.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CIO of Truity Credit Union

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Credit Union

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sun Asterisk Inc. to accomplish?

• Development/Engineering of a ChatBot and Azure AI Architecture

SOLUTION

How did you find Sun Asterisk Inc.?

Other

Why did you select Sun Asterisk Inc. over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Sun Asterisk Inc. were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

AI-Powered Internal Chatbot within an cloud native solutiion deployed on Microsoft Azure (developed the Azure AI Architecture).

Deliverables: UI/UX Wireframes, Ingestion Pipeline MVP, Functional RAG module & FrontEnd Alpha, End-to-end data integration QA Sign-off & Performance Benchmarks, Go-Live.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project met all milestones and ahead of scheduled deadlines. Amazing coordination and engineering expertise. 

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

All items were met in a timely manner and on time. They reached out via e-mail, video calls, and in some instances, phone calls.

What was your primary form of communication with Sun Asterisk Inc.?

Virtual Meeting

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

Capable of delivering technical excellence, but also the building of a trusted and sincere partnership alongside of my team as we continue to pursue innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

This company aligns with my principles and practices of defining business relationships; it is more than transactions, it is human capital and unifying that into engineering and designing something remarkable in today's era. Two teams came together and developed a product that will change how we do business in the future.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sun Asterisk Inc. could have done differently?

Absolutely not, they were remarkable and superb AI engineering expertise.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Book&Entries

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Book&Entries is a digital accounting firm that specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services to both businesses and individuals through cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to deliver these services at reasonable cost, ensuring accessibility for all clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sun Asterisk Inc. to accomplish?

• Create an inhouse CRM system

SOLUTION

How did you find Sun Asterisk Inc.?

Linkedin

Why did you select Sun Asterisk Inc. over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Sun Asterisk Inc. were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

A cloud-native CRM and operations platform built to digitise and streamline client lifecycle management. The engagement covered end-to-end product development i.e. from system architecture and UX design to implementation of core modules such as onboarding workflows, compliance tracking, service utilisation, and management reporting.

Deliverables included a modular, scalable platform with role-based controls, configurable workflows, and a foundation designed for multi-entity deployment and future commercialisation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project successfully delivered a functional CRM and workflow platform that is now used to manage our client lifecycle and internal operations. We have seen improved visibility over deadlines and service delivery, better tracking of client engagements, and a reduction in manual processes.

The system has also provided a structured foundation for scaling our operations and standardising workflows across the firm, positioning us for future growth and potential commercialisation of the platform.

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

The project was managed in a structured and disciplined manner, with clear timelines and regular check-ins throughout. While there were natural iterations given this was our first tech build, the team remained responsive and adaptive, ensuring progress was consistently maintained.

They were attentive to our needs, took time to clarify requirements, and were proactive in proposing solutions where gaps arose. Overall, communication was clear, expectations were well managed, and deliverables were completed reliably within agreed timelines.

What was your primary form of communication with Sun Asterisk Inc.?

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

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

What impresses us most is their mindset and approach to partnership. Beyond technical capability, the team demonstrated genuine patience and a willingness to understand our business before proposing solutions.

As this was our first technology build, we valued how they guided us through unfamiliar territory, challenged our thinking where necessary, and worked alongside us rather than simply executing instructions. This level of ownership and collaboration made a meaningful difference to the overall experience.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Sun Asterisk Inc. could have done differently?

As with any first-time collaboration, there were naturally some iterations and alignment required at the early stages, particularly in translating business requirements into system specifications. However, the team was responsive and proactive in addressing these, and the process improved as the project progressed.

Overall, there are no major areas for concern, and the experience was a positive one.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Somnus Sleep Wellness. We’re a team of psychologists offering education, support, and solutions to help individuals improve their sleep and overall well-being.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Sun Asterisk Inc.?

We needed to build a user-friendly mobile app to support our clients to sleep well.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Sun Asterisk Inc. has designed, developed, and tested a mobile app for iOS and Android platforms. The team has also delivered a CMS.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 10 teammates from Sun Asterisk Inc.

How did you come to work with Sun Asterisk Inc.?

We found them on LinkedIn. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, and they were professional and credible.

What is the status of this engagement?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Sun Asterisk Inc. has delivered the app and CMS platform. We’ve seen improvements in content engagement. Users also like the app’s design.

How did Sun Asterisk Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

Sun Asterisk Inc. has delivered on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Sun Asterisk Inc. is organized and has clear communication. The team also provides prompt updates.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be good if they had a better cost-to-value ratio.