Team Qameta

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of GastroSmart

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build meaningful software solutions from prototype to production

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Team Qameta to accomplish?

• Upgrade and modernize existing Ruby on Rails applications
• Fix performance issues
• Modernized Software Stack
• Modernized CI and CD with a lot of automation
• Improve development experience

SOLUTION

How did you find Team Qameta?

Referral

Why did you select Team Qameta over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Team Qameta were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I recently had the pleasure of working with Team Qameta on a comprehensive project aimed at upgrading and modernizing several Ruby on Rails applications. Their expertise and professionalism were evident throughout the process, and I am pleased to provide a detailed review of the scope of work they undertook and the key deliverables they provided.

• Assessment and Planning:
  • Conducted an in-depth assessment of the existing Ruby on Rails applications to identify areas needing updates and modernization.
  • Developed a detailed project plan outlining the necessary upgrades, timelines, and milestones.
• Application Upgrades:
  • Upgraded Ruby on Rails to the latest version, ensuring compatibility with all existing features and functionalities.
  • Updated all dependencies and gems to their latest versions, resolving any compatibility issues that arose during the process.
  • Refactored code to adhere to modern coding standards and practices, enhancing maintainability and performance.
• Stack Modernization:
  • Reviewed and upgraded the technology stack according to our requirements.
  • Improved database performance by optimizing queries and indexing.
• Continuous Integration (CI):
  • Set up a robust CI pipeline though GitHub Actions to automate the testing and validation of code changes.
  • Improved Browser Test Support
• Continuous Deployment (CD):
  • Established a CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to automate the deployment of applications to various environments (staging, production).

Key Deliverables:

• Detailed Project Plan and Timeline:
  • Provided a comprehensive project plan with clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Regular updates and progress reports throughout the project duration.
• Upgraded and Modernized Applications:
  • Successfully upgraded Ruby on Rails applications to the latest version.
  • Refactored and optimized codebase to enhance performance and maintainability.
• Enhanced Technology Stack:
  • Implemented the latest tools and technologies in the stack to future-proof the applications.
  • Improved database performance and scalability.
• Automated CI/CD Pipelines:
  • Established robust CI and CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.
  • Ensured comprehensive test coverage and automated deployments for faster and more reliable releases.

Working with Team Qameta was a transformative experience for our Ruby on Rails applications. Their meticulous approach to upgrading and modernizing our stack, along with their expertise in CI/CD, has significantly improved our development workflow and application performance. I highly recommend Team Qameta to any organization looking to modernize their technology stack and enhance their development processes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The collaboration with Team Qameta yielded several measurable outcomes that clearly demonstrate the progress and success of the project. Here are the key metrics and results:

• Improved Application Performance:
  • Response Time: Average response time of the applications was reduced by 40%, enhancing user experience significantly. 
  • Special endpoints were reduced by up to 80%.
• Increased Stability and Reliability:
  • Error Rate: Reduction in application error rates by 70%, resulting in fewer disruptions and a more reliable service.
  • Downtime: Unplanned downtime was reduced to zero, ensuring higher availability of the applications.
• Enhanced Development Efficiency:
  • Deployment Frequency: Increased deployment frequency by 70%, enabling more frequent updates and faster feature releases.
  • Deployment Time: Reduced deployment time by 30%, making the release process quicker and more efficient.
• Development Team Productivity:
  • Development Time: Overall development time for new features was reduced by 30% due to the modernized stack and automated processes.
  • Code Quality: Refactoring and standardization improved code quality, resulting in 40% fewer code review comments and faster approval times.

The measurable outcomes from the project with Team Qameta clearly demonstrate significant improvements in performance, stability, efficiency, and scalability of our Ruby on Rails applications. These results underscore the success of the project and the value added by Team Qameta's expertise and dedication.

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

Team Qameta demonstrated exceptional project management skills throughout our collaboration. They adhered strictly to the project timeline and delivered some items ahead of schedule. 

What was your primary form of communication with Team Qameta?

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

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

Tried to find smartest and most simple solution to provided challenges.

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

We are more than happy. I can't add anything useful.