Data Warehouse & Platform Dev for Workflow Automation Co
- API Development Custom Software Development Web Development
- Confidential
- Feb. 2020 - June 2023
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"What I found most impressive about the company was their exceptional coding skills and their proactive approach."
- Business services
- Sydney, Australia
- 1-10 Employees
- Online Review
- Verified
Beyondsy Solutions developed a cloud-based platform for an IT services company. The team used Angular for the frontend and integrated with IP Australia's API.
Communication has improved significantly, leading to a smoother collaboration. Beyondsy Solutions’ project management has also improved.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am a Director at Airflow Innovation
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Automate workflows within organisations
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beyondsy Solutions to accomplish?
- Prepare code to automate the processing of XML packages.
- Prepare code to automate the correspondence from government entities
- Prepare a frontend to a client facing website
SOLUTION
How did you find Beyondsy Solutions?
Referral
Why did you select Beyondsy Solutions over others?
- High ratings
- Great culture fit
- Good value for cost
- Referred to me
- Company values aligned
How many teammates from Beyondsy Solutions were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The scope of work involved the development of comprehensive data warehouse comprising data from IP Australia, encompassing the entire patent and trademark data sets. The key deliverables included:
- Data Warehousing: The created database encapsulated all transactions recorded at IP Australia since 1901.
The warehouses were meticulously structured to support in-depth market analysis and data validation across different practice management systems. The data warehouses played a crucial role in validating the accuracy of information across various practice management systems.
They also facilitated the automatic updating of internal systems, ensuring data consistency and reliability. The project involved generating complex query definitions that enabled efficient data extraction from the warehouses. These queries were tailored to meet specific analytical needs, allowing for precise and actionable insights.
Overall, the project significantly enhanced our ability to conduct detailed market analyses, maintain data integrity, and streamline internal processes. The second project involved the conception and implementation of a cloud-based platform for delivering intellectual property services. The key highlights of this project were:
- Platform Development: BeyondSy Solutions helped in the development of a world-first cloud-based platform specifically tailored for intellectual property services. This platform was designed to streamline the process of acquiring and maintaining Australian IP rights.
- Technology Stack: The platform utilized Angular for the web front-end, providing a responsive and user-friendly interface. Additionally, the Angular code was integrated with IP Australia's API, enabling seamless communication and data exchange with the government agency's systems.
- Cloud-Based Solution: By leveraging cloud technology, the platform offered scalability, accessibility, and security. This ensured that IP professionals and clients could access the platform from anywhere, at any time, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the data.
Overall, this project represented a significant advancement in the field of intellectual property services, offering a more efficient and accessible solution for IP professionals and their clients.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
- First Project (Data Warehouses for IP Australia and IP New Zealand):
- Data Coverage: The data warehouses successfully encapsulated all transactions (from the extracted XML packages) recorded at IP Australia since 1901, providing a comprehensive historical dataset for analysis.
- Increased Efficiency: The implementation of complex query definitions enabled faster and more accurate data extraction, significantly reducing the time required for market analysis and data validation.
- Improved Data Accuracy: The data warehouses facilitated automatic updates and validation of information across various practice management systems, leading to a noticeable reduction in data discrepancies and errors.
- Second Project (Cloud-Based Platform for Intellectual Property Services):
- Operational Efficiency: The integration of Angular and IP Australia's API streamlined the platform's operations, resulting in faster processing times and improved user experiences.
- Accessibility and Scalability: The cloud-based nature of the platform ensured that it could be accessed from anywhere, at any time, and could easily scale to accommodate growing user demand.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project management approach was centered around Agile methodologies, which allowed for flexibility and adaptability throughout the development process. Key aspects of their project management included:
- Task Management: We utilized Jira for task management, which provided a clear and organized platform for tracking progress and prioritizing work. This tool was instrumental in maintaining transparency and ensuring that all team members were aligned on project goals.
- Daily Scrum Calls: We held daily evening scrum calls using various video conferencing tools over the project's duration (initially Skype, then transitioning to Slack and finally Microsoft Teams). These calls were crucial for discussing progress, addressing any roadblocks, and adapting plans as needed.
- Timely Delivery: The development team was diligent in delivering items on time. Their commitment to the Agile framework allowed for quick iterations and responsive adjustments to any changes in project scope or priorities.
- Responsiveness to Needs: The team was highly responsive to our needs. They were proactive in seeking feedback and making necessary changes to ensure that the final product met our expectations and requirements.
Overall, the project management approach was effective in keeping the project on track and ensuring that our needs were consistently addressed throughout the development process.
What was your primary form of communication with Beyondsy Solutions?
- Virtual Meeting
- Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What I found most impressive about the company was their exceptional coding skills and their proactive approach to suggesting improvements. Their ability to quickly grasp my vision and worked collaboratively to enhance it as each project moved forwards. Their dedication in every aspect of their work has made the experience working with them truly enjoyable. I will gladly work with them again.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Beyondsy Solutions could have done differently?
Overall, my experience with Beyondsy Solutions has been positive. If there's one area for improvement, it would be communication. As our projects progressed, our communication improved significantly, leading to a smoother collaboration. But talking though the tasks and having them documented in Jira, the communication was greatly increased.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS
