ICEKOME LLC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Empathy.co

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Search bars for e-commerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ICEKOME LLC to accomplish?

• Manage tech debt
• Architecture improvements
• New features

SOLUTION

How did you find ICEKOME LLC?

Referral

Why did you select ICEKOME LLC over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ICEKOME LLC were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project revolves around the development of a specialized tool for customizing search engines on prominent e-commerce platforms, such as those within Inditex, Carrefour, Kroger group, and others. The primary task was to transform their monolithic systems into a microservices architecture, employing a hexagonal structure with Java and Kotlin as programming languages. 

Additionally, we utilized SQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch databases. We are extremely pleased with the results achieved through Icekome E-commerce. This solution enables these companies to fine-tune and personalize their search engines to meet the needs and preferences of their end customers, directing searches toward the desired outcomes on the e-commerce platforms. 

Technologies and practices used in this project include: Java Kotlin Spring Boot Microservices Hexagonal Architecture Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Apache Kafka React Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) Clean Code principles SOLID principles Web Scraping AWS (Amazon Web Services) GCP (Google Cloud Platform) Python SQL NoSQL Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana Jenkins Bamboo Agile methodology Scrum framework Git version control These technologies and practices collectively contributed to the successful implementation and delivery of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable outcomes for project success include: Reduced Monolithic Complexity Improved System Performance Enhanced Scalability Decreased Downtime Higher Code Quality Faster Development Cycles Improved Search Relevance Resource Utilization Efficiency Infrastructure Cost Savings Monitoring and Observability Code Repository Metrics Scrum and Agile Metrics Customer Satisfaction Security and Compliance.

These outcomes demonstrate the project's achievements in areas like system transformation, performance enhancement, scalability, code quality, cost savings, and client satisfaction.

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

The project employed Agile methodologies with a focus on incremental delivery and adaptability. It featured regular sprint planning, standup meetings, and backlog management. The team demonstrated responsiveness to client needs, promptly addressed issues, and maintained a strong emphasis on quality assurance throughout the project

What was your primary form of communication with ICEKOME LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The most impressive aspect of this company lies in its innovative technology and customer-centric approach. They are pioneers in adopting cutting-edge solutions and consistently prioritize delivering exceptional service. Additionally, their strong commitment to sustainability and fostering a positive company culture sets them apart in their industry.

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

There is always room for improvement in any company since perfection is hard to achieve. However, it's important to highlight that we are very satisfied with the work provided by ICEKOME LLC. This demonstrates a positive and appreciative approach to their contribution while acknowledging that there are always opportunities for improvement in the future