AI Platform Dev & Azure Architecture for Consulting Company
- AI Development Custom Software Development Microservices Architecture Services
- Confidential
- Sep. 2023 - Ongoing
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"The team's strong skills are another highlight, reflecting the company's dedication to maintaining high standards."
- Consulting
- Duesseldorf, Germany
- 11-50 Employees
- Online Review
- Verified
L-One Systems GmbH has developed a corporate AI platform for a digital consulting company. The team has built a web app framework using Azure functions and services and created an engineering system.
L-One Systems GmbH's work has resulted in a stable and reliable platform for the client that has been operational for over a year. The team has established strategic partnerships with key industry players and has been responsive during the engagement. L-One Systems GmbH has a diverse environment.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Manager of just experts GmbH
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Just Experts is a company that specializes in transforming businesses by guiding organizations towards digital excellence through strategy and digital consulting services.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire L-One Systems GmbH to accomplish?
- Building a corporate AI platform using Azure functions and services
- Building a modern web app framework for scalable solutions
- Developing a long-term software development partner for cloud app solutions
SOLUTION
How did you find L-One Systems GmbH?
Referral
Why did you select L-One Systems GmbH over others?
- High ratings
- Pricing fit our budget
- Good value for cost
- Company values aligned
How many teammates from L-One Systems GmbH were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
- Development of Frontend and Backend Applications:
- Frontend Development: This involves designing and implementing user interfaces using modern web technologies like Svelte. The goal is to ensure a responsive, intuitive, and accessible user experience.
- Backend Development: This entails building server-side logic, databases, and APIs to support the frontend functionalities. Mostly based on Python alongside database management systems like SQL, PostgreSQL, or CosmosDB.
- Continuous Architecture Development:
- Infrastructure Design: Establishing a scalable and robust infrastructure using cloud services (Azure) to support application deployment and maintenance.
- Service Design: Creating microservices and service-oriented architectures to enhance modularity, scalability, and flexibility of the application.
- API Definition: Developing clear and efficient API specifications and documentation to facilitate seamless integration between different system components and third-party services.
- Agile Project Management on DevOps Principles:
- Implementing agile methodologies (Scrum) to ensure iterative development, quick feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
- Adopting DevOps practices to foster collaboration between development and operations teams, automate deployment pipelines, and ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
- Researching and Developing Prompt and RAG Agent and Agentic Workflows:
- Prompt Engineering: Investigating and creating effective prompt strategies to improve the interaction and response quality of AI models.
- RAG Agent Development: Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) agents to enhance AI-driven content generation by leveraging external knowledge bases.
- Agentic Workflows: Designing workflows that allow autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to perform tasks, make decisions, and adapt to new information in real-time.
Key Deliberables
- Functional Frontend and Backend Systems: Delivery of a fully functional and integrated frontend and backend that meet specified requirements.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Detailed documentation covering architecture design and API specifications.
- CI/CD Pipeline Setup: A fully operational continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline to facilitate efficient software delivery.
- Operational RAG Agents: Deployment of working RAG agents capable of enhancing application functionalities through intelligent data retrieval and content generation.
- Agile Project Artifacts: Delivery of agile project management artifacts such as sprint plans, retrospectives, and product backlog items, ensuring transparency and traceability.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
- Sustained Functionality and Reliability: The AI platform and service have been operational and fully functional for over 12 months. This demonstrates not only the platform’s stability and reliability but also its ability to meet long-term operational demands without significant interruptions.
- Widespread Adoption Across Organizations: The platform is successfully running in more than 20 environments across 10 different organizations. This broad adoption underscores the platform’s versatility and appeal to a diverse range of clients, showcasing its adaptability and the value it provides across various sectors.
- Continuous Sales Growth: There has been a consistent increase in sales, driven by the ongoing development and enhancement of the platform. This indicates a growing market demand and customer satisfaction, reflecting positively on the platform’s commercial viability and the effectiveness of its sales strategy.
- Enhanced User Engagement and Satisfaction: User feedback has been very positive, with high levels of engagement and satisfaction reported. This is evidenced by increased user retention rates and repeat business from existing clients, further validating the platform’s effectiveness and user-centric design.
- Innovation and Feature Expansion: Over the past year, several innovative features have been introduced, enhancing the platform’s functionality and keeping it at the forefront of technological advancement. This continuous innovation has been a key factor in maintaining competitive advantage and client interest.
- Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations: The project has successfully established strategic partnerships with key industry players. These collaborations have not only expanded the platform’s reach but also enriched its capabilities through shared expertise and resources.
- Improvements in Operational Efficiency: Internally, the platform has enabled significant improvements in operational efficiency for client organizations, leading to cost savings and increased productivity. This efficiency is a testament to the platform’s effective integration and operational support.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
- Agile Work Principles:
- Strong adherence to agile principles and guidelines.
- Organizational setup supports agile methodologies.
- Communication:
- High-level strategic exchanges on a regular basis.
- Close operational collaboration to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Timely Delivery:
- Consistent delivery of items on time.
- Ability to adapt to quick priority shifts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuous Development:
- Processes adapted as project size and complexity increased.
- Regular feedback loops established for ongoing adjustments and improvements.
- Responsiveness:
- Open lines of communication maintained.
- Proactive approach to addressing and solving issues.
What was your primary form of communication with L-One Systems GmbH?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
One of the most impressive aspects of this company is its multi-cultural setup, with locations in Germany and abroad. This diverse environment helps the company understand and serve a wide range of markets effectively.
Additionally, the company excels in its ability to flexibly upscale project resources. This means they can quickly adjust to meet the needs of different projects, ensuring that client demands are met efficiently.
The team’s strong skills are another highlight, reflecting the company’s dedication to maintaining high standards and encouraging continuous learning.
Are there any areas for improvement or something L-One Systems GmbH could have done differently?
- Expectation Management: Clearly defining the roles and skills of the L-One team versus our team can help align expectations and improve project outcomes.
- Faster Onboarding: Streamlining the onboarding process for new team members will facilitate quicker integration and productivity.
- Cross-Cultural Understanding: Providing resources for managing cross-cultural standards can improve communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
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