PRAKTIKAI

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at SeniConnect, a voice-enabled companion device that entertains, assists, and looks out for seniors, helping them live safely and independently with joy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PRAKTIKAI?

We brought on PRAKTIKAI to lead the software development of our MVP for SeniConnect.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our goal was to build a strong technical foundation we could grow from, and PRAKTIKAI delivered exactly that. They delivered the full source code for the MVP along with two key presentations — one mid-project check-in and one final delivery presentation. The entire engagement was completed within a one-month timeline and covered everything from initial scoping to handoff.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–3 teammates from PRAKTIKAI.

How did you come to work with PRAKTIKAI?

I met the founder of PRAKTIKAI at a networking event and was immediately impressed by their clarity of vision and technical depth. That initial conversation led me to explore working together, and I’m glad I did. Coming from a consulting background myself, I recognized the caliber of their team — many of whom had experience at top-tier firms and with large-scale clients. I knew from the start it would be a professional, high-quality engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–July 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The most tangible outcome was a fully functional MVP delivered on time, along with clear documentation and code handoff. The project stayed within scope, and the midway presentation showed real progress, giving me confidence we were on track. Since this was an early-stage MVP, the biggest feedback was that it ran smoothly end-to-end on our target hardware and clearly demonstrated the core use case. It gave us the confidence to move forward with next steps and investor conversations.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stood out most was PRAKTIKAI’s ability to combine a consulting mindset with startup speed. They were structured, responsive, and proactive — bringing clarity without slowing things down. That balance was rare and made a big difference.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Honestly, nothing major stood out. They delivered exactly what was agreed on within the timeline. For an MVP engagement, everything went smoothly and met expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Logistics Leader of an HVAC company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are the global leader in residential indoor air quality and ventilation solutions, offering forward-thinking products that improve home comfort and energy efficiency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PRAKTIKAI to accomplish?

• Reduction of Back Orders (Lost sales)
• Sq footage of the warehouse
• Data intergration

SOLUTION

How did you find PRAKTIKAI?

Referral

Why did you select PRAKTIKAI over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from PRAKTIKAI were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Warehouse Optimization & Cost Savings
Praktikai and Myles played a pivotal role in transforming our warehousing strategy. By conducting a full scale evaluation of physical assets, SKU velocity, inventory turnover, and operational redundancies, they developed a streamlined distribution model that dramatically reduced excess footprint and overhead. Strategic consolidation of regional storage sites and implementation of demand driven stocking practices led to operational efficiencies that generated over $2 million in savings. This was achieved not merely through cost-cutting, but by enhancing throughput and optimizing labor and logistics in ways that maintained service levels while freeing up capital for innovation.

Backorder Reduction through Process Mapping
Facing over $1 million in backorders, we turned to Praktikai and Myles to resolve persistent order fulfillment delays. They designed a new process map centered on real-time inventory visibility, dynamic order routing, and predictive demand analytics. This new framework replaced legacy batch fulfillment models with agile methods that prioritized speed and accuracy. As a result, incoming orders were matched with available inventory immediately, reducing fulfillment lag and improving customer satisfaction. This strategic overhaul not only cleared the backlog but set the foundation for a scalable, repeatable system for future growth.

Full BI Visibility with Report Integration
One of our longstanding pain points had been the inability to integrate diverse data reports into a unified Business Intelligence (BI) ecosystem. Praktikai tackled this challenge head-on by harmonizing disparate datasets, aligning departmental KPIs, and migrating static reports into dynamic BI dashboards accessible across teams. This wasn’t just a technical upgrade, it was a cultural shift in how the organization interacted with its own data. By embedding automated reporting layers and predictive insights into everyday workflows, decision-makers could now view performance metrics across supply chain, finance, and sales with a single pane of glass. Gone were the days of manual spreadsheet wrangling and inconsistent report formats. For the first time in years, we had full visibility, empowering leadership with timely insights and equipping operational teams to act proactively rather than reactively.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable Outcomes Demonstrating Progress and Success
The collaborative efforts of Praktikai and Myles delivered several tangible, high-impact results that clearly signified the project's success:

Over $2 Million in Warehouse Cost Savings
Through strategic consolidation of storage locations and optimization of inventory practices, the organization achieved a substantial reduction in warehousing expenses. This financial milestone was attained while preserving service levels, signaling improved efficiency and smarter resource allocation.
Elimination of More Than $1 Million in Backorders

By implementing a redesigned process map that emphasized agility, real-time inventory tracking, and predictive demand management, we cleared over $1 million in previously delayed orders. This not only improved order fulfillment speed but also elevated customer satisfaction and supply chain reliability.

End-to-End Data Visibility via BI Integration
One of the most transformative outcomes was the successful integration of legacy reporting into a modern Business Intelligence framework. This delivered:

Real-time performance dashboards accessible across departments.
Automated reporting systems that replaced manual spreadsheets.
Unified data views supporting fast, informed decision-making.
For the first time in years, leadership and operations teams gained full, actionable visibility into key metrics bringing clarity and coherence to historically fragmented data systems.

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

Project Management Excellence & Responsiveness
They demonstrated robust project management throughout the engagement. From the outset, they established clear milestones, maintained open lines of communication, and embraced a collaborative, transparent approach to execution. Their ability to balance strategic oversight with attention to operational details ensured that each phase of the initiative was delivered on schedule and within scope.

Timely Deliverables:
All key project components including the warehouse rationalization strategy, backorder resolution process map, and BI report integration were delivered on time. They showed a disciplined commitment to deadlines while remaining flexible enough to iterate based on stakeholder feedback.
Responsiveness to Needs:
Praktikai consistently adapted their methods to align with our evolving requirements. Whether it was responding to unplanned demand surges, pivoting to address data inconsistencies, or customizing BI dashboards for individual departments, they were proactive and deeply attuned to the business’s needs. Their responsiveness extended beyond technical deliverables; they also provided executive level briefings and hands-on support to frontline teams, ensuring end-to-end adoption and buy-in across the organization.

What was your primary form of communication with PRAKTIKAI?

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

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

What stood out most about Myles was his rare ability to balance deep operational insight with strategic vision. He wasn’t just executing tasks he was constantly connecting dots, identifying interdependencies across departments, and crafting solutions that addressed root issues, not just symptoms. His analytical rigor was matched by a sharp intuition for navigating organizational dynamics, making change not only possible, but welcomed.

Myles had an extraordinary knack for simplifying complexity. Whether he was leading the charge to reduce over $2 million in warehouse costs or reshaping the fulfillment process to eliminate over $1 million in backorders, he could translate intricate data into clear, actionable strategies. That made him a trusted voice across the board from executive stakeholders to boots-on-the-ground teams.

What truly set him apart was his ownership mindset. He didn’t just deliver BI integrations; he transformed how we thought about its data. By embedding reporting into business intelligence systems, he gave teams the ability to see and act on insights that had previously been buried in spreadsheets. That kind of legacy—of visibility, agility, and empowerment is the mark of someone who doesn’t just work on a project, but elevates it.

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

No