Silindo

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner of an IT consulting and software development firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Silindo?

We were working on a C++ project for a client and needed to augment our development team. It’s difficult to find good C++ developers, but we felt they would support us well.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They supplemented our internal developers. We detailed each piece we gave them and told them what to build based on the architecture and other specs. Each time they completed a task, we integrated their work into the structure.

What is the team composition?

At its peak, the team included three or four developers.

How did you come to work with Silindo?

We searched for potential agencies online. Silindo made our short list, answered our questions through a Skype interview, and we decided to hire them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $50,000-$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

This engagement lasted from October 2017–October 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The software is very high-quality and well-written. They did an outstanding job, and we couldn't ask for anything more. The deliverables had a tremendous impact on the client's ability to scale their product, and they were very pleased.

How did Silindo perform from a project management standpoint?

We managed the project internally, and communicated every day using agile methodology. I described our needs, and they consistently took our prompts and delivered exactly what we wanted. They didn't need any handholding or supervision; once we outlined our vision and our requirements, they were completely independent. They're perfectly capable of designing, delivering, and implementing good solutions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're outstanding software engineers. There's a very small cross section of people who can write good software that works, that is QA tested, and that scales properly, especially in C++.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. I’d work with them again and am happy to recommend them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The onus is on you to describe the project you want. If you can write out your goals and constraints for them, they'll do a great job.