TekInvent

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the senior manager at an automotive company. We design and manufacture high-performance electric vehicles, aiming to accelerate the shift to clean energy and decarbonize the planet.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TekInvent to accomplish for your business?

We needed to design a high-performance native mobile app for iOS and Android that securely interfaces with a vehicle.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TekInvent played a key role in the complete development of our company’s mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. This included UX/UI design, native coding, and linking the app to the vehicle’s backend systems through a custom API. The main deliverables were the final production mobile apps, digital key functionality, and real-time vehicle status. TekInvent also handled testing and deployment.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from TekInvent.

How did you come to work with TekInvent?

We found them through a referral. We chose them because they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from February–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We concentrated on outcomes that truly affected vehicle owners. First, the app’s reliability was 90% across both iOS and Android. The app consistently performed well without issues. Second, we reduced the time it takes for remote commands, such as unlocking the vehicle or turning on the climate control, to be executed by 30% from the initial baseline. Third, our app stores reflected high customer ratings, with an average of 4.6 stars, indicating that owners enjoyed the new features and design. Finally, we tracked the number of owners who frequently used the new core features, like the digital key and remote charging management. We saw over 70% of active owners linking and using the mobile digital key feature.

How did TekInvent perform from a project management standpoint?

TekInvent utilized an Agile Scrum methodology, structuring work into short, iterative sprints with clear visibility via tools like Jira. This allowed for continuous integration of feedback from our company. Crucially, TekInvent delivered the MVP with core digital key and charging functionality on the agreed-upon date, which was essential for aligning with the vehicle’s delivery schedule.We mainly communicated through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

We were thoroughly impressed by TekInvent’s profound technical skills in automotive security and their work with low-level vehicle integration. They really felt like a true partner, effectively navigating the complex challenges of secure digital key protocols and real-time vehicle telemetry. Their talent for delivering a fast and reliable application right on time was truly outstanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve their proactive resource forecasting. For instance, getting our senior security architects involved earlier could have helped us make key protocol decisions more quickly. Plus, if we had been more consistent with our daily meeting times, it would have better aligned with our rapid internal cycles.