In the Midst of a Stalled In-House Platform Launch, Client Contracts with Bridge Talent and Project Advances to the Finish Line Six Weeks Ahead of Schedule

Background:
As a producer and distributor of a range of analog and digital imaging systems and related IT solutions for industrial applications, the Client maintains focus on the printing industry and health care sector. Internal development team began a build/launch of internal web app designed to create new revenue stream of collected data.

Challenge:
In-house development team with pressing deadline, realized urgent need for project-specific team members. With the goal of a quick build and release of new features in mind, the project lacked solid Quality Assurance (QA) foundation and manpower to reach completion.

Solution:
Bridge talent team quickly identified key areas where support was thin, augmented the QA portion and assisted in project completion: 6 weeks ahead of schedule, without the addition or overhead of a full-time resource.

– QA Consultant with app development specialty would ensure speed to market:

• After a swift 2-week ramp-up, Bridge contractor took on feature release responsibilities that resulted in maintaining project momentum.
• Developed proof of concept case.
• Web Dev resource built out and launched platform.

Results:
Additional Revenue: New product launch provided new revenue stream from collected data and preserved a competitive advantage.
Improved Product/Asset: External expertise produced elevated product value and features.
New Resource: After initial project completion, 6 weeks before the deadline, Bridge contractor was asked to remain for the project’s next phase.
Industry: Technology, Software engineering
Skillsets: Application development, Project management, Proof of concept
Technology: UI/UX, Java, Javascript
Roles: QA consultant