Rescue an Existing Project
Contact usUntangle your existing web, app or software development project with recommendations from us to bring your project back to life and achieve your overall goals.
Benefits
Understand the state of your project
Get your project back on track to achieve your goals
Get independent advice on whether to rescue your project or start again
Improve the quality of your project by identifying the root cause of any problems
Get a clear, executable set of next steps
Who should use this service
If you are a technology leader with a project in one or more of the following situations:
Missing deadlines
Concerns about bugs and sub-optimal code
Your developer(s) left unexpectedly
You want independent verification of the quality of your project
You’ve lost faith in your current agency or developer
How it works
Our team works collaboratively with you to understand your current objectives, requirements and also the problems with your current project.
We adopt a pragmatic (not one size fits all) approach – we consider all options from refining requirements, implementing unit tests to re-designing and re-developing to get your project back in the right direction. We also compare against best practices.
Signs that you need project rescue:
Lack of visibility on progress or unexplained delays vs your timeline
Bugs never seem to be resolved
Significant technical debt, system glitches and incompatible plugins
Non-functional end-product
Solution not aligned with business goals
We are pragmatic in our approach to reviews. Every software project has an improvement area, so this process is not about criticising what has been done. It is about bringing to light the state of the project which enables us to work with you to make great choices.
Our project rescue process
1
Technical assessment
One of our senior developers runs a technical review with your team to understand your project requirements and goals. We conduct a technical assessment and assess what has been done to date, and identify the root cause of any problems. In this process we will assess:
– Code quality
– Consistent delivery
– Quality of infrastructure
– Testing
– Communications
At the conclusion of the one day workshop, you will receive a report and checklist of our findings so you can make an informed decision on next steps.
2
Project management assessment
One of our project managers runs a one day workshop with your team to understand your project requirements and goals. We conduct a project management assessment to identify the root cause of problems. In this process we will assess the following from the best practices:
– Current roadmap
– User stories and ticket quality
– Agile processes
– Management reporting
– Clarity of current status
At the conclusion of the one day workshop, you will receive a report and checklist of our findings so you can make an informed decision on next steps.
3
Technical + Project management assessment
Combining the benefits of both of the above technical and project management assessments. You will receive a comprehensive report and checklist of our findings from technical assessment and project management assessment so you can make an informed decision on next steps with confidence. The report will include:
– Code analysis
– Security scan
– Dependency review
– Testing
– SEO
– Prioritised list of recommendations
– Roadmap
Packages
Starter
Technical
Assessment
Kick off within 48 hours and completion in 1 day
A technical review completed by a senior developer to assess: Code quality and standards, repositories, deployment processes and system architecture
Basic report & checklist of recommendations
A technical review conducted by a senior project manager to assess: Roadmap, user stories and ticket quality, agile processes, management reporting and clarity of progress.
Comprehensive assessment & report of: code analysis, security scan, dependency review, testing, SEO, prioritised list of recommendations and roadmap
Starter
Project Management
Assessment
Kick off within 48 hours and completion in 1 day
A technical review conducted by a senior project manager to assess: Roadmap, user stories and ticket quality, agile processes, management reporting and clarity of progress
Basic report & checklist of recommendations
A technical review completed by a senior developer to assess: Code quality and standards, repositories, deployment processes and system architecture
Comprehensive assessment & report of: code analysis, security scan, dependency review, testing, SEO, prioritised list of recommendations and roadmap
Premium
Technical and Project Management Assessment
Kick off within 48 hours completion in 3 days
A technical review completed by a senior developer to assess: Code quality and standards, repositories, deployment processes and system architecture
A technical review conducted by a senior project manager to assess: Roadmap, user stories and ticket quality, agile processes, management reporting and clarity of progress
Basic report & checklist of recommendations
Comprehensive assessment & report of: code analysis, security scan, dependency review, testing, SEO, prioritised list of recommendations and roadmap
Platinum
Comprehensive Technical and Project Management
Kick off within 48 hours completion in 5 days
A technical review completed by a senior developer to assess: Code quality and standards, repositories, deployment processes and system architecture
A technical review conducted by a senior project manager to assess: Roadmap, user stories and ticket quality, agile processes, management reporting and clarity of progress
Basic report & checklist of recommendations
Comprehensive assessment & report of: code analysis, security scan, dependency review, testing, SEO, prioritised list of recommendations and roadmap
If you have concerns or doubts about the state of your project, an independent assessment like this can be a wise investment.
If the assessment discovers problems – it helps you make the necessary corrections and avoid wasting enormous amounts of time and money going down the wrong path. The earlier corrections can be made, the greater the savings. We can also take care of the development through our develop software or an app packages.
On the other hand, if the assessment doesn’t find problems – you can sleep at night assured that your project is on track and being delivered at a professional standard.
About us
Our team draws on 25 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients, from Australia’s fastest growing companies and State Government Agencies to global Fortune 500 organisations. We have grown into an award-winning company with over 40+ staff, all sharing the same drive to deliver great outcomes and solutions for our clients.
Book a free consult with a member of our C-suite
FAQs
What do I need to prepare for project rescue?
There is some prep involved for the technical assessment. Our team can guide you through the process step by step. To increase the effectiveness of our time together we will need the following:
– Functional specifications: what your product intends to achieve
– Jira or project management documents: detailing the status of your project and the development work done to date, including the current roadmap and details of each ticket
– A run through with you to show us where the gaps are from a functional perspective
– Access to code (bitbucket, github, or even zip).
– Access to a running environment (ideally UAT), logins, url’s etc.
– A list of any other providers the application communicates with (e.g. spotify, MYOB, stripe, etc.)
– Any other supporting documentation, including anything for the purpose of onboarding a new developer
How much more work is there to finish my project?
This depends on the state of your project – what you have done to date, the bugs that need fixing and also the complexity of your project. Contact us if you’d like an estimate based on your situation.
What information do you need from my previous developer/agency?
It is helpful to get as much information and access as we can from your previous agency. Contact us and we can help you with templates and wording to help ensure a seamless handover with your current developer or agency.
Can you help me assess the quality of my project?
Yes. We can provide an independent review of your project, and provide insights and options to get you back on track.
How do I know if you’re any better than my current agency or developer?
We have experience with rescue projects and turning projects around to achieve business goals.
With over 21+ years of software development experience, Australia’s fastest-growing startups, scaleups and enterprises trust us to deliver secure and scalable digital products. Check out our case studies to see our previous work.
Don’t take our word for it, Contact us and we’ll happily arrange a discussion with our existing clients so you can hear directly what it’s like to work with us.
Do you outsource your development or is it done locally in Australia?
All of our development is done here in Australia, generally in NSW, QLD or the Sunshine Coast. Your project is delivered by our local developers based in Sydney who can come to your office for workshops and meetings to work effectively with you.
What happens after the assessment? Can you help me implement the recommendations?
Template-based prototypes will be delivered to production within 3 months from the point of initial engagement to final delivery. However, custom prototypes will take 4 months to deliver to production.
Can you do it on-site or do you do it remotely?
Depending on your location, we can conduct the review in person at your offices, our offices in Sydney or also remotely, depending on what suits you best.
Keep your project running smoothly
Stabilising a struggling project is only the first step.
Once your platform is back on track, our Service Desk provides ongoing monitoring, maintenance and proactive support to keep it secure, stable and performing long into the future.
Case studies
Rebuilding an electronic data exchange (EDI)
Automating ordering processes and ensuring reliability
UNSW
Rapid Deployment of a Mission-Critical Emergency Response Platform
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