The Customer
Autodesk
The Project
Autodesk - Innovyze
Overview
Improving collaborated with Autodesk - Innovyze, the water infrastructure and management division of Autodesk, to enhance their development and QA capabilities. Our role involved extending their internal teams to accelerate development, improve quality assurance, and achieve faster deployment of new features. This engagement, spanning over four years, has led to an ongoing expansion of the project scope and team size, indicating the client's satisfaction with the results.
The Business Challenge
Autodesk - Innovyze faced the challenge of needing to scale their development and QA teams to meet growing demands. Despite having an existing team, they required additional support enhance their capabilities in a cost-effective manner. The need for external assistance was crucial to maintaining the quality and pace of their software solutions in water infrastructure management.
Our Solution
Our approach was to seamlessly integrate our development and QA experts with Autodesk - Innovyze’s internal teams. By providing nearshore support, we ensured cost-efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality. We collaborated closely with their internal staff, adapting to their workflows and processes to enhance productivity and accelerate the implementation of new features. Regular communication and periodic milestones ensured that we stayed aligned with their goals and timelines.
The Business Benefits
Accelerated Development: Enabled faster implementation and deployment of new features.
Cost Efficiency: Provided high-quality talent at a better price point through nearshore support.
Enhanced Team Capability: Augmented internal teams with specialized skills and expertise.
Scalability: Allowed for flexible scaling of the development and QA teams as needed.
Improved Quality Assurance: Strengthened QA processes to ensure robust and reliable software solutions.
Sustained Growth: Contributed to the ongoing expansion and success of the client's project.
Technologies and Methodologies Used
Terraform: Employed for DevOps processes to ensure efficient infrastructure management.
Cypress: Utilized for QA testing to enhance the quality and reliability of the software.
Node.js: Used by the development team for building scalable and high-performance applications.
Agile Methodology: Implemented to ensure iterative development and continuous improvement.
Periodic Milestones: Established every two months to track progress and align with client goals.
Internal Collaboration Tools: Leveraged for seamless communication and project management.
Partnerships
Throughout the project, our collaboration was solely with Autodesk - Innovyze's internal teams. There were no external partners involved, ensuring direct communication and streamlined workflows. This direct engagement allowed us to build a strong, cooperative relationship with the client, contributing to the project's success.
Lessons Learned
Effective Integration: Seamlessly integrating with client teams is crucial for success.
Cost Efficiency: Nearshore support can provide high-quality talent at a lower cost.
Scalability: Flexibility in scaling teams is essential to meet growing demands.
Communication: Regular and clear communication ensures alignment and smooth progress.
Continuous Improvement: Agile methodologies foster iterative development and constant enhancement.
Client Satisfaction: Maintaining high standards and delivering quality work leads to sustained client satisfaction and project expansion.
Conclusion
Our collaboration with Autodesk - Innovyze showcases our ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective development and QA support. By seamlessly integrating with their internal teams, we accelerated their development processes, improved quality assurance, and contributed to their sustained growth. This case study highlights our unique advantages in delivering efficient, and reliable solutions tailored to client needs, making us a trusted partner in success.
