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Leveraging a Remote Development Team from Mexico to Build a Game-Changing Platform for Printers
Marketing Ideas for Printers is a company that provides printing solutions to businesses of all sizes.
They were facing a challenge in designing and implementing an MIS system under the SAAS paradigm using agile methodology to support their production, accounting, and marketing processes. The company was struggling to find local talent to build the system, as the pool of skilled engineers was scarce and expensive.
They had an expensive team that lacked the skills required to build the platform. After assessing the situation, the company decided to build a remote team from Mexico to outsource the entire IT staffing department.
Marketing Ideas for Printers realized that finding the right talent to build their MIS system was going to be a challenge. They had tried hiring local engineers, but the pool of skilled talent was small and already being snapped up by big tech companies. The few engineers that were available were expensive and did not have the skillset required to build the complex platform.
The company knew that they needed to find a solution quickly, as the longer they went without a functioning MIS system, the more they would fall behind their competitors. They also knew that building the platform in-house was going to be a time-consuming and expensive process. The company’s leadership team discussed outsourcing their IT staffing department to a remote team, which they had never done before.
However, there were concerns about the quality of work that could be produced by a remote team. The company had never worked with a remote team before and was uncertain about whether it would be possible to manage a remote team effectively. The leadership team was also worried that the communication barriers and cultural differences could make it difficult to build a productive and effective relationship with a remote team. Ultimately, the company decided to take the risk and build a remote team from Mexico to outsource the entire IT staffing department.
Towa Software started by assembling a team of five experts with diverse skill sets. They included a backend developer and product owner, a backend developer and Scrum Master, a backend developer and database designer, and two frontend developers.
The team was trained with engineering practices during a Bootcamp. Open daily communications with Mi4P ensured that everyone was on the same page and progress was reported. The team implemented board and Scrum ceremonies in their development process and adjusted development sprints to quarterly planning on the client’s side. As Mi4P’s expectations grew, new profiles were added to the team. The UX team was integrated and new meetings with Mi4P were added as needed. Daily meetings with the client were conducted, as well as understanding meetings.
The team adjusted the internal process according to their retrospective sessions and integrated the client in different aspects such as long-term vision, prioritization, annual and quarter rocks, defining requirements, acceptance tests, and immediate needs.
“We were able to build and scale our platform, Towa really made the difference and change the game for us.”
Dave Hultin – CEO
Marketing Ideas for Printers made an excellent decision by outsourcing their IT staffing department to a remote team from Mexico. By doing so, they were able to overcome the significant challenge of finding skilled engineers while keeping costs under control. The remote team worked together efficiently on 80 development sprints and helped the company create a staging and production server with over 70 releases. The team worked with the client for more than three years, during which time they not only successfully completed the project but also helped the client plan and develop new projects.
The remote team’s contribution was crucial to the success of the project. They provided valuable insights into the latest technological developments and trends, which helped the client stay ahead of the curve. In addition, the team’s experience and expertise enabled them to implement the agile methodology efficiently, resulting in a smooth and streamlined development process. The team’s hard work and dedication paid off when the client expressed satisfaction with the company’s service. The remote team’s contribution was not just limited to the successful completion of the project; they also experienced career growth, moving from junior to senior positions in the development team.
The successful implementation of the MIS system under the SAAS paradigm using agile methodology has not only helped Marketing Ideas for Printers streamline their production, accounting, and marketing processes, but it has also opened up new opportunities for growth and development. The company is now better equipped to handle the demands of their clients, and the new projects they have planned are a testament to the success of the remote team from Mexico. The decision to outsource the IT staffing department has not only helped the company overcome a significant challenge, but it has also paved the way for a brighter future.
” Our remote team is super committed to our business goals, they alignment with OKRs and metrics, like a in-house team.”
Rachel Nies – Marketing
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