What was the scope of their involvement?
As well as carrying out portfolio optimization and other analytical tools, the Stock Optimizer app also displays stock market charts and news. Ready 4S were intimately involved in every stage of this project. Their team was involved in the design, backend, frontend and in developing and modifying optimization algorithms. Prior to the design phase, they built a wireframe and solicited suggestions on details like colour. Within the early stages, they provided mock-ups to illustrate the user path. Ready4S also built the latest version of the app, which has more features and functionalities. They really have demonstrated their ability to handle the entire lifecycle of implementing a product, from design to launch to follow up support.
What is the team composition?
We were assigned a team of four. Kamil was our main point of contact and he was superb. He provided a detailed development plan with regular progress updates, responded to our (many) queries and liaised with the wider Ready4S team.
We were assigned the same team for the update carried out in September 2018. It really helped to work with the same people who were already familiar with our project.
We also dealt with Pawel Ferens, the Chief Technology Officer at Ready 4S. He often called to check on progress and was also on hand to help deal with any complicated technical issues.
How much have you invested in them?
We have spent $65,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started work on the first version of the app in August 2017 and this was launched on schedule in December 2017. Work on the second version started in July 2018 avnd this was completed ahead of schedule by September 2018.