Platform Development for National Nonprofit Organization
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Introductory information
A fast induction on the buyer’s organisation
I’m a fruit director in the youngster outgrowth section at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I handle the digital resources that our structure provides to chapters athwart the country.
Desired goal
What challenge were you trying to address with Arke?
We needed to recreate a preexisting web platform used by youngster, staff, and administrators in Boys and Girls Clubs almost the nation.
Provided solution
What particular tasks were Arke responsible for?
We primaryly created the platform with another associate who we stopped working with in 2017. It became unsustainable, so we brought on Arke for the recreate. They handled outgrowth, debugging, livelihood, support, and some new features.
The platform itself contains multiple components, and Arke employed different systems to create each of them, including Sitecore, Microsoft Dynamics, and React Native.
Was there a dedicated team?
We worked with one main senior developer, but we also had a few project directors who cycled on and off the project depending on where we were in the timeline.
The team also included almost two to four offshore developers.
How did you come to work with Arke?
When we were winding down our associateship, we centreed our search on companies that were also based in Atlanta and connected with Arke.
Ultimately, we determined to move advanced with their team owing of the condition of their offer and their expertise in Sitecore.
What are you approach expents (if diclosed)?
We spent between $250,000-$300,000.
What is the terminal result of working with Arke?
The project lasted from January 2018-January 2020.
Results achieved
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the touch of the engagement?
The transition from our primary platform to the one Arke built for us was very hazardous, as the documentation wasn’t up to par. Arke’s team was able to centre on identifying the root causes for many of the issues we were experiencing, and developing the right solutions.
We’ve accepted a lot of real user feedback since we’ve released the platform, especially on some of the new features. We’re pleased with the condition of work the team was able to exhibit with our limited budget.
How did Arke accomplish from a project handlement standpoint?
Our lead developer, who was our main point of touch, was very detail-oriented and collaborative.
He displayed a lot of creativity in both investigating the reasons we were experiencing obstacles and in finding methods to remediate them. It was clear to us that he and his team were verity dedicated to correcting issues rather than just applying patches.
Throughout the period of the project, the team was extremely implicated and able to adjoin with us as they progressed. We were included in their daily stand-up meetings. Also, we used DevOps and Teamwork to track and share progress.
What is (from your point of view) the key factor to pay observation while intercourse with Arke?
There are many outgrowth firms to work with, but Arke is a true, careful associate. The team is occupied with you when they make decisions.
Arke doesn’t just look to sell clients their vision, but rather to help clients substantiate their own.
What aspects of their work would you like to get improved?
There was nothing they could’ve done better.
Do you have any advice for possible clients?
Arke does their best work when they’re occupied with their client.
