QI Folio

QI Folio is a Buffalo-based startup. They are building the web application that’s aimed at non-profits to optimize their project management process and make it more transparent for project stakeholders with a unique set of reporting features that they invented.

The client came to us looking for development help. As their budget is cash-strapped startup, we suggested them to engage with us through agency-team augmentation model where we help them find developers. Throughout our network of partners, Forcoda has access to 600 developers that we can bring on projects within a one or two-weeks timeline. So this is a model that we proposed to engage on QI Folio — to find a dedicated developer for their team that satisfies their skill and budget criteria.

Once the client provided us with access to their website, codebase, documentation – and the client was very thorough with providing an overview of the website and explaining how it functions, – we have started looking for the developers that meet the criteria. And within a couple of weeks, we were able to find a developer who was matching their skill set.

After two weeks on the project, we discovered that project requirements were out of the comfort zone of the selected developer. There was a personal matter that the developer was dealing with, and he was unable to continue working on the project. Forcoda engaged the network of partners for the second time to find the replacement, which we were able to accomplish within a week and provide the client with even a better match than the original developer.

Since the original developer wasn’t able to deliver results during the first two weeks of his work time due to the personal circumstances, Forcoda didn’t bill the Client for that time as there was no actual work provided.

During the developer selection process, we not only reviewed the candidates’ technical skills and expertise but also paid close attention to their communication skills and cultural fit. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we understand the significance of effective communication and soft skills in ensuring the success of a project. We believe that poor communication or a lack of alignment in terms of culture can introduce unnecessary stress and potentially hinder the overall progress of the team. Therefore, we prioritize these aspects alongside technical proficiency to ensure a well-balanced and productive partnership between the developer and the client.