IT Staff Augmentation for Solar Energy Solutions Company

Segen is a prominent solar energy solutions provider operating in the UK and multiple other countries. With a focus on digital transformation, Segen’s mission is to make renewable energy more accessible through innovative solutions that address global energy needs.

Web & Mobile

Frontend and Backend Development

Energy & Natural Resources

Segen

United Kingdom

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Overview

Ahex Technologies partnered with Segen, a leading solar energy solutions company, to provide IT staff augmentation services. This collaboration aimed to address the client’s challenges in finding skilled React and React Native developers to enhance their web and mobile development efforts. The project involved creating high-quality frontend designs, developing functionality for iOS and Android applications, and optimizing API-based services to support operations in regions with limited bandwidth.

Goals & Objectives

The primary goals of the project were:

Address the shortage of React developers by providing top-tier IT staff augmentation services.

Create an iOS and Android application that operates efficiently in low-bandwidth regions such as South Africa.

Implement API-based services to minimize data transfer requirements and enhance user experience.

Align with the client’s system architecture and deliver designs that meet their standards of excellence.

Follow Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

The Challenges

Key Challenges

Difficulty in finding skilled React and React Native developers for offshore support.

Ensuring smooth communication and workflow between in-house and offshore teams.

Optimizing app performance for regions with limited mobile bandwidth.

Business Challenges

Meeting project deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

Balancing the cost-effectiveness of IT staff augmentation with the need for highly skilled developers.

Developing a mobile app capable of scaling to multiple regions with varying infrastructure capabilities.

Technical Challenges

Ensuring seamless interaction between the app and backend systems.

Addressing minor bugs promptly to maintain app functionality.

Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the client’s existing systems to deliver a cohesive solution.

Solution We Offered to Our Client

Ahex Technologies adopted a client-focused approach, leveraging Agile methodologies to deliver a solution that addressed both business and technical challenges. Key steps included:

Assigned skilled React and React Native developers to support the client’s web and mobile development projects.
Conducted comprehensive onboarding to align the offshore team with Segen’s workflows and systems.

Designed and developed a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, focusing on seamless functionality and user experience.
Implemented an API-based service to reduce data transfer requirements, enhancing performance in low-bandwidth regions.

Organized work into sprints, enabling iterative development and regular feedback loops.
Used Microsoft Teams for consistent communication and collaboration between teams.

Delivered high-quality frontend designs aligned with the client’s requirements.
Ensured the app’s intercommunication with backend APIs to provide real-time data without overloading the user’s device.

Conducted rigorous testing cycles to identify and resolve minor bugs promptly.
Delivered a defect-free app that met the client’s high-quality standards.

Key Features of the Mobile App

Final Results

The collaboration between Ahex Technologies and Segen resulted in:

Delivered frontend designs and functionality that aligned with the client’s system requirements.

Achieved significant bandwidth optimization, ensuring smooth app operation in South Africa.

Established a strong offshore team to provide continuous support for the client’s development needs.

Consistently met project deadlines and maintained high standards of quality, earning a 5.0 overall client rating.

Appreciation from Client

“Everything they’ve done has been of high quality. Ahex Technologies successfully understood our existing systems and delivered excellent frontend designs and functionality. Their work has met our requirements and helped us achieve our goals.”

— Ratan Kalwa, Head of Digital Transformation, Segen

Technology Stack

Our strong technical expertise and experience across various industries helped us get through the involved complexities with ease. We used the right technologies to build a platform that accurately meets the client requirement, which their company is using to manage their day to day tasks.

Frontend

React

React Native

Backend

ASP.NET

MySQL

REST API

Mobile Client

iOS

Android

Vcs

Git

Hosting/deploymet

AWS

Third-Party Tool/API/SDK

Analytics tools

API-based communication services

Conclusion

This project exemplifies Ahex Technologies’ expertise in IT staff augmentation and mobile app development. By delivering high-quality solutions tailored to the client’s unique needs, Ahex Technologies has strengthened Segen’s digital transformation efforts. This ongoing partnership continues to drive innovation and ensure the success of Segen’s renewable energy initiatives globally.

Ahex Technologies continues to stand as a reliable partner for organizations seeking innovative and scalable IT solutions tailored to their unique needs.