Case Studies
Case Study: Streamlining Project Management Through Better Planning
Challenge:
A project that was originally estimated to take 3 months, had no end in sight a year later when I joined. The team was stuck because they began building features without communication, clear planning or alignment. The project was poorly defined, with no milestones, leading to confusion and wasted time. Leadership was frustrated with the project, and the team was defensive.
Solution:
I implemented a planning process that included all key stakeholders. We defined feature requirements, set expectations, and agreed on clear milestones. This gave the team ownership and clarity on the project’s direction.
Results:
The team became aligned and more productive, delivering features efficiently. Projects shifted from being siloed to a collaborative effort, speeding up iterations and improving quality.
Impact:
The approach saved valuable time, fostered a more motivated team, and underscored the importance of clear planning and collaboration for sustained project success.
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“Our success is largely due to Jeff’s incredible leadership"
When Jeff joined us as our interim CTO, our team was dealing with toxic dynamics and inefficient processes that were holding us back. Jeff turned it around completely — implementing smart processes and bringing in a cohesive, talented team focused on delivering results. Thanks to his leadership, we’re now operating at a higher level, with stronger outcomes across the board
“Our project was struggling”
We had outsourced the project to international developers and things quickly got out of hand. We had this feeling like we were being taken advantage of and we needed help! That’s when we brought Jeff in.
Jeff quickly assessed where we were, identified bottlenecks and potential roadblocks and came up with solutions. He deep dived into this space very fast and could acquire all the relevant skills extremely fast. He always answered fast, solved problems quickly and delivered a perfectly working product. I have no problem with recommending Jeff and would work with him any time.
Case Study: Project Rescue
Challenge:
A project built by an unqualified, unsupervised developer had become a tangled mess. The developer quit abruptly, leaving the team with an unstable product, numerous bugs, and a backlog of work. The lack of process around bug tracking and code reviews had led to poor quality and significant delays.
Solution:
The primary issue stemmed from underqualified engineers, so our first priority was bringing in experienced senior developers. I then established clear processes for bug tracking, introduced a structured code review workflow, and implemented a QA process, including hiring the team’s first dedicated QA specialist. These changes provided much-needed oversight and accountability, ensuring a more efficient and reliable development cycle.
Results:
When we first implemented the bug tracker, there were over 1500 issues. A year later, there were fewer than 200. It also sped up feature releases by 40%. The team’s productivity significantly improved, and the project was brought back on track. We were able to track and categorize high priority issues and handle them first.
Impact:
By setting up solid development and QA practices, the team regained confidence in the project’s direction, and product quality improved. This led to a smoother workflow, faster release cycles, and a more collaborative, effective team.