Full Case Study
When Strøm approached us, their situation was familiar: the company was growing, but the development team couldn’t keep up. Their backlog was growing faster than their team could handle, with feature requests piling up and deadlines slipping. The root of the problem wasn’t just the workload – it was the team’s skill set.
Strøm’s developers were highly skilled but specialized. Each person was comfortable with one or two technologies, which created bottlenecks when tasks required knowledge beyond their expertise. Switching context was slow, onboarding new developers was cumbersome, and key projects were lagging.
What We Did
We took on the challenge with a full-scale development approach:
Our solution wasn’t just to add more people; it was to bring in the right kind of developers – full-stack experts who could adapt to Strøm’s diverse technology landscape without missing a beat. Here’s how we approached it:
Understanding the Current Bottlenecks: We started with a deep dive into Strøm’s projects and workflows. We identified which tasks were stuck, which technologies were slowing things down, and which projects needed the most urgent attention.
Deploying Versatile Full-Stack Developers: Our team consisted of developers who weren’t limited to a single frontend or backend language. They were familiar with multiple stacks – from PHP and Python on the backend to React and Vue.js on the frontend. This flexibility meant they could jump into different projects without needing weeks of onboarding.
Improving Cross-Team Collaboration: We helped streamline communication between Strøm’s teams by introducing best practices for code reviews, task management, and knowledge sharing. This reduced context-switching time and kept everyone aligned.
Delivering Value Quickly: Our developers focused on delivering quick wins early – tackling critical bugs, implementing requested features, and reducing the most visible backlog items. This immediate impact helped rebuild client confidence and gave the internal team breathing room.
Why It Was Important to the Business: In software development, speed matters – but so does quality. Strøm was at risk of losing clients due to missed deadlines and slow feature releases. By injecting a team of adaptable developers into the workflow, we not only sped up delivery but also improved code quality and team morale.
Our developers didn’t just work through tasks; they also shared their knowledge, helping Strøm’s team adopt more efficient practices and become more self-sufficient.
The Result
Development speed increased significantly within the first few months.
The backlog of tasks was reduced dramatically.
Client satisfaction improved as promised features were delivered faster
Lessons Learned & Insights: This project highlighted the importance of adaptability in a development team. When your developers can move across different projects and tech stacks without friction, your business can respond to market demands faster.