Koombea

**BACKGROUND**: Can you introduce your business and your role there? I work as an IT project manager at a company that exports carbon. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**: What challenge were you aiming to solve with Koombea? Our company operates in open sky carbon mines, which involves extensive field operations. We were looking for a solution to transmit field information to supervisors through an app. **SOLUTION**: What was the extent of Koombea’s involvement? Koombea created an iOS app specifically for iPad devices. The app included features such as a map of the mine and real-time tracking of team locations. Additionally, it provided details on team members and operators, among other functionalities. What was the team composition? We collaborated with a project manager, a graphic designer, a backend developer, two frontend developers, and a QA specialist. How did you choose to work with Koombea? After reviewing and visiting various service providers, Koombea impressed us with their pristine office, excellent website, and strong portfolio. Ultimately, we believed they were the best fit for our needs. How much did you invest in their services? Our investment was $200,000. What is the current status of this project? We began our partnership with them at the end of 2018, with the project spanning about three months. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK**: What evidence can you provide that highlights the impact of this collaboration? We experienced very favorable outcomes from this project. As our first mobile app, it greatly enhanced process efficiency for our supervisors, making their tasks easier. On the technical side, we were highly satisfied; the app has proven to be very stable, requiring minimal support and demonstrating excellent quality. How did Koombea perform from the perspective of project management? One of the aspects I appreciated most about working with Koombea was their project management. They employed an agile scrum methodology, which facilitated weekly meetings and timely completion of each sprint. Whenever we faced challenges, they were readily available to help address them. They truly understand their craft. What impressed you the most about Koombea? Their dedication to service and commitment to the project was remarkable. They should continue their operations as they currently do.