Akido Labs Case Study

Akido Labs is a Y Combinator-backed health tech company committed to tackling public health challenges such as COVID-19, homelessness, and other crises through technology-powered initiatives. Serving as the Engineering Manager, the client needed to rapidly scale their engineering capacity to meet the growing demands of both web and native mobile applications. With a team based in PST, they sought nearshore developers who could seamlessly integrate with existing workflows and deliver high-quality results.

The
Challenge.

The client required additional development support to launch a variety of new features in their React and React Native applications. The primary aim was to add reliable, timezone-aligned engineers who could contribute to multiple ongoing projects. Given the nature of the applications—focusing on public health solutions—the client needed a trusted partner with the flexibility to adapt to their robust recruiting processes, tight timelines, and evolving technical requirements.

Our
Solution.

Sonatafy Technology was recommended by a colleague and stood out due to its commitment to service, adaptability, and transparent communication. They integrated seamlessly into the client’s recruiting process, providing a pipeline of qualified candidates and conducting weekly status updates. Sonatafy supplied three skilled full-stack engineers familiar with React, React Native, Node, and Ruby. By aligning with the client’s engineering practices, Sonatafy ensured each developer could quickly begin contributing to the product roadmap and user-facing features.

Key Technical
Contributions.

Sonatafy’s full-stack engineers strengthened both web and native mobile capabilities by focusing on the core applications built with React and React Native. Node and Ruby were employed at different stages, ensuring the backend services remained robust and flexible for future enhancements. Sonatafy’s ongoing candidate sourcing enabled Akido Labs to maintain a stable, long-term development team spanning multiple projects. Agile methodologies, including frequent check-ins and project updates, facilitated clear communication and quick iterations on key deliverables.

The
Outcome.

Sonatafy Technology established a strong collaborative relationship with the client by delivering timely updates and quality engineering services. This approach led to extended engagements with the three Sonatafy engineers, who have become integral to the client’s core development team. The client appreciates Sonatafy’s customer-centric mindset, proactive communication, and cost-effective solutions. While the client had hoped to expand the team further at one point, Sonatafy remained transparent about the market constraints and took extra measures to meet the client’s needs wherever possible.