Phone Manufacturer DevOps Development Case Study

A pioneering phone manufacturer, founded in 2016, sought to bring innovation to the long-neglected feature phone market. With a diverse team spanning internet, telecom, and hardware backgrounds, the company’s mission is to help close the digital divide. Sonatafy Technology was brought on board to build a support team that could work in tandem with the client’s Hong Kong-based developers, ensuring efficient collaboration and faster product delivery.

The
Challenge.

The client required a nearshore partner to supply skilled engineers able to support development efforts from an East Coast time zone. Meeting aggressive timelines and ensuring smooth communication with the overseas team were critical. Sonatafy not only had to quickly source the right talent in Latin America but also earn the trust of the management team by demonstrating adaptability and technical expertise, all while streamlining DevOps and engineering processes.

Our
Solution.

Sonatafy assembled a DevOps and engineering team that provided real-time collaboration with the Hong Kong office. By working standard East Coast hours, the Sonatafy team was able to overlap effectively with Hong Kong business hours, facilitating rapid development cycles and quicker decision-making. This flexible model proved instrumental in keeping project milestones on track and seamlessly addressing challenges as they arose.

Key Technical
Contributions.

Established a robust AWS environment to support the continuous integration and deployment of the feature phone software. Implemented Docker containers for standardized development and deployment, ensuring consistent environments across all stages. Created Bash Scripting routines that automated repetitive tasks and streamlined DevOps operations, reducing time spent on manual processes. Deployed a custom CI/CD pipeline to enable faster iteration, ensuring new features and fixes reached the client’s end-users swiftly.

The
Outcome.

As a trusted partner, Sonatafy expanded the client’s development capacity, boosting both software output and feature delivery. The nearshore team’s proficiency in DevOps and engineering cultivated a long-term partnership that allowed the client to innovate rapidly in a niche market. By bridging time zones and delivering key technical expertise, Sonatafy played a vital role in helping the phone manufacturer stay on schedule and maintain its commitment to closing the digital divide.