Challenges

The project delivered for DahliaMatic focused on improving the development process and release cycle of their Electronic Document Workflow (EOD) system. The challenges were both organizational and technical – involving automation, code management, and limited internal resources. It was crucial not only to implement process improvements but also to support the team in ongoing development tasks.

Lack of release process automation

The software release cycle was time-consuming and prone to errors. The client’s team lacked tools and procedures to enable efficient and predictable deployments in production environments. Releases were handled manually and differed between applications, resulting in chaos and delays.

Complex environment and scattered repositories

DahliaMatic was developing multiple applications within a single EOD platform. A lack of consistency in repository structure and disorganized production environments made code management and deployment difficult. Each change required manual synchronization and careful tracking of inter-module dependencies.

Limited staffing and an overloaded team

The client’s team struggled with a shortage of developers, which negatively impacted development speed and code quality. They needed not only external consulting and optimization expertise, but also hands-on development support — especially in .NET, DevOps, and QA.

In summary, the challenges involved both team organization and restructuring the technical environment.

The lack of an automated and standardized release process slowed down development, burdened the team, and increased the risk of errors.

Solution

To address the identified challenges, we provided a combination of technology consulting and hands-on development support. On one hand, we streamlined the development and release environments; on the other, we reinforced the client’s team by actively supporting them in ongoing development tasks. Thanks to our experience in .NET, DevOps, and process management, we quickly identified key areas for improvement and implemented meaningful changes to the way the team worked.

Outcomes:

Automation of the software release process
Streamlined release cycle and reduced deployment time
Fewer errors in production environments
Reorganization and cleanup of code repositories
Standardization of deployment procedures across applications
Improved reliability and stability of the entire environment
Allocation of a .NET developer to handle day-to-day development tasks (front-end, back-end, testing, deployment)
Seamless integration with the client’s existing team and workflows
Support in project planning and task management
Increased operational efficiency and better utilization of internal resources

Clients’ perspective

“Their methodical management ensured precision in every aspect of the project.”

Katarzyna Długosz

Manager of Implementation Department

Results

months for streamlined processes, implementing automation, and significantly boosting the team’s efficiency.

Unified release process that shortened release time and reduced the number of development errors.

Critical errors after deployment, thanks to improved production environment and new release workflow.

Fully integrated developer .NET specialist who, from day one, supported the team in ongoing tasks.

How did we achieve this?

Action plan preparation

We proposed a recovery plan with clear solutions, approved and implemented in stages. The approach was tailored to the client’s workflow and expectations.

Development work

Our .NET developer supported all areas – front-end, back-end, testing, and deployment. Familiarity with the stack enabled fast and effective collaboration.

Initial problem analysis

We started with a joint analysis to identify key issues in the development and deployment process. The goal was to understand blockers and align on priorities.

Action plan preparation

We proposed a recovery plan with clear solutions, approved and implemented in stages. The approach was tailored to the client’s workflow and expectations.

Consulting and support

The consultant took part in all core meetings, addressing issues as they arose. Additional sessions were held when deeper input was needed.

Development work

Our .NET developer supported all areas – front-end, back-end, testing, and deployment. Familiarity with the stack enabled fast and effective collaboration.