Collegial
Client Case: How Developers Shore Helped Collegial with IT Consultants
Collegial, a company providing scalable learning solutions for large enterprises, partnered with Developers Shore to support its development team with highly skilled IT consultants. Over the past three years, Developers Shore has been instrumental in helping Collegial meet its technical goals, especially in navigating the challenges of maintaining a remote-first development team.
The Challenge:
Operating a remote development team spread across Sweden, Poland, Austria, and Ukraine, Collegial needed additional expertise to manage the growing complexity of their platform and deliver features on time. Team and Tech Lead at Collegial Damian Szulc explains, “Our main goal is to build and sustain a high-performing engineering team while delivering technically sound solutions. We rely on our consultants to help us meet these challenges.”
Collegial required senior developers with the ability to not only contribute to the technical aspects but also integrate seamlessly into a remote work culture. “Fostering a sense of togetherness without face-to-face interactions can be tough,” Damian shares. “It’s easy to feel isolated, and that can affect productivity.”
Developers Shore’s Role:
Developers Shore stepped in to provide skilled consultants who could make a real impact. Currently, they supply a senior frontend developer and a DevOps engineer. One of those consultants, Danil, has been with Collegial for over two years, growing into a leadership role within the team. Reflecting on his journey, Danil says, “I started as a frontend developer, but now I’m leading the entire frontend team. Over time, I’ve taken on more responsibilities, from mentoring junior developers to conducting tech interviews and making key architectural decisions.”
Danil’s technical expertise in JavaScript, React, and frontend architecture has been vital to Collegial’s development success. According to Collegial’s Tech Lead Damian, “Every Developers Shore teammate we’ve worked with has been technically proficient. They’ve contributed to the development of crucial functionalities on the platform, allowing us to stay on track with our product goals.”
A Proactive Approach:
One key strength of Developers Shore’s consultants is their proactive mindset. Damian highlights that the consultants go beyond just executing tasks—they actively contribute ideas that enhance the development process. “The team from Developers Shore consistently provides valuable insights, whether it’s product ideation or process optimization. This has significantly accelerated our development cycles and allowed us to deliver thoroughly tested updates in a timely manner.”
The consultant Danil exemplifies this approach. “I don’t just write code; sometimes, I come up with new ideas that improve the product,” he explains. “For example, a few months ago, I developed an MVP for integrating ChatGPT into our existing RichTextEditor and it’s been working well for us.”
Damian Szulc
Communication and Integration:
Clear communication is a critical factor in the success of any remote team and Developers Shore has excelled in this regard. Danil speaks highly of the seamless support he receives: “Developers Shore has been incredibly responsive. Anytime I have a question or concern, they’re there in no time. Their transparency and speed of communication are a big part of why the collaboration works so well.”
Collegial echoes this sentiment, Damian explains, “Their consultants are proficient in English, and that helps a lot. Whether we’re discussing new features or giving feedback, everything flows smoothly. It’s easy to forget they’re not full-time employees because they’ve integrated so well into our team culture.”
Danil
Fostering a Collaborative Culture:
While remote work presents challenges in building team cohesion, Collegial has worked hard to maintain a strong sense of collaboration, and Developers Shore has played a part in that effort. Danil’s role has expanded to include mentoring, interviewing candidates, and guiding the technical direction of the frontend team. “It’s not just about writing code; it’s about being part of a team and building something together” Danil emphasizes.
Damian highlights the importance of treating consultants as integral parts of the team: “Although consultants aren’t employees, we believe they should be treated with the same respect and inclusion. Developers Shore gets this, and it shows in how their consultants engage with us. They’re committed to the team’s success.”
Conclusion:
The partnership between Collegial and Developers Shore has been a clear success. Through the expertise of consultants like Danil, Collegial has been able to navigate the complexities of a remote-first development team while maintaining a high standard of technical delivery. “Developers Shore’s consultants aren’t just skilled—they’re proactive, communicative, and committed,” Collegial’s Tech Lead concludes. “They’ve been instrumental in helping us build a strong, scalable product.”
Danil adds his own perspective: “Developers Shore has been there every step of the way, supporting me and helping me grow in my role at Collegial. It’s been a fantastic experience.”
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