Finetune has become a top player in creating AI-human combined solutions that optimize assessment workflows in the fast-changing world of education technology. They utilize a blend of AI and human skills to boost the precision and efficiency of student assessments.
As demand and competition increased, the need for a bigger development team surfaced to support their fast innovations. This raised an important obstacle because of the company's limited budget and the need to coordinate with the Eastern Time Zone for real-time collaboration.
The Challenge: Scaling Tech On A Tight Budget
Enhancing their AI-centered assessment tools further was a key issue for Finetune as they sought to build up their AI development team. They had to discover an efficient method to expand their team while staying under budget.
Further, the new employees needed to align themselves with Finetune's operations, and differences in time zones would not affect collaboration or productivity.
Finetune sought a solution that offered skilled professionals without time zone constraints to keep its development going steadily and without exceeding costs.
The Solution: Nearshoring With Seamless Integration
Bydrec emerged as a leading firm that delivered the solution it needed. Using their skills in acquiring and overseeing talented developers from Latin America, Bydrec formed a team that suited Finetune's specifications.
The geographical proximity of Latin American countries to the United States allowed for alignment with the Eastern Time Zone, ensuring that the new team members could collaborate in real time with their counterparts at Finetune.
Bydrec delivered economical staffing solutions that caused a major 35% cut in development costs. As a result, Finetune grew its team and preserved both quality and efficiency.
Further, Bydrec assumed control over handling all contracts and NDAs while ensuring Finetune adhered to legal guidelines and eased its administrative work.
This tailored approach not only met the technical and budgetary needs but also accelerated the overall hiring process by 50%, enabling Finetune to move quickly and keep its product development on track.
Integrating Bydrec’s team members into Finetune's development workflow was smooth, thanks to the similar work culture and shared values between the teams.
The Results: Faster Growth, Lower Costs, and Enhanced Productivity
Finetune’s collaboration with Bydrec led to remarkable changes beyond filling technical gaps.
The team from Latin America introduced a dedicated approach and thinking that suited Finetune’s company culture well and encouraged trust and open dialogue. The similar culture improved teamwork, which led to more efficient processes and accelerated project completion rates.
An important perk was the capacity to engage in real-time. With a team in the same time zone, communication became more effective, and issues were resolved quickly.
Being close enabled the team to tackle immediate problems when they occurred and reduced delays while promoting seamless advancement on important projects.
By delegating recruitment and legal responsibilities to Bydrec, Finetune dedicated its time to advancing its smart technology-assisted assessment tools. As a result, the team proved to be more productive and executed their work swiftly and proficiently.
Finetune's Growth and Client Satisfaction
Finetune's collaboration with Bydrec has allowed the company to scale its operations and advance its technology faster. The feedback from Finetune’s team highlights the significant impact of this partnership.
One team member, Marcelo, praised the contributions of developers like Yohan, noting how they’ve been crucial to the project’s ongoing success.
He shared, “Marcelo continues to grow as an engineer and a teammate, always being a self-starter, looking for ways to add value proactively and maximize his impact.”
This reflects how Bydrec's developers have seamlessly integrated into the team and enhanced the workflow.
Another developer, Fede, experienced a similar positive trajectory. Initially working in a more flexible role, he quickly transitioned into a full-time position within Finetune’s squad.
The speed with which he became productive underscores the smooth integration and effectiveness of Bydrec's approach. As one client pointed out, “Fede was moved from a 'nomad' role into a full-time squad earlier this year.
He quickly assimilated to the squad and became productive quickly.” This rapid adjustment highlights the success of the collaboration between Finetune and Bydrec in building a cohesive and efficient development team.
Conclusion: A Win-Win Collaboration
Finetune and Bydrec exemplify how augmenting a tech team with nearshoring talent can help companies meet their targets flawlessly while controlling costs.
By providing a skilled team that operates in the same time zone and at a fraction of the cost, Bydrec enabled Finetune to achieve its goals without compromising quality or speed.
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