Foster Townsend Experience
DISTRIBUTION - Emerging and Strategic Consulting
Challenge
A full-service distribution company focused on managing and delivering solutions to their growing client base was in need of specialized IT experience. The client needed specific assistance with staffing a complex project which involved the Microsoft .NET Architecture. This client has international customers and delivers services across both government and commercial industries and multiple languages.
Solution
The Foster Townsend lead Architect, formerly Program Manager responsible for the .NET Framework, worked with the project manager to identify the ideal team member profiles. These profiles were built to include work experience, industry knowledge, technology focus, education level, and communication skills. The client managed the project and the supporting team members were provided by Foster Townsend. The specific needs were to build a team of the best senior level web custom application developers and database design experts available. Within two weeks, a team of highly qualified resources were identified and the project was underway.
Results
The client was able to rely upon Foster Townsend for both project delivery and knowledge transition from technology services. As part of this engagement, the client executed a right-to-hire option on the technology resources involved in the project and transitioned multiple resources to permanent employees. This created a very flexible solution, allowed the client's timelines to be accelerated, and offered a lower-cost / lower risk alternative compared to other contract support options.