PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Ortiz Consulting practices the Staged Delivery Project Management philosophy. This philosophy identifies a short and long term strategy, core requirements, related systems, and enhancements. The initial project includes the design and development of the core system to handle immediate needs while preparing for future enhancements and long term goals. All enhancements are held for a future development phase.

This philosophy results in a more controllable project and deliverables that meet the core requirements. This allows the critical functionality to be implemented efficiently. The non-critical functionality can then be re-assessed and prioritized for the next phase of development.

The overall benefit for the client is a successful, focused project delivering projected schedules, costs and functionality while minimizing unutilized development.

Benefits of Staged Delivery:

1. Critical Functionality Is Available Earlier
2. Risks Are Managed Early
3. Problems Become Evident Early
4. Reduced Project Overhead and Life Cycle

What the client should expect:

• To set objectives for the project and have them followed
• To know how long the software project will take and how much it will cost
• To decide which features to include in and exclude from the application
• To make reasonable changes to requirements throughout the course of the project and to know the costs of making said changes
• To know the project’s status clearly and confidently at all times
• To be notified regularly of risks that could affect cost, schedule, or deliverables, and to be provided with options for addressing potential problems
• To have ready access to project deliverables throughout the lifetime of the project

RELATIONSHIPS

Ortiz Consulting will work with client's staff throughout a project to insure all development and technologies meet the client's internal IT requirements and to relay a clear understanding of the delivered system.

COMMUNICATION

Ortiz Consulting provides status updates at regular intervals and communicates any questions or issues throughout the project. Ortiz Consulting believes that good communication is crucial to the success of a project including timely completion and final acceptance.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology / Application Structure / Integration:
Operating within current technology and business requirements, an application should automate manual or semi-manual processes, integrate with legacy and future related applications and data systems, and minimize administration through efficient design.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

OC has the experience and knowledge to offer and successfully implement solutions that involve multiple platforms and technologies. This often provides solutions that may not be offered by other development providers.