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Excellence in software development
About Hexacta
Excellence in software development Excellence in software development
> Hexacta is a Software Development and IT Consulting company with more than 14 years of experience in the market.
> We are 300+ people, distributed in our four development centers in Argentina: Buenos Aires (our headquarters), Paraná,
Bahía Blanca and La Plata, in addition to our offices in Montevideo (Uruguay) and São Paulo (Brazil).
> We work for large international corporations throughout Latin America, in the US and in selected European countries, in
projects that demand leading edge software development skills.
> We have been providing outsourced offshore services since 2002.
> Around 70% of our revenues are generated by offshoring projects, a fact that underscores our commitment and abilities
to work with clients outside Argentina.
About Hexacta
Excellence in software development Excellence in software development
> Full-time team dedicated to Process Improvement and QA
> HAT (Hexacta Architecture Team): experienced pool of Architects available to support development teams at no additional
cost
> Disciplined processes and leading-edge methodologies
Our positioning
Technical Excellence
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> Large enough to execute big projects; small enough to be agile
> Simple organization with strong commitment to customer service
> Solid understanding of business processes,, trends and best practices in the industry. instruments
Our positioning
Client Focus
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> Compatible time zone with U.S. and Europe
> Cultural affinity
> Best talents in the region
Our positioning
High Performance Teams
Excellence in software development
Our services
UX Design
Consulting
QA & Testing
Software
Development
> Usability Consulting
> Heuristic Analysis
> User Interface Design
> Prototype Construction
> Definition of technological
strategies
> BPR (Business Process Redesign)
> Functional specification of
software solutions
> Definition of technological
architectures
> Development and maintenance of Java
or .Net based projects
> Fixed Price/ Fixed Scope projects or
Time & Materials engagements
> Staff augmentation
> Off-shore development
> Test case definition and execution
> Test automation
> QA Services and Consulting
> Scrum Developer Training
“93% of our clients consider that working with Hexacta have given them a competitive edge.“- 2010 Microsoft Customer Satisfaction Index -
Excellence in software development
> More than 20 active projects
> Dedicated team assigned to each
engagement
> Work seamlessly integrated with the client
teams
Strong presence in the US
Seattle - WA
Portland - OR
San Francisco,
Los Angeles,
Pleasanton - CA
Chicago - IL Samford - CT
Rockville, Chevy Chase - MD
Saint Louis-
MO
East Brunswick, NJ
New York - NY
Philadelphia, PA
Dallas, Houston,
Austin- TX
Atlanta- GA
Palm Beach Garderns - FL
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Some of our clients
United States
Europe / South America
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We work on a wide range of technologies
MAIN PLATFORMS WEB TECHNOLOGIES MOBILE TOOLS
JAVA
C# / C++ / VB.NET
PHP
RUBY / PYTHON
MS SQL SERVER
ORACLE
MYSQL / POSTRESQL
HTML5, JQUERY, BOOTSTRAP, NODE.JS, BACKBONE,
ANGULAR.JS
SPRING MVC, WICKET, SEAM
MVC4, WPF, SILVERLIGHT, REPORTING SERVICES
RAILS, DJANGO, GRAILS
REST & SOAP SERVICES
ANDROID. iPHONE, iPAD, WINDOWS
MOBILE, BLACKBERRY
NATIVE APPLICATIONS
PHONEGAP, TITANIUM, JQUERY MOBILE
TESTING: JUNIT, NUNIT, SELENIUM,
JMETER, MARATHON.
CI: JENKINS, TFS BUILD, CRUISE CONTROL
SCM: GIT, SVN, TFS, MERCURIAL
COLLAB., PORTALS, CRM DESKTOP INTEGRATION
MS SHAREPOINT PORTAL SERVER
SUGAR CRM, JOOMLA
WORDPRESS, DRUPAL
SWING
RCP
WPF, SILVERLIGHT
MS BIZTALK
JBPM
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Our methodology
Over the time we have developed two methodological approaches for developing applications:
> Our “traditional” model, mainly based on RUP and CMMI practices, is generally used in
turnkey, fixed priced contracts. An iterative/incremental lifecycle model is used.
> The other approach is mostly based in Agile Methods, in particular Scrum and Extreme
Programming, and is used in “team based” engagements. An iterative/incremental
lifecycle is also used in these projects.
Two different flavors, depending
on the project characteristics
Why are methodologies so
important to us?
> We believe that our quality and productivity improvements will allow us to provide a
better service to our clients and improve our profitability at the same time.
> We are improving our positioning in markets that appraise the efforts invested in
process improvement (like the US) and because we are convinced that this will
become even more relevant in our region.
> We aspire to be the best software development company in Argentina and one of the
best in Latin America.
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Main milestones in Hexacta’s methodology
2012
2013
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2003
“European Seal of e-Excellence” with a Special Mention in Latin America.
Chosen among the Best 100 Outsourcing Services Provider by the consulting agency Global Services.
“Best Companies to Work in Argentina” Ranking - Great Place to Work Institute (Position #6).
Recognized by ExportAR Foundation as a service exporting company in Argentina.
Hexacta was assessed as CMMI Level 3.
Sadosky Award for Best IT Solution – CESSI / Received the European Seal of e-Excellence.
Host Company of MIT Sloan School of Business “Global Entrepreneurship” Laboratory.
“Best Companies to Work in Argentina” Ranking - Great Place to Work Institute - (Position #2).
Chosen among the Best 100 Outsourcing Service Providers by the consulting agency Global Services.
Accepted as Registered Education Provider by the Scrum Alliance.
Winner of “Exporting Excellence” - La Nación - Banco Galicia Awards.
Finalist in the European Software Institute (ESI) Awards in the “International Category”.
Chosen among the Best 100 Companies to Work in Latin America – Great Place To Work Institute.
Chosen by the CESSI as the Best IT Company in Argentina - Sadosky Award 2009 / Assessed as CMMI Level 3 (Scampi A).
“Best Companies to Work in Argentina” Ranking - Great Place to Work Institute - (Position #6).
ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
“Best Companies to Work in Argentina” Ranking - Great Place to Work Institute - (Position #6). - ISO 9001:2008 Certification.
“Best Companies to Work in Argentina” Ranking - Great Place to Work Institute - (Position #28).
Assessed as CMM Level 4 (CBI-IPI).
4 Stars in the Microsoft Quality & Competitiveness Program.
Assessed as CMM Level 3 (CBI-IPI).
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Methodology
Two different approaches depending on the project and the client
AGILE METHODOLOGY
Based on Scrum and XP
Iterative and incremental lifecycle
Based on RUP, CMMI
Iterative and incremental lifecycle
Use cases
Estimation by points
Scorecards
Project plan / schedule
Status meetings
UAT - User Acceptance Test
Post mortem meetings
Main practices
Requirements management
Testing
Effort estimation
Metrics
Planning
Project tracking
User acceptance
Process feedback
User Stories Acceptance Criteria
Test cases based on acceptance criteria
Agile estimation
Burndown charts
Sprint Planning Meeting - Sprint backlog
Daily stand-up
Sprint review meeting
Sprint retrospective meeting
“TRADITIONAL” APPROACH
Test cases based on use cases
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> Dedicated team assigned to each project
> Different team configurations depending on
each need
> Hexacta resources embedded in the client
team (mixed team)
> All team members are from Hexacta
> Sprint duration: 2 weeks
> Main activities:
> Sprint planning
> Daily stand-up meetings
> Sprint review / Demo
> Sprint retrospective
Scrum at Hexacta
Requirements Baseline
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> We assign dedicated teams to each of our projects, composed of different profiles according to each need.
Flexible team configurations
Hexacta
Partner
Team
Leader
Client
Sponsor
Product
Owner
Developers
Business
Analysts
Scrum
Master Designers
Q & A
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> Provides advisement and solutions to
project managers on issues of
architecture, design, technologies and
frameworks; enhancing services quality
and engineers teams productivity.
It is our “elite” team.
> Works as our R&D department,
researching new technologies and
frameworks.
> Dictates training, publishes papers &
articles.
> Participates in the community
(conferences, seminars, workshops)
Our support teams
In addition to the dedicated project teams, there are other groups taking care of process improvement & quality
assurance:
SEPG
Software Engineering Process Group
HAT
Hexacta Architecture Team
QA
Process Quality Assurance
> Responsible for ensuring that the organization is following the defined processes
> Involvement in each project during their lifecycle: tailoring, audits, monthly meetings, audits
> Monitors QA issues
> Trains new people in methodology
> Provides Scrum training outside the company
> Key player in QA assessments, certification processes
> Organization's focal point for software
process improvement activities
> Receives proposals from the whole
organization
> Discusses changes to processes and
evaluates new tools
> Launch process improvement initiatives,
and is responsible for leading and
implementing each of these efforts
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> Internet connection (primary and secondary) and Firewall with IDS
> Network / Directory Service
> Inventory Management
> Corporate Antivirus protection
> Backup policies
> Version Management
> Physical security
> UPS
> Temperature and humidity control
> Fire detection system
> Contingency plan in the cloud
Our infrastructure
Main services
State of the art Development
Center in downtown Buenos Aires
Over 1500 m2 of office space
equipped with all the technology
and services required for our work
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> We believe that Hexacta is a great place to learn and grow professionally.
> Work with new technologies.
> Best practices in software development.
> Work for big and important companies around the world.
> Environment that facilitates learning and collaboration.
> Continuously looking for improving our processes and all the employees are part of this challenge.
> We are “HR oriented”, and we work hardly on the HR processes (mentoring, coaching, career development, evaluations,
benefit programs, etc.). We consider personal interests.
> We want to establish a long-term relationship with our people.
Value proposition for our people
The Company
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> The infrastructure and the modern design of our development centers allow for a
fluid communication and team building.
> Our offices are strategically located in quiet neighborhoods.
Value proposition for our people
Our facilities
> We believe that excellence and quality is not divorced from having fun.
> English classes, social events, wine tastings and marathons are typical activities of
our culture.
Our culture
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> Two to six months duration
> Minimum to moderate risk
> Two to six team members
How to engage with Hexacta
Select Pilot Project Prepare the team First iteration
> Select/present team
members
> Define and tailor
methodology, select tools a
technologies
> Define and sign agreement
> Project kickoff
> Create backlog
> Build initial release plan
> Setup infrastructure
2-4 weeks 2 weeks
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How to engage with Hexacta – Rates card for 2014
Long term
engagements
Short term / by the hour engagements
Monthly Retainer Hourly Fees Monthly Fees
Technical Manager 8,232 56 9,408
Architect/Specialist 7,056 48 8,064
Senior Developer 5,880 40 6,720
Mid-level Developer 4,872 33 5,544
Developer 4,032 28 4,704
Senior Functional Analyst 5,880 40 6,720
Functional Analyst 5,040 35 5,880
Test Lead 6,552 45 7,560
Senior Tester 5,544 38 6,384
Mid-level Tester 4,704 32 5,376
Tester 4,200 29 4,872
Senior Graphic Designer 5,544 38 6,384
Graphic Designer 4,704 32 5,376
Prices are in US
Dollars. Long tern
engagements are
projects with
typically more than
six months duration.
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> Services are provided on a time and materials ("T&M") basis and customers shall pay Hexacta for time spent performing
such services at the end of each calendar month based on a monthly retainer model.
> Holidays and reasonable sick days will be invoiced as working time. Regarding sick time, Hexacta will not invoice time off
due to extraordinary circumstances (e.g. if somebody takes more than 2 days in a month; or if somebody takes 1 or 2 days
every single months, in those cases discount days will be applied)
> Regarding vacations of team members, Hexacta will try to cover up the vacations time off replacing these members during
that period of time (whenever it makes sense to the project because of the learning curve time and because of knowledge
transfer required). If resource is not replaced / covered up during time off, Hexacta will discount those days off.
> About Christmas week: Hexacta is virtually closed between December 25th and January 1st.
> Rates include the infrastructure required for the adequate performance of the regular activities of software development.
They do not include travel expenses that will be billed separately.
> For each service engagement, Client and Hexacta will sign a “Statement of Work” (SOW) that should include a list of the
staff profiles assigned, incorporation dates and length of the service period.
> These rates are valid until the end of 2014. They might be adjusted for the year 2015 (with a previous notice / agreement)
How to engage with Hexacta – Rates card conditions
General conditions for long term rates
ARGENTINA
Clay 2954
Buenos Aires (C1426DLD)
tel: 54+11+5299 5400
BRASIL
Cardoso de Melo 1470 – 8, Vila Olimpia
San Pablo (04548004)
tel: 55+11+3045 2193
URUGUAY
Roque Graseras 857
Montevideo (11300)
tel: 598+2+7117879
USA
12105 Sundance Ct.
Reston (20194)
tel:+703 842 9455
www.hexacta.com
HexactaArg
@Hexacta
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