.Net
Which cloud do we use for .Net? What cloud does PHP use?
.Net = Microsoft Azure; PHP = Amazon
What are the two software frameworks used at Nextek?
.NET Framework and PHP/Laravel Framework
Who is responsible for the projects
PO
How does Case Central provide value to FSPs?
Free financial reporting software where they can get a full case plan ran for their consumers by a fellow financial professional. Saves FSPs time à more time to meet with more clients à more money
What is Nextek’s flagship product?
Adaptek (Sales Acceleration Platform)
How many roles do we have in the .Net project lifecycle? Can you name them?
4 or 5 - PO, BA, Dev, QA (extra – Dev Lead)
What software development methodology is used by both development teams at Nextek?
Agile methodology
How long are the sprints we work in?
2 Weeks
Name three of Case Central’s reports.
Financial Overview, COM, Social Security Maximization, Compass, Action Plan, Rule of 100, Commentary, Portfolio Pilot, Account Summary, etc.
Who are the users of our system?
Agencies, Agents, Consumers – depending on the app
What are the two types of .Net project architecture that we use?
Onion and N-Tier
What agile approach is adopted by the PHP team?
RAD (rapid application development) or LEAN
Who sets the priority on stories/bugs?
PO
Can FSPs generate reports on their own in Case Central?
Yes!
What are our main roles/functions within our company?
Business Integration, PO, BA, UX, Developers, QA, R&D, Data/Analytics
What main two types of databases do we utilize at Nextek?
SQL Server and MySQL
What agile approach is adopted by the .NET team?
DevOps
What kind of testing does the QA team work on?
Manual, Waterfall, Automation, Security
What is Nextek’s only consumer-facing application called?
Generational Vault
Who is our biggest client?
Gradient
What primary language/version is our CRM (Virtual Advisor) written in?
.Net WebForms
How does the QA team know when a story is ready for testing?
Developers tell us, From the state of the user story, Po’s tell us
Name three things users can do within Generational Vault?
ie. Take strategy assessment, take COMRA, add accounts, view reports, upload documents, retirement calculators, etc.