CHALLENGE
Gradual transition for legacy system modernization
A financial IT solutions provider needed to modernize two integration projects with outdated legacy systems.
Initially, the goal was a full system rewrite, but this posed high risks. Instead, the strategy shifted to a gradual transition using an intermediary facade, allowing new applications and services to replace legacy functionalities while maintaining stability.
Jakob Tveen is one of our excellent, high-performing IT consultants. His profound commitment to his craft came to the forefront in Jakob's indispensable coaching role in a project aiming to modernize two integration projects with one of 7N’s clients, a large company building IT solutions for the financial sector.
SOLUTION
Strategic leadership and process optimization
7N provided expertise in offshore operations, leadership integration, and process optimization to drive a successful transition.
Key initiatives included:
Facilitating knowledge transfer and embedding leadership on-site in India to align teams across locations
Establishing governance frameworks to enhance collaboration and operational transparency
Co-developing a structured ramp-up plan to grow the offshore team from 20 to 90+ specialists, ensuring cultural alignment and long-term sustainability
Reasons for the successful path
Jakob has been a critical resource for the project to succeed, which stated by the Product Owner of the team: “With his eternal persistence to find a way through the tunnel, Jakob is the main reason the team and the two integration projects are on a successful path today. His technical skills and creativity, his ability to talk to customers as well as technicians, his eternal support to the team, the architect, and the product owner, and his positive approach to whatever is thrown at him are admirable and very unique. To work with Jakob is a great pleasure and an exceptional value to a team.”
Jakob’s ability to keep calm and his spirits high and simultaneously take on responsibilities far beyond what to possibly expect has resulted in significant improvements within the team that now is high-performing and shares the same understanding of their workstreams and the scope of the project.
The Senior Manager states: “Jakob is not “only” a highly skilled external consultant, he is also a colleague. His ability to blend in to the team, take active ownership and act as a mentor for other developers makes a positive difference. Jakob has the competencies to maintain an overview in complex solutions and ensure deliveries meet deadlines. With no doubt, I can say Jakob has a large share in the team competency development and our on-time critical customer deliveries.”
IMPACT
Delivering results and building future-ready teams
Through expertise and leadership, 7N helped achieve immediate project success while fostering long-term team competency and system integration improvements.
Enhanced team performance
7N’s mentorship turned a struggling team into a high-performing unit with a clear understanding of objectives
Improved collaboration
Stronger communication and knowledge-sharing reduced errors and increased efficiency
Project success
7N ensured the timely delivery of high-quality solutions, supporting the company’s modernization strategy
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