When Centeva, a federal contractor specializing in enterprise software for government agencies, wanted to integrate AI into their products, they faced a challenge: a strong internal development team but limited AI expertise. Instead of building a full AI department, Centeva partnered with Opinosis Analytics for a custom AI implementation.
Here are 7 benefits they realized, in their own words:
(Note: These are testimonial quotes directly taken from a video interview of Annie Quan, director of products at Centeva)
1. Clear Understanding of Business Needs
“From the very beginning, they took the time to understand our business challenges and worked closely with us to assess our needs and define our clear objectives. That was really important to us in the niche market that we were in, the products that we were building.”
2. Strategic Roadmap and Risk Planning
“Kavita’s ability to map out a comprehensive roadmap was extremely helpful and assessing potential risks helped us navigate complexities and plan for long-term success, making them the ideal partner in tackling our challenges.”
3. Expertise that Complements Internal Teams
“We had a vast technical team that’s very knowledgeable in full-stack technology, but there was a gap in specialized knowledge for AI development and data training… we realized quickly that resources were better utilized if we just seek dedicated AI experts.”
4. Milestone-Based Progress with Transparency
“Kavita worked with us to establish milestones, breaking the project into manageable phases. Each milestone provided tangible results with weekly demonstrations. This made it easy to track the project and ensure that we were always moving in the right direction.”
5. Open and Collaborative Partnership
“Their commitment to open communication, they were very open to meeting weekly standups and ad hoc meetings out of their schedule throughout the entire project. So we were ensured that we were on the same page and made the entire process really smooth and efficient.”
6. Reliable, On-Time, and On-Budget Delivery
“Kavita was very reliable and professional. We’ve met all of our deadlines, stayed within our budget and really delivered on the application that was roadmap. You know, AI projects are very complex. Their team was always available for support and addresses needs and issues that came up.”
7. Professional Growth for Leaders and Teams
“AI development and data modeling was new to our organization. So having a trusted partner like Kavita, an expert in that field has not only driven our internal products, but professionally has really helped myself as a leader, understanding this field for my organization, become a AI mentor to help me understand these processes.”
Results at a Glance
- Delivered a custom AI solution aligned with business goals
- Seamlessly integrated into existing products
- Accelerated development through expert guidance and phased milestones
- Reduced risk by identifying challenges early and planning ahead
- On-time, on-budget delivery with open communication throughout
- Enhanced internal team knowledge and leadership confidence in AI
Takeaway: For government contractors and any organization facing an AI skills gap, a trusted partner like Opinosis Analytics can bridge the divide, reduce risk, and deliver custom solutions that create a measurable business impact.
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