Peer Review & Assessment

Comprehensive Software Delivery Analysis

Get expert insights into your software delivery process with our comprehensive peer review. Identify bottlenecks, security gaps, and optimisation opportunities with actionable roadmaps for improvement and enhanced observability.

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What is a Software Delivery Peer Review?

A comprehensive, independent assessment of your entire software delivery lifecycle conducted by experienced practitioners

A peer review is a systematic examination of your software delivery practices, processes, and toolchain by experienced practitioners who understand the challenges you face. Unlike traditional audits, our peer reviews are collaborative conversations focused on practical improvements.

We analyse your current state across people, processes, and technology, identifying specific opportunities for optimisation. The result is a clear, actionable roadmap that addresses your most critical bottlenecks and helps you deliver better software faster.

Our approach combines industry best practices with real-world experience from 200+ successful transformations, ensuring recommendations that actually work in practice.

Holistic Analysis

We examine people, processes, and technology as an integrated system, not isolated components.

Practical Focus

Our recommendations are grounded in real-world implementation experience, not theoretical ideals.

Collaborative Approach

We work with your team to understand context and ensure buy-in for recommended changes.

Actionable Outcomes

Every review delivers a clear roadmap with prioritised actions and expected outcomes.

Why Teams Choose Our Peer Reviews

Transform your software delivery with expert insights and proven methodologies from GitLab's longest-standing Select Partner

Unbiased External Perspective

Fresh eyes on your processes reveal blind spots and assumptions that internal teams often miss. Our independent assessment provides objective insights without organisational politics.

Accelerated Improvement

Skip months of trial and error. Our experience with 200+ transformations means we know what works and can fast-track your improvements with proven strategies.

Prioritised Action Plan

Not all improvements are equal. We help you focus on changes that deliver the biggest impact first, ensuring optimal resource allocation and quick wins.

Cost-Effective Optimisation

Identify waste and inefficiencies that are costing you time and money. Our recommendations typically save 2-3x the review cost within the first year.

Enhanced Security Posture

Comprehensive security assessment integrated into your development workflow. Identify vulnerabilities and implement DevSecOps practices that scale.

Improved Observability

Gain visibility into your entire delivery pipeline. We help implement monitoring and metrics that provide insights for continuous improvement.

Our Proven Review Process

A systematic approach developed through 200+ assessments, designed to maximise value while minimising disruption to your team

Discovery & Planning

Initial consultation to understand your goals, challenges, and current state. We define scope, identify key stakeholders, and establish success criteria for the review.

Duration: 1 week
1

Current State Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of your people, processes, and technology. We review documentation, interview team members, and analyse your toolchain configuration.

Duration: 2 weeks
2

Gap Analysis & Benchmarking

Compare your current state against industry best practices and similar organisations. Identify specific gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Duration: 1 week
3

Recommendations Development

Create detailed, actionable recommendations with implementation guidance. Each recommendation includes expected outcomes, effort estimates, and success metrics.

Duration: 1 week
4

Presentation & Planning

Present findings to your leadership team and technical stakeholders. Collaborate on prioritisation and create a concrete implementation roadmap.

Duration: 1 week
5

Follow-up Support

30 days of follow-up support to address questions, provide clarification, and help navigate initial implementation challenges.

Duration: 30 days
6

What You'll Receive

Comprehensive documentation and guidance to drive meaningful improvements in your software delivery process

Executive Summary Report

  • High-level findings and recommendations
  • Business impact assessment
  • ROI projections for proposed changes
  • Risk analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Resource requirements and timeline estimates

Technical Deep Dive

  • Detailed current state analysis
  • Architecture and toolchain assessment
  • Security vulnerability identification
  • Performance bottleneck analysis
  • Technical debt prioritisation

Process Optimisation Guide

  • Workflow efficiency recommendations
  • Team structure and communication improvements
  • Quality assurance enhancements
  • Release management optimisation
  • Incident response improvements

Implementation Roadmap

  • Prioritised action items with timelines
  • Resource allocation recommendations
  • Success metrics and KPIs
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Dependencies and prerequisites

Best Practices Playbook

  • Industry standard implementations
  • Configuration templates and examples
  • Training and adoption guidelines
  • Monitoring and observability setup
  • Continuous improvement framework

Follow-up Support

  • 30 days of implementation support
  • Q&A sessions with technical team
  • Clarification on recommendations
  • Guidance on prioritisation decisions
  • Connection to additional OTTRA services

Success Stories

"OTTRA's peer review was a turning point for our development team. They identified bottlenecks we didn't even know existed and provided a clear roadmap that increased our delivery speed by 250% within 6 months. The ROI was immediate and substantial."

250% Speed Increase
67% Fewer Bugs
6mo To Results

"The comprehensive analysis revealed security gaps we weren't aware of and provided practical solutions that didn't disrupt our workflow. Their understanding of both technical and organisational challenges made all the difference."

85% Vulnerabilities Fixed
40% Cost Reduction
12mo Payback Period

"What impressed us most was how OTTRA connected the technical recommendations to business outcomes. The executive summary helped our leadership understand the value, and the technical details gave our engineers everything they needed to succeed."

3x Deployment Frequency
90% Team Satisfaction
2x ROI in Year 1

Investment Options

Choose the peer review approach that best fits your organisation's needs and timeline

Express Review
Perfect for smaller teams or focused assessments
€8,500
2-3 week engagement
  • Current state assessment
  • Key bottleneck identification
  • Priority recommendations
  • Executive summary report
  • Implementation guidance
  • 2 weeks follow-up support
  • Up to 25 team members
  • Single application focus
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Comprehensive Review
Complete analysis for organisations ready to transform
€15,000
4-6 week engagement
  • Full people, process & technology analysis
  • Security and compliance assessment
  • Team Topologies evaluation
  • Comprehensive documentation package
  • Detailed implementation roadmap
  • Executive & technical presentations
  • 30 days follow-up support
  • Unlimited team members
  • Multi-application assessment
  • Observability recommendations
Book Assessment
Enterprise Review
Large-scale assessment with ongoing transformation support
€25,000
6-8 week engagement
  • Multi-team and department analysis
  • Organisation-wide recommendations
  • Change management guidance
  • Training needs assessment
  • Vendor and tool evaluations
  • Custom workshops for leadership
  • 90 days implementation support
  • Multiple business units
  • Regulatory compliance review
  • Strategic transformation planning
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Start with a comprehensive peer review to identify your biggest opportunities. Our expert team will provide actionable insights that drive real improvements.

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