Sequifi Delivery Framework

Two-Week Sprint Cycles with Integrated Support Operations

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Visual Overview - The Big Picture

Interactive diagrams showing the complete delivery lifecycle, team structure, and support operations. Click to explore.

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Framework Information Architecture

This framework establishes the complete workflow from idea inception through production release and ongoing support, with clear handoffs between Business, Product, UX/UI, Development, and Support teams.

Framework Philosophy

Process enables speed, not replaces judgment.
Deep Dive: See Product Development Principles for comprehensive guidance on user stories, INVEST framework, and product philosophy.

End-to-End Feature Flow

Business Request
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Backlog
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UX/UI Design
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PRD Creation
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Sprint Development
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UAT Testing
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Production

Production Issue Flow

Client Reports to CS
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Priority Classification
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Resolution

Development Phases

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0. Product Principles

Foundational philosophies: User story definition, INVEST framework, and product development philosophy.

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1. Backlog Intake

How new items enter the product backlog, initial triage, and prioritization by the Product Owner.

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2. Backlog Refinement

Stakeholder sessions to clarify requirements, validate priorities, and prepare items for design.

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3. UX/UI Design

Design sprint running parallel to development, creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

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4. PRD Creation

Product Requirements Document with objectives, use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

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5. Sprint Cycle

Two-week development sprints with planning, daily standups, development, testing, and review.

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6. Release Process

UAT regression testing, go/no-go decisions, production deployment, and monitoring.

Support & Operations

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Production Support

Bug triage, priority classification, SLAs, escalation paths, and hotfix procedures.

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Hotfix Process

Emergency response for P0/P0-PAYROLL bugs with war room protocols and rapid deployment.

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Root Cause Analysis

Post-incident analysis with 5-Whys methodology and preventive action planning.

Team Structure & Governance

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Multi-Team Structure

Functional Lead, Technical Lead, and multiple Scrum teams with cross-team coordination.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Detailed role definitions, RACI matrix, and decision authority for all team members.

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Ceremonies & Cadence

All recurring meetings, their frequency, duration, and participants.

Tools & Platforms

Purpose Tool Details
Product Backlog Index Managed by Product Owner
Production Bugs GitHub: SEQ Bug Tracker All P0-P3 bugs, support tickets, production issues
Feature Development GitHub: Feature Projects Each feature/epic gets its own GitHub project for sprint tracking
UI/UX Design Figma Wireframes, mockups, prototypes, design handoff
Communication Slack Team communication, standups, escalations
Documentation Google Drive: Sequifi Product Docs PRDs, specs, and docs in per-feature sub-folders

Templates & Resources

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PRD Template

Product Requirements Document with objectives, use cases, and acceptance criteria.

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RCA Template

Root Cause Analysis template with 5-Whys and corrective actions.

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Checklists

Pre-deployment, code review, and hotfix checklists for quality gates.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the framework, processes, and roles.

Quick Reference

Bug Priority SLAs

Priority Resolution Process
P0-PAYROLL 2-4 hours Emergency Hotfix
P1-PAYROLL 12-24 hours Expedited
P0 Critical 4-8 hours Hotfix
P1 High 24-48 hours Expedited
P2 Medium 3-7 days Next Release
P3 Low 2-4 weeks Batched

Release Schedule

Type Day Content
Production Release Wednesday 11 AM Features + P2/P3 bugs
UAT Promotion Wednesday (post-release) Next sprint items
Hotfix As needed P0/P1 bugs only

Key Contacts

  • Technical Architect: Architecture, rollback, RCA
  • Functional Lead: Cross-team coordination, go/no-go
  • Technical Lead: Team decisions, ceremonies (Scrum Master)
  • Quality Engineer: QA sign-off (can block)
  • CSM: Client issues, incident communication