Proof-of-Concept Facial Recognition Payment Platform & Android App
Services Covered:

Industry
Financial Services
Duration
3 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 April 2018
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
80/100
Strong
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Client
Marangoni
Project Summary
Cheesecake Labs designed and delivered an initial proof of concept and is developing a Python-based payment platform that uses facial recognition. The platform includes an Android mobile app for users to approve charges; an iOS version is planned. The vendor has maintained schedule and budget discipline and is praised for project management and communication.
Key Challenges
- Create a payment platform that utilizes facial recognition technology
- Build a scalable platform capable of supporting exponential growth
- Deliver a mobile experience (Android) with future plans for iOS
Project Deliverables
- Proof of concept (POC)
- Python-based payment platform
- Android mobile app
- iOS mobile app (planned)
Project Solution
Cheesecake Labs designed a proof of concept and is developing a scalable Python-based backend platform to support facial-recognition payments. They built the Android mobile app that allows businesses to take customer photos at purchase, send approval requests to users, and complete payments; an iOS version is planned. Development and backend infrastructure work are split among the team, with a Cheesecake Labs project manager coordinating delivery.
Project Outcome
- Cheesecake Labs delivered the first proof of concept (POC)
- The team has kept to the development schedule and not exceeded the budget
- Project management and communication (Slack and weekly video conferences) have been effective, keeping the team focused
- The client considers Cheesecake Labs a long-term partner and expects to continue working with them
Platforms
Mobile
Tech Stack
Python
Android
iOS
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4
4 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Cheesecake Labs consists of talented developers with a surplus of experience in delivering innovative software. They effectively manage the project and keep everything progressing as scheduled. They’re communicative partners that work to produce the best product possible.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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