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Proof-of-Concept Facial Recognition Payment Platform & Android App

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Financial Services

Duration
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3 months

Budget
Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date
Start Date

1 April 2018

Team Size
Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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80/100
Strong

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Client

Marangoni

map Brazil

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

  • MobileMobile

Tech Stack

  • PythonPython
  • AndroidAndroid
  • iOSiOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4star4 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.”

Anonymous

General Director

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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