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Android Connectivity-Monitoring App with Django Backend

Services Covered:

Android Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Software Development

1 month

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 June 2017

Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Washington, United States of America

Project Summary

Claritus Management Consulting developed a proof-of-concept Android application and a Python/Django backend admin interface to monitor internet connectivity and perform speed tests. The engagement produced three code stacks, a marketing interface, and a promotional video. The client praised Claritus for asking clarifying questions and strong design work but suggested improvements in client communication. The project ran from June to July 2017.

Key Challenges

Build an Android app and backend to monitor internet connectivity and perform speed tests.
Define appropriate code stacks and a technical approach for a novel product concept.
Translate a high-level concept into a clear, implementable design while minimizing additional hardware costs.

Project Deliverables

Android application
Python-Django backend admin interface
Marketing interface
Promotional video

Project Solution

Claritus built an Android application and a Python/Django backend admin interface to provide internet-connection monitoring and speed tests for users. The product measured bandwidth, performed speed tests, and sent notifications or text alerts when connectivity or bandwidth fell below thresholds. The vendor delivered three distinct code stacks, a marketing interface, and a promotional video, and worked directly with the client’s designer and a project manager throughout the engagement. The engagement started in June 2017 and finished in July 2017.

Project Outcome

Built a proof-of-concept Android app.
Determined competing products in the market offered more features, so the client paused further development.
Client praised the vendor’s inquisitive approach and design but noted communication could be improved.

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Python
Django
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Claritus Management Consulting had a clear understanding of the project’s high-level concept and asked clarifying questions as opposed to simply addressing basic requirements. Although they can improve the quality of communication, the team adapted well to meet the client’s expectations.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 10/23/2017