endorsedOngoing

Virtual Events Platform MVP for Education

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

Education

Duration

71 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Parrot Virtual Events

Mexico City, Mexico

Project Summary

DaCodes developed an MVP web platform for a virtual events company focused on the education industry, building features for webinars, livestreaming, chat, and video conferencing. The client aimed to launch the platform within nine months with an approximate budget of $120K for the first MVP. The vendor used a MEAN stack and integrated third-party services (e.g., Mailchimp, Agora.io, Jitsi, Google, Outlook, Salesforce). The client praised DaCodes' project management, collaboration, and adherence to timelines and requirements.

Key Challenges

Launch a virtual events platform for the education industry
Deliver an MVP within nine months
Develop the project with an adjusted budget of approximately $120,000 for the first MVP
Coordinate development across Germany and Mexico operations

Project Deliverables

MVP web platform
Webinars and livestreaming module
Chat functionality
Video conferencing integration
Finder and matchmaking features
Integrations with Mailchimp, Agora.io, Jitsi, Google, Outlook, Salesforce, Edvisor
MEAN stack implementation (MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, Node.js)

Project Solution

DaCodes was selected from several Mexico-based firms for its documented proposal, development timeline, payment plans, and specialized team. The vendor implemented the solution using the MEAN stack (MongoDB, AngularJS, Express.js, Node.js) and built core features including webinars/livestreaming, chat, video conferencing, a finder and matchmaking tools, and multiple third-party integrations (Mailchimp, Agora.io, Jitsi, Google, Outlook, Salesforce, Edvisor). The engagement included a dedicated team (1 PM, 3 front-end developers, 3 back-end developers) and periodic support from external DaCodes teams for specific features.

Project Outcome

Launched first MVP covering 60% of the planned scope
Delivered within the planned timeline and met the client's requirements
Strong project management and close collaboration led the client to feel integrated with the development team

Platforms

Tech Stack

MongoDB
AngularJS
Express.js
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“DaCodes was able to adhere to the timeline and requirements of the project. The team has a project management style that makes it easy for the client to keep track of progress and get involved at any time. They are commended for their openness in helping realize the vision for the MVP.”
Juan Garoz
CEO & Founder
Date: 02/15/2021