endorsedOngoing

DXRX — Cloud-based Diagnostic Network Platform for Precision Medicine

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • Software QA and Testing • DevOps

Industry

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Duration

77 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 March 2020

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

Diaceutics

Belfast, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Digiteum built DXRX, a cloud-based diagnostic network platform for precision medicine, leveraging AWS and multiple languages/frameworks to deliver a secure, API- and microservices-driven SaaS marketplace. They provided frontend and backend development, DevOps/CI-CD, QA, and data engineering support, helping launch the platform on time and on budget. The client reported strong market feedback and praised Digiteum’s integration into their team despite remote work.

Key Challenges

Needed to shift from consulting to a scalable SaaS marketplace for precision medicine
Build DXRX within a tight timeline (under a year) while managing costs and ensuring high quality
Architect a secure, API- and microservices-driven platform that integrates third-party SaaS/IAM systems
Ramp up and supplement the development team, coordinating remote personnel across multiple countries and suppliers

Project Deliverables

Cloud-based (AWS) DXRX platform
Microservices and API-focused backend
Frontend (AngularJS) and backend components
Complex ETL pipeline for big data
CI/CD and DevOps pipelines
Test/QA deliverables
Integrations with third-party SaaS/IAM systems
Project management and dedicated data engineering resources

Project Solution

Digiteum contributed frontend and backend engineering, test/QA, DevOps, and data engineering to build DXRX on AWS. The team implemented microservices and API-focused architectures using Java, Python/Django and AngularJS, developed a complex ETL pipeline to handle large diagnostic datasets, integrated third-party SaaS/IAM systems, and established CI/CD and deployment pipelines. Work was coordinated remotely with multiple suppliers and launched in October 2020.

Project Outcome

Launched DXRX on time (October 2020) after an 8-month delivery period
Positive customer and market feedback on DXRX
Achieved product delivery at reasonable cost and high quality
Successful collaboration across multiple suppliers and five countries

Platforms

SaaS
Web

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Java
Python
Django
AngularJS
Spring
REST API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Despite the remote work setup, Digiteum was able to work well with the internal teams of the company. They upheld excellent communication and team spirit. The team utilized their technical skillset to deliver a high-quality product on a tight deadline.”
Ryan Keeling
CIO
Date: 01/18/2021