endorsedOngoing

Web App Dev for College Admissions Platform

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Education

Duration

87 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 May 2019

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

Bullseye Platform Inc.

Washington, United States of America

Project Summary

Kwanso developed the backend and supporting systems for a college admissions progressive web app using React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL. The team supported planning and multiple development phases, led testing and QA, and helped launch the product; the engagement has continued as they build new features. The platform launched in time for a critical admissions period and has generated notable user engagement.

Key Challenges

Build the first version of a progressive web app
Find a technology partner to develop and launch the platform

Project Deliverables

Backend for web application
Database layer (PostgreSQL)
API layer (GraphQL)
Testing and QA process
Product launch and ongoing feature development

Project Solution

Kwanso developed the backend of the client's progressive web app based on the client's design prototype, executing the work in multiple phases. The team implemented the stack using React.js and Node.js, built the database layer with PostgreSQL, created the API layer with GraphQL, directed extensive testing and QA, launched the product, and continues to develop new features.

Project Outcome

Launched on time for the peak admissions period
Close to 1,000 user sign-ups
Minimal bugs with good session times and engagement
Onboarding flow achieved over a 90% success rate

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
GraphQL

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“In time for a critical launch date, Kwanso LLC delivered a well-functioning platform that has generated notable engagement. The team has been responsive and maintained open channels for communication. They developed industry knowledge to inform their efforts, which ensures continued collaboration.”
Brian Mitchell
CEO
Date: 09/20/2019