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Full-Stack Development and Android App for Learning Platform

Services Covered:

Staff Augmentation • Custom Software Development

Industry

Education

Duration

59 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Spain

Project Summary

Light IT Global provided a single full-stack engineer to a learning platform from January 2017 to December 2021. The vendor maintained the client's web platform 24/7, fixed bugs, developed new features using Python, Angular and PostgreSQL, deployed features on Linux, and built an Android app and an Eclipse plug-in. The client praised the technical skill, proactivity, and professionalism of the team, noting responsive communication via Slack and task management via GitHub.

Key Challenges

Evolve and maintain an existing web platform to ensure continuous availability and fix bugs.
Develop a new application and additional features to support the learning platform's operations.

Project Deliverables

Maintenance of existing web platform
New feature development (Python, Angular, PostgreSQL)
Android app with admin interface
Eclipse plug-in for LEGO MINDSTORMS® teaching

Project Solution

Light IT Global provided a full-stack engineer to maintain the client's web platform (ensuring 24/7 operation and bug fixes), develop new features using Python, Angular, and PostgreSQL, and deploy these features on Linux. The team also developed an Android app (built with Java and CI via Jenkins) featuring an admin interface for content editing, and built/maintained an Eclipse plug-in to support teaching programming with LEGO MINDSTORMS®. Communication and task management were performed via Slack and GitHub.

Project Outcome

Partner exceeded expectations and delivered capable, technically skilled engineers.
Work was professional, timely, and responsive to feedback, and the team integrated well after personnel changes.
Client would recommend Light IT Global's services.

Platforms

Web
Mobile
Embedded System

Tech Stack

Python
Angular
PostgreSQL
Java
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Light IT Global provided technically skilled resources with strong full stack development expertise. The proactive team delivered high-quality work in a timely manner. They used GitHub to manage tasks and were responsive via Slack.”
Alejandro Villamarin
Former Director of Engineering
Date: 01/24/2023