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Custom Software Replacement for National Medical Board

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Healthcare

Duration

55 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 January 2022

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Charlotte, United States of America

Project Summary

Merixstudio provides custom software design and development for a national medical board, replacing an in-house legacy application using Python, React, MongoDB, AWS and Kafka. The vendor follows Agile processes with scoping sessions, design reviews, QA and ongoing sprints. The new system reduced staff time—particularly for exam scoring—by almost 60% and the client praised the team's quality focus and transparent project management.

Key Challenges

Need for custom software development

Project Deliverables

A new homegrown software application to replace the client's legacy in-house system
Backend and frontend components built with Python and React
Data synchronization and streaming using Kafka
Deployment and hosting on AWS
QA processes and testing prior to feature launches
Design reviews and UI/UX deliverables

Project Solution

Merixstudio is designing and developing a new homegrown application to replace an existing in-house legacy system, following a standard Agile process with annual scoping sessions, smaller breakout sessions, weekly/biweekly design reviews and QA prior to releases. They implement backend and frontend components using Python and React, leverage MongoDB for storage, use Kafka for data synchronization, and deploy to AWS. The engagement includes QA on both vendor and client sides, regular sprint reviews and transparent project management via Jira, Confluence and Slack.

Project Outcome

Staff time for a key scoring process was reduced by almost 60%
Delivered high-quality work with transparent project management using Jira, Confluence and Slack

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

Python
React.js
MongoDB
Apache Kafka
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Merixstudio has delivered a new app that has cut staff time by almost 60%. The team delivers high-quality work, and their focus on quality is impressive. Merixstudio uses Jira and Confluence for project management and communicates via Slack. The team has weekly calls and regular sprint reviews.”
Anonymous
Associate Director of IT Projects
Date: 08/05/2025