endorsedOngoing

User & Admin Portal (MVP) for GoMetro Vehicle-Tracking

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration

49 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 July 2022

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

GoMetro

Cape Town, South Africa

Project Summary

GoMetro engaged Merixstudio to build a user and admin portal for a vehicle-tracking system, implementing front- and backend functionality using Python and Django. Merixstudio delivered the MVP to production on schedule (Oct. 2022) and continues to provide maintenance. The vendor is noted for strong delivery, responsiveness, and proactive product/design improvements.

Key Challenges

Create a single view of all vehicles across different trackers and providers
Build a strong user and admin portal to support the vehicle-tracking solution
Integrate portal functionality while the telemetry layer remained managed internally

Project Deliverables

User and admin portal for vehicle tracking
Front-end and backend implemented using Python and Django
MVP delivered to production (October 2022)
Ongoing maintenance contract

Project Solution

Merixstudio built the user and admin portal based on the client's existing UI/UX designs, collaborating with the client's design team to refine the interface. They implemented front-end and backend functionality using Python and the Django framework, delivered the MVP to production in October 2022, and continue to provide ongoing maintenance under contract.

Project Outcome

The MVP was delivered on time (by the end of October 2022), enabling the sales team to demonstrate the solution
Strong responsiveness and communication enabled steady progress and timely delivery
Project exceeded the initial budget somewhat (budget increase noted)
Vendor was proactive with design improvements and promptly addressed UI concerns

Platforms

Tech Stack

Python
Django

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Merixstudio’s technology delivery is excellent. Moreover, they’re responsive and deliver on time, enabling the client’s sales team to go to market as scheduled. The team communicates effectively through Slack, email, and regular meetings. They’re also proactive and excel at taking feedback.”
Cliff Court
CTO
Date: 01/20/2023