endorsedOngoing

Backend and Mobile App Redevelopment for Donation Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Duration

74 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 June 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Dublin, Ireland

Project Summary

Scalo (formerly NBC IT Outsourcing) is redeveloping a donation platform's first-generation web app, building a more robust Ruby-based backend and preparing React-based mobile apps. The vendor worked with the client's technical architect to rebuild the backend from the MVP and addressed complexities such as currency and country localization. Internal feedback has been strongly positive and the engagement remains ongoing.

Key Challenges

Rebuild the entire backend from a first-generation MVP
Make the platform robust and workable for both US and Irish markets
Resolve complexities related to currency handling and country localization

Project Deliverables

Web application backend built in Ruby
Mobile applications developed in React
Currency and country localization features

Project Solution

The vendor rebuilt the client's first-generation MVP backend by developing a new Ruby-based web application backend suitable for US and Ireland markets, addressed currency and country locator complexities, and prepared to develop companion mobile applications in React. They collaborated with the client's technical architect, provided QA and frontend resources, and supported placement and other implementation tasks.

Project Outcome

Internal feedback from the client has been very positive and the team is satisfied with the vendor’s work
The project is ready to launch in the US (pending public launch), demonstrating progress toward cross-market readiness
The vendor provided strong transparency in budgeting and the ability to scale resources up or down as needed

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Ruby
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“While the work is ongoing, the internal feedback on Scalo's (formerly NBC IT Outsourcing) work has been remarkable. The client appreciates that the team is hardworking and uses their critical thinking skills well. Above all, they enable the company to scale up and down as needed, leading to an ongoing partnership.”
Anonymous
Founder
Date: 12/03/2020