endorsedOngoing

Consumer App & Admin Portal for Skincare Startup

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

78 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 February 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Carlsbad, United States of America

Project Summary

Velmie built and continues to maintain a consumer-facing application and an admin/creation portal for a skincare startup, using React for the frontend and Ruby on Rails for the backend. The vendor implemented payment, shipping, and email integrations and has provided consistent communication, strong project management, and ongoing development since Feb. 2020.

Key Challenges

Evaluate vendor performance under new CEO leadership
Deliver a full software suite (consumer app and admin portal) while managing offshore collaboration and timelines

Project Deliverables

Consumer-facing web app
Admin/creation portal
Backend built with Ruby on Rails
Integrations with Stripe, USPS, and Bloom
Ongoing development and maintenance

Project Solution

Velmie developed the full software platform for the client: consumer-facing application(s) and a creation/admin portal, built the backend and admin tools, and integrated third-party services (Stripe for payments, USPS for shipping notifications, Bloom for email). The team used React on the frontend and Ruby on Rails on the backend and provides ongoing development support and maintenance.

Project Outcome

High-quality work and strong communication
Successfully navigated pandemic-related disruptions while maintaining delivery and flexibility
Ongoing long-term engagement with positive client satisfaction

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Velmie provides high-quality services and facilitates an enjoyable, well-managed offshore partnership. Kind, professional, and flexible, the team takes ownership of their work. They communicate seamlessly and excel at managing expectations. Their commitment to the engagement is noteworthy.”
Janis Leahy
CEO
Date: 11/06/2020