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Mobile Apps & Personalization Engine for Professional Networking Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentAI and Machine LearningCustom Software Development
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Industry
Industry

Social Networking

Duration
Duration

42 months

Budget
Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date
Start Date

1 August 2014

Team Size
Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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77/100
Good

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Client

Confidential

mapSan Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Vention (formerly iTechArt) developed iOS and Android platforms for a professional networking platform, taking the product from prototype to production while building a segmentation and analysis engine for personalized feeds and integrating third-party APIs. The vendor provided backend and mobile development (node.js, MongoDB/SQL) and built a high-volume email engine. The engagement began in August 2014 and remains ongoing; the client reports rapid penetration among target professionals and strong developer support from the vendor.

Key Challenges

  • Needed mobile (iOS and Android) and backend stack development.
  • Required building a prototype quickly and then scaling to a full product with segmentation, analysis, and personalization features.
  • Managing large volumes of user and third-party data while maintaining low latency.

Project Deliverables

  • iOS app
  • Android app
  • Prototype
  • Segmentation and analysis algorithm
  • Personalized feed engine
  • Node.js backend
  • MongoDB and SQL database setup
  • Elastic database layer for personalization and analysis
  • High-volume email engine

Project Solution

The vendor supplied initial part-time mobile and backend developers (15–20 hours each) to build a prototype, then supported the client through launch and subsequent scaling by providing additional developers. They developed three core features—segmentation, analysis, and personalization—creating an algorithmic analysis engine and a personalized feed. On the backend they implemented a Node.js core, MongoDB and SQL storage, and an elastic database layer to handle large personalization datasets; they also built a high-volume email engine. The vendor provided developers via an account manager and allowed the client to interview and select resources as needed.

Project Outcome

  • More than 30% of U.S. management consultants are currently on the platform.
  • Rapid penetration in targeted industries at a quick rate.
  • Faster iteration and development cadence enabled by the vendor's talent pool.
  • Responsive account management and a predictable developer interview/hiring process.

Platforms

  • MobileMobile
  • WebWeb
  • CloudCloud

Tech Stack

  • Node.jsNode.js
  • MongoDBMongoDB
  • SQLSQL
  • iOSiOS
  • AndroidAndroid

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

Vention (formerly iTechArt) provides the exact level of support needed, allowing clients to choose the best-fitting developers available. More than 30% of U.S. management consultants use the platform, partially due to iTechArt’s nimble and flexible workflow. Dedication and professionalism are key characteristics.

Matt Sunbulli

CEO

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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