Projects

We have delivered hundreds of projects since we started 15+ years ago,
here are examples which show what we can do.

We are not just a pretty face, we have deep technical and domain experience in a range of industries.

  • Healthcare
  • Fintech
  • Adtech
  • SaaS and e-commerce
  • Logistics and supply chain
  • IoT and vehicle tracking
  • Embedded systems
  • Enterprise application integration
  • VoIP and telecom

Mindoula website

For Mindoula, a mental health care provider, we took over legacy systems from multiple acquisitions, then defined a new product roadmap and technical architecture.

We created mobile apps for patient communication and a "Slack for health care" back end enabling caregivers to support dozens of patients at once, key to operational efficiency. We built admin and reporting systems and integrations with partners, customers and health data exchanges, and deployed to Azure cloud.

We helped them grow to rank #36 on the Inc 500 with revenue growth of 7,301%, then transitioned to their internal team after they raised VC funding (US$40m so far).

Elixir, Elm, Postgres, .NET, SQL Server, Android, iOS, Azure

Health2Sync website

For Health2Sync, we built a diabetes management system that collects data from blood glucose sensors via a mobile device, adds context from meals and exercise, and shares it with doctors and family members. (Techcrunch). We wrote the initial mobile apps, web and admin applications. We transitioned to their internal team once they raised funding (US$10m so far).

Python, Postgres, Android, iOS

ClickMedix app

For ClickMedix we wrote a mobile medical app to connect patients with specialists using custom forms. Doctors submit cases using a mobile app, and specialists review on the web or mobile and recommend treatment. We took over a prototype and built a complete product, deploying it to the cloud in a HIPAA compliant system. We did extensive integration and customization, e.g. integration with billing, EMR/EHR and e-prescriptions services, as well as white label apps for health care companies.

Python, JavaScript, Elixir, Postgres, GraphQL, Android, iOS, AWS

Howard Hughes Medical Institute website

For Howard Hughes Medical Institute we built custom content management system with workflow and content editing functions, e.g. round trip between HTML and RTF and generation of static HTML for publication. We reworked the CSS for their whole site to support a common CSS framework, avoiding conflicts between pages.

Python, JavaScript, CSS

GigaDB website

For GigaDB we built a database of medical research datasets, featuring extensive custom search, content management and large file management.

PHP, Postgres, Sphinx

For StrokeFlow we built an app to track and optimize the time-critical initial treatment process for stroke patients.
Elixir, Android, iOS, AWS

We built an management platform for intelligent bus transportation with IoT vehicle tracking, GIS interface, real-time route management, scheduling, and alert management, with interfaces to automatic traffic control, passenger information, advertising displays, and video surveillance.

Erlang, RabbitMQ, embedded Linux, embedded web browser

We designed the technical architecture and value-added business applications for Internet service on Taiwan Railway trains and stations.

Audi sales app

For Audi we built an app to help salespeople close more deals and integrated it with back end CRM, service, marketing and other back office systems. We helped them clean and analyze customer data to provide insights into buyers and the sales process.

Python, MS SQL Server, Android, iOS

Rimowa Taiwan website

For Rimowa, the luxury luggage brand, we built their first online shopping site and a custom POS system for their physical stores.

PHP, Postgres, custom payment gateway

LinkPub website

For LinkPub we built a mobile content management platform for news apps which lets media companies quickly create high quality private branded apps to target vertical markets. We wrote the Android app and built a custom content management system (CMS) and scalable content delivery platform.

Elixir, Java, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Android, iOS

Vetter website

For Vetter, a SaaS product for employee suggestions and feedback, we took over development of their web app, enhanced it and added a mobile app.

Ruby on Rails, Postgres, AWS

For Gulu, we created a restaurant guide with real-time social features, featured on TechCrunch.

Python / Django, Erlang, Mongodb

DTCO website

For DTCO, an industrial Blockchain service provider focused on supply chain and pharmaceutical industries, we built web and admin systems.

Elixir, AWS

EMQ website

For EMQ, an international funds transfer service, we helped define the product, pitch to banking regulators and raise funding. We built mobile and web apps for customers, back end operating systems, and integrations with banking partners and channels. We transitioned to their internal team after they raised funding (US$26m so far). We continued to help with internal apps, partner integrations, and deployment to AWS.

Python, Erlang, Elixir, Postgres, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Android, iOS

We built a complete Initial Coin Offering based on Monero, including initializing the blockchain, pre-mine, system deployment, sales and marketing.

Elixir, C++, Azure

We built a real-time ad bidding exchange and grew it to handle over one billion requests a day, plus operations support systems, analytics, billing systems, and a real time data pipeline for machine learning. We deployed it to a global network of dedicated servers at a dozen hosting providers, managing network interruptions, DDOS attacks and abuse.

Elixir / Erlang, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Python, Ansible, Terraform, bare metal

Digbil website

For Digbil, a provider of digital menu board for quick service restaurants, we implemented a WYSIWYG CMS and consulted on integrated services for restaurants, e.g. POS integration.

JavaScript / React, Python

PhD Movie website

For PhD Movie, the movie based on the popular PhD Comics, we built a custom e-commerce site with protected online streaming and download.

PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, AWS, CloudFront

New Cars DB app

For New Cars DB, we built the Android version of their car information and news app.

Android

Chess U iPhone app

For Chess U, we built a chess learning application / custom e-book player for annotated Chess games. It features in-app purchase, notifications for new content, data sync and multi-user back-end authoring / publication system.

iOS, PHP, Postgres, Python

62Icon website

For 62 Icon we built a marketplace for custom printing on physical objects, featuring WYSIWYG editor, artist profiles, royalty accounting, affiliate management, payments, print job management, invoicing, abuse management, etc.

PHP, JavaScript, Python, Postgres, GCP, AliCloud

Igloo.com website

For Igloo.com, a domain broker with auctions and monetization services, we helped the new owner migrate hosting, consolidating multiple physical servers. We optimized to use less resources and reskinned the site, then added additional features and performance optimizations to handle 10x more load.

PHP (Symfony), Elixir, Python, MySQL, bare metal

ProTPMS website

For ProTPMS, manufacturer of aftermarket tire pressure monitoring sensors, we built mobile apps which communicate via Bluetooth to control the programmer which writes device firmware. We added server side applications to manage data updates and analytics about usage.

PHP, Postgres, iOS, Android, embedded Linux, C

Rhino Chess Facebook app

For Rhino Chess, we built a Facebook app for Chess featuring interactive real-time and asynchronous games, challenges, etc.

Erlang, JavaScript, Postgres, Facebook APIs

SuperThief Facebook app

For SuperThief, we built a complete Mafia Wars-style Facebook app.

PHP, JavaScript, Postgres, Facebook APIs

OEM Projects

We have implemented many projects through partners where we are under NDA. This is as much as we can say about them on the web:

  • A complete MOOC (Massive Open Online Courseware) system
  • A custom Android launcher for a major Taiwan handset manufacturer
  • A "digital notebook" Android mobile app for a major Taiwan handset manufacturer
  • A kids games app platform / "kid mode" for a major Taiwan Android handset manufacturer
  • Car video recorder apps for Android and iOS with a Bluetooth interface to the engine management system (OBD2)
  • Android and iOS apps to manage network storage devices for a major Taiwan manufacturer
  • iOS app for a major expo, with maps, augmented reality, events, bulletin board system, etc
  • iOS app to generate PDF forms based on a decision tree, including signature capture
  • A half-dozen fan apps for musicians
  • A kids game like "Mr. Potato Head"

Embedded Linux and Appliances

  • An IP-PBX appliance product with a web GUI to manage all functions, including VoIP, firewall, DHCP, email and other network services
  • An embedded communications and control platform for public transport and logistics applications with GPS, cellular, WiFi, digital I/O and interface to passenger information displays
  • An embedded GPS/cellular vehicle tracker device with SMS-bootstrapping, over-the-air configuration and remote firmware update
  • A logo inserter and video playout server for broadcast television (Erlang, C++)
  • A platform for integrated IP-based building automation, combining video surveillance with data acquisition and control systems
  • A system to monitor cell phone tower health
  • An industrial fire detection system

Proxor website

For Proxor (a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff), a service offering AI based assessment tests for programmers, we built the website to manage sales of test vouchers via agents, user registration, cloud based exams, virtual machine management, etc.

PHP, Java, Python, Postgres, AWS, bootable CD

Glory Days Basketball website

For Glory Days Basketball, we built an amateur Basketball league community site with stats like the NBA.

PHP, JavaScript, Postgres, GCP

Academy website

For Academy, we built a custom language school operations management system handling payments, invoicing, staff scheduling, workflow, printing schedules, etc.

Python, JavaScript, Postgres, GCP

Immanuel English Academy website

For Immanuel English Academy, we built a complete language school operations management system handling payments, invoicing, staff scheduling, workflow, printing schedules, etc.

Elixir, Postgres, Android, iOS, AWS, AliCloud

We built a tour group booking site with full business operations support, accounting and finance integration.

Elixir, Postgres, Xero

For an advertising aggregator, we built a system to connect ad buyers in the US with providers in China.

Elixir, Postgres

Lewis Iselin website

We built a portfolio site for the sculptor Lewis Iselin.

PHP, Postgresql

Adonit website

For Adonit, manufacturer of iPad accessories, we built custom e-commerce system and transitioned to their internal team.

PHP, MySQL, payments

Bid and Buy website

For Bid and Buy we built a a real-time bidding "penny auction" site. We rescued their business when their old technology stack was unable to handle the load from their success. We implemented an auction server in Erlang using websockets to scaled to tens of thousands of simultaneous users. We then built a complete administration system to manage back office logistics, analytics, marketing, and anti-fraud. We created a real-time mobile client to let users bid on auctions from anywhere.

PHP, MySQL, Erlang, iOS, Android

Azure Professional website

For Azure Professional, a manufacturer of beauty products, we built a custom e-commerce system.

Python, Postgresql, payments, GCP

Biopeutic website

For Biopeutic, a manufacturer of natural cosmetics and skin care products, we built a custom e-commerce system.

Python, Postgresql, payments, GCP

Ron Davis iOS app

We built a mobile fan app for jazz artist Ron Davis.

iOS

Modern Godown website

For Modern Godown, a 3rd-party warehouse operator, we built a custom warehouse management system supporting their core warehouse and back office operations.

PHP, JavaScript, MySQL

EasyIndie website

For Easy Indie we built a platform for musicians to automatically generate their own fan apps apps and web profiles.

Python, Postgres, iOS, Android, AWS

Liten website

For LitenVoice we built the custom operations and billing systems that run their business.

Python, Postgres

Surf Said Fred website

For Surf Said Fred we built a community for surfers and beach cities in Australia. The "Foursquare for Surfers" mobile app lets surfers determine whether the surf's up with weather and tide information and share reports. It has extensive location-based search information for local businesses as well as social networking and community features.

PHP, Python, Postgres, iOS, APIs, data processing

For AGP Telecom we built an integrated voice-over-IP (VoIP) product suite for next-generation telecom services providers. Products included controller, IP-PBX/interactive voice response, voicemail, multi-conference unit, provisioning server, firewall traversal/VPN server, IP phones and gateways.

We developed an IP-PBX appliance product for SMEs, with a web GUI to manage all functions, including VoIP, firewall, DHCP, email, and other network services.

C++, etc

Irene Atman website

For Irene Atman, the Jazz diva, we created an artist web page with audio and video streaming.

PHP, MySQL