Case Study
Employee Time-Tracking App
Designed and developed the Tech Time Mobile App, a cross-platform web application.
The Business Context
The client had a MS Access-based time tracking application that ran only on Windows Desktop. They wanted their employees to have an app that could run on mobile devices so that they could have all service-related information at their fingertips, as well as enter information in real-time, including ordering arts and uploading photos.
The Operational Challenge
Cross-Platform; DB support; Maintain legacy time tracking-related logic.
The Approach (integrate? build? modernize?)
Fully understand existing application and its limitations. Understand the client's request and agree on new and modified feature needs. Propose a few solutions and cost. Once a solution was determined, made the necessary infrastructure changes. This included migrating most MS Access database tables to use MS SQL tables to enable a modern cross-platform tech stack that could run on Microsoft/Mac/Linux desktops as well as iOS and Android tablets and phones. Designed the app via an online tool in order to share prototype with client. Once agreed on prototype, began implementation, following the existing logic if feasible, and adding new logic as necessary. Performed in-house testing against the legacy app. Rolled out to a single willing client for field test, then deployed to all clients with interest.
The Outcome
Client employees are able to access the information needed to complete their task more quickly while communicating issues via forms and photos more efficiently, all while reducing errors - saving several hours a week per employee.