Web App Development for University Program
PROJECT DETAILS
Web Development
Jul 2018 - Ongoing
$10,000 to $49,999
"They are always on top of the work and make sure that issues are resolved quickly"
PROJECT SUMMARY
MOBIKASA developed a web app for a university program. The team built and designed the platform to automate the process of matching students with schools.
PROJECT FEEDBACK
While the project is still in the testing phase, the work thus far has met the functionality needs and goals of the internal team. MOBIKASA communicates regularly with the client to ensure an effective collaboration. The team provides a high level of customer service.
The Client
Please describe your company and your position there.
I work as the Digital Media Manager for the Office of K-16
Initiatives at The City University of New York (CUNY). CUNY
and the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) –
the two largest educations systems of their kind in the country
– are deeply connected by the students they serve.
Each year, the NYC DOE educates 1.1 million students in
approximately 1,700 schools throughout New York City;
Roughly 60% of the NYC DOE’s college-going graduates attend
a CUNY college; Nearly 80% of the first-time freshmen at CUNY
are graduates of NYC DOE schools.
CUNY’s Office of K-16 Initiatives supports the reciprocal
partnership between these systems as well as with community
partners to help ensure that entering undergraduates are
prepared for success, starting with early education and
assisting them up to and through college.
The Challenge
For what projects/services did your company hire MOBIKASA?
We asked Mobikasa to design a web application to automate
the process of matching schools with schools and college locations.
What were your goals for this project?
Unfortunately, we currently matched many of our students by
hand. It was a task that could be automated. We needed to
build an internal management system that would allow us to
automate the matching process based on a variety of factors.
Israt Ahmed
Digital Media Manager, The City University of New York
Education
New York City, New York
The Approach
How did you select this vendor?
We have worked with them before. We also scouted 5 other
companies to work with. After looking at the cost and comparing
it to previous work and referrals from coworkers we decided to
go with Mobikasa.
Describe the project and the services they provided
in detail.
They designed, developed, and are currently helping us test the
features of the software before it is launched. There has been a
lot of changes to the scope and they have been very
accommodating.
Mobikasa has also helped us troubleshoot problems with the
software immediately and have been very willing to work along
our timeline. The function versions have been ready for testing,
and we have been testing it to make sure it is ready to be
launched.
What was the team composition?
We would work with a liaison on the team. The project manager
would make sure that all the testing has been done correctly.
Also has been very willing to work along our timeline especially
since there is a time difference.
The Outcome
Can you share any information that demonstrates
the impact that this project has had on your
business?
We are currently still in the testing phase of the project, due to
K-16 Initiative timelines. While we have been testing the CUNY
Tutor Corps team has been very excited to look at the
functionality and to implement it within their workflow.
How was project management arranged and how
effective was it?
Their project management was very impressive. We usually
communicated through email. The project manager has switched
once over time. The current project manager we have been
working with has been amazing.
What did you find most impressive about this
company?
Communication and timeliness. They are always on top of the
work and make sure that issues are resolved quickly.
Are there any areas for improvement?
None.