CadCow

• Marketplace for Industry Professionals: Developed a user-friendly platform where clients can explore and connect with professionals in specific industries.
• Flexible Subscription Models: On-Demand Subscription (hourly usage billed at the end of the month) & Prepaid Packages (Options ranging from 30 to 120 hours)
• Client Account Management: Tools for managing invoices, monitoring professional usage, and overseeing subscriptions.
• Rendering Module: A feature allowing clients to place rendering orders submitted to professionals with specialized CGI artist access.
• Professional Account Features: Enable professionals to: manage public profiles and portfolios, log time against subscriptions, submit payout requests via Stripe Connect for fast payments, manage payout invoices and view profile visitor statistics.
• Admin Tools: Oversight capabilities for all subscriptions with the ability to make adjustments as needed.
• Dual Stripe Integration: Incorporate two separate Stripe accounts to handle transactions in CAD and USD, keeping operations distinct based on professional locations.
• Custom Pricing System: Transition from standard pricing based on experience to allowing custom pricing for individual professionals.

Absence of Design Files and Limited Scope: The client did not have any design files and provided a limited scope of work.

• Solution: I created a comprehensive scope and all design files from scratch using Figma. This allowed us to visualize the project effectively and align the technical team with the client’s vision before jumping into the development.

Dual Currency and Payment Processing: Integrating two Stripe accounts to manage CAD and USD transactions while ensuring seamless operation was something that was not available in Stripe’s documentation.

• Solution: My team and I developed a custom payment processing system that automatically directed transactions to the appropriate Stripe account based on the professional’s location, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Complex Subscription Models: Introducing both On-Demand and prepaid subscriptions required a robust system to handle diverse billing cycles and usage tracking.

• Solution: We designed a flexible subscription management system that accurately tracked usage, handled billing, and provided clear reporting to users.

On the CadCow project, I took charge of creating the platform’s design and scope from scratch, as the client had no pre-existing files or detailed requirements. Using Figma, I developed a comprehensive user-centered design that ensured clarity, functionality, and scalability for all users: clients, professionals, and administrators.

Key Contributions:

• Scope Creation: Translated the client’s goals into a detailed, actionable plan for development.
• User-Centered Design: Designed an intuitive and visually cohesive interface for seamless navigation.
• Workflow Mapping: Created detailed user flows and prototypes to optimize interactions between platform roles.
• Scalable Components: Developed reusable UI elements to maintain consistency and ease future updates.
• Prototypes: Built functional prototypes to gather feedback early, reducing development revisions.