Monittor

Client Overview:

‍Monittor aimed to create a platform for manufacturers to set up online shops where buyers could purchase parts for custom machines, particularly in the hydroelectric dam industry.

Challenge:

‍The founder needed technical leadership to build an MVP for a niche marketplace, facilitating transactions between machine manufacturers and buyers in a secure, user-friendly manner.

Solution:

• Served as a fractional CTO, overseeing the technical direction of the project.
• Selected appropriate technologies to build the platform, using React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend.
• Implemented lean methodologies to keep development costs low, such as using email authentication instead of password systems.
• Coordinated with a development agency to bring the MVP to fruition.

Results:

• Delivered the MVP, enabling manufacturers to sell machine parts directly to authorized buyers.
• Provided a proof of concept that could be presented to potential investors and clients.
• Although the company eventually ceased operations, the project validated the technical approach and business model.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js