As the Project Manager for Keep Connect, I led the development of a mobile app designed to enhance networking by identifying mutual connections within users' existing contacts. Users can search for individuals and instantly see shared connections, facilitating easier and more meaningful relationship-building. By leveraging contact lists, Keep Connect helps users grow their networks organically and efficiently. My role involved overseeing the project from inception and coordinating with a team to ensure a successful rollout. The app empowers users to expand their networks with ease.
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About Project
Project Title: Keep Connect
Objective: The main goal of Keep Connect is to enhance professional and personal networking by allowing users to find mutual connections based on their existing contacts, thereby making it easier to expand their network.
Role: Project Manager. My responsibilities included overseeing the project from inception to launch, coordinating with team members, managing timelines, and ensuring the successful implementation and rollout of the app.
Team: Worked with 8 members, including 5 developers, 2 designers, and 1 QA specialist.
Key Skills:
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
- Problem-solving
- Agile methodology
Tools and Technologies:
- Development: Dart, Node.js, MongoDB, Flutter
- Design: Figma, Adobe XD
- Communication: Slack, Zoom
Methodology: Agile. We followed iterative development with regular sprints and reviews to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.
Outcomes:
- Successfully developed the Keep Connect app.
- Received positive feedback from our Stakeholders.
Challenges and Solutions:
- Challenge: Ensuring data privacy and security for users' contact information.
- Solution: Implemented robust encryption methods to safeguard user data.
- Challenge: Integrating diverse contact sources into a unified platform.
- Solution: Developed a comprehensive API integration strategy to merge contact data from various sources seamlessly.
Stakeholders: Key stakeholders included the development team, design team, marketing team, potential users, and company executives.
Location: The project was conducted remotely with team members located across various regions, coordinating primarily through virtual communication tools.
Impact: The Keep Connect app significantly improved users' ability to network by providing a simple and effective way to discover mutual connections, fostering more organic and trust-based relationship building.
Learnings: Through this project, I enhanced my project management skills, particularly in remote team coordination and Agile methodologies. I also gained deeper insights into mobile app development, data privacy concerns, and user engagement strategies.
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