Sparity helped a Biotech start-up in developing a dynamic, user-friendly sample tracking system that allows its users to easily modify workflows and functionalities, reducing the dependency on developers enabling faster innovation.
Client: Biotech
Services: Data
Year: 2022
Key Challenges
- The existing system was receiving multiple change requests by its users as the order of steps in a workflow differed from customer to customer.
- Additionally, the system was not flexible enough to accommodate new functionalities without developer intervention. This was affecting the entire lifecycle and limiting the client’s ability to scale their system.
- They needed a user-friendly platform with intuitive features such as easy-to-use buttons and workflows, visual cues and prompts, helping its users to easily navigate and use the system.
Technologies
Solution
- To address the inefficiencies of the existing sample tracking system, we recommended implementing a low-code platform.
- This platform allowed its users like lab operators to modify the order of workflow steps and update functionalities without the need for contacting developer teams.
- Implemented microservices architecture enabling the system to handle large volumes of data, transactions and stakeholders making it easier to adapt to changing business needs or traffic patterns.
- Created self-service workflow portal using ReactJS, which allows users to create/update workflows with a focus on leveraging its capabilities for improved performance, functionality, and better user experience
- Created backend APIs development using Python Django and Flask while working with databases such as PostgreSQL
Benefits
- Low-code sample tracking system helped users to make changes and updates quickly, reducing delays and improving productivity.
- User-friendly interface improved the flexibility for lab operators, making it easier for them to use the system and reducing the need for training.
- Improved customer support with real-time workflow and system flexibility.
