Case Studies

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Canacompost

NASA/CSA Deep Space Food Challenge Semi-Finalist

R&DHardwareBio-SensingSustainable SystemsEmbedded Systems

PythonC++ReactHardware FabricationBiosensingSensor IntegrationMicrocontroller ProgrammingEmbedded SystemsRapid PrototypingClosed-Loop Systems

Problem

Long-duration space missions require mission-critical, closed-loop systems for waste recycling and sustainable food production. NASA and the CSA initiated the Deep Space Food Challenge to source these innovative solutions.

Constraints

The system was engineered to operate within the strict, mission-critical limits for power, water, and volume as defined by the CSA’s Deep Space Food Challenge requirements.

What we shipped

A fully automated, sensor-integrated bioconversion prototype with an advanced microcontroller, a central computer with a user-friendly UI for system interaction and manual intervention, and a technical presentation to Canadian Space Agency judges.

Outcome

Our system successfully demonstrated a dual-purpose solution, providing both safe waste management and a sustainable food source. A central computer with a user-friendly UI allowed operators to inspect inner workings, review event logs, and perform manual interventions, enhancing system reliability and control. We presented our advancements to a panel of CSA judges, showcasing a viable technology for future life support systems.

Bonfire

Real-Time Upload Pipeline & Live Event Experience

Real-Time SystemsMedia PipelinesFull-Stack Product

Node.jsSvelteKitTUSS3ffmpegTriplitWebSockets

Problem

Bonfire needed a smooth, reliable upload flow for photos/videos captured during events, along with real-time interactions (messaging, reactions, presence). Early attempts failed under load or produced inconsistent media states.

Constraints

High-concurrency event traffic, unreliable mobile networks, requirement for live chat/presence, branded theming per event.

What we shipped

TUS upload pipeline to S3, server-side processing (thumbnails/blurhash), low-latency event sync, chat/presence, and theming controls.

Outcome

Upload reliability increased dramatically. Real-time chat and presence stay seamless even at large events. Per-event theming drives measurably higher retention.

Chérie

Web App → Production Native App with Push Notifications

MobileProduct ModernizationEngagement Systems

Go backendHTMX + SveltePostgresRedisPWABuilderBubbleWrap

Problem

Chérie needed native-level user engagement and reliable push notifications, but the product existed only as a web app. The team needed full iOS/Android presence without rebuilding the entire product from scratch.

Constraints

Ship App Store/Play Store builds without full rewrite—dependable push and offline performance required.

What we shipped

Production mobile builds, cross-platform push pipeline, offline caching/state improvements, and messaging performance tuning.

Outcome

We launched production-ready apps on both iOS and Android with dependable notifications, leading to a measurable increase in daily usage and unlocking a mobile-first product roadmap.

Retail Ops Dashboard

Slack → QuickBooks Sync

Data IntegrationsInternal ToolsAutomation

GoSvelteKitSlack APIQuickBooks APIPostgres

Problem

A delivery company needed a way to analyze store-level performance. Drivers posted photos in Slack for each delivery, but reconciling those images with QuickBooks sales and return data required hours of manual work and produced inconsistent results.

Constraints

Keep driver workflow in Slack, treat QuickBooks as source of truth, automate reconciliation with auditable matches.

What we shipped

Slack-to-QuickBooks sync service, anomaly surfacing dashboard, forecasting tools, and launch support.

Outcome

The team gained real-time visibility into store performance, cutting unnecessary credited returns and improving forecast accuracy. This led to a direct and measurable impact on profitability.