Next-Gen Countdown App: New Dimensions in Communication Powered by AI

SmartDev was selected by a German toll systems provider to develop a next-gen countdown app with personalized content, digital avatars, and smart event tracking. We integrated AI not only into the product but also into our development process by using AI-assisted coding and automation to accelerate delivery. From AI-assisted coding to automated reviews, our AI-powered workflow enabled rapid, high-quality delivery. Combined with a modular, scalable architecture and strong GDPR compliance, we delivered a secure, intelligent solution on time.
Headcount

Project Manager, AI Engineers, UI/UX Designer, Backend Engineer, QA Engineer

Industries

Productivity

Products and Services

Countdown App

Timescales

Ongoing (since 2024)

Country

Germany

Business Overview

As a mid-sized German enterprise specializing in toll systems, customer administration, POS networks, and payment transactions, the client has been actively investing in digital innovation. Despite having an internal team dedicated to digital transformation, they lacked deep expertise in AI and had no prior experience implementing AI-driven systems.

Aiming to develop a highly personalized mobile application to enhance user experience, the client needed a technology partner capable of integrating AI across the entire product development lifecycle. SmartDev was chosen to fulfill this strategic role—transforming the client’s vision into a functional product while ensuring speed, scalability, and strict adherence to security standards.

The Challenges

  • No Existing AI Infrastructure: The client had no prior AI systems in place, making it necessary to build AI capabilities from the ground up.

  • Tight MVP Timeline: The project required delivery of a feature-rich MVP within four months, demanding high efficiency without compromising quality.

  • Scalability Requirements: Anticipated user growth called for a robust, cloud-native architecture that could scale seamlessly under heavy loads.

  • High Security & GDPR Compliance: Managing sensitive user data required strict data protection, including secure APIs and end-to-end encryption, in compliance with European regulations.

  • Cross-Time Zone Collaboration: Coordinating between teams in Europe and Asia posed logistical challenges, requiring efficient communication processes and aligned workflows.

  • Need for an AI-Driven Technology Partner: As the client aimed to modernize their app with the latest innovations, they needed an IT service provider capable of not only delivering AI-powered features but also bringing a forward-thinking, future-ready approach to product development.

The Solutions

  • AI-Driven Content Generation: Integrated AWS Bedrock and Llama3-8B to generate personalized greetings, event reminders, and user-specific content, enhancing communication and engagement.

  • Interactive Digital Avatars: Built AI-powered avatars to personalize interactions, improving the emotional resonance of user communications.

  • Scalable Cloud Architecture: Deployed a full AWS-based infrastructure using ECS, S3, and Firestore to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.

  • End-to-End Security Measures: Implemented encryption protocols, secure API gateways, and GDPR-compliant data handling practices to meet regulatory requirements.

  • Agile Co-Development Process: Collaborated through daily standups, agile sprints, and in-person workshops to ensure continuous feedback, rapid iteration, and alignment with business goals.

  • AI in Development Process: Embedded AI into the dev workflow by automating code suggestions, reviews, and testing to accelerate delivery and meet tight MVP timeline.

Our AI Tools Deployed

Experimental Stage

Development Phase

Code Review Phase

Tracking Phase

Using AWS and AI to quickly prototype ideas by generating and testing code snippets to validate feasibility before refining or implementing

Using Claude.ai and Cursor to generate functions and suggest code intelligently, streamlining the development process

Using SmartDev’s PR bot to automate reviews, highlight changes, and email feedback for faster, consistent code checks

Using Cursor’s bug finder to detect errors and receive AI-suggested fixes

Our Technology Stacks

AI Application Core Functions

AI-Generated Content and Personalized Greetings

Leverage AI to craft personalized messages and digital content tailored to user data, including the creation of unique greeting cards and customized messages for every occasion.

Contact and Event Management

Seamlessly integrate with phone contacts to manage important dates and events, ensuring users never miss a significant occasion by providing timely reminders and organizational tools.

Digital Avatars

Create and manage digital avatars that enhance communication and relationship management, offering users a distinctive and engaging way to interact with others in both personal and professional contexts.

AI-Powered Impact Highlights

+80% Development speed

AI tools accelerate processes, particularly those that are repetitive or research-intensive

Improved quality

Code quality and structure benefit from having AI assist in reviewing and proposing alternatives

+20% Bug reduction

While AI doesn't catch every bug, it helps surface potential issues early and makes debugging more efficient

Client Achievements

Accelerated Product Delivery

Successfully launched a feature-rich MVP within four months, despite the complexity of AI integration and cross-time zone collaboration

Enhanced Development Efficiency

Achieved a 30.8% reduction in development time and a 1070% increase in pull request throughput, with code quality rated at 4.44

Cost-Effective Innovation

Leveraged offshore development and modular AI architecture to significantly reduce project costs without compromising quality

Strategic Technology Partnership

Built a strong, collaborative relationship with SmartDev, establishing a shared development rhythm and aligned digital vision

Scalable AI Foundation

Deployed a robust, scalable architecture ready to support future features and increasing user demand, while fully compliant with European data protection standards

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