Optimizing Cloud Architecture for Hinna.io
ABC Academy of Music is seeking to enhance the cloud architecture and deployment strategy for Hinna.io, a small business management software. The project involves designing an efficient and cost-effective AWS cloud architecture strategy (map) for Hinna's micro-services. The goal is to ensure optimal performance and scalability while minimizing costs. Learners will apply their knowledge of cloud computing, AWS services, and micro-services architecture to develop a comprehensive solution. The project will focus on identifying the best practices for deploying and managing micro-services on AWS, considering factors such as load balancing, auto-scaling, and resource allocation. By the end of the project, learners will have a clear understanding of how to architect cloud solutions that balance performance and cost.
Chat API Integration for Hinna.io
The project involves integrating chat APIs for Facebook, Instagram, Twilio, and Email into the Hinna.io chat microservice. This task is crucial for enhancing the communication capabilities of Hinna.io, a platform used by ABC Academy of Music to streamline interactions with students and staff. The integration will allow seamless communication across multiple platforms, ensuring that users can engage with the academy through their preferred channels. The project will provide learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of API integration and microservices architecture, working closely with a student development team currently building the core microservice. The goal is to create a cohesive and efficient chat system that meets the academy's communication needs. - Understand the existing architecture of the Hinna.io chat microservice. - Research and implement API integration for Facebook, Instagram, Twilio, and Email. - Collaborate with the student dev team to ensure smooth integration. - Test the integrated system for functionality and reliability.
Hinna.io Micro-Service Connection & Deployment • BtCDO2
The goal is to deploy an "alpha" user interface that effectively ties micro-services together, providing a preliminary experience for users. Learners will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of front-end, and back-end development, as well as micro-service architecture, focusing on creating a prototype. ABC uses and provides access to a range of project tools to facilitate this work, such as Jira, Slack, GitHub, and AWS. Software used includes Java, HTMX, SpringBoot, and others.
Hinna.io Front-End Alpha Deployment • BtCDO1
The ABC Academy of Music is seeking a team of learners to deploy the front-end "Alpha" for the Hinna.io project. This project involves integrating various micro-services that have been developed or are in development, ensuring seamless communication between them. The goal is to deploy an "alpha" user interface that effectively ties these services together, providing a functional and intuitive experience for users. Learners will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of front-end, and back-end development, as well as micro-service architecture, focusing on creating a prototype that demonstrates the potential of the Hinna.io platform. Collaboration with two other Beyond the Cloud groups will be essential to align efforts and advance the overall project objectives.
Hinna UX/UI Enhancement for Process Automation and Email Templating
ABC Academy of Music is in the process of developing Hinna, a comprehensive small business and appointment management system. The current focus is on enhancing the user experience and interface of the Process Automation Tool (PAT) and refining the email building and templating system. The project aims to streamline these components to improve user interaction and efficiency. Additionally, minor adjustments are needed to finalize the open calendar and scheduling processes, ensuring they are intuitive and user-friendly. The goal is to create a seamless and polished interface that aligns with the overall functionality of Hinna, enhancing its appeal and usability for small business owners and managers. -Develop UX/UI for the Process Automation Tool (PAT). - Develop UX/UI for the email building and templating system. - Apply final touches to the open calendar/scheduling processes. - Ensure all components are intuitive and user-friendly.
Springboard | UI/UX Design Project • Hinna Email Designer
ABC Academy of Music is developing a software platform to increase efficiency/functionality, reduce costs, and allow for extensibility to allow for enhanced and centralized business operations management. The Email Designer tool is for designing single-use, or templates of emails for sending within the Hinna platform. It is intended to be a drag-and-drop interface with multiple elements that are highly flexible and allow for quick creation of a variety of different layouts with high levels of customization features including background, columns, images, links, colour control (including gradients), and more. There is a comprehensive brand guideline with elements that will facilitate and accelerate the feature development, so a full interface and full experience mapping will be needed so our active dev team (4th year students from ASU who will be developing this through winter 2024) can start to build the front end starting January 2025. https://www.figma.com/design/aLDeewWAvCyVntHXtmpgeM/ABC-Music-Hinna-X%2FI?node-id=18-658&t=SvslCpCgAarsRTsN-1
Springboard | UI/UX Design Project • Hinna Process Automation Tool Design
ABC Academy of Music is developing a software platform to increase efficiency/functionality, reduce costs, and allow for extensibility to allow for enhanced and centralized business operations management. The Process Automation Tool (PAT) is intended to enable businesses to build micro-processes and automations that touch every aspect of the platform and its integrations. There are preliminary visual interface designs and mock-ups, but these are out of date and require updating, as well as full experience mapping so our active dev team (4th year students from ASU who will be developing this through winter 2024) can start to build the front end starting this autumn, 2024. https://www.figma.com/design/aLDeewWAvCyVntHXtmpgeM/ABC-Music-Hinna-X%2FI?node-id=18-658&t=SvslCpCgAarsRTsN-1
Business Opportunity Exploration for ABC Academy's SaaS Management Software
ABC Academy of Music is in the process of developing its own small business management software and seeks to explore the business opportunity for this new venture. The goal of this project is to determine the product/market fit, assess the viability of the platform as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and project the financial size of the market opportunity. This will involve conducting comprehensive feasibility studies, market analysis, and risk assessments. The project aims to provide insights into the potential success of the software and offer recommendations for the next steps. The learners will apply their classroom knowledge in business analysis, market research, and financial forecasting to achieve these objectives.
Beyond the Cloud DEVOPS2 • Hinna Business Management Software CHAT/MESSAGING
ABC Academy of Music is on the verge of revolutionizing how it operates with the creation of Hinna, a forward-looking business management software. Imagine a system that eases effort and automation, particularly the creation of a true OmniChannel communication tool, which will interact with User Profiles, Billing, and Communication—all while seamlessly integrating with third party communication platforms and tools. This isn't just a project; it's a mission to optimize and secure the digital heartbeat of our operations using the latest Cloud and Web app technologies. Learners, brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey! You'll dive into the back-end to set up everything our Chat tool needs to work properly, including creation of end-points to connect to the front-end, when it is ready. You will also build connections to common chat platforms to integrate and tie together a user's many chat platforms to appear within the chat and chat history for that one user. This will ensure that Hinna not only meets but exceeds the demands for efficiency and security. Get ready to transform the way we manage our business with Hinna, where innovation meets practical application!
Beyond the Cloud DEVOPS1 • Hinna Business Management Software CALENDAR
ABC Academy of Music is on the verge of revolutionizing how it operates with the creation of Hinna, a forward-looking business management software. Imagine a system that eases effort and automates the handling of Calendar & Scheduling while interacting with User Profiles, Billing, and Communication—all while seamlessly integrating with third party products. This isn't just a project; it's a mission to optimize and secure the digital heartbeat of our operations using the latest Cloud and Web app technologies. Learners, brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey! You'll dive into the back-end to set up everything our calendar needs to work properly, including connecting to a front end that has already started and had work done. This will ensure that Hinna not only meets but exceeds the demands for efficiency and security. Get ready to transform the way we manage our business with Hinna, where innovation meets practical application!
Beyond the Cloud • Hinna Network & Data Optimization
ABC Academy of Music is on the verge of revolutionizing how it operates with the creation of Hinna, a forward-looking business management software. Imagine a system that eases effort and automates the handling of Calendar & Scheduling, User Profiles & Login, and Service & Billing Designer—all while seamlessly integrating with External Payment Processors. This isn't just a project; it's a mission to optimize and secure the digital heartbeat of our operations using the latest Cloud and Web app technologies. Learners, brace yourselves for an exhilarating journey! You'll dive into the thrilling world of network security by implementing top-tier recommendations from the Riipen / ICT Ignite Cybersecurity program. Visualize the future as you map out ER diagrams for database development and bring to life dynamic cloud computing environments. This is your chance to take classroom theories and apply them in a real-world scenario, ensuring that Hinna not only meets but exceeds the demands for efficiency and security. Get ready to transform the way we manage our business with Hinna, where innovation meets practical application!
LevelUp • Software Development • Project Manager, Back-End, Front-End, UX/UI (GROUP 2)
Get ready for an exhilarating summer with the ABC Academy of Music’s innovative Hinna software development project! From July 22nd to December 4th, 2024, we're diving into the next phase of this transformative journey. Our mission? To supercharge ABC's business functionality, an exciting venture that builds on the progress made in our previous sprints. This summer, we’re dedicating 8-9 weeks, to push the envelope of what’s possible, pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. ABC Academy of Music has been a beacon of musical excellence since 2003, providing top-notch music classes and lessons to students of all ages. Now, we're taking our passion for music and innovation to the next level with Hinna. Our project spans a dynamic range of areas, including: - Calendar & Scheduling - User Profiles & Login - Service & Billing Designer - Connecting to External Payment Processors - Building Settings To achieve these ambitious goals, we’re mobilizing two powerhouse teams this summer: **Group 1:** - Project Manager* - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - Front-End Developer **Group 2:** - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Front-End Developer *Our Project Manager will expertly steer both teams towards success. When teams hit the right notes, there’s potential for extended collaboration, subject to candidate interest and further Riipen LevelUp approval. We’re committed to working with amazing people and making magic happen. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Project Managers • ABC Academy Software Development Project
ABC Academy of Music is developing a small business platform that incorporates, consolidates, automates, and has the goal of simplifying business operations. Some of the following are features: Calendar, CRM, True Omnichannel Chat, Process Automation, Extensibility, Billing & Payments. The main goal for the project is to have 1-2 project managers running 4 two-week sprints for ABC Academy's software development project, coaching software development students from other post-secondary institutions on aligning to agile methodology for back-end and front-end work, as well as working alongside a UX/UI team to advance design work. While not required, it would likely be of benefit to the Project Managers to have some experience or background with software.
Social Media Content Creation for Toronto Concert Band
The main goal for the project is to create 35 social media posts with hashtags and at least 2 photos (real and/or AI-generated) per candidate that align with the Toronto Concert Band's brand identity. Additionally, one candidate will be responsible for entering all posts into the Social Media syndicating tool (Publer). The individual themes for posting will be Winter Holiday Seasons, 'Scary' music (Hallowe'en), Women in Music (Modern & Historical), and Diversity & Inclusivity (musicians and impact). The project length will be between 2-3 weeks, in late July and August 2024.
LevelUp • Software Development • Project Manager, Back-End, Front-End, UX/UI (GROUP 2)
Get ready for an exhilarating summer with the ABC Academy of Music’s innovative Hinna software development project! From July 22nd to August 4th, 2024, we're diving into the next phase of this transformative journey. Our mission? To supercharge ABC's business functionality, an exciting venture that builds on the progress made in our previous sprints. This summer, we’re dedicating 8-9 weeks, to push the envelope of what’s possible, pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. ABC Academy of Music has been a beacon of musical excellence since 2003, providing top-notch music classes and lessons to students of all ages. Now, we're taking our passion for music and innovation to the next level with Hinna. Our project spans a dynamic range of areas, including: - Calendar & Scheduling - User Profiles & Login - Service & Billing Designer - Connecting to External Payment Processors - Building Settings To achieve these ambitious goals, we’re mobilizing two powerhouse teams this summer: **Group 1:** - Project Manager* - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - Front-End Developer **Group 2:** - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Front-End Developer *Our Project Manager will expertly steer both teams towards success. When teams hit the right notes, there’s potential for extended collaboration, subject to candidate interest and further Riipen LevelUp approval. We’re committed to working with amazing people and making magic happen. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
REP1: BACK-END Software Development • Reports (1/4)
Pending approvals by LevelUp, this project will be duplicated 3 times for the accepted candidates, in two-week increments totalling a $5600 value to the candidates from the last week of May 2024 through the third (possibly 4th) week of July 2024. The project is expected to last for 8-9 weeks at 30 hours per week pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. The main goal for the project is to advance the REPORTS functionality under ongoing Hinna software development project for ABC Academy of Music, which has been providing Music Classes and Lessons to students of all ages since 2003. The Reports functionality of Hinna will need to be built from the ground up, creating settings and options. Settings will need to be standardized (where possible) to create custom reports in addition to a list of standard reports to be programmed by default as part of the project. The tool will integrate with the rest of the platform, enabling functionality and automation with and through the Process Automation Tool (PAT), as well as emailing, document (PDF) generation, data import/export to standard file types as well as sending through API connections. Note that teams that function well may be further extended pending interest on the part of the candidates and ABC Academy pending Riipen LevelUp approval. We want to continue working with great people!
PAY1: BACK-END Software Development • Payments & Billing (1/4)
Pending approvals by LevelUp, this project will be duplicated 3 times for the accepted candidates, in two-week increments totalling a $5600 value to the candidates from the last week of May 2024 through the third (possibly 4th) week of July 2024. The project is expected to last for 8-9 weeks at 30 hours per week pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. The main goal for the project is to advance the PAYMENTS & BILLING functionality under ongoing Hinna software development project for ABC Academy of Music, which has been providing Music Classes and Lessons to students of all ages since 2003. The Payments & Billing functionality of Hinna will need to be built from the ground up, creating settings and security to align with legal and security standards for payments processing. Settings will need to be standardized (if possible) to add multiple/diverse platforms for payment (credit card, ACH) via standard methodologies (API Keys, Secret Keys, etc.). The tool will integrate with the rest of the platform, enabling booking functionality and automation with and through the Process Automation Tool (PAT). Note that teams that function well may be further extended pending interest on the part of the candidates and ABC Academy pending Riipen LevelUp approval. We want to continue working with great people!
COM2: BACK-END Software Development • Communications & Chat (1/4)
Pending approvals by LevelUp, this project will be duplicated 3 times for the accepted candidates, in two-week increments totalling a $5600 value to the candidates from the last week of May 2024 through the third (possibly 4th) week of July 2024. The project is expected to last for 8-9 weeks at 30 hours per week pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. The main goal for the project is to advance the Communications & Chat functionality under ongoing Hinna software development project for ABC Academy of Music, which has been providing Music Classes and Lessons to students of all ages since 2003. The Communications & Chat aspect of Hinna is a core functionality for allowing chat functionality by specific user types and permissions that consolidates multiple modalities and platforms (Email, SMS, Facebook, WeChat, Website widget, etc.) of chat into a single user experience, eliminating time spent on external platforms. The tool will integrate with the rest of the platform, enabling booking functionality and automation through the Process Automation Tool (PAT). Note that teams that function well may be further extended pending interest on the part of the candidates and ABC Academy pending Riipen LevelUp approval. We want to continue working with great people!
LevelUp • Software Development • Project Manager, Back-End, Front-End, UX/UI (GROUP 1)
Get ready for an exhilarating summer with the ABC Academy of Music’s innovative Hinna software development project! From July 22nd to December 4th, 2024, we're diving into the next phase of this transformative journey. Our mission? To supercharge ABC's business functionality, an exciting venture that builds on the progress made in our previous sprints. This summer, we’re dedicating 8-9 weeks, to push the envelope of what’s possible, pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. ABC Academy of Music has been a beacon of musical excellence since 2003, providing top-notch music classes and lessons to students of all ages. Now, we're taking our passion for music and innovation to the next level with Hinna. Our project spans a dynamic range of areas, including: - Calendar & Scheduling - User Profiles & Login - Service & Billing Designer - Connecting to External Payment Processors - Building Settings To achieve these ambitious goals, we’re mobilizing two powerhouse teams this summer: **Group 1:** - Project Manager* - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - UX/UI Designer - Front-End Developer **Group 2:** - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Back-End Developer - Front-End Developer *Our Project Manager will expertly steer both teams towards success, and may run 20h/wk over 3 weeks. When teams hit the right notes, there’s potential for extended collaboration, subject to candidate interest and further Riipen LevelUp approval. We’re committed to working with amazing people and making magic happen. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
PAT: BACK-END Software Development • Process Automation Tool (1/4)
Pending approvals by LevelUp, this project will be duplicated 3 times for the accepted candidates, in two-week increments totalling a $5600 value to the candidates from the last week of May 2024 through the third (possibly 4th) week of July 2024. The project is expected to last for 8-9 weeks at 30 hours per week pending Riipen LevelUp approvals. The main goal for the project is to advance the PROCESS AUTOMATION TOOL under ongoing Hinna software development project for ABC Academy of Music, which has been providing Music Classes and Lessons to students of all ages since 2003. The Process Automation Tool is a tool that connects to all parts of the Hinna Small Business Management software that allows specific user types to create customized, automated workflows that can free administrators from computer capable tasks, automate marketing, simplify client onboarding, and more. Note that teams that function well may be further extended pending interest on the part of the candidates and ABC Academy pending Riipen LevelUp approval. We want to continue working with great people!
Cyber Security Design and Implementation • Software Project
The main goal of this project is to plan and implement foundational and scalable best-practice security measures for the protection of ABC Academy's Hinna software design project data, systems and networks. We are building a small business management software that will deal with scheduling, billing, and client data that requires the strongest possible foundation for security of data and protection against bad actor threats.
May 2024 Social Media Campaign for Toronto Concert Band
The main goal for the project is to create a social media campaign consisting of 20 posts to drive awareness of the Toronto Concert Band's 10th-anniversary season finale concert in June 2024. The posts should include images, video, music, composer information, and motivational reasons for attending the concert. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Developing engaging and motivational content for the posts, highlighting the 10th-anniversary celebration and the reasons why people should attend the concert. - Collaborating with the Toronto Concert Band to gather necessary images, videos, music, and composer information for the posts. - Scheduling the posts to be published on various social media platforms.
Software Development Project for ABC Academy of Music
Pending approvals by LevelUp, this project will be duplicated 5-6 times for the 1 or 2 project managers that we interview and decide to work with for 10 to 12 weeks from late May through mid-August 2024. The main goal for the project is to manage an ongoing software development project for ABC Academy of Music, which has been providing Music Classes and Lessons to students of all ages since 2003. The project managers will be responsible for supervising multiple teams, advancing timelines, and holding them accountable to deadline-based deliverables. The project is expected to last for 10-12 weeks at 30 hours per week pending Riipen LevelUp approval.
(CAL1) Hinna Business Software • Calendar Views & Functions UX/UI
The main goal for the project is to work with a front-end and back-end team on UX and UI for the small business software development project for ABC Academy of Music. The specific focus will be on Calendar Functions and Views, while also contributing to a more complete brand guideline for the company. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Reviewing pre-existing UX and UI materials. - Collaborating with the front-end and back-end teams to design and implement Calendar Functions and Views. - Contributing to the development of a more complete brand guideline for ABC Academy of Music.
(REP1) Hinna Business Software • Reports/Reporting UX/UI
The main goal for the project is to work with a front-end and back-end team on UX and UI for ABC Academy of Music's small business software development project, with a specific focus on Reports and Reporting functions, while contributing to a more complete brand guideline. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Reviewing pre-existing UX and UI materials - Collaborating with front-end and back-end teams - Focusing on Reports and Reporting functions - Contributing to a more complete brand guideline
(PAT1) Hinna Business Software • Process Automation Tool Design
User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design for ABC Academy of Music's Process Automation Tool The main goal for the project is to work with a front-end and back-end team to enhance the UI/UX of the Process Automation Tool(s) for ABC Academy of Music. This will involve: - Reviewing pre-existing UX and UI materials - Collaborating with the front-end and back-end teams - Focusing on the specific needs of the Process Automation Tool(s) - Contributing to a more complete brand guideline for ABC Academy of Music
(COM1) Hinna Business Software • Communications UX/UI
The main goal for the project is to work with a front-end and back-end team on UX and UI for the small business software development project for ABC Academy of Music, with a specific focus on communication tools (email, messaging), while contributing to a more complete brand guideline. This will involve several different steps for the team, including: - Reviewing pre-existing UX and UI materials. - Collaborating with the front-end and back-end teams to develop UX and UI for billing and payments. - Contributing to a more complete brand guideline for the software.
(SET2) Hinna Business Software • Billing & Payments UX/UI
The goal of the project is to work with a front-end and back-end team on UX and UI for the small business software development project, with a specific focus on billing and payments, while contributing to a more complete brand guideline for our small business software.
(CAL1) Hinna Small Business Software • Calendar Functions **Back-end Part II*
This project is for a BACK-END team to work with a front-end team and UX/UI Team to develop our Calendar and related functions. This team will work alongside a second team in the same area. The main goal of this project is to build a custom software suite for services that is highly automated and extensible, with ease of integration with 3rd party tools, built in marketing tools, and built in automation tools. This software suite should be tailored to the needs of ABC Academy of Music. Agile methodology will be used, coordinating with commonly used tools. (for example: Slack, Miro for Story mapping , Github, Jira, AWS) As the project is large, individuals or teams will be sorted into manageable component sizes that align to individual curricular requirements for your institution for best project outcomes.
(CAL1) Hinna Small Business Software • Calendar Functions **Back-End Part I**
This project is for a BACK-END team to work with a front-end team and UX/UI Team to develop our Calendar and related functions. This team will work alongside a second team in the same area. The main goal of this project is to build a custom software suite for services that is highly automated and extensible, with ease of integration with 3rd party tools, built in marketing tools, and built in automation tools. This software suite should be tailored to the needs of ABC Academy of Music. Agile methodology will be used, coordinating with commonly used tools. (for example: Slack, Miro for Story mapping , Github, Jira, AWS) As the project is large, individuals or teams will be sorted into manageable component sizes that align to individual curricular requirements for your institution for best project outcomes.