QuickSpark: Built & Launched in Just 4 Months

Josue Ramos

πŸ“Œ Project Overview

As CTO & Co-Founder, I joined QuickSpark at its early concept stage. The project had no clear strategy, just a few UI screens, and required full development from the ground up. Within 4 months, I led the creation of a fully functional, scalable app for iOS & Android, allowing users to improve their confidence and social skills through interactive content.

πŸ’‘ My Role: CTO, Co-Founder & Full-Stack Developer

I architected, developed, and deployed QuickSpark, ensuring its technical stability, scalability, and ease of management for non-technical teams.
πŸ”Ή Key Contributions
Backend Development (Laravel) β†’ Built a robust content management system (CMS) from scratch.
Native iOS & Android Development β†’ Developed the app in Swift (iOS) & Java (Android) for optimal performance.
AI-Powered Content Suggestions β†’ Integrated ChatGPT API to provide personalized user advice.
Video Streaming Optimization β†’ Implemented MP4 to M3U8 conversion for faster load times & better performance.
Subscription & Payment System β†’ Managed Apple & Google Play subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Push Notification Automation β†’ Configured OneSignal for personalized & mass notifications with deep linking.
Influencer & Psychologist Portals β†’ Created dedicated panels for managing bookings, referrals, and earnings.
Affiliate & Referral System β†’ Developed custom influencer referral tracking.
Admin Panel for Marketing & Content Teams β†’ Built an intuitive self-service dashboard to allow direct content management.
Server Deployment & Maintenance β†’ Configured infrastructure from scratch for performance & security.
App Store & Play Store Setup β†’ Managed developer accounts & ensured compliance with Apple & Google policies.
Email Marketing Automation β†’ Integrated OneSignal for targeted email campaigns.
Date Planner Feature β†’ Developed an interactive date planning tool that suggests date ideas based on: Budget- Location -Type of experience -User preferences
Date planner in action
Short Courses & Progress Tracking β†’ Structured multi-level courses with: Video completion tracking- Progress indicators - Personalized recommendations
Text-to-Speech Integration β†’ Implemented ChatGPT API to convert text into natural-sounding audio, enabling users to listen to advice, lessons, and tips instead of just reading.
Seamless Audio Playback β†’ Integrated the audio feature within the app’s UX, ensuring smooth playback and accessibility for users who prefer listening over reading.
πŸš€ The Impact
βœ”οΈ From concept to full product β†’ In just 4 months, we transformed an initial UI prototype into a scalable, feature-rich app. βœ”οΈ Improved scalability & management β†’ Built an infrastructure that allowed non-technical teams to manage content effortlessly. βœ”οΈ Enhanced user engagement β†’ Integrated AI, optimized video streaming, and automated notifications for better user retention. βœ”οΈ Expanded monetization options β†’ Implemented subscriptions, influencer programs, and premium content access.

πŸ” CTO-Level Insights & Decision to Exit

As CTO, I continued leading technical development for a year, adding new features and ensuring smooth operations. However, over time, new features were being added without a data-driven approach, and key strategic decisions were influenced by external opinions rather than actual user needs.
🚨 Key takeaway: A solid roadmap and clear business vision are essential for long-term growth. While continuous iteration is valuable, features must align with user demand and market viability. Recognising that the project was not taking a sustainable path, I decided to step away after successfully delivering a functional, scalable, and market-ready product.
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Posted Feb 12, 2025

QuickSpark is a social confidence app with AI-driven advice, date planning, video courses, psychologist booking & text-to-speech for immersive learning!

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Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025

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