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.
π‘ 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.
πΉ 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 appβs UX, ensuring smooth playback and accessibility for users who prefer listening over reading.
π The Impact
βοΈ From concept to full product β In just 4 months, we transformed an initial UI prototype into a scalable, feature-rich app.
βοΈ Improved scalability & management β Built an infrastructure that allowed non-technical teams to manage content effortlessly.
βοΈ Enhanced user engagement β Integrated AI, optimized video streaming, and automated notifications for better user retention.
βοΈ Expanded monetization options β Implemented subscriptions, influencer programs, and premium content access.
π 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.
π¨ 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.
QuickSpark is a social confidence app with AI-driven advice, date planning, video courses, psychologist booking & text-to-speech for immersive learning!