Flyaps

About

UrbanSim is a platform that belongs to Paul Waddel, a leading expert in urban analytics and former professor at Berkeley University. The platform analyzes statistical data and predicts the optimal scenarios for better city planning. 

Problem

Unable to scale the city planning platform further, Paul Waddel turned to Flyaps to rebuild it. 

Solution

By closely collaborating with UrbanSim, Flyaps delivered an ML-ready solution built using microservices architecture, cloud technology, and a modern tech stack. 

• Helped to move from an outdated legacy solution to a modern scalable system
• Replaced monolith with flexible microservices architecture
• Achieved full DevOps automation of environments
• Prepared the infrastructure for MLOps, allowing machine learning adoption
• Reduced cloud costs by 50%

Result

• No tech debt
• 40% lower maintenance costs
• 50% reduction in cloud expenses

The city planning platform is used across the US and internationally, with upcoming adoption in the US, Canada, and Australia. It can be scaled and customized for diverse locations through independent development streams.

About the client

HypeClub is a New York-based retailer specializing in rare sneakers and streetwear, featuring top brands like Nike, Jordan, and Supreme.

Challenge

The client aimed to transform a raw prototype into a fully functional bid-and-ask iOS marketplace for rare sneakers, competing with industry leaders like GOAT and StockX. They faced issues with inconsistent product images and descriptions, an unsuitable payment gateway, and the need to demonstrate better deals compared to competitors.

Solution

Flyaps developed AI algorithms to enhance product images and generate detailed descriptions automatically. We also created a system to collect pricing data from similar platforms, allowing users to see potential savings with HypeClub. Additionally, we transitioned the payment system from Stripe to PayPal to ensure seamless transactions and instant payouts.

Results

Within six months, we delivered an iOS app featuring a bid-and-ask system, AI-enhanced product listings, and a user-friendly interface. The app enabled users to negotiate prices in real-time and compare prices across platforms, establishing HypeClub as a competitive marketplace in the sneaker industry.

About

Our client is an HR technology company that builds solutions to make the lives of job seekers and recruiters easier.

Problem

The company wanted to develop a machine learning algorithm that can evaluate developer resumes in different formats and offer personalized recommendations on improving them.

Solution

We built a distributed cloud-native system that integrates the tech glossary and created an ML-powered algorithm capable of discerning data in diverse formats, such as PDF documents.

• Built a CV analyzer that automatically evaluates tech resumes and provides recommendations for improvements
• Implemented our own Machine Learning model to enhance accuracy and reduce resume parsing time
• Created a flexible low-code tool with features that can be added and adjusted by business customers
• Developed our own API to offer a resume-parsing solution to other businesses

Result

• Can parse resumes and offer personalized enhancements in less than a second
• The API is used by global companies like Indeed to enhance their existing solutions
• CV Compiler was featured on TechCrunch in 2018, long before AI went mainstream

About the client

GlossaryTech is an HR technology startup focused on optimizing the resume screening process for IT recruiters by providing definitions of technical terms.

Challenge

Recruiters faced difficulties keeping up with the rapidly evolving IT terminology, making candidate screening complex. GlossaryTech needed a solution to automatically extract essential information from candidates' profiles and provide clear definitions of IT terms.

Solution

Flyaps collaborated with GlossaryTech to build two AI-powered solutions: a CV scanner website that categorizes candidate skills and provides definitions, and a Chrome extension that scans web pages like LinkedIn to classify and define mentioned technologies. We implemented a natural language processing algorithm using the NLTK Python library and developed a custom tokenizer to enhance accuracy and speed.

Results

The Chrome extension, now featured by Google, is used by recruiters at companies like Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon. It has been downloaded by over 25,000 users, significantly simplifying and accelerating the resume screening process for IT recruiters.

About

YouTeam is a leading talent-matching platform that connects employers with over 50,000 vetted candidates from 500+ top agencies in Latin America and Europe. After YouTeam surpassed $1 million in sales without any external investment, it joined Y Combinator, an American venture fund for promising startups.

Problem

As YouTeam's customer base grew, they ran into a big challenge—scalability. Their old platform just couldn’t keep up, which started to impact performance, slowed down their time to market, and made deployments less efficient.

Solution

To solve the performance issues and allow YouTeam to scale further, we had to completely rebuild the platform’s infrastructure, move to Kubernetes, standardize configurations across all services, and replace outdated components with modern, efficient alternatives.

• Rebuilt existing infrastructure
• Moved from the old hosting to Kubernetes
• Standardized Stage and Production environments
• Replaced deprecated AWS components
• Secured sensitive information
• Improved overall system resilience

Result

• Scalable platform: YouTeam can now quickly add new pages and enhance the platform with AI features.
• Faster deployment: With streamlined DevOps workflows, we accelerated releases, enabling YouTeam to quickly respond to market demands.
• Stable performance handling 10K+ concurrent users: The new platform performs fast and smoothly, thanks to the robust infrastructure and streamlined configurations.

About

Airbyte is an open-source data integration engine that syncs data from applications, APIs, and databases to analytical data destinations like data warehouses and data lakes. It offers a catalog of 300+ pre-built, no-code connectors to connect apps, which is the largest in the industry and is doubling every year, thanks to its open-source community.

Problem

Airbyte needed a dedicated team of experienced Python engineers to help build a platform that makes it super easy for developers to create connectors and move data from various sources.

Solution

We joined Airbyte's team and helped them develop a low-code ELT platform with more than 300 out–of–the–box connectors.

We built a developer-friendly CDK (Connector Development Kit), making it easy for developers to build their custom connectors, resulting in over 300 community-created connectors on the platform

We also established quality control measures to ensure a reliable and extensible catalog of connectors on the platform

Result

Airbyte raised $181 million in funding in 2021 and reached a valuation of $1.5 billion in two years, becoming a unicorn start-up. Our engagement lasted for 18 months.

About the client

MediaVillage is a New York-based global publisher of thought-leadership content, connecting over 150 media companies and experts to share insights on B2B marketing.

Challenge

The client faced scalability issues with their outdated website, which had an outdated design, slow performance due to numerous content units, costly maintenance, and lacked flexibility for implementing new features.

Solution 

Flyaps built a custom content management system (CMS) from scratch using the Django framework. We migrated over 10,000 content units to the new platform, implemented advanced analytics integrating data from MailChimp, Google Analytics, and social networks, and delivered a modern, user-centered interface. Additionally, we enhanced functionality with advanced website search, automated bulk emailing, and customizable page structures.

Results

The new CMS improved user engagement and experience, provided more freedom and flexibility to the editorial team, and enabled marketing functionality for content distribution and promotion. The platform's performance and scalability were significantly enhanced, supporting MediaVillage's growth and content-sharing capabilities.

About

Yaana Technologies is a leading global provider of a wide range of intelligent compliance and national security solutions. Specializing in cyber security and solutions for telecom operators, Yaana offers innovative software and services to optimize network performance and enhance customer experiences.

Problem

Yaana Technologies addressed Flyaps to migrate their legacy NeuString Analytics system from a desktop solution to a cloud-based tool and enhance the existing functionality.

Solution

We helped Yaana implement a one-of-a-kind solution for roaming analytics in just 4 months.

• Replaced a desktop system with a cloud-based solution
• Migrated existing calculation models from the legacy system and added new models by building some of the most difficult algorithms on the market
• Designed intuitive dashboards, transforming decision-making during wholesale roaming agreement negotiations
• Reduced the time for calculations to several seconds

Result

• Replaced the desktop solution with a scalable, cloud-based web system, migrating all features and preserving ongoing processes.
• Created a unique BI system that offers advanced market analysis, agreement insights, and improved decision-making.
• Yaana Technologies gained a key market position, expanding its client base with leading global telecom enterprises.

About

NetSpark IP & Telecom is a telecommunications consulting company based in Texas, USA. It offers services from AT&T, the world's leading provider of telecommunications, media, and technology services.

Problem

NetSpark IP & Telecom hit a roadblock as they grew—they didn’t have the right tools to manage projects or client relationships. Everything was done manually, from project implementation to analyzing and combining tariff plans for cost optimization. This meant projects took a lot of time and effort, often involving up to 10 employees just to figure out the best tariffs.

Solution

With a custom-built CRM/ERP system we helped NetSpark IP & Telecom automate their back-office operations and eliminate manual calculations. Working closely with business experts on the client's side, we were able to launch the first version of the system in just three months. 

• Automated back-office operations in telecom consulting
• Applied robotic process automation to eliminate manual calculations
• Launched the first version of the system in just three months

Result

• Reduced project implementation time by 50%, enabling the company to handle more clients 
• Improved service quality by minimizing human errors
• A centralized system allows instant access to information, resulting in better user experience and greater customer satisfaction.