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Innovating social networking: Union's real-Life connection platform

Innovating social networking: Union's real-Life connection platform

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Innovating social networking: Union's real-Life connection platform

About this project

We helped develop Union infrastructure, including a React app for staff, an Android app for members, and a flexible API. A key challenge was optimizing the system to quickly and accurately assess social connections using AI/NLP models.

Region

United States of America

Project team

7 Developers

7 Developers

1 QA Tester

1 QA Tester

1 Project Manager

1 Project Manager

Tech stack

AWS

AWS

HTML5

HTML5

React

React

iOS

iOS

JavaScript

JavaScript

Android

Android

About Union Member House

Union is a developing startup based in Durham, NC, with a mission to harness computer technology to foster meaningful real-life connections among people. They have launched a couple of members-only clubs that encapsulate this vision. Known as “the social network that is really social,” Union member clubs deliver an unparalleled experience to their members, driven by innovative technology.

About Us
Montrose Software developed mobile app infrastructure, scalable API, and optimized AI-driven social connection features.
we worked on
React app for staff
Android app for members
Flexible API
AI/NLP models

The challenge

The primary challenge was to create a system that facilitated connections based on shared interests, valuing unique interests higher. For example, while a common interest like travel connected many members, a more specific interest, such as traveling to rural Turkey, was shared by only a few and thus required higher valuation.
The system leveraged AI/NLP models to measure interest overlaps and needed near real-time updates to the value of these connections.
Handling such updates for 2,000 users could involve up to 400,000 calculations per new input, posing scalability issues. To address this, we employed several strategies:
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Initial assessment and planning
We analyzed data to establish rules that excluded unnecessary recalculations, streamlining the process.
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Batch processing and optimization
We divided calculations into batches and optimized the system, achieving close to real-time efficiency.
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“Montrose made a great addition to our team with a robust skillset, demonstrated experience and a communication style that made them feel tightly integrated. I would work with them again in a heartbeat.”

Said by Sam Broe, the founder ★5 review.
He delivered the Union mobile app with our team. How can we help you?

Development process

Infrastructure and app development

Infrastructure and app development

The development process for Union's platform began with establishing a robust infrastructure to support their technology-driven social clubs. We initially created a React app for staff to manage member connections, ensuring it aligned with Union's vision. Simultaneously, we developed an intuitive Android app for members to handle all club interactions, focusing on user experience and reliability.

API and backend development

API and backend development

In collaboration with Union's backend architect, we developed a scalable API using Node.js, deploying it as serverless Lambdas to create a flexible microservice infrastructure. This backend development emphasized scalability and performance to support dynamic user interactions and data processing.

Iterative improvement and optimization

Iterative improvement and optimization

Over nearly two years, we iteratively added new features, improved existing functionalities, and performed maintenance. A key focus was optimizing the AI-driven engine for real-time social connection evaluations, employing innovative data processing strategies to ensure scalability and responsiveness.

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By following these phases, we transformed the initial MVP into a comprehensive, dynamic platform that effectively supports Union's mission to enhance real-life social connections through technology.
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Head of the project
Our work with Union underscored the importance of robust technological frameworks in building systems that foster real-life social connections. By overcoming significant challenges and leveraging advanced technologies, we helped Union transform their vision into a functional, scalable, and effective platform that continues to enrich member experiences.
Marek Krzynówek
Head of the project
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