At Imani Software, we use technology to drive meaningful change. While we are deeply rooted in the data-driven education technology landscape, our expertise extends to consumer health technology and cloud automation. Below are examples of how we help our clients solve complex problems.

Education Technology & Data Interoperability

Scaling Data Standards For several years, Imani Software has served as a core technical partner for a renown data standards organization. We have provided critical Scrum Master and Software Development services for their Platform, Analytics, and Tools teams. Our work includes:

  • Next-Generation Platforms: Supporting the development of the Data Management Service Platform to modernize data exchange.
  • API Enhancements: Developing and maintaining the API to ensure secure and efficient data management.
  • Process Optimization: Leading agile transformation by facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and removing technical blockers for development teams.

Teacher Workforce Analytics We led the design of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) dashboard focused on the Teacher Workforce use case. This project involved:

  • Data Visualization: Designing dashboards to track classified employment data and teacher vacancies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting surveys and working sessions with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in California and New York to define key terms like “vacancy” and assess data availability.
  • Strategic Planning: Creating analytical guides and governance processes to help states better understand their workforce dynamics.

Technical Training & Education We believe in empowering users to master the technology they use. Imani Software has provided extensive content and editorial support for on-demand training.

  • Curriculum Development: We drafted scripts, detailed course outlines, and specified visual elements for training modules.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Our team acted as Senior Editors to ensure technical accuracy and clarity in training materials provided to the education technology community.

District Implementation & Coaching We bridge the gap between software and end-users by providing direct technical coaching and project management to school districts and collaboratives.

  • Quick Launch Cohorts: We supported the “Quick Launch” cohorts by helping districts define solution architectures and guiding them through the installation and configuration of data components.
  • Targeted Support: We have provided boots-on-the-ground support for implementations at major educational institutions, including Tulsa Public Schools and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

System Integration Gap Analysis We assist education technology providers in aligning their internal data models with industry standards. For example, we conducted a comprehensive gap analysis for an education technology vendor, mapping their internal educator data model to the Ed-Fi Data Standard to facilitate integration with the Texas Education Exchange.

Consumer Health & Fitness Technology

Metric Mate App Development Beyond education, Imani Software delivers full-stack development for consumer health platforms. Our work with Metric Mate includes:

  • Mobile App Parity: We led development efforts to ensure feature parity between iOS and Android applications, including UI/UX redesign implementation React Native.
  • Cloud Automation: We implemented workout analysis automation using Azure cloud services to enhance user experience and data processing.
  • Portal Development: We developed and maintained features for both Trainer and Athlete portals to facilitate better communication and performance tracking.

Community and Professional Development

Our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive technology ecosystem extends far beyond the scope of our immediate client projects. We have established a robust, forward-looking program focused on Community and Professional Development designed to empower individuals from underrepresented groups and underserved communities, thereby addressing systemic inequalities within the tech industry.

A cornerstone of this commitment is our comprehensive initiative that provides crucial professional mentoring and hands-on coding opportunities to recent university and college graduates, as well as career-changers, who traditionally face higher barriers to entry. This program is not merely an internship; it is a vital bridge from academic theory to practical, real-world application.

The Program’s Core Objectives:

  • Skill Enhancement: Participants are embedded in internal development projects or community-focused initiatives, allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge to solve complex, practical challenges using cutting-edge technologies. This practical experience is instrumental in solidifying their technical foundation.
  • Career Readiness: Through one-on-one and group mentoring sessions with our senior architects, developers, and project managers, participants receive invaluable guidance on topics ranging from technical best practices and agile methodologies to professional communication and career strategy.
  • Portfolio Building: The practical work undertaken helps them to not only build their professional resumes with tangible, demonstrable achievements but also to curate a robust portfolio of real-world code and project contributions. This makes them significantly more competitive in the job market.
  • Network Expansion: The program facilitates vital connections within the professional tech community, providing participants with a crucial network of contacts and advocates that can lead to future employment and career progression.

By investing in this talent pool, we are directly contributing to the development of a more equitable, skilled, and diverse future workforce for the entire technology sector. This work is integral to our mission and reflects our belief that true innovation thrives on diversity of perspective and experience.