Nimble Science is a Calgary-based health technology company developing the SIMBA Capsule,
an ingestible device designed to collect samples from the small intestine.
Their companion app, SIMBA GI Health, gives patients and researchers access to data collected
from the gut, enabling personalized health insights and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Nimble Science had built their first MVP internally but needed a fresh set of eyes to take it to the
next level. The app required a more intuitive design, stronger synchronization with the cloud, and
improved reliability for clinical use.
They turned to No Bull Code to refine their platform, streamline workflows, and prepare for a
successful trial rollout.
• Initial Development Challenges: The first in-house version of the app faced stability and
usability issues that limited readiness for patient use.
• Resource Constraints: Despite significant effort and investment, the product needed
refinement to achieve its goals.
• System Reliability: The admin dashboard and backend required optimization for consistent
performance.
• Compliance Alignment:The app needed to fully meet privacy and security requirements under
HIPAA and PIPEDA.
• Path Forward: Nimble Science sought a dependable partner to enhance the app's reliability,
usability, and compliance for clinical trial deployment.
Redesign and User Experience
We overhauled the app's interface from scratch to create a smoother, more intuitive experience
for clinical trial participants. Patients could now easily submit reports and navigate their tasks
without confusion or errors.
System Improvements
Our team resolved critical bugs in the backend and admin dashboard, optimized data handling,
and improved overall performance. Cloud synchronization was added to keep data consistent
across all devices and users.
Clinical and Compliance Readiness
We enhanced the app's reporting structure, data visualization, and workflows to better support
clinical operations. HIPAA and PIPEDA compliance were implemented to ensure secure handling
of sensitive patient data.
Delivery and Documentation
We provided detailed technical documentation, compliance reports, and project overviews,
maintaining transparent communication and reliable delivery from start to finish.
• MVP rebuilt and launched within 180 days.
• Reliable backend and admin dashboard ready for ongoing clinical operations.
• Internal clinical trial with patients launched ahead of mass adoption.
• Investor-ready app that positioned Nimble Science for funding and future growth.
• 1 full-time mobile developer leading Flutter app development for iOS and Android.
• 1 part-time UI/UX designer focused on creating a smooth, patient-friendly experience.
• 1 part-time backend developer improving integrations and system stability.
• 1 part-time project manager ensuring coordination, timelines, and delivery.
This focused team structure provided the right balance of development, design, and oversight to
deliver a stable, compliant, and user-friendly solution.
Technologies
Flutter, Express, AWS, Firebase, Javascript, Dart
