Revitalizing Nimble Science’s SIMBA App

Product Build

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Company
Nimble Science
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Industry
Health Tech
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Location
Canada
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Duration
6 months
Project Brief

About the Project

Nimble Sci is a HealthTech startup based in Toronto, Canada, developing a digital platform to analyze and simulate gut microbiome responses. They had previously engaged an agency to build their MVP, but the results were disastrous – buggy systems, missed milestones, and a mounting investor deadline. They turned to No Bull Code to rescue their MVP.

Our engagement included rapid audit, backend rebuild, data migration, and stabilization, allowing the client to confidently relaunch and secure their next round of funding.

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Problem Statement

What was the problem?

🚫 Substandard App Development – The previous vendor delivered an app so flawed it couldn’t be released to the public.
πŸ’Έ Wasted Resources – Countless hours and significant financial investments yielded no viable results.
🐞 Unreliable Systems – The admin dashboard and backend systems were plagued with bugs, undermining operational efficiency.
πŸ”’ Compliance Gaps – The app failed to meet essential standards such as HIPAA and PIPEDA, creating risks around patient data security and regulatory approval.
⚑ Urgent Need for a Solution – Nimble Science needed a dependable partner to develop a stable and user-friendly app for clinical trial patients.

Solution

Approach we took.

No Bull Code tackled the challenges with a focused, results-driven agile approach.

✨ Redesigned the app from scratch with an intuitive UI for a smooth patient experience.
πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Enabled clinical trial participants to easily submit reports.
🐞 Fixed critical bugs in backend and dashboard systems.
⚑ Improved usability, performance, and trial data management.
πŸ“Š Enhanced protocol structure, report collection, and visualization.
πŸ“± Delivered a stable, scalable cross-platform app using Flutter for iOS and Android.
πŸ”’ Implemented HIPAA and PIPEDA compliance to protect sensitive patient data.
πŸ—„οΈ Established secure workflows and storage aligned with clinical trial standards.
πŸ“‚ Submitted project overview documents, technical documentation, and compliance reports.
🀝 Ensured smooth communication and reliable delivery throughout the project.

Our Role

Team composition

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨ 1 part-time UI/UX developer, dedicated to improving patient experience.
πŸ“± 1 full-time mobile developer, leading app development on Flutter.
πŸ–₯️ 1 part-time backend developer, strengthening core systems and integrations.
πŸ“‚ 1 part-time project manager, ensuring coordination, timelines, and delivery.

This streamlined team structure provided the right mix of design, development, and management to rebuild SIMBA into a stable, compliant, and market-ready solution.

Technologies

  • Flutter
  • Express
  • AWS
  • Firebase
  • Javascript
  • Dart
Outcome

Results Achieved

βœ… MVP rebuilt and launched in 180 days
πŸ–₯️ Usable backend and admin dashboard
πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Internal clinical trial with patients started before mass adoption
πŸ’‘ Investor-ready app to secure funding for company and product expansion

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