Backend Lead & Full Stack Team Lead (Led 2 Frontend Engineers)
AlooAlo | Digital Storytelling for Kids
The Challenge
Families needed a safe, engaging digital environment for bedtime stories that catered to different learning styles. The project required a robust content delivery system capable of streaming audio, video, and text formats seamlessly while managing tiered subscriptions.
The Solution
I led the development of a digital platform offering stories in three formats: Read (e-books), Listen (audio), and Watch (video). I architected the backend to handle secure content streaming and managed the subscription logic for Freemium vs. Paid tiers.
Key Features
Multi-Format Streaming: Optimized data delivery for video and audio playback to ensure low latency.
Subscription Management: Implemented logic for 3 different pricing plans and gated content access.
Content CMS: Built an admin portal allowing non-technical staff to upload and manage story assets.
User Retention: Implemented a multi-format approach (Read/Watch/Listen) that increased user session time by catering to different child engagement needs.
Team Leadership: Successfully coordinated a team of 3, establishing code standards and deployment pipelines.