{"id":5576,"date":"2021-09-03T14:58:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T14:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/us\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2025-10-02T22:09:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:39:27","slug":"start-up-gets-started-faster-with-agile-innovation-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/case-studies\/start-up-gets-started-faster-with-agile-innovation-process","title":{"rendered":"Start-Up Gets Started Faster &#8211; With Agile Methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PainScript connects physicians with their chronic pain and substance use disorder (SUD) patients daily. The platform tracks medication and care plan adherence through an easy-to-use, clinically validated app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A HIPAA-compliant clinical dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed patient insights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools for medication monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge: Bringing an Idea to Life Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A psychiatry practice needed a better way to monitor patients with chronic pain and SUD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional in-person appointments left gaps in information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients often shared less when face-to-face with doctors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveys and questionnaires encouraged more accurate, complete responses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice validated this with research and nine peer-reviewed trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They wanted to scale their findings with a mobile app, but lacked the technical expertise. Investors were interested, but they required more than mock-ups. They wanted proof of a working, scalable app\u2014and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new start-up, PainScript, struggled to find a technology partner who could meet the tight timeline. Then, they connected with Prolifics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action: The Prolifics Feedback Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prolifics Innovation Center applied intellectual properties and accelerators not available at other firms. The team established a constant feedback loop to guide app creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Hodgkinson, Chief Technology Officer and Worldwide Head of Engineering, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA critical factor for anything we build for a customer is their feedback cycles. This loop occurs weekly. Every two weeks, we run sprints and produce a prototype. The customer reviews it, gives feedback, and we adjust. That\u2019s how we reached a minimum viable product (MVP). The feedback loop setup is what made the project successful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe ensured what got built was 100% aligned with the customer\u2019s needs. As market conditions change, customer needs change too. Agile methodology allowed us to pivot quickly and adapt in real-time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology: Azure \u2013 A Focus on Getting the Job Done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <strong>Azure<\/strong> was key to PainScript\u2019s launch and scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The entire solution, including microservices and database, runs in Azure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure services used include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Azure Red Hat OpenShift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure Database for MySQL Server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure API Management Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure Storage Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure Virtual Machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure Monitor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolifics also leveraged Azure DevOps to manage work, streamline builds, and automate deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azure\u2019s features eliminated common headaches like installation, server setup, and backup policies. Its speed enabled the team to move from idea to \u201cup and running\u201d in record time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dan Cohen, CEO of PainScript, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cProlifics has been a terrific partner in every sense of the word. They were easy to work with and understood the challenges from the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Result: The App is Up and Running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolifics built PainScript a working MVP that satisfied both the start-up and its investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The patient-facing app: A downloadable mobile app \u201cprescribed\u201d by physicians. Patients complete short surveys and send status updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The physician-facing dashboard: A cloud-native web-based tool for monitoring and responding in real-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients enjoy the convenience and stronger connection to their physicians. Doctors can make timely interventions, reducing healthcare costs and adverse outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Azure\u2019s scalability, PainScript can grow from a handful of users to hundreds of thousands rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology Stack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft Azure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Hat OpenShift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prolifics Innovation Center Accelerators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Prolifics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolifics is a global digital transformation leader with expertise in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data &amp; AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration &amp; Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DevXOps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test Automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide consulting, engineering, and managed services across industries at any point clients need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vision to Value. Faster.<\/strong> It\u2019s not just our tagline\u2014it\u2019s what drives us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with us: <strong><a>solutions@prolifics.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Our Client PainScript connects physicians with their chronic pain and substance use disorder (SUD) patients daily. 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