Overview
Mission App is an NGO platform for managing humanitarian missions, volunteers, and impact reporting. The platform helps non-profit organizations coordinate field operations, track volunteer contributions, and generate reports for donors and stakeholders.
Built for organizations doing important work who shouldn't waste time on administrative chaos.
My Role
As lead engineer and platform architect, I designed and built Mission App:
- Platform Architecture — Designed system for mission coordination at scale
- Full-Stack Development — Built complete Node.js/React application
- Volunteer Management — Created registration, assignment, and tracking features
- Reporting Engine — Built impact reporting with visual dashboards
- Offline Capability — Designed for field conditions with poor connectivity
Architecture
Field-ready architecture designed for reliability in challenging conditions:
Backend
Node.js with Express. PostgreSQL for mission and volunteer data. REST API for mobile sync.
Frontend
React web application. Progressive Web App for field access. Offline data capture with sync.
Volunteer System
Registration with skill tagging. Availability calendar. Assignment matching and confirmation.
Reporting
Impact metrics dashboard. Donor report generation. Photo and story collection from field.
Hard Problems
1. Connectivity Challenges
Field missions often lack internet. Built comprehensive offline mode with conflict resolution for data sync.
2. Multi-Language Support
Volunteers and beneficiaries speak different languages. Implemented dynamic translation with community-contributed translations.
3. Data Security
Beneficiary data requires protection. Implemented encryption and role-based access with sensitive data handling.
4. Report Customization
Different donors need different reports. Created flexible report builder with template system.
What I'd Improve Today
- Add mobile app for better field experience
- Implement GPS tracking for mission logistics
- Create beneficiary feedback collection
- Add integration with common NGO tools
- Build predictive resource planning
- Implement blockchain for donation transparency