minicode - Custom Software Development
  • Software Development

    Software & Databases

Why Bespoke Software?

In most cases, off-the-shelf software doesn't fit all your business needs. You also don't have control over the features or even your own data. In the long run, custom-built solutions provide a better ROI and ensure your ownership of the source code and data.

Custom software development

Custom-built Software

We use both open-source and common frameworks to build scalable solutions that best suit your situation.

Databases and data processing

Databases & Processing

We do all data-related tasks - modelling, analysis, processing, data entry, cleansing, validation, conversion, and reporting.

Legacy software upgrades

Legacy Data & Programs

Time to upgrade your outdated program and migrate the data? We are experienced in this type of projects.

Integrations with third-party APIs and services

Software Integrations

Yes, your programs can talk to each other, as well as external services; and yes, we know how to connect them!

Platforms and Technologies

We work with a wide array of technologies, including: Microsoft stack (ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Server); popular PHP frameworks like CodeIgniter and Laravel; relational and no-SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB); modern front-end technologies (jQuery, Bootstrap, Vue.js); and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.

Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Bootstrap
CodeIgniter
Microsoft .NET
jQuery
Laravel
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Vue.js

Use Cases

Discover how custom-built web applications helped solving various business challenges for our clients.

Back-office and Customer Portal
Web Portal for a National Compliance Company

PHP, Mongo DB, Firebird, Google Maps API, Xero API

Back-office and Customer Portal

Problems:

  • Slow, poorly designed, and unstable job management system
  • No self-service portal for the customers and technicians
  • Too much effort to maintain and extend the system
  • No reporting and business intelligence available

Solutions:

  • In-place gradual upgrade and replacement of the existing system
  • Integration with online accounting system and geolocation API
  • Automated business processes and maintenance routines
  • Integrated change tracking based on no-SQL solution
  • New secure self-service portal for the customers

Benefits:

  • Increased efficiency and accountability of staff members
  • Significantly higher system performance and stability
  • Improved customer satisfaction and higher sales
  • All critical business processes automated
Custom ERP Solution
Custom ERP Solution for a Furniture Vendor

ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server

Custom ERP Solution

Problems:

  • Obsolete system to manage clients, suppliers, products and sales
  • Issues with the increasing amount of users and transactions
  • Manual calculation of the manufacturing costs

Solutions:

  • New comprehensive data structures for operational and financial data
  • Robust ASP.NET web application with SQL Server database back-end
  • Custom permission system, easily managed by non-technical users

Benefits:

  • Fully automated workflows, no more manual processes
  • Instant access to all operational data and reports
  • Reliable and efficient product cost calculation
Dealer Portal
Dealer Portal for a Wallpaper Manufacturer

PHP, MySQL, Xero API, eWAY API

Online Dealer Portal

Problems:

  • Many manual processes and double-entry operations
  • No IT system to manage dealers, available products and pricing
  • No self-service portal for dealers, with integrated online payments

Solutions:

  • Web app for dealers to customise and order products online
  • Integration with accounting system and payment gateway

Benefits:

  • Central place to manage products, pricing and discounts
  • Increased sales and improved business efficiency
  • No more manual wholesale order processing
  • No more double-entry of sales order data
Data Warehouse and BI Reports
BI Warehouse for a Transport Company

Power BI, DAX, SQL Server, ASP.NET

Data Warehouse and BI Reports

Problems:

  • Multiple disconnected data sources with no BI capabilities
  • No business intelligence available to the management

Solutions:

  • Data warehouse aggregating the data from the multiple systems
  • Data cleansed and pre-processed using T-SQL and DAX queries
  • Interactive reports and dashboards published to Power BI

Benefits:

  • Improved business efficiency via analysis of the aggregate data
  • BI reports and dashboards immediately available online
Intranet Quoting Tool
Quoting Tool for a Mining Equipment Supplier

SharePoint Solution

Intranet Quoting Tool

Problems:

  • Manual quoting process with no history records
  • Large amount of unstructured product and client data

Solutions:

  • A SharePoint solution to store the information in a structured format
  • New workflow with customisable rules, versioning and history
  • Minor customisations to SharePoint’s standard features
  • Employee groups with appropriate permissions

Benefits:

  • Quoting workflow intuitive to non-technical users
  • Predictable quoting process, reliant on historical data
  • Central, secure location for all client information and product data
Discount Management System
Discount Management for an Online Retailer

PHP, MySQL, eBay API

Discount Management System

Problems:

  • Manual business process to manage discounts at eBay store
  • No central place to view and manage online sales prices

Solutions:

  • Custom web app to host and manage information about product sales
  • Integration with eBay API to sync products and publish sales to eBay
  • Background workflows to apply tiered discounts automatically

Benefits:

  • Increased sales via providing consistent discount policy
  • Eliminated human errors by automating all manual processes
Back-office Booking System
Booking System for a National Lawyer Agency

SharePoint, SQL Server, NAB Bank API, AdWords API

Back-office Booking System

Problems:

  • Too many manual processes that need to be automated (like credit card payment processing and follow-up reminders)
  • Obsolete system not suitable for multi-user opeation and increasing number of enquires/transactions
  • No business intelligence tools or reports available

Solutions:

  • Custom SharePoint solution with forms, views and data structures optimised for new business workflows
  • Background processes running on a schedule to inform customers and employees of their case/task updates
  • Integration with external systems: public website, practice management software, NAB bank API, and Adwords API

Benefits:

  • Legacy data migrated and used for historical analysis
  • Fully automated routine business processes and workflows
  • Increased employee performance and overall business efficiency
  • Aggregated data, BI and reporting available at one central location
Custom Survey Platform
HR Survey Platform for a Health Services Centre

SharePoint Enterprise

Custom Survey Platform

Problems:

  • Paper-based annual performance reviews
  • No integrated IT system to support HR's activities

Solutions:

  • Comprehensive data structures and forms to collect the survey data
  • Custom workflows for outstanding task alerts and status changes
  • Complete solution integrated with the existing SharePoint portal

Benefits:

  • Structured survey data available for analysis
  • Follow-ups and comparison with previous periods
  • Improved efficiency of employee performance reviews
Back-office System
Back-office System for an Optical Lab

PHP, MySQL, Innovations, Xero API

Complete Back-office System

Problems:

  • Obsolete system for managing customers and job orders
  • Repetitive manual processes and double-entry scenarios
  • No tools available for business analysis and reporting

Solutions:

  • Web-based app providing a complete lab management solution
  • Comprehensive reports covering different aspects of the business
  • Integration with an accounting system and lens-cutting machinery

Benefits:

  • Complete back-office platform with integrated business intelligence
  • New automated workflows eliminating the old manual processes
  • Less human error from manual and double-entry operations
Job Management System
Job Management for a CNC Workshop

C#, WPF, WCF, ASP.NET, SQL Server

Job Management System

Problems:

  • Manual job allocation, resulting in double-booked or missed jobs
  • Paper-based job management with no history of completed jobs
  • Software licensing and distribution via physical USB dongles

Solutions:

  • WPF app for managing / tracking jobs on a connected CNC machine
  • ASP.NET app and WCF service to manage and distribute CNC licenses

Benefits:

  • One central place for managing and allocaitng jobs
  • Complete job history available for review and analysis
  • No more time and money wasted on CNC software licensing

What our clients are saying:

" Alex Turkevych and his team have done a very good job in building the Data360 website. I have found them to be intelligent, responsive to our needs, creative in problem solving and mindful of costs. "

Tom Paper (Webster Pacific)

" We have worked with Alex for a number of years and I cannot recommend him too highly. They are hard working, eager to please and will work out of of hours if the situation demands. "

David McMillan (SelectSpecs)

" Alex is great at driving your business IT requirements and making sure you have a simple but effective system. "

Brent Adams (IOAC)

" Alex is a smart and resourceful manager with a high degree of proficiency in Software development, planning and implementation. Working with his organization has been a huge benefit to TechNet Solutions. "

Boris Reyngold (TechNet Solutions)

" Alex is a consumate professional, very much intent on doing not only the right job, but also making sure that when he commits that it's a solid commitment to delivery. We have been business partners for the last two years and I have always appreciated his honesty and ability to build a viable business enterprise. "

Jerry Durant (Certellus)

" We've been using Minicode services over the past 2 years now and we can confirm that they are very professional and reliable. They are always available to provide assistance and advice wherever needed. We are truely grateful that we've come across their business and we can highly recommended their services to everybody. "

Danny Vu (AusChoice)

" Minicode were excellent to deal with and I would highly recommend their services. We found them to be very professional, thorough, creative, flexible and knowledgeable. We are extremely happy with our new website and the ongoing technical support that was given throughout and after the completion of the project. Thanks Alex… "

Will Marx (Marxcraft)
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