What is BooksOpen?
BooksOpen is a specialized scheduling system for the tattoo and piercing industry. It streamlines the booking process, enhances communication between clients and service providers, and improves overall operational efficiency. The platform was developed with a strong focus on user experience and technical reliability.
Tech Stack
- Backend: Nest.js with TypeScript for type safety, and Bull queue management for handling high-volume appointment requests
- Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM for robust data management
- Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript,Tailwind CSS and ShadCN UI for a modern, responsive interface
- Deployment: Heroku for backend services and AWS Amplify for frontend hosting
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborated with key decision makers and technical leads to align business objectives with technology initiatives
- Shaped product strategy and defined technical roadmap as the sole long-term developer
- Designed and optimized database schema for performance and maintainability
- Managed deployment and continuous integration processes
Impact and Results
- Streamlined booking process for tattoo and piercing businesses
- Enhanced communication between clients and service providers
- Improved operational efficiency through automated scheduling
- Established robust and scalable infrastructure
- Fostered a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
Key Learnings
- Importance of aligning technical decisions with business objectives
- Value of robust queue management for handling high-volume requests
- Benefits of modern frontend frameworks for responsive design
- Significance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in project success
- Impact of continuous integration and deployment practices
