Module 9: Mobile & Big Data

I never thought that one day I will get to put my app idea on paper, but I had one in mind for a few years now that I don’t know where to go and where to start with it. There are similar apps to it but none share the same functionality.

My app is called “Ice Breaker”, The point of this app is to help people locate other people for different purposes and needs: dating, tutoring, handy work, life coaching, advice, …etc. By allowing people to create a personal/professional profile where they can put a picture and list things & skills they can help other people with or list something they need. But by using your location on a map. And people can rate if you were helpful so future users can determine if they like to do business with you or not. At the same time the app can be used for social dating. A user can choose whether they want to post their availability for dating or for tutoring or for performing a specific work like gardening.

It can be considered a mix of craigslist, yelp, LinkedIn, match.com,..etc, All these website serve the same purpose which is fulfilling a need. but all in one network and by using your location via GPS to determine who is available in a certain area.

The risk is to use a service or someone that was not previously rated on the app, which means the more you do good the more positive rating you will have. Of course that will not work in the area of dating.

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2 thoughts on “Module 9: Mobile & Big Data

  1. I think this is a good idea, Tammer. Sometimes it’s hard to find help, like a last-minute babysitter or a tutor who doesn’t overcharge for their services. My only suggestion would be to link each users’ profile to a Facebook profile – although there are ways around it, I think this would improve the safety and significantly decrease the amount of “Catfish” on the application. People would be able to do a little research on the person they are inviting to their home, going on a date with, etc. Great idea.

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