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As a consulting developer with Startup Precinct, I contributed to Screen Coach, an innovative mobile app and hardware IoT platform designed to assist parents in controlling the time children spend on registered devices. This AusIndustry-backed startup received a large commercialisation grant and represented a complete startup journey from concept to market.

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Parental Control Technology Link to heading

• IoT hardware integration - physical devices for comprehensive screen time monitoring
• Mobile application - intuitive parent and child interfaces for device management
• Device registration system - comprehensive tracking of children’s digital devices
• Time management controls - flexible scheduling and limit-setting capabilities
• Real-time monitoring - live tracking of device usage across registered hardware

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• Parent dashboard - centralised control and monitoring interface
• Child engagement features - gamified elements encouraging healthy device habits
• Educational components - screen time awareness and digital wellness resources
• Flexible scheduling - customisable time limits and device access windows
• Multi-device support - comprehensive coverage across tablets, phones, and computers

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• Hardware IoT development - designed and implemented physical monitoring devices
• JavaScript/Node.js backend - built scalable server architecture for device management
• Real-time communication - established reliable device-to-server connectivity
• Data collection systems - comprehensive usage analytics and reporting
• Cross-platform compatibility - ensured functionality across diverse device ecosystems

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• Multiple PoC iterations - developed several proof-of-concept versions to refine functionality
• MVP development - created minimum viable product to achieve client goals
• Full startup journey - participated in complete product lifecycle from concept to commercialisation
• Client goal alignment - ensured technical solutions met family needs and parental concerns
• Iterative refinement - continuously improved platform based on user feedback and testing

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• AusIndustry backing - secured significant government support for innovation
• Large commercialisation grant - obtained substantial funding for product development and market entry
• Startup ecosystem participation - engaged with Australia’s startup support networks
• Innovation focus - demonstrated technological innovation in family technology sector

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• Family market research - comprehensive understanding of parental control needs
• User experience testing - iterative improvement based on family feedback
• Product-market fit - achieved alignment between technology solution and family requirements
• Scalability planning - designed architecture for national and international expansion

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IoT Infrastructure Link to heading

• Device connectivity - reliable communication between hardware devices and cloud services
• Real-time data processing - immediate response to device usage events
• Scalable cloud architecture - designed for growth from family to enterprise markets
• Security implementation - protected family data with enterprise-grade security measures
• Cross-platform APIs - enabled integration with diverse device manufacturers

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• Rapid prototyping - quick iteration cycles for market validation
• Cost-effective development - maximised grant funding through efficient technical choices
• Market-ready architecture - built foundation for commercial scale deployment
• Future-proof design - anticipated technological changes in IoT and mobile ecosystems

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Startup Ecosystem Expertise Link to heading

• Full startup journey experience - comprehensive understanding of product development lifecycle
• Grant application success - demonstrated ability to secure significant government funding
• Market validation processes - expertise in translating technical capability into market solutions
• Founder and investor relations - experience working with startup leadership and funding bodies

IoT & Hardware Integration Link to heading

• IoT device development - hands-on experience with hardware-software integration
• Family technology solutions - understanding of consumer technology adoption patterns
• Real-time systems - expertise in building responsive, always-on monitoring systems
• Cross-platform development - ability to create solutions spanning hardware, mobile, and web platforms

This project provided invaluable experience in startup development, IoT integration, and family-focused technology solutions while demonstrating the complete journey from innovative concept through government funding to commercial product development.