The Wisp ecosystem is composed of two main, interconnected components:
WiSPer Wand & Console: This is the physical hardware component of the system. It is a portable, easy-to-use device that utilizes advanced spectroscopy to perform a real-time chemical analysis of a drink sample. The console processes the data and transmits the findings wirelessly to the user's smartphone.
Mobile Application: The companion mobile app serves as the user's interface and alert system. It receives data from the WiSPer Wand and instantly notifies the user if a potential contaminant is detected. The app also includes critical safety features such as one-touch SOS alerts to emergency contacts, location sharing with trusted friends, and a history of past scans.
While employed at Irisidea, I served as the Tech Lead for the Wisp project. I was responsible for the technical execution, delivery, and operations of the software platform. My contributions included:
Architecture & Backend Development: Co-designed the system's architecture and led the backend development, personally implementing the majority of the APIs for device communication, user management, and safety features.
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed the end-to-end deployment process. This involved setting up the cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and release, and maintaining separate environments for development, staging, and production.
Team Leadership: Guided the frontend and mobile development teams to ensure seamless integration and a high-quality user experience.
Product Strategy: Actively participated in product strategy discussions to align technical development with business and user safety goals.