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CASE STUDY

OneCap

Improving the savings experience through gamification, performance optimisation and scalable cloud architecture.

Role

Full-Stack Engineer & Tech Lead

Duration

May 2023 — Present

Platform

Web, PWA

The Problem

Users struggled with saving consistently due to low engagement, slow performance and limited product features. The platform lacked a scalable architecture to support growth.

  • • Low user engagement
  • • Slow load times
  • • Poor mobile experience
  • • Limited product scalability

My Approach

I focused on performance, user experience and introducing gamification mechanics to drive consistent engagement.

Performance Optimisation
UX/UI Improvements
PWA Implementation
Gamification Systems

Key Features I Built

  • • Gamified savings system with rewards and progress tracking
  • • Automated wallet allocation and savings draw logic
  • • PWA support for mobile-first experience
  • • Optimised caching and data fetching
  • • Responsive UI across all devices

Impact

Key improvements delivered through the rebuild.

40%

Faster load times

60%

Improved engagement

25%

Better retention

PWA

Cross-device access