About

RUBICON partnered with Cogni to craft an Android app, expanding on Cogni's existing iOS version in the USA. This Android app enhances the iOS version, offering users improved UX. Cogni, a forefront digital banking platform, offers clients zero-fee banking, discounted gift cards, single-use cards, and 55,000 free ATMs globally, embodying RUBICON's innovative tech vision. Read more

CASE STUDY DETAILS

Cogni

Series B+ Startup

San Francisco, United States

Project work

1 - 5 people

9 - 12 Months

€50 - 250K

Scrum

FOCUS AREA

Challenge, approach, and impact

  • Data Security Assurance

    Ensuring a robust and safe environment for users to engage with sensitive data, especially during money transfers.

  • Adherence to Security Protocols

    Diligently following security standards and implementing the Software Security Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).

  • Biometric Access Simplification

    Integrating biometric single-sign-on functionality without complicating the user experience.

  • UI Adaptation

    Modifying the existing iOS user interface to align with Google's Material design guidelines, ensuring an intuitive experience for Android users.

  • Architectural Efficiency

    Designing a system architecture that is both easy to maintain and can scale according to growing user demands.

  • Comprehensive Banking Support

    Incorporating core banking features and accommodating various payment methods.

  • Location-Based Features

    Introducing functions for deposit locations and ATMs, complemented by a map overview.

  • Financial Analytics

    Providing users with statistics, spending summaries, and monthly reports to streamline their financial tracking.

  • Environmental Responsibility

    Integrating carbon footprint statistics, enabling users to monitor and understand their carbon emissions.

  • Dual Card Functionality

    Offering features for both physical and digital card usage, including actions like activation and freezing.

  • Gift Card Management

    Facilitating the sending and receiving of gift cards, along with a clear overview of available gift card options.

  • Transaction Transparency

    Including a detailed transaction history and overview for users to monitor their financial activities.

  • Integration Complexity

    Managing the intricacies of integrating numerous third-party services while ensuring they work harmoniously within the app.

  • App Robustness

    Prioritizing the app's stability to handle vast user interactions and ensuring it scales efficiently as the user base grows.

  • Multi-zone Coordination

    Navigating the complexities of communication across various teams situated in six distinct time zones, ensuring synchronicity and clarity.

  • Proactive Risk Management

    Strategically planning the app's development by anticipating potential vulnerabilities and risks that could be exploited by end-users, and addressing them preemptively.

Testimonials

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Two blue lines

“The project was executed with super precision and high quality. The finished product had very few issues to report which the team resolved well in advance, before the release date. The product appeared like an improvement over its iOS version. The team took care of the full Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), including documentation and release notes for the final release. The RUBICON staff was self-motivated and result-oriented. The sense of ownership and accountability gives a lot of confidence to the clients. We never had to worry about whether the project could be completed on time. “ Read more

Anonymous

VP & Head of Engineering at Cogni

VERIFIED

Team Structure

Client Team

Daily point of contact

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Project Manager

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Project stakeholder

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Head of Engineering

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The client stakeholders at Cogni were working closely with the team at RUBICON

Client logo

Agency Team

Governance

1 x Product Owner

Production

1 x UX/UI Designer

Production

3 x Mobile Developer

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