Dessa

Machine Learning Dashboard

Dessa, an AI startup, wanted an easy to use machine learning tool to expedite the work of data scientists at large banks. Ollon augmented Dessa's team, leading the UX and visual design work and building the web application. The product launched months ahead of schedule, and Ollon stayed on through Dessa's growth up to its acquisition by Square in 2020.

Situation

Dessa, a pioneering artificial intelligence startup, wanted to take machine learning to the next level with an easy to use artificial intelligence tool. They aimed to expedite and enrich the work of data scientists working with large banks.

Solution

Ollon brought its seasoned developers to work alongside the team at Dessa. Together, they created the UX and visual design and built the web application for a groundbreaking artificial intelligence product.

Results

Through team augmentation, we accelerated the development of this next generation machine learning application, bringing it to launch months ahead of schedule. Ollon worked with Dessa throughout their growth, leading up to their acquisition by Square in 2020.

Technologies

ReactJS, HTML/CSS

Our Expertise in Action

Team augmentation and staff scaling

Dessa needed experienced developers who could move as fast as an AI startup racing toward a product launch, without spending months hiring and onboarding an internal team first. Ollon brought in seasoned developers to work directly alongside Dessa's own team, covering both the UX and visual design work and the web application build itself. That augmented team helped Dessa bring its machine learning application to launch months ahead of schedule. Ollon stayed engaged with Dessa for two years, continuing to support the company as it moved through further growth.

UI/UX design and prototyping

Dessa wanted its machine learning tool to feel simple enough for data scientists at large banks to adopt quickly, even though the underlying technology was complex. Ollon's team led the UX and visual design work for the web application, shaping how a groundbreaking AI product would actually look and behave for the people using it day to day. That design work fed directly into the ReactJS application Ollon delivered as part of the same engagement, keeping design and development as one continuous effort. Ollon's contribution helped Dessa launch the finished product months ahead of schedule.