Company Overview
Atwick
Inc. is a small business company located in Ithaca, NY that focuses on
providing engineering and scientific consultation and developing products that
help people and businesses on a global scale. Atwick’s Unite360 will attempt to
combine LinkedIn’s professionalism and Facebook’s user-friendly interface to
create a virtual space to attract professional organizations and individuals of
all shapes and sizes to connect and thrive. Ultimately, Unite360 will aim to be
a one-stop-shop where users can access everything they need to complete a
transaction, attend a meeting, or an event without leaving our website. The
goal of our website is to merge a professional attitude with a user-friendly
interface that would welcome large corporations, small businesses, and
professional individuals to come together and connect and work together more
easily.
Company Contact Information
Phone:
607-229-3840
Email:
info@atwickinc.com,
chin.ya.russell@atwickinc.com
Address:
1171 E. Shore Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Project Overview
Start/End
Date
·
Start date: 1/11/2021 – 1/29/2021
· End date: 5/17/2021 – 5/28/2021
What
Have We Done So Far?
We have created the mainframe of Younite360, including the user interface for individual profiles and the user dashboard. Additionally, we have also begun working on installing a couple of apps and widgets on the website, such as the calendar widget.
What
Do We Need?
Project Name:
Younite360 for business users, creating online stores
Project Description
For
business owners who use Younite360, we would like them to be able to advertise
and sell their products directly on our platform. In order to do so, we need to
develop a systemic approach for business users to be able to set up their
product page, allow customers to browse and shop on their page (s), connect
them to delivery services (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.), and provide a way for them
to receive payments. Any ideas relating to this project are welcomed.
Project Name:
Younite360 for business users, connecting business owners with customers
Project Description
For
business owners who use Younite360, it’s not only important to set up product
pages in order to begin sales, but it’s also important for business owners to
connect with their customers. On Facebook, this is achieved through live
streams, events, and other marketing tools to promote business presence and
engage customers. Younite360 would like to do the same but bring this to a new
level. Part of this project will include brainstorming and researching
innovative and unique virtual marketing tools as well as implementing them to
the Younite360 website.
Project Name:
Younite360 for business users, the hiring process
Project Description
Small
businesses and corporate businesses need personnel in order to function
properly. In addition to using Younite360 as a marketing platform, we want
business users to be able to complete the hiring process, from advertising
vacant position to interviewing potential candidates and hiring qualified
personnel, without leaving Younite360. This project will require building a
database for vacant positions, resumes, and any other requirements included in
the hiring process of any given business. Additionally, it will be important to
connect zoom, Skype, or any other teleconference tools so business owners can
interview candidates and finalize job offers.
Project Name:
YouCare, a service
Project Description
COVID-19
and the need to safely distance from out loved one has made it harder and
harder to perform simple tasks of caring, such as checking up on sick or old
relatives and helping friends pack for/from a move. To help with that, YouCare,
a platform part of Younite360, offers people with the opportunity to hire
locally for wellness checks, shop for groceries, pack/unpack, etc. Ideally,
people who are looking to hire would be able to post on YouCare for whatever
local service they may need (i.e. someone to go pick up medicine after your
surgery or someone to check up on your elderly grandparent) and respondents
would be able to apply. Similar to Airbnb, both parties will be vetted through
reviews posted on their profile. Part of the project will include research
platforms such as Airbnb and Craigslist to help develop a fool-proof vetting
process and determine how to provide users with other safety assurances.
Project Name:
YouParty, a service
Project Description
As
COVID-10 continues to push all activities online, we believe that Younite360
has a great opportunity to stand out by offering virtual parties to its users. Ideally,
a user would be able to order food and beverages (i.e. pizza and soda from
Domino’s) for party goers, provide addresses for each attendee so the food can
be delivered to each individual’s location, and attend the “party” over zoom.
Online games such as Scrabble, Cards Against Humanity, or Monopoly can also be
available as party entertainment. These virtual parties can be applicable for
birthday celebrations, farewell parties, retirement parties, etc. Teams who
work on this project might have to work closely with other teams who are
working on the business owner’s materials for Younite360.
FAQs
Where
is the project located?
The
project will be conducted remotely online. Students will not have to go into a
physical space to work on the project, as long as they have access to a
computer and sufficient internet connection, they should be able to perform
accordingly.
How
many hours will students be working per week?
This
depends on whether the student is working for academic credit or for personal
enrichment. If students will be working on this project for school credit, we
advise that students discuss with their academic advisors on how many hours
they should commit to our project. If students will be working on this project
for personal reasons, we will talk with the students and help them determine
the number of hours they feel comfortable dedicating to the project.
While
this is not a paid position, Atwick will provide students with a gift card
worth $100 at the end of the project as a token of appreciation for working
with us on the project.
How
do students apply?
Students
can inquiry about available positions by emailing info@atwickinc.com.
To
apply and for consideration, please send your resume to: chin.ya.russell@atwickinc.com.
What
is the duration of the project?
Students
will work on the project on a semester basis.
What
is the coding language?
For
this project, Atwick engineers are considering using the following languages: MongoDB,
ExpressJS, ReactJS, NodeJS. HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript and CSS. However,
alternative suggestions are wholly welcomed.
Who
would own the intellectual property?
Atwick
Inc. will be the sole owner of Younite360 and any intellectual property related
to the website. Before starting their projects, students will be required to
sign an NDA.
What
level of guidance will the company provide?
Once
Atwick begins the project, student groups will meet with Atwick engineers once
a week or once every other week to discuss progress and next steps. Atwick
engineers will be available for consultation and questions via email at any
time.
Will
students be working individually or as a team? How will they be grouped
together?
Upon
receiving all applications, Atwick team members will decide whether or not to
put students in groups or allow them to work independently. Students are
welcomed to let us know what their preferences are as they submit their resumes
and during their interviews.
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