MavGrades: Empowering
Student Success Through Data
Leading product strategy and development for UTA's first comprehensive grade analytics platform. From initial concept to successful launch, driving student-centric decisions through data.
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Co-Founder
Product Manager
Timeline
2023 - Present
Deliverables
Web Application
Data Pipeline
Stack
Next.js, Python
PostgreSQL
The Challenge
UTA students lacked access to comprehensive historical grade data, making it difficult to make informed decisions about course selection and academic planning. The existing solutions were either outdated, incomplete, or difficult to use.
Key Objectives
Data Accessibility
How might we make grade distribution data more accessible and useful for students?
User Experience
How can we present complex data in an intuitive and engaging way?
Leadership & Strategy
Product Vision & Strategy
Led the conceptualization and strategic planning of MavGrades, identifying key opportunities in the education technology space.
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
- Product roadmap development
- Stakeholder alignment and buy-in
Team Building & Development
Built and managed cross-functional teams while establishing development processes and communication frameworks.
- Engineering team recruitment
- Agile methodology implementation
- Technical architecture decisions
Growth & User Acquisition
Developed and executed strategies for user growth and engagement, focusing on the UTA student community.
- User acquisition strategy
- Feature prioritization
- Community engagement initiatives
Key Initiatives
ACM@UTA Collaboration
Led development within ACM@UTA, fostering a collaborative environment where student developers could gain real-world experience while building a valuable tool for the UTA community.
Product Strategy
Developed a sustainable product strategy focusing on accessibility and user privacy, ensuring the platform remains free for all UTA students.
Technical Leadership
Architected a scalable system processing comprehensive grade data across all UTA departments while maintaining data accuracy.
Community Building
Established strong relationships with student organizations and faculty to drive platform adoption and gather valuable feedback.
Future Vision
Creating a foundation for future features including course planning integration and advanced analytics capabilities.
Impact & Results
Total Users
Growing student community
Daily Active Users
Consistent daily engagement
Classes Tracked
Comprehensive grade data
Free Access
Always free for students
Leadership Impact
Leading MavGrades as part of ACM@UTA has been an opportunity to create meaningful impact in the student community while developing crucial product management and leadership skills.
The project exemplifies the potential of student-led initiatives to solve real campus challenges, demonstrating how technical expertise and user-centric design can come together to create valuable solutions.