Scheduling Wizard

Overview

As the lead designer on the Scheduling Wizard project, I drove the requirements gathering process and crafted an intuitive user interface that transformed a complex scheduling task into a streamlined, desktop-based solution. Developed as a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application, this feature is a key component of Aptora Corporation’s Total Office Manager suite.

For detailed usage instructions, please visit the How to Use the Scheduling Wizard help page.

Key Contributions

• Requirements Gathering: Led stakeholder interviews and user research to define clear, actionable requirements.
• User Interface Design: Crafted a clean, intuitive desktop UI that guides users through each step, reducing errors and simplifying complex scheduling tasks.
• WPF Implementation: Developed the Scheduling Wizard as a robust WPF application, ensuring a seamless desktop experience.
• Chart Development: Designed and implemented interactive charts—featured on the help page—to visualize scheduling metrics and enhance user understanding.
• API Integrations: Integrated the Bing Maps API for precise location mapping and the Fleetmatics API for advanced dispatch and route optimization.
• Guided Workflow: Implemented step-by-step prompts to ensure a smooth, efficient scheduling experience.
• Real-Time Scheduling: Developed dynamic updates and conflict detection to maintain seamless dispatch operations.

Technologies & Methodologies

Developed using C# and .NET, the Scheduling Wizard leverages agile methodologies for continuous feedback and iterative improvements. I established secure API integrations with the Bing Maps API for location mapping and the Fleetmatics API for enhanced dispatch capabilities—all within a robust WPF framework.

Challenges & Solutions

• Complex Dispatching Logic: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design algorithms capable of handling real-time updates and avoiding scheduling conflicts.
• Multiple Integrations: Spearheaded the integration of secure API connections with the Bing Maps API and the Fleetmatics API to enhance dispatch capabilities.
• User Experience: Leveraged user feedback and iterative design processes to balance rich functionality with an accessible desktop interface.

Impact & Outcomes

• Enhanced operational efficiency by significantly reducing manual errors and setup times.
• Improved user satisfaction with an interface that simplifies complex scheduling tasks.
• Established a scalable design framework, ready for future feature integrations and enhancements.