Sameer Smiling

MD Sameer

@iammdsameer

How We Built a Cloud-Based Healthcare Platform for Doctors on Call Nepal

Led cloud EMR & booking system for Doctors on Call Nepal, improving access and clinical efficiency

Client: Doctors on Call Nepal
Industry: Health Tech / Home Healthcare
Duration: 6 Months

🩺 The Challenge

Doctors on Call Nepal, the country's first ISO-certified home health care company, approached us with an awesome idea. They wanted to create a digital platform to bring essential healthcare services—like doctor visits, medical equipment, and home care—straight to people's homes. But they had no technical team or infrastructure.

That's where we stepped in.

👨‍💻 My Role

I led a team of four developers to bring this platform to life. My responsibilities included:

  • Developing the frontend using React and TypeScript
  • Building the mobile app with Flutter
  • Managing AWS cloud infrastructure, domains, and deployments
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
  • Leading team workflows, sprint planning, and client communications

My role wasn't just technical—I also ensured we translated business goals into product features that mattered most to the users.

🛠️ The Build

We chose a React-based frontend for flexibility and speed, with Flutter powering the mobile experience across Android and iOS. The backend was supported by PostgreSQL, and everything was deployed on AWS with CI/CD managed via GitHub Actions.

Key Features We Delivered:

  • Custom dashboard for managing doctor appointments and patient bookings
  • Inventory and stock management for medical equipment
  • Secure cloud deployment on AWS with role-based access control
  • Seamless cross-platform app experience for patients and doctors

We also adopted an agile development process, with frequent feedback loops from the client to ensure we stayed aligned with their evolving goals.

📈 The Results

The results were immediate and meaningful—for both the business and the users:

  • 📈 30% increase in user growth within the first month of launch
  • 💡 25% improvement in user satisfaction, thanks to a smoother booking experience
  • ⏱️ Reduced patient wait times and improved appointment scheduling
  • 🧾 15% decrease in operational costs for managing bookings and inventory
  • 🔒 20% reduction in downtime, improving system reliability

The platform not only improved day-to-day operations for the Doctors on Call team—it also made healthcare more accessible for patients across Nepal.

🧠 Lessons & Reflections

This project taught me how to align technical execution with business priorities. I learned to lead with empathy, communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders, and deliver value iteratively.

We faced real challenges—especially integrating appointment logic with real-time inventory systems. We overcame this through clear requirement mapping, rapid prototyping, and continuous feedback sessions.

If I could go back, I would allocate more time for structured user testing and feedback collection. It would've added even more polish to the UX. I also learned the importance of robust documentation to support long-term maintainability and team onboarding.