Sprint Timeline
Our 4-6 week roadmap for Cohort 5
Data for Good Calgary Micro Project
A focused sprint to build analytics, create dashboards, and onboard new organizations.
Weeks 1-2: Foundation
Sprint StartTechnical Work
- Define analytics schema (PostgreSQL)
- Set up event tracking in Bot Army
- Set up event tracking in Web Garden
- Build data aggregation pipeline
- Test with existing Keystone Hardscapes data
Outreach Work
- Begin client outreach in Calgary
- Compile outreach list (businesses, nonprofits)
- Draft pitch materials
- Schedule initial conversations
Deliverable
Data flowing from both platforms into analytics database. Outreach list compiled with 10+ prospects.
Weeks 3-4: Dashboards
Mid-SprintDevelopment Work
- Build client dashboard prototype
- Design dashboard UI (simple, actionable)
- Implement privacy controls
- Test aggregation (no raw PII display)
- Create client-facing demo
Onboarding Work
- Onboard first new clients (1-2)
- Set up websites or chatbots
- Connect to analytics pipeline
- Gather feedback on dashboard UI
Deliverable
Working dashboard with real client data. 1-2 new clients onboarded and using analytics.
Weeks 5-6: Polish & Present
Sprint EndFinalization
- Build presentation dashboard
- Complete client onboarding (target: 3-5 total)
- Document privacy practices
- Create handoff documentation
- Polish client-facing materials
Presentation
- Prepare final cohort presentation
- Showcase real client dashboards
- Share lessons learned
- Discuss privacy handling approach
- Present to Data for Good Calgary
Deliverable
Dashboards live for 3-5 clients. Privacy documentation complete. Final presentation delivered.
Success Metrics
How we'll measure success at the end of 6 weeks:
Client Onboarding
3-5
New organizations using our tools and analytics
Working Dashboards
Live
Production analytics showing real engagement data
Privacy Docs
Complete
Documented privacy-safe practices for volunteers
Realistic Expectations
This is a learning-focused micro-project. We're being honest about scope - 3-5 new clients in 6 weeks is ambitious but achievable. The goal is volunteer learning + real client value, not rapid scaling.
Want to Be Part of This Sprint?
We're looking for volunteers in outreach, design, and data - or organizations that need free tools.
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