Firefinch Software

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End to end project management driven by best practice

We start with your idea and finish with a stable product

Software isn’t just about code Identifying the right requirements is the single most important part of a software project Our process treats you as a first-class team member – regular test builds, frequent updates, and inclusion in design and planning meetings

Analytical Software & Algorithms

“An analysis is meaningless unless it convinces someone to take action ” – Hadley Wickham We’ve spent decades developing data analysis platforms for major biotech companies We specialise in capturing and processing signal data, including custom algorithm design

Whether you’re looking for algorithms written in R or a full data analysis platform (web or desktop) we can provide

“Technology, through automation and artificial intelligence, is definitely one of the most disruptive sources ” – Alain Dehaze Many lab workflows are routine but still require constant human intervention to move data and perform analysis We can support you in:

• Automatically gathering data from various instruments and platforms
• Translating and submitting data into LIMS/ERP systems in required formats
• Automating analysis of results to produce simplified metrics

Signal & Image Analysis

“You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data ” – Daniel Keys Moran Key data is often buried in images or signal traces

We have deep knowledge of analysing source data to extract key insights Whether electropherogram images, chromatography spectrum data, or cell plate data, we can automate data processing challenges to provide better quality information, faster

“Excel is the second-best tool for everything ” – Anon Many businesses drive core processes through spreadsheet or paper based systems They look like the cheap option, but might be hiding some big costs Tailored software mitigates these costs by being:

• Robust to human error
• Input validation ensures data is correct first time
• Scaleable
• Automating manual processes allows your business to grow without the excess paperwork
• Fast and up-to-date
• Dynamic reporting lets you make decisions quickly

A custom solution has a higher upfront cost, but can save significant time and money in the long-term

“If a picture is worth 1000 words, a prototype is worth 10000 slides ” – Glenn Shires A prototype gives you a way to test ideas with your customers (internal or external) without risking a full development project A prototype can raise interest, get agreement from partners, or even help raise funding

The purpose of prototype impacts the non-functional requirements; is your prototype:

• For a demo only? A lot of effort can be saved by mocking up key features instead of implementing them fully
• For use by customers? We target the MVP you need, making sure the application doesn’t skimp on robustness
• Likely to become a full app? We spend time on the core architecture and make sure that if needed, the prototype provides a solid foundation for your product