Mind Tech Guru is developing “Gabby,” an AI-powered companion app designed to support older adults through simplified, meaningful interactions. Built around the GPT API, the app aims to provide a friendly user experience tailored to senior living environments. Learners will help prototype the first version of the app using React Native and Java back end, integrating GPT, improving the user experience, and aligning with the company’s mission to create accessible, empowering tech. The goal is to produce a working mobile prototype with functioning AI capabilities and a simplified user interface, ready for future iteration.

Key Tasks by Week:

Week 1: Onboarding & Stack Setup

• Attend kickoff with MindTech Guru team and project lead
• Receive access to Bitbucket, Figma files, and scope documentation
• Set up development environments and project repo
• Review technical requirements and user goals

Week 2: Initial Build & GPT Integration

• Develop basic mobile shell using React Native
• Begin backend scaffolding in Java
• Integrate GPT API and create working chat response flow
• Implement Figma-based UI shell for conversation screen

Week 3: User Interface Implementation

• Apply refined UI design using React Native components
• Create intuitive home screen and user navigation
• Build out simple chat UI with prompt initialization (“You are a companion for older adults”)
• Test front end integration with GPT response logic

Week 4: Feature Expansion

• Support adjustments to conversation flow and prompt formatting
• Begin incorporating optional AI-powered features (reminders, check-ins, or FAQs)
• Finalize UI adjustments based on feedback
• QA first-round interactions and responsiveness

Week 5: Polish & Testing

• Improve error handling and response accuracy
• Optimize for mobile performance and readability
• Support documentation of implemented features
• Begin preparing handoff package for client

Week 6: Final Wrap-Up

• Submit completed prototype via Bitbucket
• Deliver technical documentation and usage guide
• Present final demo to client team
• Reflect on process and future considerations

Final Deliverables:

• Working mobile prototype with GPT-based assistant
• GPT prompt logic and usage script
• Implemented UI based on Figma design
• Bitbucket code repository
• Technical documentation and future considerations