Find a local job, or find a local worker.

LocalLink makes things simple.
  • The most complete, easy to use application for finding short-term work for small jobs.
  • Provides a secure mechanism for communication and payment.
  • Discourages usage from large companies and encourages individual, neighborhood workers.

Problem

Background

Platforms for advertising jobs and finding workers require account creation just for browsing

  • Job posters may find only expensive contractors and companies in their searches
  • Uneasiness about potential worker’s expertise and criminal background
  • 40% of buyers said the difficulty of finding the right person prevented them from outsourcing household tasks as jobs

45% of Americans surveyed have or need a form of side income

  • 34% use side income as disposable income
  • 30% use it to pay regular living expenses
  • 27% put side income into savings

Problem

Statement

There is currently no efficient means of connecting people who want to hire capable and unskilled individuals in their local area who are willing to perform small, short-term projects for compensation.

Problem

Characteristics

Solution

Statement

LocalLink is a platform that provides the capability for individuals who want small tasks completed in their neighborhood and neighborhood workers willing to complete those tasks to easily find each other.

Solution

Characteristics

References

Team Silver

Abigail Mabe

Webmaster, UI/UX Dev

Abigail is majoring in computer science, and is in the linked Bachelor’s to Master’s program and minoring in actuarial mathematics. She also has an associate’s degree in computer science from Thomas Nelson Community College. Abigail is working on Timemap Visualization, a project by Web Science and Digital Libraries Research Group at ODU. She has experience with C++, Java, Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Nodejs, D3js, Docker, and front-end and back-end web design.

Dhruv Patel

Back-end Developer

Dhruv Patel, born in Uganda, is currently a senior at ODU pursuing his Bachelor’s in Computer Science with a minor in Actuarial Mathematics. Dhruv also has an Associate’s in Computer Science from Thomas Nelson Community College. He is working on Timemap Visualization, a tool that helps one visualize different snapshots of websites from different timelines. Experienced in C++, JavaScript, NodeJS, jQuery, HTML, Docker, Java, and *nix based environments.

Jack Kenyon

Back-end Developer

Jack Kenyon, born in Indiana.  After High School he attended Purdue University and earned an associate’s degree in Electronic Engineering Technology.  He served 23 years in the US Navy, and he currently is working for the Department Of Defense as Combat Data Systems Field Engineer. He is a senior at ODU, and is married with two daughters. He has experience in C++, MS Visual C++, java script , Nodejs, MongoDB, and Angularjs.

Joshua Gahan

Database Architect

Joshua Gahan, born in Texas. Served ten years in the U.S Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. Currently a senior at ODU. He has experience with C++, Javascript, Python, Nodejs, and Express.

Zale Devoe

Software Developer

Zale Devoe, born in Arizona. Served 5 years in the Navy and currently works as a calibration technician(microwave devices) for Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Currently a senior at ODU. Has experience with C++, Java, Python, HTML, and CSS.

Jason Dominguez

Database Architect

Jason Dominguez from Richmond, Virginia currently living in Charlottesville. He is a senior at ODU earning a degree in computer science with a minor in actuarial math. He has experience creating mobile applications using Swift for iOS devices.

Benjamin Velazquez

UI/UX Developer

Ben Velazquez, born in North Carolina. He is a senior at ODU. Currently working both as a freelance illustrator and shipping specialist. He enjoys programming, drawing, and animating, and has experience with C++, Rust, Java, C#, and javascript.