Barrancas

Barrancas is a comprehensive survey platform designed for educational institutions, aimed at detecting and supporting students at risk of academic, social, or emotional difficulties at an early stage. The tool combines technology and pedagogy to strengthen student well-being and support better decision-making by administrators and educators.

Key features

Customizable surveys tailored to different educational levels.
Early alert system that identifies students at risk.
Analytical dashboard for educators and administrators with clear metrics.
Automated reports with actionable insights.

Technologies used

Vue.js for a reactive and accessible user interface.
Tailwind CSS for responsive and consistent design.
AdonisJS as a robust and scalable backend framework.
MySQL for secure storage of sensitive data.

Core functionalities

Multi-format surveys (multiple choice, scales, free text).
Risk detection algorithms to identify patterns of concern.
Interactive dashboard for educators with visualizations.
Notification system and individual case tracking.
Data export for external analysis.

Barrancas has enabled schools to:

Proactively identify students in need of support.
Implement early and personalized interventions.
Improve retention and academic success rates.
Foster more inclusive and safer school environments.

My role

I was responsible for the end-to-end full-stack development of the platform, from backend architecture to the implementation of the user interface. I also led the platform’s continuous evolution, adding new functionalities based on educator feedback.

Ongoing development

The project continues to evolve with improvements such as:

Integrations with existing academic systems.
Direct communication tools for educators, students, and families.
Intervention and student tracking module.