Case study

beyond tracking: building our perfect internal management platform

beyond tracking: building our perfect internal management platform

About project

After years of adapting to third-party tools that didn’t quite fit, we decided to build our own - a fully integrated management system that unites projects, time tracking, finances, and collaboration in one place.

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Challenge

when off-the-shelf doesn’t fit the workflow

Time Maestro was born from a simple truth: none of the available tools could keep up with the way we work. Our team operated across a patchwork of apps - Jira for tasks, one tool for time tracking, another for invoices, one more for HR - resulting in constant switching, duplicated work, and data living in too many places.

The challenge was to create a platform that eliminated fragmentation, integrated deeply with Jira and financial operations, supported complex workflows across departments, and stayed intuitive for everyone - from PMs and developers to finance and HR.

And beyond functionality, it needed to feel effortless - a system the team would actually enjoy using daily.

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Sophia Bilyk
Head of PM
Research & Insights

tools weren’t the problem - disconnection was

We started by mapping internal workflows across all departments: PM processes, developer routines, financial reporting, HR operations, and resource planning.

The insight was immediate: every team used good tools, but none spoke to each other.

We identified the core blockers:

  • scattered project and time data
  • financial processes held together by manual syncing
  • lack of real-time visibility into workload and priorities
  • zero unified source of truth

To fix this, the new system needed deep integrations, cross-department logic, and frictionless UX - without overwhelming users ⚙️.

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Implementation

our bespoke solution: one platform to rule them all

We developed a comprehensive system with modules designed to work seamlessly together:

Unified Time Tracking Ecosystem. The platform's core is a sophisticated time-tracking system fully integrated with Jira that automatically syncs projects and tasks. We even developed a browser extension to make logging time effortless, no matter what our team works on.

Project & Client Management Hub. The system is a central repository for all client and project information, providing complete visibility into team involvement, budgets, and progress. This centralized approach eliminates the information fragmentation that previously slowed our operations.

Financial Operations Center. Perhaps the most transformative aspect is how the platform handles financial processes – from generating detailed reports and creating invoices to managing payroll and tracking employee benefits. These automated processes have eliminated countless hours of manual financial work.

Smart Workload Distribution. The dynamic workload management tools enable team leads to forecast resource needs and distribute work efficiently across teams. Real-time dashboards show exactly who is working on what at any given moment.

Role-Based Experience Customization. We implemented an advanced permissions system that dynamically adjusts access and functionality based on user roles, ensuring each team member sees exactly what they need – no more, no less.

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outcome

from fragmentation to flow: our entire operation in one place

Operational Streamlining Achievement 

What once required navigating between 5+ different tools now happens in a single interface. This integration has eliminated duplicate data entry, reduced context switching, and created a single source of truth for all operational information.

Time Reclamation Effect 

By automating repetitive processes like report generation, invoice creation, and data synchronization, the platform has freed up significant time for our teams to focus on value-adding activities rather than administrative tasks.

Decision-Making Acceleration 

With comprehensive, real-time data about projects, finances, and team availability all in one place, managers can make faster, better-informed decisions. The statistical tools provide insights that were previously impossible to generate without extensive manual analysis 📊.

Teams no longer bounce between apps - every process flows naturally through one platform. Reports generate instantly, invoices are automated, workloads are transparent, and decision-making is faster than ever.

30%, reduction in administrative overhead
30%, reduction in administrative overhead
100%, visibility across projects and resources
100%, visibility across projects and resources
5+, different tools consolidated into one platform
5+, different tools consolidated into one platform
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last words

a platform that grows with us and because of us

Time Maestro keeps evolving - powering daily operations and shaping smarter teamwork 🚀

  • built for full operational transparency
  • integrated with Jira and financial modules
  • automated reporting and invoicing
  • optimized workload distribution
  • customized by role and department
  • ready for AI-powered forecasting and mobile use

This project proves a simple truth: when your workflows don’t fit into existing tools, you don’t settle - you build something better. Time Maestro became more than a system. It became the backbone of how we collaborate, plan, deliver, and grow.

The best tools aren’t always bought - sometimes the most powerful ones are built from your own experience, your own challenges, and your own vision ✨

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  • SWITZERLAND, Zürich, 8004
    Baarerstrasse 139  6300 Zug

  • estonia, tallinn, 11317
    Kajaka 8, office 26

  • NORWAY, oslo, 0173
    Fougstads gate 2

development offices

  • ukraine, chernihiv, 14000
    Kyivs'ka St, 11, office 155

  • ukraine, kyiv, 04071
    nyzhniy val str, 15, office 131

  • ukraine, lviv, 79039
    shevchenko str, 120, office 17

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development offices

  • ukraine, chernihiv, 14000
    Kyivs'ka St, 11, office 155

  • ukraine, kyiv, 04071
    nyzhniy val str, 15, office 131

  • ukraine, lviv, 79039
    shevchenko str, 120, office 17

Representative offices

  • SWITZERLAND, Zürich, 8004
    Baarerstrasse 139  6300 Zug

  • estonia, tallinn, 11317
    Kajaka 8, office 26

  • NORWAY, oslo, 0173
    Fougstads gate 2

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