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Education Software Development Services – Build and Modernize Digital Learning Systems
Expand your digital learning capabilities with Toptal’s Education Software Development Services. Our education software developers build the platforms that connect online courses with student records, assessments, and other day‑to‑day academic needs.
Build new education software or improve existing platforms as your programs grow. Toptal’s education software developers can modernize older technology, connect tools that need to exchange information, and add capabilities for evolving administrative needs.
Education Software Consulting
Plan education software with expert guidance on which features to prioritize and how to approach development.
Custom LMS Development
Create a custom platform that gives educators one place to manage courses, distribute materials, and follow student progress.
E-learning Platform Development
Develop online learning platforms that give students flexible access to self-paced and instructor-led courses from any location.
Virtual Classroom Development
Create virtual classrooms for live instruction, with features that let students communicate, work in groups, and participate in class activities.
Student Information System Development
Manage student records, enrollment information, grades, and other academic data in a central location.
Assessment and Exam Software
Develop digital assessment tools for administering and grading exams, including options for identity verification and remote proctoring.
Gamified Learning Tools
Add game-inspired features that make lessons more interactive and give students extra motivation to complete activities and coursework.
AI-powered Adaptive Learning
Use AI to tailor content and pace to each learner so students stay challenged without quietly falling behind.
Education Software Integrations
Connect education software with the tools you use for student records, course access, and sign-on to avoid repetitive data entry.
Education Software Accessibility
Make education software easier to use for students with different accessibility needs by incorporating accessibility standards into the design.
Learning Analytics
Turn student activity and performance data into dashboards that help educators see where students are having difficulty and may need additional support.
Maintenance and Support
Keep education software current after launch with regular updates, performance monitoring, and technical support when issues arise.
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How We Deliver Education Software Development Services
Our education software development experts, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.
1
Discover
A leader from our team works with you to understand your business challenges, pain points, and strategic goals to uncover new opportunities and identify the options to reach your objectives.
2
Define
Toptal leaders collaborate with your team to define your specific goals and service needs, evaluating multiple approaches and aligning requirements with your strategic objectives to define the best solution.
3
Develop
We will create your unique project timeline, process, and first drafts, whether your goal is to develop a new learning platform, modernize existing education software, or connect academic tools that currently operate separately.
4
Deploy
Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.
As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 500 companies.As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 500 companies.
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Toptal delivers leading education software development services through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.
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As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 500 companies.
Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.
David has rich experience in diverse marketing and product roles. He led cross-functional teams in global organizations, including Apple and Samsung, and managed distributed teams in smaller startups and scale-ups. David is passionate about developing and executing strategies to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Michelle focuses on scaling and prototyping projects and starting initiatives quickly. She uses automation, process streamlining, and lean methodologies to deliver consistent results efficiently. Michelle has a background as a web developer and systems/DevOps engineer, with more than 23 years of professional experience at companies ranging from 10 to more than 100,000 employees.
Isaac brings extensive experience in applying machine learning (ML), including Generative AI (GenAI), across diverse fields and complex challenges. He has worked on ML applications in ad security, supply chain management, business analytics, image tracking, healthcare technology, hardware, and failure prediction. Isaac has successfully led teams and managed projects from initial conception through full deployment in both startup and enterprise environments.
Rado is a developer with versatile programming and problem-solving skills and six years of software development experience. Furthermore, he conducted cutting-edge research about graph algorithms and published 50+ research articles. His main strengths are in back-end development, but his diverse professional experience allows him to work efficiently on the front end. Rado's industry experience is backed by a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science and a PhD in mathematics.
Since 2014, Matthew has been working professionally in the fields he loves, software and data, culminating in him co-founding the Rubota corporation in 2017. Before that, he spent the past decade at Cornell University conducting scientific research specifically in statistical and biological physics. All in all, Matthew is an engaging, intense communicator with a passion for knowledge and understanding.
Mini has worked with a diverse array of clients for over a decade in New York City. She enjoys learning about different industries and their unique challenges, having worked with healthcare, finance, and technology companies, amongst others. Mini strongly believes that UX is about collaboration between the business, users, and technology. In every project, she uses various UX methods and deliverables to get the best results.
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Sreedevi is a ground-up executive with more than 15 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming organizations at hypergrowth B2B and large companies. She has led teams across Google, Yara International, and startups within product, strategy, and customer success. Sreedevi has experience working across several high-profile organizations and enterprises, including Unilever, Mondelēz International, Philip Morris International, and The Tata Group.
Farid is a developer with experience across a wide range of projects, including machine learning, research, marketing and business management. He is a concise communicator with a strong aptitude for algorithms and complex problem-solving.
With 16+ years in UI, UX, and product design, Daniela has had the privilege of working in renowned companies like Meta, eBay, Autodesk, Disney, and Salesforce, as well as contributing to 0-to-1 projects for agile startups. Her experience spans a variety of products, from native apps and responsive websites to complex SaaS platforms. Daniela's approach integrates product vision, strategy, and execution, ensuring high-quality delivery in collaboration with engineering teams.
Julien has 17 years of experience as a software engineer with a passion for building full-stack apps. He especially shines in designing and building innovative user interfaces. Julien has a deep knowledge of React and loves finding UI solutions using CSS. His experience includes a software engineer role with Amazon for three years, where he got to work on various full-stack projects, both back end and front end, and he became the "go-to" person for front-end work and advice.
Martun has over 14 years of experience as a software engineer, mainly working on algorithm-heavy applications with C++. He's worked for notable companies like Google and Mentor Graphics and has successfully delivered several challenging freelance projects. He loves innovating and delivering incredible products with the highest code quality. Martun communicates exceptionally well and does his best to over-deliver on every project.
Melissa is an award-winning, multifaceted creative professional with 12+ years of experience specializing in digital technologies. She has worked with clients ranging from industry leaders to startups that have utilized her expertise in design, VR, AR, entrepreneurship, and art direction. Melissa’s past clients include NBCUniversal, Technicolor, Google, Harvard Business School, UEFA, Telus, Walmart, UPMC, Forbes, Giant Tiger, Rogers, Adidas, Ford, WealthSimple, and The Royal Conservatory.
Aline is a mobile developer with 7+ years of experience specializing in the iOS environment, building apps from scratch, and handling large existing codebases. At Uber, she was part of the Safety team, shipping features used by millions of users with high levels of reliability and observability. At PicPay, a large Brazilian fintech, she led the mobile platform team, focusing on automation and efficiency. Aline is willing to leverage her experience and skill set on new and challenging projects.
Kevin has extensive experience in hands-on development in the Android mobile native space and with technical project and product management. His technical knowledge and cross-functional skills have been honed throughout his career at various startup and larger-sized companies, and he has a proven track record of delivering results that drive business growth.
Christina is a senior QA engineer with expertise in test automation, test management, and manual testing for web and mobile applications. She has created test automation frameworks from the ground up using Selenium WebDriver in several projects as well as automating API testing using REST Assured and Postman. With experience in both private and public sectors, Christina has worked with large, medium-size, and small startup companies.
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USC innovates a first-of-its-kind scalable AI assistant.
Challenge: Toptal partnered with USC to create an innovative and scalable virtual wellness assistant called Ask Ari, helping to tackle the common issue of student mental health and wellness in a high-performing, academic environment.
Solution: The team combined science-backed content with cutting-edge AI technology to create a first-of-its-kind virtual advocate. Ask Ari combines a custom AI logic tree with next-gen natural language processing.
Impact: By working with Toptal, USC was able to accelerate delivery and expand the reach of Ask Ari. Students using the program report feeling empowered to better handle their anxiety and stress.
I worked with Toptal for a number of years in three different companies, and have always had phenomenal results. Bringing them to the university was just a natural extension of my experience with them. You have somebody who really becomes part of the team.
Kelly Christoffersen
Senior Software Engineer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies
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