How New Relic helps Closegap move from DevOps to new builds

Closegap is a nonprofit tech startup focused on enhancing youth mental health through a free tool that supports K-12 students in developing social-emotional skills and provides schools with real-time monitoring data. Operating across all 50 states, the organization has facilitated over 7 million mental health check-ins and has played a crucial role in identifying and addressing serious student issues. Donald McKendrick, the Director of Technology, manages the technical operations with a focus on maintaining efficient and cost-effective infrastructure, aided by tools like New Relic for monitoring and optimizing performance. Closegap is transitioning its technology stack to Hotwire to streamline development and is planning to open-source its application to foster a community of developers who share its mission. The organization is committed to equitable access to technology and leverages observability tools to enhance its social impact while managing costs efficiently.