endorsedOngoing

Full-Stack Development and AWS Infrastructure Migration for Cost-Reduction Consultancy

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • DevOps • Cloud Consulting and Services • Software Maintenance and Support • Application Integration

Industry

Business Consulting & Services

Duration

70 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 October 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Vendigital Ltd

United Kingdom

Project Summary

Frontkom provides full-stack development and DevOps support for a cost-reduction consultancy, managing seven business-critical applications and over 30 servers on AWS. The vendor completed a smooth takeover, finalized parts of an AWS migration (Infrastructure as Code), integrated external tools like WriteBack/Tableau, and delivered automations and strategic planning that added measurable value for the client's customers.

Key Challenges

Smoothly take over the project within a very limited timeframe
Audit and finalise the AWS infrastructure migration (Infrastructure as Code)
Develop and integrate applications with external tools such as WriteBack Extreme and Tableau
Deliver product development and new features while meeting external audit and ISO requirements

Project Deliverables

Support and maintenance for 7 business-critical applications
Management of over 30 servers and AWS infrastructure
Development and integration of features including bi-directional Tableau (WriteBack) integration
Automation of notifications and change-request workflows
Strategic roadmap and architecture modernization plan

Project Solution

Frontkom took over ownership of seven business-critical applications and the related infrastructure, providing backend and frontend development, DevOps, and maintenance. They audited and finalized parts of the AWS infrastructure migration using Infrastructure as Code, integrated external tools (including WriteBack/Tableau), introduced new product features, and established a long-term modernization and architecture roadmap.

Project Outcome

Smooth and successful takeover, mitigating risk from the prior team's departure
Management and support for 7 applications and over 30 servers
Strategic analysis and a long-term action plan for architecture, stability, scalability, and security
New functionality (including bi-directional Tableau integration) that delivered measurable customer value
Automation of change management and notifications to improve client workflows

Platforms

Cloud
Web

Tech Stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Tableau

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Frontkom's efforts have added value for the client's end customers and improved the client's strategic planning. Their automations are efficient, and the client considers the project a success. The team takes responsibility for the entire process and works in an organized and collaborative manner.”
Harry Scott
Head of Product & Technology
Date: 04/18/2023