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Scalable Web Platform Development for Travel Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

23 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Hotelplan Management AG

Switzerland

Project Summary

GP Solutions designed and developed a scalable front- and backend web platform for a travel company, intended to serve multiple company divisions. They built a new backend on Kubernetes using Java and completed frontend work, working alongside client staff. The vendor delivered high-quality work, provided responsive resourcing, and maintained daily standups and a vendor-side project manager to support the engagement.

Key Challenges

Find a new technology partner for upcoming web projects
Build a scalable backend to serve multiple company divisions

Project Deliverables

New backend built on Kubernetes and Java
Frontend development for the website
Scalable web platform to serve multiple company divisions

Project Solution

The vendor designed and implemented a totally new backend for the client's website to be scalable across different company divisions, working alongside two client team members to complete the backend portion. After backend delivery, they handled frontend development for the site. The new solution was built on Kubernetes and uses Prime and Java. The engagement included vendor-provided development resources and a project manager, with daily standups and regular communication.

Project Outcome

High-quality deliverables with responsive allocation of resources as needed
No significant drop in conversion since the end of the project despite pandemic-related challenges
Effective project management with daily standups and a vendor-side project manager

Platforms

Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Although metrics are skewed by the pandemic, GP Solutions delivered high-quality work. They demonstrated the ability to quickly allocate new resources as needed and clearly care about the client’s needs. The partners hold daily standup meetings and communicate regularly.”
Marc Blaser
Director Projects & E-Business
Date: 03/29/2021