endorsedOngoing

MVP Re-architecture and Microservices Migration for Communications Software Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • AI and Machine Learning • Cloud Consulting and Services

Industry

Software Development

Duration

91 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

30+ Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Boston, United States of America

Project Summary

Kenility redesigned and replaced the client's MVP using Java and Angular and implemented database services. They are continuing into a phase 2 migration toward microservices on AWS (Lambda, RDS, Redshift) and adding ML/AI capabilities using Google and Amazon technologies. The client reported a roughly 60% reduction in user support requests and praised the team's engagement and communication via daily meetings, Jira, and GitHub.

Key Challenges

Re-architect MVP to scale for increasing customer base.
Replace legacy/old technology that limited scalability.

Project Deliverables

Quick replacement of MVP
Microservices-based platform on AWS (including Lambda, RDS, Redshift)
ML and AI integration using Google stack and Amazon Lex

Project Solution

Kenility was selected after a small trial engagement and then contracted full time. They designed a quick replacement for the client's MVP using Java, Angular, and RDS, and are executing a phase 2 to migrate the platform to microservices on AWS (including Lambda, RDS, Redshift). They are also integrating ML and AI capabilities into the core platform using Google technologies and Amazon Lex. The vendor provides a team across roles from project managers to junior developers.

Project Outcome

User support requests reduced by around 60%.
Positive feedback on developer engagement and company culture.

Platforms

SaaS
Web

Tech Stack

Java
Angular
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon RedShift

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to Kenility, the client's user support requests have been reduced by around 60%. The team communicates daily via Jira and GitHub. So far, the client has been impressed by the team's overall work ethic.”
Douglas Chrystall
CTO
Date: 01/21/2022