endorsedOngoing

Irrigation Platform Architecture Redesign & Microservices Migration

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Legacy Application Modernization • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Utilities

Duration

142 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 October 2014

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

ETwater

Novato, United States of America

Project Summary

Pwrteams (formerly Skelia) performed a complete architectural overhaul of an irrigation platform, migrating it to a microservices architecture and improving the scheduling engine and watering algorithm. The new platform can adjust watering frequency and duration based on weather and is currently in beta while Pwrteams manages maintenance and updates. The vendor holds weekly meetings and maintains active communication with the client.

Key Challenges

Reengineer a mature legacy system to incorporate modern programming advances

Project Deliverables

Microservices-based system architecture
Enhanced scheduling engine
Improved watering algorithm
Beta platform deployment
Ongoing maintenance and updates

Project Solution

Skelia performed a complete architectural overhaul of the legacy irrigation system using Java, migrating it from a monolithic design to a microservices architecture. They enhanced the scheduling engine and improved the platform algorithm so it can adjust watering frequency and duration based on weather. The vendor deployed the platform into a beta environment and continues to provide maintenance and updates.

Project Outcome

Two enterprise accounts migrated to the new platform
Improved functionality and cost savings for end clients
Established weekly project management cadence with direct access to engineering staff

Platforms

Tech Stack

Java

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

3.25

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Pwrteams (formerly Skelia) is responsive and communicative, holding weekly meetings for project updates. The end clients are excited to use the new platform, which should provide valuable cost savings. Although the team could be more available, they’ve been an understanding and effective partner.”
Kevin Heverin
Director of Marketing and Product Management
Date: 11/07/2018