Streamlining transportation ops with a cost-efficient solution

Challenge: Our client, a major player in the transportation sector, faced a critical challenge. They heavily relied on an internal tool built using IBM Forms—a technology deprecated by IBM. With the application no longer supported, they were racing against time to find a suitable replacement. Complicating matters, the client had budget constraints and a lean team, which they could not expand. They valued IBM Forms for its low-code capabilities, enabling them to operate with a small team.

Solution: As the Lead/Staff Software Engineer on this project, I embarked on a solution's architecture journey to address the client's pressing needs.

Requirements Gathering: My first step involved comprehensive discussions with the client to understand their requirements and the critical aspects of their business. This included extensive interviews with internal stakeholders to grasp their technology usage and pain points.

IBM Forms Analysis: Delving deep into the existing IBM Forms infrastructure, I identified opportunities to reuse and simplify the business logic while replacing the interface building component with a streamlined, componentized front-end.

Resource Utilization: Recognizing the client's limited resources, I strategically leveraged available assets to craft a software architecture that not only met their needs but also reduced maintenance demands.

Results: The outcomes of this project were truly transformative:

Seamless Transition: The project unfolded as planned, enabling the client to continue their critical operations uninterrupted during the migration.

Efficiency and Savings: Thanks to the proposed solutions, we not only met but exceeded expectations, saving the client 25% of their budget while delivering high-quality results.

Future-Ready: The newly implemented architecture provided a robust foundation for the client's future operations, ensuring sustainability and adaptability.

This case study underscores our commitment to crafting innovative solutions that align with clients' unique challenges, maximize efficiency, and drive cost savings. We look forward to bringing this expertise to your next project, delivering results that exceed expectations.