Pilot Projects

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Project 1: Modernizing the core platform to microservices - Finance


Assignment

A financial services provider wanted to modernize its core monolithic system to enable faster releases and improved scalability.


Approach

  • Formation of a compact remote team: 1 Solution Architect, 2 Backend Engineers, 1 DevOps Engineer, 1 QA
  • Slice and strangle: critical domains were isolated and transitioned into microservices
  • CI/CD setup with automated tests and blue-green/rolling deployments
  • Containerization on Kubernetes (Azure), observability with Prometheus/Grafana, API gateway


Technology

.NET/Java, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, OpenAPI, Redis, PostgreSQL


Result (pilot 12 weeks)

  • Release frequency improved from quarterly to weekly on the migrated services
  • MTTR reduced thanks to improved monitoring & rollbacks
  • Strong foundation laid for a phased migration of the remaining monolith
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Project 2: Real-time Data & AI platform for logistics optimization

Assignment

A logistics company wanted real-time insight into shipments and predictive analyses for capacity planning.


Approach

  • Remote team: 1 Data Architect, 1 Data Engineer, 1 ML Engineer, 1 BI-Developer
  • Event ingestion via Kafka; ELT to lakehouse (e.g., Databricks/Snowflake)
  • Feature store and baseline forecast model (classic gradient boosting)
  • Self-service dashboards for operations teams


Technology

Kafka, Databricks/Snowflake, dbt, Python, MLflow, Power BI/Looker


Result (pilot 10 weeks)

  • Real-time dashboards for throughput/delays
  • First peak load forecast with acceptable MAPE for production testing
  • Clear ROI case for rollout forming rationale for phase 2
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Project 3: Secure cloud migration & Zero Trust (Healthcare/SaaS)

Assignment

A healthcare SaaS provider wanted to migrate to the cloud in a controlled manner, with a strong focus on compliance and availability.


Approach

  • Remote team: 1 Cloud Security Architect, 1 Cloud Engineer, 1 Platform Engineer
  • Landing zone designed with Zero Trust principles, IAM, and least privilege
  • Automated backups, DR scenario, and infrastructure-as-code
  • Logging/alerting implemented and baseline pen-test remediations completed


Technology

Azure/AWS, Terraform, Azure AD/IAM, Key Vault/KMS, Azure Monitor/CloudWatch, WAF


Result (8-week pilot)

  • RTO/RPO targets demonstrably achieved in DR trial
  • Audit-ready foundation for ISO 27001 / GDPR / NEN-7510
  • Secure landing zone ready for phased workload migration
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Step 1: Introductory meeting

During this initial consultation, we'll delve deeply into your unique project needs and expectations. We'll ask the right questions to understand what you and your team truly need.

Step 2: Project Needs Analysis

We take the time to understand every detail of your project. From technical specifications to your team's culture, we make sure we know everything.

Step 3: Proposal & Quotation

Based on our conversations, we present a detailed proposal tailored to your needs, complete with a competitive price quote.

Step 4: Selection of Nearshore employees

We connect your project to the perfect professionals from our nearshore team, selected based on their skills and experience that match your project.

Step 5: Introduction of the Dutch support team

As a client, you'll be assigned a dedicated project manager from our Dutch team. This will be your central point of contact, so you always know who to contact for questions, updates, or guidance you need throughout the project.

Stap 6: Kick-off meeting

We launch the project with a kick-off meeting, bringing together all involved parties to ensure a flying start.

Step 7: Onboarding of Nearshore employees

We ensure that our nearshore team integrates seamlessly with your project by providing them with all the necessary tools and information.

Step 8: Regular progress meetings

Transparency is key. We'll keep you updated on progress through periodic check-ins and ensure continuous coordination.

Let's get started!

With everything in place, our team will get to work energetically to realize your vision and contribute to the success of your project.