Flexiwage Case Study: Swift DevOps Transformation

Overview

Flexiwage had been researching DevOps agencies to partner with but was put off by the high costs and extended timelines proposed by many vendors. Seeking a more agile and cost-effective solution, Flexiwage engaged StationOps. The result was a rapid, one-week project delivery that transformed their infrastructure and development workflow.

Project Summary

• Completion Time: 1 week
• User Impact: Supports 10,000+ users
• Technology Stack: PHP (Codeigniter) backend and PHP frontend

StationOps deployed a multi-region infrastructure paired with a robust CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that Flexiwage’s systems are both scalable and resilient.

Key Achievements

• Rapid Deployment: The entire project was completed in just one week.
• Multi-Region Infrastructure: Enhanced performance and reliability by distributing resources across multiple regions.
• Optimized CI/CD Pipeline: Streamlined continuous integration and deployment processes, ensuring rapid updates and minimal downtime.
• High User Capacity: The solution supports over 10,000 active users with a seamless PHP-based architecture.

Technical Implementation

Infrastructure & Automation

• AWS CloudFormation: Utilized for automated, repeatable deployments and infrastructure management.
• AWS ECS: Deployed containerized applications to ensure scalability and ease of management.
• AWS RDS: Managed relational database services that support data integrity and high performance.
• AWS Cloudfront: Delivered content globally with low latency and high transfer speeds.

Application Stack

• Backend: Developed using PHP with the Codeigniter framework to provide a robust and scalable API layer.
• Frontend: A PHP-based user interface designed to handle high traffic volumes efficiently.

Deployment Strategy

StationOps designed and executed a comprehensive plan that included:

• Cost Efficiency: By minimizing manual intervention and leveraging automation, overall costs were significantly reduced.
• Agile Execution: A one-week turnaround not only met but exceeded Flexiwage's expectations.
• Resilient Architecture: A multi-region approach ensured high availability and reduced the risk of localized failures.

Client Perspective

"We got our infrastructure set up in less than an hour and didn't have to hire an agency which saved us loads! 10/10 would recommend!"
— Anthony Cronin CEO Flexiwage

Conclusion

Flexiwage’s experience underscores the impact of agile, cost-effective DevOps solutions. With StationOps at the helm, the project not only achieved rapid delivery but also established a scalable, resilient infrastructure capable of supporting significant user growth.

Next Steps

For organizations seeking to scale their operations with efficiency and precision, StationOps offers a proven framework and a track record of success.

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