Modernizing Infrastructure for a Self-Serve Storage Solution with Scalable Cloud Architecture

Client Profile

A Munich-based startup operating IoT-enabled self-service warehouses, allowing users to rent compact storage spaces with 24/7 unmanned access across Germany.

Industry Self-service warehousing and storage solutions
Location Munich, Germany
Company Size 50-100 employees
Duration 1.5 years

Technologies Used

Google Cloud Kubernetes AWS Terraform Flux CD

Business Challenge

This Munich-based startup pioneered a self-service warehousing solution, allowing users 24/7 access to compact rental spaces. The firm needed resilient infrastructure to manage the IoT-based devices and backend technologies supporting their warehouses, ensuring reliable, uninterrupted customer service.

Solution

Our DevOps team designed a scalable, future-proof infrastructure using Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and Flux. We carried out a detailed migration of their testing and live environments with no downtime. Additionally, an IoT management system using AWS Greengrass enabled centralized control of on-site devices.

Outcome

The improved infrastructure enabled a seamless MVP launch and subsequent market expansion into new German cities. Auto-scaling Kubernetes clusters handled traffic growth without manual intervention, and centralised IoT management via AWS Greengrass reduced on-site device management overhead significantly.

Process

1

Review Workloads

Reviewed current and projected workloads to design a cloud infrastructure that could scale with business growth.

2

Kubernetes Clusters with Auto-Scaling

Set up Kubernetes clusters with auto-scaling capabilities, ensuring resources adjusted dynamically to demand.

3

Multi-Region Setup

Implemented a multi-region setup to ensure business continuity during localized outages.

4

Resource Allocation Optimization

Tuned resource allocation and storage strategies to balance cost and efficiency.

5

IoT Device Management

Integrated AWS IoT Core and Greengrass to manage edge devices, reducing latency in real-time communication.

6

Automated Testing Framework

Built an automated testing framework to simulate device interactions and ensure the system could handle peak loads without failure.

7

Client Team Training

Trained the client's IT team on managing and scaling the new infrastructure to foster long-term operational independence.

Conclusion

A scalable, cloud-native infrastructure allowed the client to focus on product development and market expansion rather than infrastructure management. The 1.5-year ongoing partnership continues to support their growth across Germany.

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