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

Review Workloads

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

Kubernetes Clusters with Auto-Scaling

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

Multi-Region Setup

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

Resource Allocation Optimization

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

IoT Device Management

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

Automated Testing Framework

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

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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