Challenge
The client was operating on an outdated technology stack, primarily using PERL for backend development. The existing system lacked a user interface, making it difficult for users to interact with the application effectively. Additionally, Perl’s CGI-based web development was outdated compared to modern frameworks like Node.js, leading to maintainability issues.
Business Impact:
The absence of a user-friendly interface limited accessibility and efficiency. Maintaining the old PERL-based system was becoming increasingly difficult, and the lack of modernization hindered workflow improvements. The client sought a solution that would modernize the platform while improving usability.
Our Solution
Implementation:
Elastik Teams developed a cloud-based application deployed on Azure with an intuitive user interface resembling ChatGPT, ensuring a familiar and user-friendly experience. The frontend was built using React, providing a seamless and interactive interface, while the backend was developed with Node.js and TypeScript, ensuring scalability and modernization.
Key Features:
- User-friendly interface inspired by ChatGPT
- RESTful APIs built with Node.js and TypeScript for enhanced performance and maintainability
- WebSockets for real-time notifications
- File upload functionality for training data ingestion
- Real-time notifications to inform users upon file training completion
- Role-based access control with Admin and Non-Admin roles
Innovative Aspects:
- Leveraging modern cloud infrastructure (Azure) for scalability and reliability
- Real-time communication via WebSockets for improved user experience
- A responsive and intuitive UI built with React, ensuring seamless interactions
- Modern backend architecture using Node.js and TypeScript for improved efficiency and maintainability
- Role-based access control for better security and user management
Results & Impact
Performance and Client Feedback:
The cloud-based AI application significantly enhanced the user experience and efficiency. By providing an interactive UI and a robust backend, the solution enabled the client’s team to interact with the system more effectively.
Business Outcomes:
- Increased usability and accessibility for staff
- Improved efficiency in data processing and training
- A modern, scalable, and maintainable application architecture
Current Status:
Phase 1 of the project has been successfully deployed, and the client’s staff is actively using the application.
Conclusion
By transitioning from a legacy PERL-based system to a modern cloud-based application, Elastik Teams successfully improved system usability, maintainability, and efficiency. The project’s first phase has set the foundation for future enhancements, ensuring a scalable and future-proof solution.
