Data-Driven App & Portal for Hospitality Industry

Azati designed and developed a group of 5 interconnected applications to redefine the traditional ordering and payment flow in venues. This real-time service works to the benefit of both venue owners and visitors. The solution includes mobile apps, a bartender application, a web portal for venue administration, and a custom CRM for the customer.

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All Technologies Used

Android
Android
IOS
IOS
React
React
React Native
React Native
Python
Python
Ember
Ember
Flask
Flask
Redis
Redis
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL

Motivation

The customer sought to automate and improve processes for venue owners and visitors in the hospitality industry. The goal was to empower guests to buy tickets and place orders within seconds while providing venue owners with tools to track sales, manage orders, and reduce costs. The solution involved building five interconnected applications within a unified cloud ecosystem.

Main Challenges

Challenge 1
Outdated Technology and Lack of Documentation

The codebase was based on outdated technologies and lacked proper documentation or testing. Additionally, third-party service integrations such as email and push-notifications were unreliable, and the database structure was inefficient.

Challenge 2
Scalability Issues with Hosting

The applications were deployed on a non-stable and cost-inefficient hosting platform. The system needed to handle a sudden increase in traffic during weekends and large events, with request loads increasing by 100-300 times.

Challenge 3
Undefined Requirements and Strict Deadlines

The project had no clearly defined requirements and a high level of uncertainty regarding product features. Despite these challenges, there were strict deadlines to meet, making decisions about system architecture and technical implementation complex.

Key Features

  • Consumer Mobile Apps (iOS & Android): Allow visitors to find nearby venues, place orders, buy drinks for friends, and interact with other guests.
  • Bartender Application: Enables bartenders and waiters to manage orders, check entrance tickets via QR codes, and streamline service.
  • Merchant Administrator Web Application: Provides venue owners with real-time sales statistics, menu management, and order tracking. The app is highly customizable to cater to the needs of different venues.
  • Global Administrator Web Application: A custom CRM solution that allows the customer to handle requests from venue owners and manage client information.

Our Approach

Refactoring and Documentation
We refactored the legacy code, added proper tests, and documented the application for easier maintenance and future development.
Hosting Migration and Scalability Solutions
We migrated the applications to a robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud hosting solution. We implemented an on-demand cluster system to handle fluctuating loads, ensuring the platform was capable of handling high traffic without performance issues.
Transparent Development Process
We established clear communication and tracking systems to ensure transparency in development progress. Agile methodologies were employed to ensure flexibility in adding and removing features based on customer feedback.
Continuous Integration and Delivery
We adopted CI/CD practices, allowing for a constant flow of software updates and faster releases. This was essential for meeting the tight deadlines and ensuring timely deployment of the mobile app for venue guests before the patio season started.

Project Impact

Azati successfully connected five separate applications into one cohesive ecosystem, migrated the system to a more scalable and cost-effective hosting environment, and launched the consumer mobile app on the App Store. Critical bugs were eliminated, and the overall quality and reliability of the solution were improved. The team met tight deadlines, delivered new features, and established transparent development processes, ensuring continuous value for the customer.

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