Problem Statement/Definition:
Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd., a prominent multinational engineering company specializing in steam engineering and control instrumentation, faced the challenge of streamlining the estimation process for various industries. With the need to automate output generation based on standardized inputs and industry-specific calculations, Forbes Marshall sought a reliable and efficient web-based tool to improve estimation accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall productivity.

Proposed Solution & Architecture:
cloudmantra, an industry-leading cloud services provider, proposed an innovative solution to Forbes Marshall’s challenge. The proposed solution encompassed the following key components:

-Cutting-edge Technology Stack: cloudmantra utilized the powerful combination of NodeJS, React, and MongoDB, harnessing the latest advancements in web development for robust and scalable application architecture.
-Seamless UI Integration: Working closely with Forbes Marshall’s design team, Cloudmantra integrated the UI screens provided by Forbes Marshall, ensuring a seamless user experience and adherence to the company’s corporate design.
-Cloud-Native Architecture: cloudmantra leveraged AWS services to establish a highly reliable and scalable production environment. The architecture included EC2 for hosting the application, RDS for efficient database management, DocumentDB for reliable document storage, S3 for secure file storage, NAT Gateway for outbound internet access, App Load Balancer for optimized load distribution, Web Application Firewall for enhanced security, and CloudWatch for comprehensive monitoring.

Outcomes of Project & Success Metrics:
The collaboration between Forbes Marshall and Cloudmantra yielded remarkable outcomes, leading to tangible success metrics:
-Streamlined Estimation Process: The web-based tool developed by Cloudmantra automated the output generation based on standardized inputs and industry-specific calculations, significantly reducing manual effort and enhancing estimation accuracy.
-Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity: With the elimination of manual estimation tasks, Forbes Marshall experienced improved operational efficiency, allowing teams to focus on value-added activities and accomplish more within the same timeframe.
-Seamless User Experience: The integration of Forbes Marshall’s UI screens provided a consistent and visually appealing interface, ensuring a delightful user experience and driving user adoption.
-Scalability and Reliability: Leveraging the cloud-native architecture on AWS, the application demonstrated exceptional scalability, enabling Forbes Marshall to handle increasing workloads with ease while ensuring high availability and reliability.

TCO Analysis Performed:
As part of the project, Cloudmantra conducted a comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, evaluating the financial implications of the cloud-native application development and hosting on AWS:
-Infrastructure Cost Comparison: The TCO analysis compared the expenses associated with traditional on-premises infrastructure and maintenance against the cost-effectiveness of utilizing AWS services such as EC2, RDS, DocumentDB, and S3. This assessment factored in hardware procurement, maintenance costs, and energy consumption.
-Operational Cost Reduction: The analysis highlighted the reduction in operational costs achieved by migrating to the cloud. Eliminating on-premises infrastructure management and optimizing resource utilization resulted in substantial cost savings. Additionally, potential savings in IT personnel required for infrastructure maintenance were considered.
-Scalability Benefits: Cloudmantra emphasized the cost advantages of AWS’s scalable infrastructure, enabling Forbes Marshall to pay only for the resources utilized, avoiding overprovisioning and optimizing resource allocation.

Lessons Learned:
The successful completion of the project provided valuable insights and lessons learned for future endeavors:
Thorough Requirements Gathering: A meticulous understanding of client requirements at the project’s inception ensures accurate alignment of the solution with business needs.
-Collaborative Design Integration: Close collaboration with the client’s design team facilitates seamless integration of UI screens, resulting in a cohesive and visually appealing user experience.
-Scalability and Performance Planning: Proactive consideration of scalability and performance requirements during architecture design enablesthe application to handle increased workloads, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
-Robust Security Measures: Implementing comprehensive security measures, such as the Web Application Firewall and secure data storage services, guarantees the protection of sensitive information and compliance with industry standards.
-Cost Optimization Strategies: Leveraging cloud services allows for cost optimization by paying for resources on demand, avoiding upfront infrastructure costs, and reducing operational expenses.

AWS Services used:
The successful cloud-native application development and hosting on AWS for Forbes Marshall involved leveraging the following AWS services:
-Amazon EC2 for hosting the application
-Amazon RDS for efficient database management
-Amazon DocumentDB for reliable document storage
-Amazon S3 for secure file storage
-NAT Gateway for outbound internet access
-Application Load Balancer for optimized load distribution
-Web Application Firewall for enhanced security
-Amazon CloudWatch for comprehensive monitoring