JustCrossed – Rapid AWS and DevOps Optimization for Networking App

Client Snapshot

Industry: Social Networking / Technology

Company Size: Startup

Region: United States

Website: www.justcrossed.com

Overview: JustCrossed is a location-based networking application that leverages AI technology to intelligently connect users with the most relevant professional contacts nearby, facilitating impactful networking opportunities.

The Challenge

  • Initial AWS infrastructure deployed by a previous vendor was inefficient and costly.

  • Operating under an extremely tight budget and schedule constraints.

  • Lacked internal cloud expertise to manage and optimize AWS resources.

  • Developers lacked structured workflow processes, hindering code deployment efficiency.

  • Mobile application pipeline suffered from instability, negatively impacting user experience.

Why They Chose Us

  • Proven capability in optimizing cloud environments under tight budgets and schedules.
  • Exceptional resourcefulness and talent in AWS and DevOps solutions.
  • Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail across infrastructure and development workflows.
  • Strong track record in rapidly delivering measurable, high-impact improvements.

Our Solution

Over a focused six-week engagement, our team provided comprehensive AWS cost optimization, DevOps setup, and developer training:

AWS Cost Optimization:

  • Conducted a detailed assessment of existing AWS resources.

  • Identified and eliminated unnecessary resources, resulting in an over 80% reduction in AWS monthly spend.

Development Workflow and CI/CD:

  • Established a streamlined and efficient CI/CD pipeline.

  • Implemented clear processes for developers to efficiently push code and track deployments across environments.

    Monitoring, Testing, and Stability:

  • Integrated robust monitoring and alert systems for proactive issue detection.

  • Conducted comprehensive load balancing, load testing, and stress testing of the API, ensuring reliability and scalability.

    Security and Compliance:

  • Implemented IAM best practices, granular permissions, and policy enforcement.

  • Ensured secure deployment workflows and protection of sensitive data.

    Documentation, Diagrams, and Training:

  • Delivered detailed infrastructure diagrams, comprehensive documentation, and practical runbooks.

  • Provided hands-on training sessions to empower JustCrossed's developers with essential AWS and DevOps knowledge.

Outcomes & KPIs

  • 80%+ AWS cost savings achieved rapidly.
  • Stabilized mobile app pipeline significantly enhancing user experience.
  • Developers equipped with streamlined workflows and robust CI/CD practices.
  • Established scalable monitoring and proactive alert systems.
  • Enhanced security posture and compliance through rigorous IAM policies.
  • Successfully delivered all improvements within a tight 6-week timeline.

Client Quote

“We were blown away by the value and thoroughness Borealis Solutions provided. They transformed our AWS environment and DevOps processes rapidly, allowing us to scale efficiently and cost-effectively. Their talent and resourcefulness truly set them apart.”
– JustCrossed Leadership Team

Future Roadmap

  • Continuous monitoring and cloud cost management
  • Expansion of AI-driven networking algorithms
  • Further optimization of mobile and backend infrastructure to support user growth