Major Transportation Company Data Pipeline Modernization
No-code solution proof-of-concept (2024)
Project Context
Delivered a critical proof-of-concept for a major transportation company's business carve-out process, demonstrating how data pipelines could be transitioned to a maintainable no-code solution. This strategic initiative aimed to enable business continuity during organizational restructuring.
Business Challenge
Legacy Constraints
- Complex custom-coded pipelines
- High maintenance overhead
- Knowledge silos
- Slow time-to-market
Carve-out Requirements
- Rapid deployment capability
- Minimal technical expertise needed
- Cost-effective operation
- Business user autonomy
Solution Architecture
No-Code Pipeline Framework
Designed a visual pipeline builder using AWS Glue Studio and Step Functions, enabling business users to create and modify data workflows without coding expertise.
Template Library
Created reusable pipeline templates for common transportation data scenarios including schedule optimization, passenger analytics, and route performance.
Monitoring & Alerting
Implemented comprehensive monitoring dashboards with automated alerting, ensuring pipeline reliability and quick issue resolution.
Proof-of-Concept Results
- 95% reduction in pipeline development time
- 60% decrease in operational costs
- Zero coding required for standard data transformations
- Business user adoption within 2 weeks of training
Technology Stack
No-Code Tools
- AWS Glue Studio
- AWS Step Functions
- Amazon EventBridge
- AWS Lambda (pre-built functions)
Data Platform
- Amazon S3 data lake
- Amazon Athena for analytics
- QuickSight for visualization
- CloudFormation for deployment
Business Impact
"This solution demonstrates how we can maintain our data capabilities while significantly reducing complexity and costs during the transition." — Transportation Company Operations Director