Auto Industry Data Pipeline Modernization

Industry - Automotive Software | Duration - 4 mo. | Client: Multi-location Collision Repair Group

Challenge

Multi-location collision repair group facing:

  • Manual SOAP API data extraction

  • Hours-long report generation

  • Limited real-time visibility

  • Scaling issues with growth

  • Data consistency problems

  • Resource-intensive processes

Technical Solution

Built modern data pipeline architecture:

Data Extraction

  • Automated SOAP API integration

  • Error handling and retry logic

  • Data validation checks

  • Logging and monitoring

  • Scheduled extraction jobs

Data Storage:

  • BigQuery implementation

  • Data partitioning strategy

  • Access control setup

  • Backup procedures

  • Performance optimization

Data Processing:

  • GCP Cloud Functions

  • Data transformation logic

  • Quality control checks

  • Error notification system

  • Audit trail implementation

Visualization Layer:

  • Custom dashboard suite

  • Real-time metrics

  • Drill-down capabilities

  • Mobile optimization

  • Automated refreshes

Implementation Phases

Discovery (2 weeks):

  • Requirements gathering

  • System analysis

  • Architecture planning

  • Security review

Development (2 months):

  • Pipeline creation

  • Dashboard development

  • Testing and validation

  • Documentation

Deployment (1 month):

  • User training

  • Performance tuning

  • Final adjustments

  • Support handover

Measurable Results

  • Reduced report generation from 3 hours to 2 minutes

  • Achieved 99.9% data accuracy

  • Eliminated 20+ hours of weekly manual work

  • Real-time data availability

  • 100% system uptime

  • Zero data loss incidents

Business Impact

  • Enabled multi-location analysis

  • Improved decision-making capabilities

  • Enhanced operational efficiency

  • Reduced manual effort

  • Scalable solution for growth

  • Improved data security

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