Techwards Supports Stellic’s Upgrade, Enabling a Secure and Scalable Degree Management Platform
Stellic, a comprehensive degree management suite, empowers educational institutions with tools such as Pathways, Schedule, Advise, Audit, and Report to streamline academic planning and administration. Recognizing the need to enhance platform security and modernize its technology framework, Stellic partnered with Techwards to upgrade its systems.
Over two years, Techwards provided engineering support to revamp Stellic’s backend, implement automation, and develop a robust roadmap for future scalability. The collaboration resulted in a secure, scalable, and efficient platform capable of passing rigorous technology and security audits, ensuring its readiness for modern educational demands.
Problem Statement
Stellic needed engineering support to update and enhance its platform to align with the latest technology frameworks. The objective was to ensure the platform could support evolving requirements, maintain compatibility with modern tools, and deliver a seamless experience for users. Additionally, there was a need to simplify operations with automation and ensure the platform adhered to the high standards required for technology and security audits.
Solution
Techwards implemented a comprehensive modernization strategy, focusing on:
Security Enhancements: Integrated modern standards to ensure compliance and readiness for technology audits.
Strategic Upgrade Plan: Created a detailed roadmap and secured stakeholder approvals to ensure alignment with business goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Secured stakeholder approval and established clear milestones for implementation.
Milestone Execution: Modernized backend frameworks and integrated automated processes to streamline operations.
Automation: Streamlined development and deployment processes with automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Outcome
Through Techwards’ expertise, Stellic successfully completed technology and security audits, demonstrating enhanced performance, scalability, and security. The platform’s lifespan was extended, allowing teams to focus on delivering high-quality educational services. Techwards’ involvement from the proof of concept to deployment, including automation processes, was instrumental in achieving these outcomes.
