CASE STUDY

PDFRest API: Making Powerful Tools Accessible From Command Line to Cloud

IMPACT

Successfully launched cutting-edge SaaS product on AWS Marketplace as enterprise self-hosted solution

A SaaS-based API transformation project converting Datalogics' command-line applications into cloud-accessible services for file processing.

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TIMELINE

Enterprise development cycle

ROLE

Developer at Datalogics

THE CHALLENGE

Modernizing proprietary command-line tools and making them accessible through a scalable, web-based API platform that could handle growing user demand.

THE SOLUTION

Led the design and development of comprehensive API infrastructure using Node.js, Docker, and Python. Deployed with AWS EC2, API Gateway, and RDS. Built training programs using JSDoc, OpenAPI, and Postman. Distributed via AWS Marketplace.

TECHNOLOGIES USED

Node.jsDockerPythonShell scriptingAWS (EC2, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda)JenkinsAWS Marketplace

THE RESULTS

  • 1
    Successfully launched cutting-edge SaaS product on AWS Marketplace
  • 2
    Enabled enterprise accessibility to powerful document processing tools
  • 3
    Increased cloud team productivity by 73% through comprehensive training programs
  • 4
    Established foundation for scalable SaaS delivery model
  • 5
    Achieved 80% decrease in bug reports and 75% improvement in system stability through TypeScript, Prettier, and Jest integration

Led the design and development of the PDFRest API, transforming Datalogics' command-line applications into a cutting-edge SaaS product. Built comprehensive API infrastructure using Node.js, Docker, and Python, deployed with AWS EC2, API Gateway, and RDS.

Designed and developed training programs using JSDoc, OpenAPI, and Postman, resulting in a 73% increase in cloud team productivity. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and innovate solutions using TypeScript, Prettier, and Jest, achieving an 80% decrease in bug reports and a 75% improvement in system stability.

The project emphasized the importance of automation when scaling applications and used usage analytics to inform feature prioritization. Successfully launched on AWS Marketplace, enabling enterprise accessibility to powerful document processing tools.

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