Middle East's Largest Airline Soars to Cloud with Coforge's Data Platform Transformation

Challenges.

• Migrating from on-premises Cloudera Data Hub to cloud-based Cloudera Data Platform 
• Implementing real-time data ingestion and transformation across multiple business divisions 
• Ensuring seamless integration with advanced analytics tools 
• Maintaining productivity while transitioning to an offshore delivery model 
• Developing a scalable solution to accommodate future data growth 

Solution.

• Migrated on-premises Data Hub to cloud-based Data Platform (CDP) 
• Implemented real-time data ingestion using Kafka and Spark Streaming 
• Integrated Snowflake for advanced analytics with MicroStrategy and Power BI 
• Deployed a ~60-member offshore team organized into specialized squads 
• Developed an automation framework for data testing using Python 

Key highlights:

• Significant cost savings through squad-based offshore delivery
• Improved project management with department-specific squads 
• Enhanced data consolidation and access in the cloud 
• Faster time to market for data-driven initiatives 
• Scalable cloud-based platform for future growth 

The Impact.