Developed multiple integrations for the business to streamline the business processes. Integrated platforms like monday.com, Xero, Go HighLevel, WordPress, etc., to enhance operational efficiency and data synchronization.

Client: International Salon Supplies

Role: Full-stack Developer

Tech Stack

• Nodemation
• Digital Ocean
• Docker
• Nginx

Responsibilities:

• Deployed Solutions: Designed and deployed a self-hosted Nodemation instance on Digital Ocean to manage automation and integrations, ensuring a robust and scalable setup.
• Containerization: Utilized Docker to containerize applications, ensuring consistent deployment across various environments and simplifying the development and deployment processes.
• Web Server Optimization: Configured and optimized Nginx as a reverse proxy server to efficiently handle incoming requests, improve load times, and enhance overall application performance.
• Integration Development: Developed and maintained integrations between Retail Express (a point of sale system) and various platforms, facilitating seamless data flow and process automation.
• Monday.com Integration: Automated the flow of inventory and sales data from Retail Express to monday.com, enabling real-time tracking and management of purchase orders.
• Xero Integration: Synced financial data between Retail Express and Xero, ensuring accurate and up-to-date accounting records, which streamlined financial reporting.
• WordPress Integration: Integrated Retail Express with WordPress to keep product information, stock levels, and orders synchronized, enhancing the e-commerce experience.
• Go HighLevel Integration: Connected WordPress with Go HighLevel to streamline marketing automation, CRM, and sales processes, improving lead generation and customer engagement.

Features

• Self-hosted Nodemation Instance: Set up a robust and scalable Nodemation environment on Digital Ocean to manage complex workflows and integrations efficiently. This included custom automation scripts to handle specific business requirements.
• Retail Express to Monday.com Integration: Automated data transfer processes to reduce manual input and errors. This integration provided real-time visibility into sales, purchase orders, and inventory, significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Retail Express to Xero Integration: Facilitated seamless financial reporting by syncing sales and expense data, enhancing accuracy and saving significant time on bookkeeping tasks. This ensured that financial data was always up-to-date and reliable.
• Retail Express to WordPress Integration: Maintained consistent product data across online and offline sales channels, improving the customer experience and operational efficiency. This integration ensured that stock levels and product details were always accurate on the e-commerce platform.
• WordPress to Go HighLevel Integration: Enhanced lead generation and customer engagement by automating marketing campaigns and CRM functions. This integration allowed for targeted marketing efforts and better customer relationship management.

Challenges

• Data Consistency: Ensuring data consistency and accuracy during synchronization between multiple platforms.
• API Limitations: Overcoming limitations and rate limits of third-party APIs to achieve smooth and reliable integrations.
• Scalability: Designing integrations that could handle increasing data volumes and user loads without compromising performance.
• Error Handling: Implementing robust error handling and retry mechanisms to manage failures and ensure data integrity.

Outcomes

• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined business processes, reducing manual effort and operational costs.
• Improved Data Accuracy: Ensured real-time data synchronization across various platforms, enhancing decision-making and reporting accuracy.
• Enhanced Customer Experience: Provided seamless integration between e-commerce and CRM platforms, resulting in better customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Scalable Solutions: Delivered scalable integration solutions that could grow with the business needs, ensuring long-term sustainability.