Chorley Building Society

Chorley Building Society needed a website redesign and modernization to improve their digital presence and user experience. The project involved migrating to Umbraco CMS and ensuring the new site was both scalable and reliable.

Overview

Chorley Building Society, aiming to enhance their digital presence, sought a complete redesign and modernization of their website. The primary objective was to migrate to a more robust content management system (CMS) and optimize the website’s infrastructure for better performance and scalability. Key deliverables included a seamless migration to Umbraco CMS, configuring AWS infrastructure, and developing custom code to extend the functionality of the CMS.

The project required a deep focus on AWS infrastructure to ensure the new website could handle increased traffic and provide a smooth user experience. Additionally, custom development within Umbraco was necessary to meet specific client requirements and enhance the website’s capabilities.

Objectives

• Redesign and modernize the website
• Migrate to Umbraco CMS
• Ensure scalability and reliability through optimized AWS infrastructure
• Develop custom functionalities within Umbraco CMS

Role and Contributions

• AWS Infrastructure: Led the design, configuration, and management of AWS infrastructure to ensure the website’s scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Umbraco CMS Development: Assisted in configuring Umbraco CMS and wrote custom code to extend its functionality, ensuring the site met all client specifications.
• Backend Development: Contributed to the development of backend solutions using C# to support the website’s new features and integrations.

In this project, I primarily focused on optimizing the AWS infrastructure, ensuring the new website could scale effectively and handle increased user traffic. Additionally, I played a significant role in configuring and customizing the Umbraco CMS to meet the specific needs of Chorley Building Society, providing a modern and user-friendly digital experience.

Impact

• Scalability and Reliability: Ensured the website’s infrastructure could scale seamlessly to accommodate increased traffic, improving user experience.
• Enhanced Functionality: Successfully migrated to Umbraco CMS and developed custom features, enhancing the website’s capabilities and meeting client requirements.
• Modernization: Delivered a modernized website that improved the digital presence of Chorley Building Society, aligning with their objectives.

The redesigned and modernized website for Chorley Building Society now offers enhanced functionality, scalability, and a better user experience. This project showcases my ability to manage complex AWS infrastructure and develop custom solutions within a CMS, contributing to a successful digital transformation.