Building a Future-Ready Platform for Pivot Professional Learning
Pivot Professional Learning, a Melbourne-based company known for its evidence-based tools and data analytics, approached us with a significant challenge. They were determined to transition from their legacy monolith application to a cutting-edge microservices architecture on AWS, and they needed a skilled engineering team to bring this vision to life. Pivot required a robust MVP platform that would not only meet their immediate needs but also serve as a strong foundation for future growth.
Understanding the Challenge
Pivot’s mission was clear: create a scalable, serverless platform on AWS while maintaining high performance and adaptability. With thousands of educators and students relying on their tools, the stakes were high. Moreover, they needed a solution quickly but couldn’t afford to compromise on quality. Having experienced the limitations of their legacy system, they were eager to embrace modern architecture but needed a partner who could provide both technical expertise and leadership.
Our Approach
Khalid from our team joined Pivot as a key engineering lead and collaborated closely with the company’s tech lead and CEO to lay the foundation of the new platform. Together, we architected the system using serverless technologies, including AWS Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch, ensuring it was built to scale and adapt to future requirements. The front end was developed using React and TypeScript, chosen for their performance and developer-friendly ecosystem.
Given the project’s complexity, we decided to focus on building the core backend services and engine. To accelerate development, we onboarded dedicated front-end teams while Khalid provided technical guidance and mentorship, ensuring alignment across all components of the platform.
The Results
In just three months, Pivot’s MVP was ready and successfully launched. Thousands of educators and students across Australia began using the platform, marking a significant milestone for the company. The MVP was far from a “throwaway” project; it was a well-engineered solution that could grow and evolve with the company’s needs.
A Continuing Partnership
Following the successful MVP launch, Pivot returned to us for further collaboration. They sought our help in scaling up their technology team and building upon the MVP’s foundation. Over the next two years, we worked closely with Pivot, iterating on the platform and introducing new features to enhance the user experience.
Client Testimonials
Pivot’s Head of Product shared:
“I’ve worked with Khalid at Nyala Technology for the past three years building our student survey application for schools. During that time he has become an invaluable member of our team (family). Above his excellent communication, technical skill and adaptability, he delivers consistently, week after week. Khalid reads between the lines and thinks through the entire user solution, and his creative input to product is highly valued. Highly recommend Khalid and his team.”
Their CTO echoed these sentiments:
“Nyala has been an exceptional company to work with, helping us at every stage of our platform build from the initial MVP development through to the present day as we continue to iterate and improve on our product. Besides bringing technical expertise, Nyala have proven to be great people to work with and a real asset to our team.
Key Takeaways
Delivered a scalable, serverless MVP in just three months.
Successfully transitioned Pivot from a monolith to a modern microservices architecture.
Provided leadership and mentorship to ensure seamless collaboration across teams.
Built a lasting partnership with ongoing contributions to platform enhancements and team scaling.
Our work with Pivot exemplifies our commitment to creating tailored, future-proof solutions that empower our clients to succeed. Need a reliable partner for your next tech project? Let’s build something great together