Cloud Infrastructure Optimization in Life Sciences

This case study details the transformation of a medical services company's cloud infrastructure, which was initially designed for basic migration without considering optimal architecture or cost efficiency. The client faced high cloud expenses and operational challenges during an acquisition. The solution involved engineering a new, cost-effective cloud infrastructure utilizing AWS, with a focus on automation and replicability. The project implemented AWS CloudFormation for environment templating and established a multi-account structure to meet diverse organizational needs. Key enhancements included role-based access management through Okta, which improved security and streamlined access processes. The automation-first strategy enabled better resource management and compliance, resulting in significant cost savings of approximately $83,000 per month and reduced deployment times from hours to minutes. The newly structured cloud environment supports scalability and disaster recovery, allowing the client and its parent company to efficiently manage and replicate environments as needed.