ThinkHR
Case Study
ThinkHR – Empowering HR Tech with Scalable DevOps & Infrastructure Solutions
ThinkHR, a leading U.S.-based HR technology company, blends expert live advisor support with innovative digital solutions to help organizations effectively manage people risk. Their services cover everything from compliance guidance to proactive risk management-supported by robust, scalable infrastructure. We partnered with ThinkHR to streamline and modernize their cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated deployment pipelines, and scalable container orchestration systems. Our work centered on leveraging cutting-edge DevOps tools like Terraform, Docker, AWS ECS, and EKS, ensuring agility, performance, and resilience in their operations.
The Vision
ThinkHR needed a resilient and scalable infrastructure that could support rapid deployment, seamless updates, and efficient operations across cloud environments. The core objectives were: Build cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform. Establish a CI/CD pipeline for continuous deployment on AWS ECS. Provision a scalable Kubernetes environment via AWS EKS. Document and maintain infrastructure services to ensure long-term manageability.
Scenario
Streamlining Infrastructure Management on AWS
With growing demands and increasing complexity in their tech stack, ThinkHR faced challenges around managing cloud infrastructure efficiently. They required a solution that enabled: Automated provisioning and management of AWS resources. A stable and repeatable ECS deployment pipeline via Terraform. Scalable container orchestration using EKS for microservices. Centralized documentation to track infrastructure configurations and dependencies.
What we did
Building a Modern, Automated Infrastructure Stack
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform : We designed and implemented scalable cloud architecture using Terraform, enabling infrastructure provisioning on AWS with high repeatability, traceability, and minimal manual intervention.
Automated ECS Cluster Deployments : We developed Terraform scripts to automate container deployments via AWS ECS, ensuring faster build cycles and consistent rollouts with minimal downtime.
Kubernetes Integration via AWS EKS : To support container orchestration and microservices scalability, we set up and managed AWS EKS clusters, providing ThinkHR with a robust foundation for application scalability and fault tolerance.
Documentation of Infrastructure Services : We documented all infrastructure services and configurations thoroughly, ensuring that system administrators and developers had clear visibility into the infrastructure stack.
Key features of the experience
The Impact
Operational Efficiency and Scalability Delivered
Through our strategic partnership with ThinkHR, we delivered a resilient, automated DevOps infrastructure that empowers their mission of helping organizations manage people's risks efficiently. By leveraging Terraform, AWS, and container technologies, we created a scalable, high-performance environment tailored for modern HR solutions.
Faster Deployments and Reduced Downtime
Terraform-based automation and ECS orchestration drastically improved build times and reduced risks associated with manual deployments.
Scalable and Secure Cloud Environment
The AWS-backed infrastructure provided the scalability needed for ThinkHR's growing user base, with enhanced control via IAM roles and VPC configurations.
Improved Developer Productivity
Streamlined CI/CD processes and clearly documented infrastructure enabled developers to focus on innovation rather than troubleshooting.
Future-Ready DevOps Foundation
ThinkHR now operates on a robust infrastructure stack designed to evolve with their business, supported by automated workflows and best-in-class cloud technologies.