Case Study: Wellsky Corporation

Executive Summary

Led a $50M/6-year engagement for Wellsky, supporting comprehensive migration from on-premises infrastructure and AWS to Google Cloud while addressing complex challenges in scaling container orchestration and implementing robust software delivery practices in a healthcare environment.

Challenge

Wellsky faced significant technical and regulatory hurdles in their cloud transformation:

• Complex migration from on-premises infrastructure and AWS to Google Cloud required specialized expertise
• Healthcare compliance requirements demanded rigorous security implementation
• Scaling container orchestration created operational overhead challenges
• Developer friction in existing CI/CD pipelines impacted productivity
• Protected health information required specialized security controls in cloud environments

Approach & Solution

As technical advisor and architecture lead, I developed a comprehensive solution:

• Supported comprehensive migration from on-premises infrastructure and AWS to Google Cloud
• Addressed complex challenges in scaling container orchestration and implementing robust software delivery practices
• Conducted multiple sessions focused on Kubernetes implementation to reduce operational overhead
• Developed strategies to reduce developer friction through improved CI/CD pipelines
• Provided hands-on training for modern continuous integration and deployment solutions
• Created architectures addressing their specific healthcare compliance requirements

Results & Impact

Quantifiable Outcomes

• $50M/6-year Engagement: Successfully guided multi-year cloud transformation
• Multi-platform Migration: Seamlessly transitioned from on-premises and AWS to Google Cloud
• Developer Productivity: Significantly reduced friction in software delivery workflows
• Operational Efficiency: Decreased container orchestration overhead through optimized Kubernetes

Business Value

The solution delivered significant business impact through:

• Enhanced security controls for healthcare data in compliance with regulations
• Improved software delivery capabilities for healthcare technology services
• Accelerated development cycles while maintaining compliance requirements
• Reduced operational complexity through standardized container management
• Created foundation for continued healthcare technology innovation

“The comprehensive approach to our migration addressed both our immediate technical challenges and our long-term strategic goals. The focus on reducing developer friction while maintaining healthcare compliance was particularly valuable in accelerating our delivery capabilities.”