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Validated Cloud Offering

Problem

  • The current state ecosystem was outdated and did not take advantage of state–of-the-art technologies/solutions to implement infrastructure as a Code for the benefit of Cloud Software Validation
  • Lack of understanding on the multiple cloud service provisioning models.
  • Inadequate knowledge in Security and Shared Operational Model across multiple cloud service providers.
  • They do not have reliable tools or systems to validate if a software/application is installed correctly, meets its design requirements and specifications and operates the way in which it was designed under load.

Solution

  • Aligned output from above to potential cloud service provider with pointers to reducing infrastructure costs, provides flexibility and efficiency in a cost-effective way.
  • Created a Master Validation Plan and Report based on client GxP Compliant Requirements.
  • Produced a simple and clear validation test plan, Installation and Operational Qualification Test Cases to IQ testing which demonstrates and confirms that the cloud software is installed according to approved specifications.
  • Also, to verify that the software consistently works according to the intended use.
  • Designed a solution architecture to reflecting the functional tests in a quality (CI/CD Pipeline with configured business rules) environment before the release of the production environment.
  • Cost benefit analysis provided leadership with confidence and visibility to future state.

Highlights

  • Conducted meetings and workshops with the Client to gather details about their current architecture and business and system requirements.
  • Identified gaps and challenges that existed in the current state.
  • Requirement gathering on the specific desired configuration/rules to meet targeted compliance requirements.
  • Understood the type of the GxP Compliance that matters to the business
  • Conducted workshops with the Business leadership team to understand the bigger picture for the future

Success

Achieved consistent and reliable IQ and client was able to meet the required Compliance requirements.