Toptal helps university revamp critical PHP-based application infrastructure.

A university modernized its critical PHP-based application infrastructure with Toptal’s expertise, overcoming security vulnerabilities, functional issues, and ensuring a stable launch.

Client

A private non-profit U.S. medical and health sciences university educating future health professionals since 1898.

Employees

600+

Revenue

$86.M

Industry

Educational Services

Delivered Services

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Challenge

Before partnering with Toptal, the university encountered significant hurdles due to insufficient PHP expertise. The acquisition of a codebase lacked proper review, resulting in security vulnerabilities and functional errors that hindered effective deployment.

Solution

Comprehensive Code Overhaul

Toptal addressed the PHP knowledge gap by reviewing the code, fixing security vulnerabilities and functional errors using Docker and custom scripts.

Infrastructure Upgrade

Toptal developed a Docker-based setup for version upgrades and streamlined workflows, ensuring smooth future PHP updates and enhancing the system’s overall stability.

Outcome

Secure Production Launch

The university successfully launched the platform for the current academic year, marking the first time it was fully operational and ensuring a secure, fully functional application.

Long-term Stability

Toptal’s improvements provided a stable infrastructure, streamlining operations and positioning the university for future growth.

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