Smart, Data-Driven Parking Enforcement
Overview
Client
Platform
- Cross-Platform Mobile App
- Offline-First Capabilities
- Secure Authentication
Expertise
- Urban Mobility
- Property Technology
- Smart Parking Solutions
Impact
Enhanced operational efficiency
Optimized enforcement workflows
Data-driven insights for strategic growth
Goals & Challenges
Poor performance and bugs
The MVP that was built previously by an offshore agency performed extremely poorly as Gryd started to scale their operations. It continued to be ridden with bugs, and had extremely slow responses.Manual Processes
Enforcement officers relied on manual checklists and inconsistent methods, reducing accuracy and increasing administrative workload.Limited Scalability
Previous systems were not designed to handle growing urban parking demands or integrate seamlessly with new technologies.Optimizing parking lot utilization
Large property management companies didn't have insight into their parking lot operations as they prioritized their apartment or office suites only.Gryd marketplace
Bringing more parking inventory in cities that are lacking space. This connected empty parking lots in residential and commercial units with users who needed parking space without any additional hardware.Unlocking secured parks to Gryd marketplace
Commercial buildings with private access cards to open up more inventory into the Gryd marketplace.The Solution
Atomic Build delivered a robust web and mobile-based Parking Enforcement Application designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of parking enforcement operations:
- Overhaul of application to be more performant
- Real-Time Data Updates
- User-Friendly Dashboard
- Smart Recommendations
- Flexible and Scalable
Where possible re-purposed some technology and re-wrote more performant and efficient applications to bring stability and performance into Gryd platforms across mobile and web experiences.
The system connects to a central database, ensuring that enforcement officers have the latest information about parking violations as soon as it's updated.
We created an easy-to-navigate dashboard where managers can see live updates, track enforcement activities, and view historical data with simple visual maps.
The app uses data from past violations to suggest where officers might find common infractions, making their patrols more efficient.
Built with modern architecture, the system can grow with GrydPark's needs and adapt as new technologies become available.
Technical Approach & Challenges
Atomic Build's technical strategy focused on creating a scalable, reliable, and user-centric enforcement platform designed to address GrydPark's specific operational challenges while supporting future growth.
System Architecture and Design
- Cloud-Native Infrastructure with Cloud Migration
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Modular Microservices Architecture
- API-First Development
- Containerization & Orchestration
Migrated legacy systems to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring a smooth transition to a fully cloud-native environment. This migration improved system availability, disaster recovery, and operational agility. We utilized Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for container orchestration, enhancing deployment automation and scalability.
Used Terraform to manage GCP resources programmatically, enabling consistent and repeatable deployments with enhanced security.
Built with Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js for efficient API management, and React with Redux for a responsive front-end UI, allowing faster development and easier scaling.
Designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless third-party integrations and flexible feature expansion without system overhauls.
Used Docker with Kubernetes on GCP for automated deployment and scaling, ensuring consistent performance and high availability.
Advanced Data Processing
- Real-Time Data Streaming
- Database Optimization
- Advanced Analytics Dashboard
- Geospatial Intelligence
Employed Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture, enabling high-throughput data pipelines for enforcement activities. This supported real-time updates and decision-making, critical for dynamic parking environments.
Utilized PostgreSQL with PostGIS for spatial data management and Redis for in-memory caching to enhance query performance. This optimized database interactions, improving data retrieval speed for enforcement officers.
Integrated with Power BI and custom D3.js visualizations for real-time data analytics, trend analysis, and performance monitoring. This provided actionable insights to GrydPark, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Integrated with Mapbox API for real-time geolocation tracking and interactive parking lot mapping, enhancing enforcement strategies by providing precise location data.
Mobile Application Enhancements
- Secure Access Control
- Offline-First Architecture
- Cross-Platform Optimization
- User-Centric Design
Implemented OAuth 2.0 with JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user authentication and role-based access control. This ensured data security while allowing flexible access management for different user roles.
Designed with service workers for offline data capture and background sync capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in low-connectivity areas. This was critical for enforcement officers operating in diverse environments.
Developed using React Native for consistent performance across iOS and Android devices, reducing development overhead and ensuring feature parity.
Applied Material Design principles for an intuitive UI/UX, minimizing cognitive load and enhancing user adoption. This focus on usability improved officer efficiency and reduced training time.
Impact & Results
- Streamlined Operations
- Enhanced Data Accuracy
- Scalable Growth
- Reliable and Performant
Reduced manual tasks with automation, improving efficiency.
Real-time validation minimized enforcement errors.
Microservices architecture supported seamless expansion.
Optimized architecture eliminated bugs, improved response times, and ensured seamless performance across web and mobile.
The partnership felt like a true collaboration, with Atomic becoming an integral part of our team, invested in our success as much as we are.
Josh Glow
CEO