Automotive Services Marketplace
Full-stack automotive services platform (YourMechanic clone) with data migration of 500K+ records, mechanic booking system, and service management. Successfully launched client business.
March 1, 2021 - July 30, 2021
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Technologies Used
React Django PostgreSQL AWS Redis Celery Docker Nginx
Overview
Engineered a comprehensive automotive services marketplace platform similar to YourMechanic. The project included migrating 500K+ records from an existing platform (Otozoon.com), building the full-stack application, and deploying on AWS infrastructure.
The Challenge
- Migrate large dataset from legacy system with data integrity
- Build a modern marketplace connecting mechanics with car owners
- Implement booking and scheduling system
- Create mobile-responsive experience
- Deploy scalable infrastructure
Technical Implementation
Data Migration
- ETL Pipeline: Extract, transform, and load 500K+ records
- Data Validation: Integrity checks and deduplication
- Schema Mapping: Legacy to new database structure
- Incremental Sync: Continuous updates during transition
Marketplace Features
- User Profiles: Mechanics and customers
- Service Catalog: Automotive services and pricing
- Search & Discovery: Location-based mechanic search
- Rating System: Reviews and reputation management
Booking System
- Calendar Integration: Availability management
- Appointment Scheduling: Time slot booking
- Notifications: Email and SMS reminders
- Cancellation Handling: Policy enforcement
Backend Architecture
- Django REST Framework: API development
- PostgreSQL: Relational data storage
- Redis: Session and cache management
- Celery: Background task processing
Infrastructure
- AWS EC2: Application servers
- AWS RDS: Managed PostgreSQL
- Docker: Containerized deployment
- Nginx: Reverse proxy and static files
Results & Impact
- Data Migration: 500K+ records successfully migrated
- Launch: Successful client business launch
- Performance: Sub-second page loads
- Scalability: Architecture ready for growth
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