Software Architect
Sapient - Nitro
India
Architected and developed a sophisticated web application platform for Marriott Hotels, the world's largest hotel chain industry. The platform enables users and travel agents to seamlessly book hotel rooms online, manage their booking portfolios, process redemptions, and update existing reservations. Additionally, developed dedicated websites for each individual hotel within the chain, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for the hospitality giant.
Project Title:
Marriott Hotels Web Application Platform
Role:
Software Architect
8
Team Size
7 months
Duration
Problem & Solution
Challenge
Marriott Hotels required a modern web-based solution for their global operations, enabling online room bookings, portfolio management, redemptions, and individual hotel website management for their extensive chain network.
Solution
Developed a comprehensive web application platform using Handlebars templating, Node JS with Express framework, and traditional web technologies including Javascript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS. Implemented robust testing with Jasmine and Karma, and established CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins for efficient deployment and maintenance.
Technologies Used
Handlebars
Node.js
Express
JavaScript
jQuery
HTML5
CSS3
SASS
Jasmine
Karma
JenkinsArchitecture Patterns
Key Responsibilities
Designed and architected comprehensive online hotel booking and management systems
Developed sophisticated portfolio management and redemption processing systems
Led development of scalable individual hotel websites for the entire chain network
Provided strategic technical guidance and leadership to an 8-member development team
Key Achievements
Successfully delivered comprehensive hotel management and booking platform for world's largest hotel chain
Significantly enhanced online booking experience and operational efficiency for Marriott's global hotel network
Project Outcomes
Online Booking System
Complete reservation platform
End-to-end hotel booking system with comprehensive reservation management
Portfolio Management
Integrated redemption system
Sophisticated portfolio management and redemption processing capabilities
Individual Hotel Websites
Chain-wide digital presence
Scalable solution delivering dedicated websites for each hotel in the chain
Guest Experience Enhancement
Digital transformation
Modern web-based touchpoints for world's largest hotel chain operations
Challenges Faced
Designing scalable architecture to support multiple hotel properties across the global chain
Implementing comprehensive booking and portfolio management system integration
Developing template-based solutions for individual hotel website generation
Ensuring robust performance for high-traffic hospitality industry requirements
Lessons Learned
Multi-property platforms require flexible and scalable template-based architecture
Hospitality industry demands exceptional reliability and performance optimization
Comprehensive booking systems need careful integration with existing hotel management infrastructure
Template-driven approaches enable efficient scaling across large hotel chains