CASE STUDY • SaaS Development

Building TWS: A $250K Modular SaaS Platform

How we architected a platform that powers multiple businesses across different industries

$250K

Investment

18mo

Timeline

8

Team Size

Live

Outcome

The Problem

Most businesses need vertical-specific software - tools built for their industry's unique needs. But custom software development is expensive ($500K+) and slow (2+ years).

Generic off-the-shelf solutions don't fit. Custom builds are unaffordable for most companies.

We needed a better approach.

Our Approach: Modular Architecture

Instead of building one monolithic application, we built a modular framework: reusable components that stack like LEGO blocks.

Each module handles a specific function:

Payment Processing

Inventory Management

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Point of Sale (POS)

Analytics & Reporting

E-commerce Integration

Scheduling & Appointments

User Authentication & Permissions

These modules can be combined in different ways to create industry-specific software - retail, restaurants, wellness, healthcare, and more.

Individual Modules

CRM • POS • Inventory

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Combined Stack

Customizable Framework

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Industry-Specific SaaS

Retail • Wellness • More

How We Built It

The Team

I served as the architect and product lead, working with a talented development team in Vietnam.

My role:

•System architecture and module design
•Feature prioritization and roadmap
•Quality assurance and testing
•Client requirements and feedback
•Project management and delivery

The Technology

Built for scalability, security, and flexibility:

Modern web technologies
API-first architecture
Cloud-native infrastructure
Modular codebase
Extensive documentation

The Timeline

18 months from concept to launch:

Months 1-3

Architecture and core modules

Months 4-9

Feature development

Months 10-15

Testing and refinement

Months 16-18

Launch and deployment

The Impact

TWS now powers multiple businesses across different industries. The modular approach proved successful:

Reduced development cost by 60% vs custom builds

Faster deployment: 4-8 weeks vs 12-24 months

Easy customization for different verticals

Ongoing revenue for businesses using the platform

Other companies have even rebranded our framework for their own use (example: AIOS Retail).

See AIOS Retail

What This Proves

We Can Architect Complex Systems

This wasn't a simple website. This was enterprise-grade software architecture requiring deep technical knowledge and strategic thinking.

We Can Manage Distributed Teams

Leading a development team across time zones requires clear communication, strong processes, and effective project management.

We Can Deliver on Budget and Timeline

$250K budget. 18-month timeline. We delivered both. No scope creep, no excuses.

What We Can Build For You

While we're not currently building SaaS platforms (they're expensive and time-intensive), this project demonstrates our capabilities:

If you need:

Technical architecture and system design

Software project management

Product strategy and roadmap

Vendor/dev team management

Fractional CTO services

We've done it at scale. Let's talk.

Discuss Your Project

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