Stack meridian

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of SuiDex

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SuiDex is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Sui blockchain, providing secure, fast, and scalable trading solutions for digital assets. Our ecosystem includes decentralized exchange (DEX) trading, liquidity management, yield farming, token launchpad services, and blockchain-powered financial tools. We focus on delivering a seamless Web3 experience through high-performance infrastructure, advanced security practices, and user-friendly interfaces. SuiDex enables users to trade, earn, and participate in decentralized finance while benefiting from the speed and low transaction costs of the Sui network. Our mission is to make DeFi accessible, efficient, and secure for both retail users and blockchain projects worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Stack meridian to accomplish?

• We engaged Stack Meridian to build and operate our decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on the Sui blockchain. The objectives included developing the trading platform, deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, implementing Kubernetes-based scalability, establishing CI/CD and GitOps workflows, securing the platform, and ensuring reliable performance for users. Stack Meridian was responsible for delivering a production-ready solution capable of supporting blockchain integrations, real-time data processing, secure deployments, and long-term platform growth while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.

SOLUTION

How did you find Stack meridian?

Online Search

Why did you select Stack meridian over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Stack meridian were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Stack Meridian was engaged to provide end-to-end product engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform operations services for SuiDex, a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem built on the Sui blockchain. ### Scope of Work * Design and development of the SuiDex platform architecture. * Deployment and management of cloud-native infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Kubernetes cluster provisioning, configuration, and ongoing administration. * Implementation of GitOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. * Development and deployment of frontend applications, backend APIs, and supporting services. * Database provisioning, optimization, backup, and disaster recovery planning. * Monitoring, logging, alerting, and platform observability. * Security hardening, access management, and infrastructure governance. * Cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud resources. * Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and production support. ### Key Deliverables * Production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure supporting multiple applications and microservices. * Automated CI/CD pipelines enabling secure, reliable, and repeatable deployments. * GitOps implementation using ArgoCD for centralized application management and configuration control. * Deployment of frontend applications, backend services, databases, caching layers, and ingress controllers. * Real-time blockchain data indexing and API infrastructure to support platform operations. * Monitoring and observability stack including dashboards, metrics collection, centralized logging, and alerting. * Infrastructure security implementation, including secrets management, IAM controls, network security policies, and access governance. * Backup and recovery procedures for critical platform data and databases. * Cloud cost optimization initiatives to improve infrastructure efficiency and operational sustainability. * Documentation, operational runbooks, and technical support for ongoing platform management. ### Project Outcome The engagement resulted in a secure, scalable, and highly available DeFi platform capable of supporting decentralized trading, liquidity management, blockchain data processing, and future ecosystem expansion while maintaining operational reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project delivered significant improvements in platform scalability, reliability, operational efficiency, and infrastructure cost management. ### Measurable Outcomes * Successfully deployed and operated a production-grade Kubernetes environment supporting 50+ running pods across multiple frontend and backend services. * Reduced overall cloud infrastructure costs by approximately 58% through workload optimization, right-sizing, storage optimization, and monitoring cost reductions. * Reduced persistent storage consumption by over 90% through data-backed storage optimization and infrastructure cleanup initiatives. * Implemented automated CI/CD and GitOps workflows, significantly reducing deployment effort and enabling faster, more reliable software releases. * Achieved zero-downtime infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and database maintenance activities throughout the engagement. * Improved platform observability through centralized monitoring, logging, and alerting, resulting in faster incident detection and resolution. * Strengthened security posture through IAM hardening, secrets management improvements, firewall rule optimization, and infrastructure governance controls. * Established a scalable cloud-native architecture capable of supporting future growth, increased transaction volume, and additional platform features. * Implemented backup and recovery processes that ensured data integrity and operational continuity for critical services and databases. * Enhanced infrastructure reliability, deployment consistency, and operational efficiency through automation and standardized DevOps practices. ### Overall Impact The engagement resulted in a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient DeFi platform infrastructure that improved operational performance, reduced cloud expenditure, accelerated deployment processes, and provided a strong technical foundation for SuiDex's continued growth and expansion.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Stack Meridian demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement, maintaining clear communication, structured planning, and a proactive approach to execution. The team consistently met project milestones and delivered key deliverables on schedule, even when managing complex infrastructure, deployment, and platform requirements. They were highly responsive to our needs, providing timely updates, addressing technical challenges quickly, and adapting to evolving project requirements without disrupting overall progress. Communication was transparent and professional, with regular status updates, technical discussions, and clear documentation of completed work and upcoming priorities. The team showed a strong sense of ownership and accountability, proactively identifying potential risks, recommending improvements, and implementing solutions before issues could impact the platform. Critical infrastructure upgrades, deployments, database migrations, and optimization initiatives were executed with careful planning and minimal operational disruption. Overall, Stack Meridian delivered items on time, responded promptly to requests, and consistently demonstrated a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that contributed significantly to the success of the SuiDex platform.

What was your primary form of communication with Stack meridian?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most about Stack Meridian was their combination of deep technical expertise and operational ownership. Rather than simply delivering tasks, they proactively identified opportunities to improve performance, security, scalability, and cost efficiency. Their ability to manage complex cloud-native infrastructure while maintaining reliability, transparency, and responsiveness made them a valuable long-term technology partner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Stack meridian could have done differently?

There were no significant areas for improvement during our engagement. Stack meridian was responsive, professional, and consistently delivered high-quality work. As the platform continues to grow, we look forward to seeing them expand their team and service offerings to support even larger-scale projects and faster delivery timelines.