About the Client
A globally recognized agricultural corporation with 10,000+ employees, the client is a leader in sustainable farming technologies. Prior to engaging with Nimap, the company relied on a third-party vendor for its HR Success Factors module—limiting flexibility, control, and long-term scalability.
Business Impact
By developing a custom HR platform (UGDN) from the ground up, Nimap helped the client:
- Regain complete control over HR processes
- Improve onboarding and approval workflows
- Enhance UI/UX for HR teams and internal users
- Eliminate recurring costs tied to third-party platforms
The Challenge
“We wanted to break free from a rigid, vendor-controlled system and gain full ownership of our HR processes. The goal was to create something scalable, intuitive, and truly ours—from scratch.” — Head of Human Resources, Agricultural Enterprise”
Key challenges included:
- No Existing Framework: The platform had to be built entirely from scratch
- Process Efficiency: Streamlining complex HR workflows
- Future Scalability: Ensuring the system could support rapid growth
- Security Requirements: Complying with enterprise-level data policies
Our Approach
Nimap collaborated closely with the client’s HR and IT teams to:
- Map out critical user journeys and workflows
- Design a modular, API-driven backend
- Create an intuitive Angular-based UI with HR-specific features
- Deploy the platform securely via Dockerized microservices architecture
Why Angular, Java, and Spring Boot?
- Angular: Enabled a dynamic and responsive frontend tailored to HR usage
- Spring Boot (Java): Provided a robust and secure backend framework
- PostgreSQL: Supported structured, scalable data storage
- Docker: Allowed for containerized deployments ensuring portability and speed
- Jira: Used for agile project management and sprint tracking
Key Initiatives
- Custom HR Portal (UGDN)
- Developed from scratch with zero vendor dependencies
- UI/UX Overhaul
- Designed with HR professionals in mind using modern front-end practices
- Optimized Approval Workflows
- Streamlined complex resource and onboarding approvals
- Scalable Architecture
- Built with future growth in mind—ready to accommodate new HR modules
- Enterprise Security
Implemented secure data handling and access control policies
The Solution
Nimap delivered UGDN, a fully custom HR platform featuring:
- Modular design built on Spring Boot and Angular
- Secure PostgreSQL database with role-based access
- Responsive UI tailored to various HR functions
- Containerized deployment using Docker for CI/CD readiness
- Optimized workflows reducing manual errors and delays
Features Delivered
- Custom HR Dashboard
- Role-Based Authentication and Access
- Smart Approval Workflow System
- Seamless Onboarding Module
- Analytics & Reporting
- Vendor-Free Architecture
The Results
| Feature / Metric | Old System (Third-Party) | New System (UGDN) | Improvement |
| Control & Ownership | Vendor-managed | Fully in-house | Full autonomy gainedFull autonomy gained |
| UI/UX | Standard, generic | Custom, intuitive | HR-focused user experience |
| Approval Workflow | Rigid and slow | Configurable and efficient | Faster decision-making |
| Performance | Laggy interface | Smooth, quick loads | Higher productivity |
| Scalability | Limited | Microservice-ready | Built for future growth |
| Security | Managed by vendor | Enterprise-grade in-house | Enhanced compliance and control |
Client Testimonial
“UGDN has been a game-changer for our HR team. The flexibility and control we now have were impossible under our old vendor setup. Nimap not only delivered technically—they truly understood our business goals.” — HR Systems Lead, Global Agricultural Enterprise
Conclusion
By building UGDN—a modern, secure HR platform—Nimap helped this global agriculture leader move from third-party dependency to full process ownership. With faster workflows, better UI, and future-ready scalability, the company is now positioned to scale its HR operations confidently.
