why a global travel giant partnered with randstad digital to speed up data insights.

To achieve faster insights and transform its data infrastructure, a global online travel giant partnered with Randstad Digital. This collaboration aimed to build a more efficient, faster, and data-driven business through scalable cloud solutions.

about the client.

The client is the Indian subsidiary of a U.S. headquartered global leader in online travel and shared services. With a portfolio of trusted brands, it enables millions of customers worldwide to seamlessly book travel and accommodations. Its Bengaluru technology hub is a strategic center of excellence, driving innovation in engineering, data science, analytics, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML—powering the client’s global operations and customer experiences.

the challenge.

The client’s legacy infrastructure was holding them back—driving up costs, delaying insights, and limiting agility. Their internal teams recognized cloud migration as the next logical step but struggled with execution. Without niche expertise in AWS, PySpark and Airflow, and with mounting pressure to innovate faster, the modernization program stalled.

That’s when they turned to Randstad Digital—not just for technology support, but for a strategic partner for talent who could lower costs, speed up data processing and assemble the right expertise to deliver a cloud-first future.

how randstad digital helped.

At Randstad Digital, our approach is to partner with clients to understand their core business challenges and deliver solutions that not only solve immediate problems but also create long-term value. 

We were brought in to support their strategic migration from legacy Hadoop systems to a modern, cloud-native data platform. To achieve this:

• A dedicated POD model of over 25 engineers across two PODs was deployed. The teams were equipped with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, PySpark, Apache Airflow and SQL and supported by a robust DevOps ecosystem using GitLab, Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Adopting a hybrid Agile approach, the teams were fully operational within a remarkable five-week ramp-up time, a feat made possible by an efficient screening process and robust onboarding. The work involved re-architecting data pipelines and building automation scripts with methodologies like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps, all while adhering to industry best practices.
• The Bangalore-based hybrid model ensured a seamless mix of on-site and offshore execution. This ensured a continuous 24/7 workflow and optimized costs for the client. The success of the approach was evident in the delivery metrics, including a 90%+ sprint completion rate and a collaborative framework that involved regular agile and knowledge transfer sessions.

By providing this strategic, end-to-end solution, Randstad Digital didn’t just meet a need—we fundamentally transformed the client’s data infrastructure, setting them up for sustainable growth.

the outcome.

Our partnership with the client, delivered immediate and tangible results helping reduce costs, enhance scalability, and enable faster data processing for business insights. 

• The engagement delivered measurable business impact. Data pipeline deployment became 2x faster, while migration to a modern cloud-based platform significantly reduced infrastructure costs and eliminated reliance on outdated systems—laying the foundation for future innovation.
• Talent challenges were resolved quickly, with 85% of niche roles filled within just five weeks, enabling critical projects to launch on time. Supported operations across multiple locations achieved zero attrition, reflecting the stability and quality of delivery that reshaped the client’s perception of its technology and talent ecosystem.

The client now sees us as a dependable partner because of our successful collaboration. This led to a second POD engagement and interest from other business units within the global travel giant.