Client Overview
Kathmandu Magento 2 Development & Summit Club Loyalty Integration
Industry: Outdoor Retail
Upturn Studio was engaged by Kathmandu, Australia and New Zealand's premier outdoor retailer, for a focused 16-week contract to implement their Summit Club loyalty program and train their in-house development team. Our technical director led this strategic project, which delivered exceptional results with 100% test coverage and launched on schedule with top quality ratings.
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Summit Club Loyalty Integration.
Developed a comprehensive loyalty system integration that seamlessly connected Magento 2 with Kathmandu's Summit Club program, enabling point accrual, tier recognition, and member benefits.
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Test-Driven Development.
Implemented a rigorous testing framework that achieved 100% code coverage across the entire loyalty integration, ensuring exceptional reliability and maintainability.
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Developer Training.
Created and delivered a structured training curriculum for Kathmandu's team of four developers, focusing on Magento 2 best practices and loyalty system architecture.
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Bazaarvoice Integration.
Implemented the Bazaarvoice reviews platform, enabling Kathmandu to collect and display authentic customer reviews to build trust and improve conversion rates.
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Comprehensive Documentation.
Created detailed technical documentation covering the loyalty system architecture, API endpoints, data flow, and maintenance procedures for future reference.
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Code Review Process.
Established a structured code review workflow for the internal team, promoting code quality, knowledge sharing, and adherence to development standards.
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Hands-on Knowledge Transfer.
Conducted pair programming sessions with Kathmandu developers to ensure practical understanding of the codebase and confidence in making future enhancements.
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On-Time Delivery.
Successfully completed the entire project within the 16-week timeframe, meeting all business requirements.