Client: Digital Juice Inc.
Industry: Digital Media Content Creation
Project Duration: One month (June 2018)

Project Overview

The S3 Cleanup Tool was developed to automate the process of cleaning up unused or obsolete files in AWS S3 buckets, reducing storage costs, and ensuring efficient management of storage resources. Given the extensive amount of digital content managed by Digital Juice, this tool played a crucial role in optimizing storage costs and maintaining an organized storage environment.

Objectives and Challenges

The primary goal was to automate the cleanup process of AWS S3 storage to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Key challenges included identifying obsolete files, ensuring no critical data was deleted, and integrating the tool with existing storage management systems.

Technologies Used

• Backend: C#.NET, ASP.NET Web API
• Database: SQL Server
• Storage: AWS S3
• Scheduling: Windows Task Scheduler

Solutions and Innovations

Automated Cleanup Process:

• Developed a tool to identify and list unused or obsolete files in AWS S3 buckets.
• Automated the deletion of identified files, ensuring efficient storage management.
• Implemented integrity checks to ensure no critical data was deleted accidentally.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Generated daily reports of cleaned files and storage savings, sent automatically to the management team.
• Integrated real-time logging and monitoring to provide insights into the cleanup process and results.

Efficient Storage Management:

• Implemented features to validate the files before deletion, ensuring data integrity.
• Provided an interface for administrators to review and approve the deletion of files, adding a layer of control.

Impact and Benefits

The S3 Cleanup Tool significantly optimized storage costs and efficiency:

• Reduced Storage Costs: Automated cleanup resulted in substantial cost savings by removing unnecessary files from AWS S3.
• Improved Storage Management: Provided an organized and efficient way to manage digital content storage.
• Enhanced Reporting: Daily reports provided clear insights into storage usage and savings, aiding in strategic decision-making.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Tool Development: Led the development and implementation of the S3 Cleanup Tool.
• Automation: Automated the identification and deletion of obsolete files.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Implemented reporting and monitoring features to track the cleanup process.
• Collaboration: Coordinated with the management team to ensure the tool met business objectives.
• Testing and Debugging: Conducted extensive testing and debugging to ensure the tool’s reliability and performance.

Personal Learnings and Takeaways

• Automation Skills: Enhanced skills in automating storage management processes.
• Data Management: Gained experience in managing and optimizing large-scale storage environments.
• Professional Growth: Improved technical proficiency in C#.NET, ASP.NET Web API, and AWS S3.

Team and Collaboration

The project was executed by:

• Team Member: Nitin Rahane

Recognition

The project was recognized for its efficiency in reducing storage costs and improving storage management, earning positive feedback from the management team.

Visuals and Links

• YouTube Channel: Digital Juice TV

Promotional Video: Digital Juice Resolution Video