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Halton Hive (Intranet).

Modernized internal intranet platform with SSO, Azure-based user syncing, new CPTs, and improved workflows.

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client
Halton Group
year
2023
role
Full Stack Developer
site
hive.halton.com
Halton Hive (Intranet)
// about

Halton Hive is the company’s internal intranet platform used across multiple offices worldwide. The project included a full migration from an outdated WordPress system to a modern Bedrock-based platform with improved architecture, new custom post types, better search tools, and Azure-powered user management.

// contribution

My Role

  • ▹Migrated the old intranet to a new WordPress Bedrock architecture
  • ▹Created new custom post types, taxonomies, and internal tools
  • ▹Implemented advanced search functionalities for employees, documents, and posts
  • ▹Integrated Microsoft Azure services to automatically sync and update user profiles
  • ▹Enhanced and stabilized SSO (Azure AD) for secure authentication
  • ▹Improved the Hive core plugins, content logic, and admin workflows
// obstacles

Challenges

  • ▹Migrating legacy structures into a modern architecture
  • ▹Synchronizing user data & profiles from Azure services reliably
  • ▹Handling complex role-based visibility and multi-location content rules
  • ▹Building scalable CPTs for internal tools (news, bulletins, directories, etc.)
  • ▹Maintaining SSO stability with Azure AD integration
// outcome

Results

  • ▹Successfully delivered a modern, stable, and maintainable intranet platform
  • ▹Enabled automated user profile updates through Azure syncing
  • ▹Improved search, navigation, and internal communication workflows
  • ▹Simplified content management with new CPTs and admin tools
  • ▹Provided a more usable and secure system for employees across all regions
// stack & integrations
WordPress BedrockPHPAzure ADSSOWP-CLICustom Post TypesAutomation
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