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Arab Finance CorpEdTechFinancial Services
Case study

Democratizing finance with secure e-learning.

A complete digital transformation for Arab Finance Corp, featuring a high-performance LMS, secure video streaming pipeline, and a modern financial education platform.

In this study
01 · Base platelegacy systems
02 · Footingscalable aws topology
03 · Columnsecure video streaming
04 · Collarpremium courses
05 · Crown10k+ active students
06 · Finial99.9% uptime
Scope

Full-cycle digital consulting.

The project scope wasn't just code; it was a strategic overhaul. I partnered with AFC to map out their digital future, moving from legacy systems to a cloud-native ecosystem capable of serving thousands of aspiring investors.

We delivered
  • Strategic PlanningDefined user personas, learning paths, and monetization strategies for premium courses.
  • Architecture DesignDesigned a scalable AWS topology to handle spikes during market hours and course launches.
  • End-to-End DevelopmentLead the full-stack development, ensuring pixel-perfect UI implementation and robust backend security.
10k+
Active Students
500+
Video Hours
99.9%
Uptime
Global
Reach
The Core Engine

Secure, adaptive video streaming.

We built a Netflix-grade streaming pipeline to protect intellectual property while delivering buffer-free education on any device.

01 · Footingraw uploads
02 · Coursehls playlists
03 · Wallsigned cookies
04 · Corbel360p to 4k
05 · Parapetquiz scores
06 · Battlementcompletion certificates

DRM & Signed Cookies

Content is locked behind AWS CloudFront Signed Cookies. Direct S3 access is blocked, preventing unauthorized downloads or sharing of paid course material.

Adaptive Bitrate (HLS)

Raw uploads are transcoded via AWS MediaConvert into HLS playlists (360p to 4k). The player automatically adjusts quality based on the user's bandwidth.

Progress Tracking

Granular analytics track user engagement. Video timestamps, quiz scores, and completion certificates are synced in real-time to the student dashboard.

Infrastructure

Cloud-native reliability.

Scaling to serve video/heavy content requires robust infrastructure. We utilized the full power of AWS to ensure 99.9% availability and low latency streaming globally.

We utilized
  • S3 + CloudFront CDNEdge caching ensures videos load instantly regardless of the user's location.
  • Lambda TriggersAutomated workflows that trigger transcoding and database updates instantly upon file upload.
  • RDS PostgresACID-compliant transactional data storage for critical user enrollment and payment records.
Instructor UploadRaw source video
S3 RawDurable object storage
AWS MediaConvertTranscode to HLS • Generate thumbnails
CloudFrontSigned, edge-cached delivery
Student ViewAdaptive playback on any device
Experience

Experience redesign.

Finance can be intimidating. We redesigned the AFC experience to be welcoming, modern, and trustworthy. We moved away from dense, text-heavy layouts to a card-based, visual hierarchy that guides users through their learning journey.

Mobile First

Fully responsive design optimization for learning on the go.

Dark Mode

Professional, trading-terminal inspired aesthetic.

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