Turnaround Tracker for Industrial and Oil & Gas Operations

Discover how Lumitech partnered with Valorian Solutions to deliver a powerful scheduling platform with real-time updates, seamless user experience, and scalable infrastructure. Learn how we helped transform a prototype into a full-fledged system used by thousands to manage their daily operations.

About the Project

Valorian is a modern, real-time scheduling app tailored for mid-sized and enterprise industrial teams looking to manage shifts, resources, and projects efficiently. What started as a basic MVP has evolved into a robust, enterprise-grade system with powerful drag-and-drop functionality, seamless integrations, and cross-platform support.

The platform empowers team leads and operations managers to manage complex schedules, shift changes, and availability tracking — all in a few clicks. Whether it’s assigning roles, updating timelines, or syncing with other tools, the app ensures teams stay on track and productive.

Client Request

Valorian Solutions approached Lumitech with an early-stage prototype and a clear vision — to build a dynamic scheduling tool that is easy to use, reliable in real-time, and capable of scaling fast. Their goal was to reduce the friction in managing workforce logistics while improving team accountability and transparency.

The MVP needed to:

• Support drag-and-drop scheduling with instant updates

• Work seamlessly on desktop and mobile

• Handle thousands of simultaneous user interactions without lag

• Integrate with enterprise tools like Azure Active Directory (AD) for user authentication and management

Approach

We kicked off the project with a discovery sprint to define core workflows, user personas, and tech requirements. Given the complexity of real-time scheduling and user permissions, we prioritized a flexible architecture that could evolve as the product scaled.

Key steps included:

• Reviewing scheduling workflows and competitors

• Defining scalable UI patterns for calendar-based interfaces

• Selecting the right stack for fast time-to-market and long-term maintainability

• Prototyping drag-and-drop UX in collaboration with Valorian’s internal team

Tools & Technologies

• React — Chosen for building a responsive and interactive frontend with seamless drag-and-drop capabilities.

• Firebase — Used during the MVP phase to speed up delivery and leverage real-time sync features.

• Node.js + Fastify — Migrated to a custom backend for full control over business logic and scalability.

• Socket.IO — For handling real-time events and multi-user collaboration.

• Azure Active Directory — Integrated to manage user roles, permissions, and enterprise SSO.

Challenges

• Real-Time Drag-and-Drop Scheduling Building a real-time calendar with intuitive drag-and-drop interactions was one of the most complex aspects of development. We had to carefully manage UI responsiveness, state synchronization, and server communication to ensure a seamless experience.

• Migration from Firebase to Node Backend As the user base grew, the Firebase backend became limiting. We migrated to a custom Node.js backend to allow for more flexibility in managing data structures, custom logic, and performance optimization — without affecting user experience.

• Azure AD Integration Enterprise-grade authentication was a must. Integrating Azure AD required aligning with strict security protocols and configuring SSO flows to support multiple roles and organizations.

Core Features

• Drag-and-Drop Calendar Users can easily schedule, reschedule, and assign tasks using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Real-time updates ensure all team members stay on the same page.

• Real-Time Collaboration Changes are synced instantly across all devices, ensuring that updates made by one user are reflected for others in real time.

• Enterprise-Grade Authentication The app supports Single Sign-On (SSO) and user role management via Azure AD, enabling secure access across organizations.

• Notification System Automated in-app and email notifications ensure users are always updated about changes that impact their schedules.

Current Status

What began as a small MVP has now grown into a fully-featured scheduling system supported by a dedicated team of 5 developers. The app handles thousands of active users and continues to expand with new modules, performance enhancements, and client-requested features.

Valorian Scheduler is now used by multiple organizations across logistics, education, and professional services to streamline their day-to-day operations.

Summary

From MVP to enterprise deployment, our team brought both the technical firepower and product thinking needed to deliver an impactful, real-time scheduling solution.

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