Projects
Carbon8 & The Natural Bank - AI-Powered Technology Stack Audit and Strategy Development
Project Duration
1 Month
Description
This project focused on auditing The Natural Bank's technology stack and processes, with the goal of creating a unified, cost-effective strategy for future development. By integrating AI-driven automation and resource aggregation between The Natural Bank and Carbon8, we developed a comprehensive blueprint that optimises their technology platforms, reduces operational costs, and prepares both organisations for scalable growth
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Client
Carbon8 & The Natural Bank
Carbon8 supports farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture through education and community, improving farming practices for farmers and enhancing food quality for consumers. Natural Bank aims to create a simple and impactful way to invest in natural capital, benefiting nature, farmers, and businesses alike.
https://carbon8.org.au
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Key Metrics
40% Reduction in Overall Tech Strategy Costs
Unified Development Blueprint
50% Savings from Shared Resources
Testimonial
The strategy aligned our platforms, reduced costs, and provided a clear blueprint for future growth.
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Mike McCosker (Founder & Director)
Project Details

Project Objectives

  • Technology Stack Audit: Conduct a thorough review of The Natural Bank’s technology stack, processes, and farmer onboarding system to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
  • Unified Development Blueprint: Create a cohesive, long-term development and deployment strategy for The Natural Bank and Carbon8, designed to optimise resources and reduce costs across both platforms.
  • AI-Driven Cost Optimisation: Identify how AI can be used to automate data collection, interpretation, and reporting processes, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention.
  • Integrated Verification and Audit Systems: Develop a tamper-proof, AI-enabled audit trail and verification framework that supports both Natural Bank and Carbon8’s platforms.
  • Efficient Resource Aggregation: Leverage shared resources between The Natural Bank and Carbon8 to minimise development and operational costs while maximising platform functionality.

Project Scope

  • Technology Audit: Conducted a comprehensive audit of The Natural Bank’s processes, systems, and platforms to highlight areas for improvement.
  • Cost-Effective Blueprint: Developed a unified blueprint for future development, streamlining the creation and deployment of their tech platforms.
  • AI Integration: Proposed AI solutions for automating key processes such as data collection and reporting, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
  • Audit Trail Development: Designed a tamper-proof, centralised audit trail system to support verification and compliance across platforms.
  • Timeline: 1.5 months (audit, strategy development, and delivery of final report).

Challenges Faced

  • Cost Efficiency: Finding ways to streamline operations and reduce overhead while maintaining the integrity and functionality of both The Natural Bank and Carbon8’s platforms.
  • Unified Strategy: Creating a single development blueprint that aligns the needs and goals of both organisations while maximising resource sharing.
  • AI Readiness: Ensuring the current tech stack is prepared for the integration of AI tools for automation and reporting.

Solutions Provided

  • Comprehensive Tech Audit: Audited and evaluated existing systems, resulting in a clear roadmap for future optimisation and development.
  • Cost Reduction Strategy: Developed a strategy that unified the tech needs of both organisations, reducing duplicated efforts and saving on resource costs.
  • AI-Powered Optimisation: Proposed AI solutions to automate data collection and reporting, cutting down on manual labour and driving cost efficiency.
  • Scalable Blueprint: Provided a detailed, future-proof development blueprint that ensures both platforms can grow while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

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