reFern, a cleantech startup, is seeking assistance in identifying and applying for grants and pitch competitions to secure funding for its innovative projects. reFern, a company focused on sustainability and carbon for interior spaces, seeks to optimize its cloud infrastructure. The current architecture needs evaluation to identify areas for improvement, ensuring it can support the growing demands of their platform. The goal is to design a scalable cloud architecture that enhances performance, security, and efficiency. Students will analyze the existing setup, propose a cloud migration strategy, and suggest security enhancements. This project provides an opportunity to apply cloud computing knowledge and develop practical solutions for real-world challenges. The focus is on creating a robust plan that aligns with reFern's operational needs and future growth.

The deliverables for this project include a comprehensive report detailing the evaluation of the current architecture, a proposed scalable cloud architecture design, and an implementation plan. Additionally, students will provide a cloud migration strategy and a set of recommended security enhancements. The final submission should include diagrams, a step-by-step migration plan, and a security protocol outline.