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DMET Hong Kong

Software: Alumni Management Platform Build for DMET-MERI, Hong Kong

Client: Commuto.us

Platform: Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Wix Velo

Impact Driven: Revenue generation, ARR growth, End-to-end ownership, 0-1 product build, Solution-led sales, GTM execution, DAU growth, User activation, Retention optimization, Cross-functional leadership, Stakeholder management, AI-driven automation, SaaS scaling, Cloud-native architecture, AWS serverless, Cost optimization, Enterprise clients, SMB onboarding, Product strategy, Roadmap ownership, Data-driven decisions, Operational efficiency

Overview

Delivered a comprehensive alumni management platform for the DMET-MERI Alumni Association Hong Kong, a global community representing graduates of India’s premier marine engineering institutes. The platform was designed to centralize alumni data, streamline event management, and enable seamless communication across a geographically distributed maritime community. The solution strengthens alumni engagement, improves operational efficiency for association leaders, and provides a modern digital identity for the organization.

High Level System Design

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The platform is built using a managed web architecture focused on reliability, simplicity, and ease of administration. The frontend and core application experience are developed using Wix, providing a responsive, secure, and easily maintainable interface for alumni and administrators. Dynamic pages handle alumni registrations, profile updates, event listings, and content publishing, ensuring smooth access across devices.

Backend logic is implemented using Wix backend functions, which manage alumni onboarding, role-based access (members vs administrators), event registrations, form submissions, and approval workflows. Alumni records, event data, and communication logs are stored in Wix Collections, enabling structured data management while allowing non-technical administrators to manage content independently.

For communication workflows, the system integrates automated email notifications for event announcements, confirmations, and association updates using built-in Wix automation. Where advanced reporting or data aggregation is required, data exports and analytics are supported through AWS-based services, enabling leadership to analyze alumni participation, event engagement, and regional distribution securely and at scale.

Security is handled through Wix’s native authentication, access control, and session management, ensuring that alumni data remains protected while enabling smooth user experiences for members across different geographies.

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The platform provides a scalable and low-maintenance digital foundation for a global alumni organization. By leveraging Wix’s managed services, the association benefits from high availability, built-in security, and minimal operational overhead. Centralized alumni data eliminates manual record-keeping, while automated event and communication workflows significantly reduce administrative effort. The hybrid use of AWS for reporting enables deeper insights without complicating the core system architecture, making the solution both powerful and easy to operate.

How It Helps

For association leaders and administrators, the platform acts as a single source of truth for alumni records, events, and communications. Event planning and execution become streamlined through digital registrations and automated confirmations, while communication tools ensure timely outreach to members across regions. Leadership gains visibility into engagement trends, helping guide future initiatives and strengthen the association’s global presence.

For alumni members, the platform offers a centralized hub to stay connected with the community. Members can easily register, maintain their profiles, discover upcoming events, and receive important updates without relying on fragmented communication channels. This improves networking opportunities, encourages participation, and reinforces a sense of belonging within the global maritime alumni network.

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