Arya also utilized Cloud Armor, which provides both reactive and proactive threat protection. “There was an incident where we faced a DDoS attack from international sources in Russia and Romania. Cloud Armor helped us block illegitimate traffic in real time, and gave us the tools to monitor and prepare for future threats,” explains Garg. Security Command Center (SCC) was also introduced to centralize security management, allowing Arya to identify attack paths and strengthen enterprise-level defenses.

To further bolster security, Arya leveraged Secret Manager to securely manage credentials and API keys. The company minimized the risk of unauthorized access by keeping sensitive information like database credentials out of code repositories.

These solutions see Arya meeting stringent compliance standards, easing the audit process, and demonstrating robust protection against security threats. “With Google Cloud, I can confidently present the right certifications and policies to auditors, knowing our infrastructure adheres to the highest standards,” Garg adds.

Dataflow and Datastream run on Google Compute Engine, providing a scalable infrastructure capable of handling increasing workloads. "Compute Engine allows us to scale up or down dynamically, ensuring we’re always prepared to meet growing data demands without incurring unnecessary costs.” 

The improved data flow enhanced collaboration across teams during Arya’s monthly OKR planning sessions. With faster and more precise reporting, teams could better align on product and business roadmaps. This led to the introduction of new customer-centric features, such as enhanced loan repayment options. 

Customers can now make payments directly through the Arya app, reducing reliance on physical collection points and increasing convenience, particularly in rural areas. “With reliable data, we’ve seen a significant increase in customers adopting our online repayment platform, which aligns with our goal to digitize rural banking operations,” adds Mohit.

Arya took advantage of sustained-use discounts from Google Cloud to lower operational costs compared to their previous cloud provider. This move helped Arya scale its infrastructure while cutting cloud expenses by 20%, freeing up resources to invest in customer-focused innovations.

Shivaami, a trusted Google Cloud Partner, supported Arya throughout its cloud transformation journey. Shivaami tailored Google Cloud solutions to meet Arya’s specific needs, with Cloud Armor enhancing security, implementing Shared VPC for compliance, and optimizing database management with Cloud SQL, among others. Their expertise in aligning technical solutions with business goals contributed to Arya enhancing its security, scalability, and operational efficiency.