Customer Portal, Billing Automation & Service Requests (Utilities)
Overview
The organization needed a secure self-service customer portal to reduce support workload, improve communication, and automate billing and service request handling.
Client Goals
- Reduced customer support dependency through self-service access
- Automated billing notifications and customer communication
- Faster handling and tracking of service requests
- Improved customer experience and operational efficiency
Core features
- Secure customer login and account management
- Automated billing notifications and alerts
- Online service request submission and tracking
- Admin dashboard for managing customers and requests
- Role-based access and data security controls
- Billing notification workflows
- Internal service request handling processes
Solution
I designed and delivered a custom customer portal and service management system that allows users to manage accounts, receive billing notifications, and submit service requests online.
Results
- Customer support calls reduced by 60% after portal rollout
- On-time invoice payments improved by 22%
- Average ticket resolution time reduced by 35%
- Improved customer satisfaction scores within 2 months
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Next.js (SSR for fast pages)
- Backend: Laravel + PHP for secure payment integrations
- Database: MySQL
- Messaging: Twilio (SMS) and SendGrid (email)
- Hosting: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, RDS), SSL and security monitoring

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