# Drupal Monthly Retainer Support

## Ongoing Drupal Support Retainer for Enterprise Teams

### Predictable Support Without Firefighting

#### Continuous Improvement, Not Just Maintenance

Discuss Drupal Retainer Support

Drupal Monthly Retainer Support provides ongoing Drupal support with continuous access to senior Drupal engineers who deeply understand your platform, architecture, and business goals.

Instead of reacting to incidents or negotiating scope for every change, you gain a stable, long-term Drupal support partner focused on keeping your Drupal platform secure, performant, and evolving.

This model is ideal for organizations running business-critical Drupal platforms that need a Drupal maintenance contract-style engagement: steady improvements, proactive maintenance, and trusted technical ownership over time.

#### Support Model

##### Fixed monthly Drupal support capacity

##### Predictable monthly cost

##### Dedicated Drupal development team

#### Typical Work

*   Drupal maintenance & upgrades
*   Feature improvements
*   Performance & security optimizations

#### Delivery Style

*   Proactive
*   Planned
*   Business-aligned

#### Best Fit For

*   Enterprise Drupal platforms
*   Long-running digital programs
*   Teams needing ongoing Drupal expertise

![Drupal Monthly Retainer Support 1](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--problem--fragmented-vendor-support)

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![Drupal Monthly Retainer Support 4](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--problem--slow-delivery-and-bottlenecks)

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[Need Immediate Help?](/services/drupal-support/incident-response "Ongoing Drupal Support Retainer for Enterprise Teams")

## The Problem

Many Drupal platforms are supported through fragmented, ad hoc arrangements—multiple vendors, rotating contractors, or sporadic internal availability—where context is repeatedly lost and work is constantly reprioritized. When support is handled as one-off requests, teams spend more time re-explaining architecture and constraints than delivering improvements, and ownership of critical modules, integrations, and deployment workflows becomes unclear.

Over time, this creates compounding operational drag: deferred updates, inconsistent implementation patterns, and a backlog dominated by urgent fixes rather than planned engineering. Release coordination becomes harder, maintenance windows expand, and delivery slows as dependencies age and the codebase becomes more fragile. For enterprise environments, the risk profile increases as security advisories, performance regressions, and upgrade blockers accumulate without a stable cadence of remediation.

Budgeting and prioritization also become unpredictable. Without a clear Drupal support subscription-style model or defined service expectations, teams oscillate between under-investment and emergency spend, while stakeholders lose confidence in timelines and platform reliability.

## Our Approach

### Dedicated Monthly Capacity

A fixed amount of Drupal engineering time is reserved exclusively for your platform every month—supporting a fixed monthly Drupal support model.

### Deep Platform Knowledge

Long-term engagement ensures architectural context and business logic are fully understood, reducing handover risk across teams.

### Proactive Platform Care

Maintenance, performance, and security issues are addressed before they become incidents as part of managed Drupal support services.

### Flexible Prioritization

Monthly priorities are adjusted collaboratively based on business needs, enabling flexible Drupal support plans.

### Transparent Planning

Clear visibility into planned, active, and completed work, with a rolling view of priorities and trade-offs.

### Trusted Technical Advisory

Ongoing guidance supports smarter Drupal decisions, including when to use retainer vs hourly support for specific work types.

## What’s Included in Managed Drupal Support Services

Drupal Monthly Retainer Support is a structured model for ongoing Drupal support and long-term Drupal support planning. It combines Drupal maintenance support, incremental enhancement, performance optimization, and security hardening within a governed monthly cadence. Technical debt is reduced through controlled refactoring and modernization, while documentation and knowledge sharing improve continuity and developer productivity. The focus is maintainability, reliability, and upgrade readiness for enterprise Drupal platforms.

![Feature: Drupal Core & Module Maintenance](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--drupal-core-and-module-maintenance)

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### Drupal Core & Module Maintenance

Ongoing updates to Drupal core and contributed modules ensure your platform remains secure, stable, and aligned with the latest best practices. We proactively monitor security advisories, test updates in controlled environments, and apply patches safely to minimize risk while maintaining platform integrity and long-term upgrade readiness.

![Feature: Incremental Enhancements](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--incremental-enhancements)

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### Incremental Enhancements

Continuous delivery of small, focused improvements that compound over time. Instead of large disruptive releases, we introduce steady refinements to UX, functionality, and content workflows—keeping your platform evolving without operational friction or unnecessary downtime.

![Feature: Performance Optimization](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--performance-optimization)

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### Performance Optimization

Regular performance tuning, caching optimization, and bottleneck analysis ensure your site remains fast and responsive under growing traffic demands. We monitor key metrics, refine infrastructure configurations, and eliminate inefficiencies to maintain enterprise-grade performance standards.

![Feature: Security Hardening](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--security-hardening)

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### Security Hardening

Preventive security updates and best-practice enforcement protect your Drupal platform against emerging threats. We apply structured patch management, configuration reviews, permission audits, and infrastructure hardening to reduce exposure and strengthen long-term resilience.

![Feature: Technical Debt Reduction](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--technical-debt-reduction)

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### Technical Debt Reduction

Structured refactoring keeps your codebase clean, maintainable, and ready for future upgrades. We identify legacy patterns, remove deprecated logic, improve architecture consistency, and modernize custom code to reduce risk and support sustainable growth.

![Feature: Documentation & Knowledge Sharing](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_580,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--core-features--documentation-and-knowledge-sharing)

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### Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Key decisions, architectural changes, and operational processes are clearly documented to ensure continuity and transparency. We provide structured knowledge sharing so your internal teams understand platform evolution, reducing onboarding time and dependency on tribal knowledge.

Capabilities

*   Drupal maintenance & upgrades
*   Multisite & enterprise Drupal
*   Headless & hybrid Drupal architectures
*   DevOps & CI/CD support
*   Performance & SEO improvements
*   Third-party integrations

Who This Is For

*   Enterprises running critical Drupal platforms
*   Product teams without full in-house Drupal capacity
*   Internal teams needing senior Drupal reinforcement
*   Organizations planning long-term Drupal evolution

Technology Scope

*   Drupal 6–7 (Legacy systems)
*   Drupal 8–11+ (Modern systems)
*   PHP & Symfony
*   Headless Drupal (GraphQL / REST)
*   React & Next.js integrations
*   CI/CD pipelines
*   Cloud infrastructure

## Delivery Model

Delivery follows a clear engineering sequence: onboarding and platform review, backlog shaping, and a monthly planning cycle that allocates fixed monthly Drupal support capacity to the highest-priority work. Execution is handled by a consistent, dedicated Drupal development team with regular check-ins and transparent reporting. Where required, engagement expectations can be aligned to Drupal SLA support practices for response and operational continuity.

![Delivery card for Monthly Planning Cycle](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--monthly-planning-cycle)\[01\]

### Monthly Planning Cycle

At the beginning of each month, we align on priorities, define realistic capacity, and agree on measurable outcomes. This structured planning ensures focus on high-impact initiatives while maintaining flexibility for urgent adjustments.

![Delivery card for Rolling Backlog](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--rolling-backlog)\[02\]

### Rolling Backlog

Your backlog evolves continuously without repeated onboarding or re-explaining context. Because the same engineers stay engaged, tasks progress efficiently and knowledge accumulates over time.

![Delivery card for Direct Engineer Access](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--direct-engineer-access)\[03\]

### Direct Engineer Access

Work directly with senior Drupal engineers — no ticket queues, no unnecessary layers, no communication bottlenecks. Fast answers, clear decisions, and practical execution.

![Delivery card for Clear Monthly Reporting](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--clear-monthly-reporting)\[04\]

### Clear Monthly Reporting

Every month includes structured reporting covering completed tasks, performance improvements, risks identified, and next priorities. Full transparency into progress and delivered value.

![Delivery card for Low Process Overhead](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--low-process-overhead)\[05\]

### Low Process Overhead

We minimize administrative friction and focus on execution. Lean collaboration, practical communication, and efficient workflows allow more time for building and improving your platform.

![Delivery card for Continuity & Stability](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_540,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/service-drupal-monthly-retainer-support--delivery--continuity-and-stability)\[06\]

### Continuity & Stability

The same engineers remain engaged with your platform long-term, ensuring architectural consistency, faster problem resolution, and steady technical evolution without constant handovers.

## Business Impact

A Drupal support retainer reduces operational uncertainty by shifting work from reactive firefighting to a scalable Drupal support model with predictable capacity. A consistent maintenance cadence lowers the likelihood of disruptive incidents and helps keep dependencies current, reducing upgrade and security risk.

For stakeholders, a fixed monthly Drupal support engagement improves budgeting and planning, while steady incremental delivery supports faster iteration without repeated procurement cycles. Over time, systematic technical debt reduction improves maintainability and protects long-term scalability for enterprise Drupal platforms.

### Reduced Operational Risk

Proactive maintenance and structured oversight reduce unexpected outages, security exposure, and emergency interventions, leading to more predictable and stable platform behavior.

### Predictable Budgeting

A fixed monthly engagement model eliminates surprise invoices and unplanned crisis spending, allowing leadership to forecast digital platform costs with greater accuracy.

### Faster Iteration

Ongoing collaboration enables improvements to be delivered continuously without restarting procurement cycles or launching separate projects for incremental enhancements.

### Lower Technical Debt

Legacy code, outdated dependencies, and architectural inconsistencies are addressed gradually, preventing accumulation of risk and reducing future modernization effort.

### Stronger Platform Ownership

Your Drupal platform is managed as a long-term strategic asset, with documented decisions, governance controls, and sustained architectural alignment over time.

## Related Services

A Drupal support retainer is most effective when paired with adjacent services that strengthen reliability, governance, and modernization. These related offerings extend managed Drupal support services into areas like incident response, SLA-based support, performance, security, DevOps, and platform modernization—helping teams maintain continuity as the platform evolves.

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### Drupal Support & Incident Response

Keeping Mission-Critical Drupal Platforms Stable with Ongoing Drupal Support

Learn More

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### Drupal Incident Response

24/7 Drupal Support When Production Is at Risk

Learn More

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### SLA-based Drupal Support

Guaranteed Response. Defined Accountability.

Learn More

](/services/drupal-support/sla)[

### Drupal Platform Modernization

Enterprise Drupal upgrade strategy for upgradeable delivery

Learn More

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### Drupal Performance Optimization

Speed Is Not a Feature. It’s Infrastructure.

Learn More

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### Drupal Security & Compliance

Automated Deployments. Reliable Infrastructure.

Learn More

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### Drupal DevOps & CI/CD

Automated CI/CD Pipelines. Reliable Infrastructure.

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### Drupal Monitoring & Observability

Prometheus Grafana Drupal monitoring with metrics, logs, and alerting

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### Drupal High Availability Architecture

Enterprise Drupal uptime engineering through resilient infrastructure design

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](/services/drupal-high-availability-architecture)

## Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs cover how an ongoing Drupal support retainer works day to day, how a Drupal maintenance contract differs from ad hoc or hourly support, and what to expect from a Drupal support subscription-style engagement. You’ll also find practical guidance on governance, risk management, integrations, and how retainer capacity can scale with platform growth.

How does a Drupal Monthly Retainer support model work in practice?

A Drupal Monthly Retainer provides a fixed, pre-allocated engineering capacity dedicated exclusively to your platform. Instead of negotiating scope for each request, work is prioritized and delivered within a structured monthly planning cycle. At the start of each cycle, priorities are aligned with business goals, technical risks, and roadmap initiatives. The same senior Drupal engineers remain engaged over time, ensuring architectural continuity and accumulated knowledge. This predictable structure reduces friction, eliminates repetitive onboarding, and enables steady platform evolution rather than reactive task execution.

How is a Drupal retainer different from incident response or ad hoc support?

Incident response is designed to resolve urgent outages and restore functionality quickly. A retainer, in contrast, focuses on continuous improvement, proactive maintenance, and long-term platform health. Rather than waiting for problems to surface, the retainer model allows performance optimization, security updates, refactoring, and incremental enhancements to be delivered consistently. This reduces the likelihood of emergency situations and shifts platform management from reactive firefighting to structured technical stewardship.

What types of Drupal work are typically covered under a monthly retainer?

Typical activities include Drupal core and module updates, custom module improvements, feature enhancements, performance tuning, security hardening, integration refinements, and technical debt reduction. Because capacity is reserved monthly, the scope can flex between maintenance, architectural improvements, and roadmap delivery. This allows the platform to evolve in a controlled manner without launching separate projects for each enhancement or infrastructure adjustment.

How does the retainer model improve long-term platform stability?

Stability is achieved through proactive updates, structured refactoring, and continuous performance monitoring. Known risks are addressed before they escalate into production incidents. By maintaining architectural consistency and managing dependencies systematically, the platform remains upgrade-ready and compliant with evolving Drupal standards. This disciplined approach prevents the accumulation of unmanaged technical debt and reduces operational volatility over time.

Can the retainer model support legacy Drupal platforms?

Yes. The retainer model is particularly valuable for legacy Drupal 6 and Drupal 7 environments that require stabilization and controlled modernization planning. Continuous oversight allows security patches, compatibility fixes, and incremental improvements to be implemented safely. At the same time, a long-term roadmap can be defined for eventual upgrade or re-architecture, reducing risk compared to a sudden large-scale migration initiative.

How are priorities defined and adjusted within a monthly retainer?

Each month begins with structured planning that balances business initiatives, technical maintenance, and risk mitigation. Tasks are prioritized based on impact, urgency, and strategic alignment. Because the same engineers remain engaged, adjustments can be made efficiently without repeated context transfer. This flexible prioritization framework ensures that urgent needs can be addressed while still progressing long-term architectural improvements.

How are security updates and compliance requirements handled within the retainer?

Security advisories and dependency updates are monitored continuously. Updates are tested in controlled environments before production deployment to minimize regression risk. Regular reviews of permissions, configuration hygiene, and infrastructure alignment ensure the platform remains compliant with internal governance standards and regulatory expectations. Security becomes an ongoing operational discipline rather than a reactive emergency task.

How does a Drupal retainer scale as our platform and traffic grow?

Retainer capacity can be adjusted based on platform complexity, traffic growth, and roadmap demands. As new integrations, regions, or feature requirements emerge, engineering bandwidth can scale accordingly. Because architectural context is preserved over time, scaling efforts are executed efficiently. Infrastructure adjustments, performance tuning, and workflow refinements are implemented with a full understanding of the existing system landscape.

How does the monthly retainer model improve budgeting predictability?

A fixed monthly engagement replaces unpredictable emergency invoices and fragmented project-based spending. Leadership gains visibility into ongoing platform investment and can forecast costs more accurately. This predictability supports strategic planning and reduces procurement overhead. Instead of repeatedly approving new scopes, organizations maintain a stable engineering partnership aligned with long-term digital objectives.

What is the first step in establishing a Drupal Monthly Retainer partnership?

The engagement begins with a structured platform assessment to understand architecture, integrations, current risks, and operational workflows. This creates a shared technical baseline. Based on this review, monthly capacity, priorities, communication channels, and reporting expectations are defined. The objective is to establish a predictable, long-term engineering relationship focused on sustainable platform evolution rather than isolated task execution.

## Relevant Drupal Projects

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### [Bayer Radiología LATAMSecure Healthcare Drupal Collaboration Platform](/projects/bayer-radiologia-latam "Bayer Radiología LATAM")

[![Project: Bayer Radiología LATAM](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-bayer--challenge--01)](/projects/bayer-radiologia-latam "Bayer Radiología LATAM")

[Learn More](/projects/bayer-radiologia-latam "Learn More: Bayer Radiología LATAM")

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Imaging

Business Need:

An advanced healthcare digital platform for LATAM was required to facilitate collaboration among radiology HCPs, distribute company knowledge, refine treatment methods, and streamline workflows. The solution needed secure medical website role-based access restrictions based on user role (HCP / non-HCP) and geographic region.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Multi-level filtering for precise content discovery. - Role-based access control to support different professional needs. - Personalized HCP offices for tailored user experiences. - A structured approach to managing diverse stakeholder expectations.

Outcome:

The platform enhanced collaboration, streamlined workflows, and empowered radiology professionals with advanced tools to gain insights and optimize patient care.

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### [Copernicus Marine ServiceCopernicus Marine Service Drupal DXP case study — Marine data portal modernization](/projects/copernicus-marine-service-environmental-science-marine-data "Copernicus Marine Service")

[![Project: Copernicus Marine Service](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-copernicus--challenge--01)](/projects/copernicus-marine-service-environmental-science-marine-data "Copernicus Marine Service")

[Learn More](/projects/copernicus-marine-service-environmental-science-marine-data "Learn More: Copernicus Marine Service")

Industry: Environmental Science / Marine Data

Business Need:

The existing marine data portal relied on three unaligned WordPress installations and embedded PHP code, creating inefficiencies and risks in content management and usability.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Migrated three legacy WordPress sites and a Drupal 7 site to a unified Drupal-based platform. - Replaced risky PHP fragments with configurable Drupal components. - Improved information architecture and user experience for data exploration. - Implemented integrations: Solr search, SSO (SAML), and enhanced analytics tracking.

Outcome:

The new Drupal DXP streamlined content operations and improved accessibility, offering scientists and businesses a more efficient gateway to marine data services.

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### [DeprexisDrupal Performance Stabilization & Secure eCommerce Payment Workflows](/projects/deprexis-digital-mental-health-platform "Deprexis")

[![Project: Deprexis](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-deprexis--challenge--01)](/projects/deprexis-digital-mental-health-platform "Deprexis")

[Learn More](/projects/deprexis-digital-mental-health-platform "Learn More: Deprexis")

Industry: Digital Health / Mental Health

Business Need:

The Deprexis mental health digital platform on Drupal required stabilization, faster performance, and a secure ecommerce payment workflow to support online services. The solution needed to meet strict reliability and security expectations common for digital healthcare products.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Critical performance bottlenecks were identified and resolved with caching and rendering optimizations. - A secure eCommerce/payment module was implemented with ABank integration for online checkout. - Automated regression coverage was introduced to protect sensitive order workflows and reduce release risk. - Quality gates were improved through test-driven delivery and repeatable validation in CI.

Outcome:

The platform was stabilized, performance was improved, and secure checkout workflows were delivered with strong automated coverage to reduce operational and compliance risks.

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### [London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)Higher Education Drupal Research Data Platform](/projects/lshtm-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine "London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)")

[![Project: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-lshtm--challenge--01)](/projects/lshtm-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine "London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)")

[Learn More](/projects/lshtm-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine "Learn More: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)")

Industry: Healthcare & Research

Business Need:

LSHTM required improvements to its existing higher education Drupal platform to better manage and distribute complex research data, including support for third-party integrations, Drupal performance optimization, and more reliable synchronization.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Implemented CSV-based data import and export functionality. - Enabled dataset downloads for external consumers. - Improved performance of data-heavy pages and research content delivery. - Stabilized integrations and sync flows across multiple data sources.

Outcome:

The solution improved data accessibility, streamlined research workflows, and enhanced system performance, enabling LSHTM to manage complex datasets more efficiently.

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### [United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)United Nations website migration to a unified Drupal DXP](/projects/unccd-united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification "United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)")

[![Project: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-unccd--challenge--01)](/projects/unccd-united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification "United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)")

[Learn More](/projects/unccd-united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification "Learn More: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)")

Industry: International Organization / Environmental Policy

Business Need:

UNCCD operated four separate websites (two WordPress, two Drupal), leading to inconsistencies in design, content management, and user experience. A unified, scalable solution was needed to support a large-scale CMS migration project and improve efficiency and usability.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Migrating all sites into a single, structured Drupal-based platform (government website Drupal DXP approach). - Implementing Storybook for a design system and consistency, reducing content development costs by 30–40%. - Managing input from 27 stakeholders while maintaining backend stability. - Integrating behavioral tracking, A/B testing, and optimizing performance for strong Google Lighthouse scores. - Converting Adobe InDesign assets into a fully functional web experience.

Outcome:

The modernization effort resulted in a cohesive, user-friendly, and scalable website, improving content management efficiency and long-term digital sustainability.

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### [VeoliaEnterprise Drupal Multisite Modernization (Acquia Site Factory, 200+ Sites)](/projects/veolia-environmental-services-sustainability "Veolia")

[![Project: Veolia](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_644,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/project-veolia--challenge--01)](/projects/veolia-environmental-services-sustainability "Veolia")

[Learn More](/projects/veolia-environmental-services-sustainability "Learn More: Veolia")

Industry: Environmental Services / Sustainability

Business Need:

With Drupal 7 reaching end-of-life, Veolia needed a Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 enterprise migration for its Acquia Site Factory multisite platform—preserving region-specific content and multilingual capabilities across more than 200 sites.

Challenges & Solution:

*   Supported Acquia Site Factory multisite architecture at enterprise scale (200+ sites). - Ported the installation profile from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 while ensuring platform stability. - Delivered advanced configuration management strategy for safe incremental rollout across released sites. - Improved page loading speed by refactoring data fetching and caching strategies.

Outcome:

The platform was modernized into a stable, scalable multisite foundation with improved performance, maintainability, and long-term upgrade readiness.

## Trusted Drupal Support Partners

It was my pleasure working with Oleksiy (PathToProject) on a new Drupal website. He is a true full-stack developer—the ideal mix of DevOps expertise, deep front-end knowledge, and the structured thinking of a senior back-end developer.

He is well-organized and never lets anything slip. Oleksiy understands what needs to be done before being asked and can manage a project independently with minimal involvement from clients, product managers, or business analysts.

One of the best consultants I’ve worked with so far.

![Photo: Andrei Melis](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_100,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/testimonial-andrei-melis)

#### Andrei Melis

##### Technical Lead at Eau de Web

Oleksiy (PathToProject) and I worked together on a Digital Transformation project for Bayer LATAM Radiología. Oly was the Drupal developer, and I was the business lead. His professionalism, technical expertise, and ability to deliver functional improvements were some of the key attributes he brought to the project.

I also want to highlight his collaboration and flexibility—throughout the entire journey, Oleksiy exceeded my expectations.

It’s great when you can partner with vendors you trust, and who go the extra mile.

![Photo: Axel Gleizerman Copello](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_100,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/testimonial-axel-gleizerman-copello)

#### Axel Gleizerman Copello

##### Building in the MedTech Space | Antler

Oleksiy (PathToProject) is demanding and responsive. Comfortable with an Agile approach and strong technical skills, I appreciate the way he challenges stories and features to clarify specifications before and during sprints.

![Photo: Olivier Ritlewski](https://res.cloudinary.com/dywr7uhyq/image/upload/w_100,f_avif,q_auto:good/v1/testimonial-olivier-ritlewski)

#### Olivier Ritlewski

##### Ingénieur Logiciel chez EPAM Systems

## Looking for Long-Term Drupal Support?

Let’s define a Drupal monthly retainer that fits your platform, priorities, and growth plans.

Discuss Drupal Retainer Support

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### Oleksiy (Oly) Kalinichenko

#### CTO at PathToProject

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