Technical Appendix

Architectural approach, development practices, supported technologies, and operational considerations.

Overview

This technical appendix provides additional detail for technical stakeholders evaluating FinMH Consulting’s capability to design, modernize, and support business-critical applications.

The information below focuses on architecture, maintainability, performance, security, and long-term operational stability.

Application Architecture

Applications are designed using a layered approach that emphasizes separation of concerns and long-term maintainability.

  • Presentation layer (UI / web interface)
  • Application layer (business logic)
  • Data access layer
  • Integration / service layer

This structure supports easier maintenance, controlled change, and clearer ownership across application components.

Supported Technology Stack

Application Platforms

  • Adobe ColdFusion
  • Lucee

Web Technologies

  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • JavaScript (including AJAX-based interactions)
  • Bootstrap (responsive UI)

Databases

  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • MySQL

Integration

  • RESTful APIs
  • System-to-system integrations
  • Data exchange and synchronization

Development Practices

  • Version-controlled source code
  • Environment separation (development, testing, production)
  • Incremental and testable changes
  • Code written for readability and maintainability
  • Documentation of critical workflows and dependencies

Development decisions prioritize clarity and long-term support over short-term optimization.

Security Considerations

  • Role-based access control where applicable
  • Input validation and output encoding
  • Protection against common web vulnerabilities
  • Secure handling of credentials and sensitive data
  • Alignment with PCI DSS principles where required

Security is approached as an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time configuration step.

Performance & Stability

  • Query analysis and optimization
  • Reduction of unnecessary resource usage
  • Caching where appropriate
  • Monitoring of recurring performance patterns

Performance improvements are made with an emphasis on predictability and system stability rather than aggressive tuning.

Deployment & Operations

  • Controlled deployment processes
  • Rollback planning for production changes
  • Clear separation of configuration and code
  • Minimal disruption to active users

Long-Term Support & Maintenance

  • Ongoing maintenance and issue resolution
  • Knowledge continuity for long-lived systems
  • Incremental improvements over time
  • Documentation updates as systems evolve

Support engagements focus on responsible stewardship of systems that organizations depend on daily.