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Odoo-N8N

Integration Proposal

Transform YourAcademic CertificateProcess

Complete automation solution that transforms your manual 5-7 day certificate process into an efficient 24-48 hour automated workflow using Odoo Community Edition and N8N workflow automation

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Developed by
Usman Ghias
Senior Odoo Developer & N8N Specialist

Why Choose This Solution?

80% Faster
Processing Time
1000+
Concurrent Users
100%
Compliance
24/7
Automation

From Manual to Automated

Current Process

5-7 days manual processing with multiple touchpoints and delays

Our Solution

Automated 24-48 hour processing with real-time tracking and validation

Result

80% efficiency improvement with 100% compliance and audit trail

Project Overview

Comprehensive automation solution for academic certificate issuance using Odoo Community Edition and N8N workflow automation. Transform your manual processes into efficient, scalable, and cost-effective automated workflows.

Project Objectives

Automate Certificate Processing

Transform manual 5-7 day process into automated 24-48 hour workflow

Student Self-Service Portal

Enable students to request and track certificates independently

Compliance & Security

Ensure 100% audit compliance with digital signatures and encryption

Cost Optimization

Reduce administrative costs by 60% using Odoo Community Edition

Real-time Processing

Implement instant validation and immediate feedback systems

Scalable Architecture

Support 1000+ concurrent users with room for future growth

Technology Stack

Backend Framework

  • Odoo Community Edition
  • Python 3.8+
  • PostgreSQL Database

Workflow Automation

  • N8N Workflow Engine
  • Node.js 16+
  • TypeScript

Frontend & UI

  • React.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS

Infrastructure

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • Nginx Web Server
  • Docker Containers

Security & APIs

  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT Tokens
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks

External Integrations

  • Banner Student System
  • SIRE Payment Gateway
  • Andes SCD

Project Timeline

Complete solution delivered in 8-10 weeks with three main phases. Using Odoo Community Edition reduces costs while maintaining full functionality.

Phase 1

Foundation & Core Development

4 weeks
$3,267
  • Development environment setup and configuration
  • Odoo Community Edition installation and customization
  • N8N workflow engine deployment and optimization
  • API communication layer development
  • SSO and MFA implementation
  • Student portal development with React
  • Payment gateway integration setup
  • PDF generation system with templates
  • Digital signature integration
  • Comprehensive testing and quality assurance

Phase 2

Production Deployment & Integration

4 weeks
$4,267
  • Production server setup and configuration
  • External system integrations (Banner, SIRE, Andes)
  • Complete BPM workflow implementation
  • Advanced security features and encryption
  • Performance optimization and load testing
  • User acceptance testing and feedback integration
  • Documentation and training materials creation
  • Production deployment and go-live preparation
  • Monitoring and logging implementation
  • Backup and disaster recovery setup

Phase 3

Support & Optimization

2 weeks
$2,266
  • System monitoring and performance tuning
  • User feedback integration and improvements
  • Security updates and vulnerability patches
  • Ongoing maintenance and support setup
  • Training completion and knowledge transfer
  • Project documentation finalization
  • Support handover and maintenance schedule
  • Performance benchmarking and optimization

Key Milestones

Week 1-2

Environment & Core Setup

Development environment, Odoo-N8N integration, basic features

Server setup, database configuration, basic API integration

Week 3-4

Advanced Features

Payment processing, PDF generation, digital signatures

Payment gateway, PDF templates, signature integration

Week 5-6

Production Ready

Production setup, external integrations, optimization

External APIs, performance tuning, security hardening

Week 7-8

Deployment & Testing

Production deployment, user testing, documentation

Live deployment, user acceptance testing, training

Week 9-10

Support & Handover

System optimization, training, ongoing support

Performance optimization, knowledge transfer, support setup

Key Deliverables

Phase 1

  • Working Odoo-N8N integration
  • Student portal with authentication
  • Payment processing system
  • PDF generation with templates
  • Basic workflow automation

Phase 2

  • Production-ready system
  • External API integrations
  • Complete workflow automation
  • Security implementation
  • Performance optimization

Phase 3

  • Optimized production system
  • Complete documentation
  • Training materials
  • Support procedures
  • Maintenance schedule
8-10
Weeks Total
3
Phases
$9,800
Total Investment
80%
Efficiency Gain

Investment & Cost Breakdown

Transparent pricing with significant cost savings using Odoo Community Edition. Total investment: $9,800 USD with single developer approach.

Developer Information

Usman Ghias

Senior Odoo Developer & N8N Specialist

5+ years Odoo & N8N experience

Portfolio: usman.codcrafters.org

$9,768
264h × $37/hr
Duration: 13.2 weeksRate: $37/hour

Development Investment

Phase 1 (Foundation)

Environment setup, core development, and testing

$3,256
88h × $37/hr
Duration: 4.4 weeksRate: $37/hour

Phase 2 (Production)

Production deployment and external integrations

$4,255
115h × $37/hr
Duration: 5.75 weeksRate: $37/hour

Phase 3 (Support)

Post-deployment support and optimization

$2,257
61h × $37/hr
Duration: 3.05 weeksRate: $37/hour
$9,768
Total Development Investment
264 hours at $37/hour

Total Cost of Ownership

$9,768
Development Cost
Single developer approach
$232
Additional Costs
Infrastructure & setup
$9,800
Total Investment
Complete solution cost

Significant Cost Savings

70% License Savings

Using Odoo Community Edition instead of Enterprise

$42,000/year

80% Time Savings

Automated processing vs manual handling

5-7 days → 24-48 hours

60% Cost Reduction

Reduced administrative overhead

$100 → $40 per request

Technical Features

Comprehensive technical solution with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance features.

Core Features

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Centralized authentication with OAuth 2.0 and JWT tokens

Multi-Factor Authentication

TOTP-based MFA with QR codes and backup options

Student Portal

Self-service portal for certificate requests and tracking

Dynamic PDF Generation

HTML templates with QR codes and digital signatures

QR Code Validation

Embedded QR codes for certificate authenticity verification

Payment Processing

Secure payment gateway integration with webhook handling

Email Automation

Automated email notifications and certificate delivery

Audit Trail

Comprehensive logging and compliance tracking

External Integrations

Banner Student System

Academic status validation and student data

API Integration

SIRE Payment Gateway

Secure payment processing and webhooks

Payment Integration

Andes SCD

Digital signature and certificate signing

Signature Service

Email Services

SMTP integration for automated notifications

Communication

Security & Compliance

Security Features

AES-256 encryption for data at rest
TLS 1.3 for data in transit
OAuth 2.0 and JWT token management
Rate limiting and DDoS protection

Performance & Scalability

Response Time< 3 seconds
System Uptime99.9%
Concurrent Users1000+
Error Rate< 1%

Technology Stack

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Odoo Community Edition

  • • Python 3.8+
  • • PostgreSQL Database
  • • REST API Framework
  • • Custom Modules
  • • Web Framework

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N8N Workflow Engine

  • • Node.js 16+
  • • TypeScript
  • • Webhook Management
  • • API Integrations
  • • Workflow Automation

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Infrastructure

  • • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • • Nginx Web Server
  • • SSL/TLS Encryption
  • • Redis Caching
  • • Docker Containers

Process Flow

Complete automated workflow from student request to certificate delivery. Each step is fully automated with human oversight only when needed.

1

Student Access

Student logs into portal with SSO/MFA

  • Single Sign-On authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Student identity validation
  • Portal access granted
2

Request Submission

Student submits certificate request form

  • Certificate type selection
  • Student details confirmation
  • Program information validation
  • Request form submission
3

Academic Validation

System validates academic requirements

  • Banner API integration
  • Academic status check
  • Requirements validation
  • Compliance verification
4

Payment Processing

Secure payment gateway integration

  • SIRE payment gateway
  • Secure payment processing
  • Transaction validation
  • Payment confirmation
5

Certificate Generation

Dynamic PDF with digital signatures

  • PDF template generation
  • QR code embedding
  • Digital signature application
  • Certificate finalization
6

Delivery & Storage

Email delivery and secure storage

  • Email automation
  • Certificate delivery
  • Secure storage
  • Audit trail logging

Decision Points

Decision Point

Academic Requirements Met?
YES
Proceed to Payment
NO
Send Rejection Email

Decision Point

Payment Successful?
YES
Generate Certificate
NO
Payment Failed Notification

Decision Point

Certificate Generated?
YES
Send to Student
NO
Error Handling

Process Benefits

80% Faster

Processing time reduced from 5-7 days to 24-48 hours

95% Automated

Most requests handled automatically without human intervention

100% Secure

End-to-end encryption and digital signatures

Error Handling

Comprehensive error handling and fallback mechanisms

About the Developer

Meet Usman Ghias - Senior Odoo Developer & N8N Specialist with proven expertise in workflow automation and system integration.

Lead Developer

Usman Ghias

Senior Odoo Developer & N8N Specialist - End-to-end project delivery

$9,768
264h × $37/hr
Duration: 13.2 weeksRate: $37/hour

Core Expertise

N8N Workflow Automation

3+ years experience designing and deploying complex workflows

Odoo Development

Custom module development, API integration, and system optimization

System Integration

Seamless integration between multiple platforms and services

Cloud Deployment

Experience with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vercel deployments

Recent Projects

Automated Student Registration System

N8N and Odoo integration for educational institutions

N8NOdooReactPostgreSQL

Payment Gateway Integration

Secure payment processing for academic services

SIRE APIWebhooksDigital Signatures

Document Automation System

Dynamic PDF generation with digital signatures

PDF GenerationQR CodesEmail Automation

Real-time Notification System

Automated notifications for academic processes

WebSocketsEmailSMSPush Notifications

Server Infrastructure

N8N Server

Production N8N workflow automation server

Odoo-N8N Server

Integrated Odoo and N8N development server

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Comprehensive risk analysis with proven mitigation strategies. Our approach minimizes risks while ensuring project success.

Technical Risks

API Integration Issues

Probability: MediumImpact: High
Mitigation:
Comprehensive testing and fallback mechanisms

Performance Bottlenecks

Probability: LowImpact: Medium
Mitigation:
Load testing and optimization

Security Vulnerabilities

Probability: LowImpact: High
Mitigation:
Regular security audits and updates

Data Migration Issues

Probability: MediumImpact: Medium
Mitigation:
Incremental migration with rollback capability

Project Risks

Timeline Delays

Probability: MediumImpact: Medium
Mitigation:
Agile methodology with regular checkpoints

Scope Creep

Probability: MediumImpact: Medium
Mitigation:
Clear change management process

Resource Availability

Probability: LowImpact: High
Mitigation:
Backup resources identified

Budget Overruns

Probability: LowImpact: Medium
Mitigation:
Fixed-price model with clear deliverables

Mitigation Strategies

Comprehensive Testing

Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing at each phase

Regular Checkpoints

Weekly progress reviews and milestone validations

Security First

Security audits and penetration testing throughout development

Backup Plans

Alternative approaches and fallback mechanisms for critical components

Risk Matrix

Risk LevelProbabilityImpactMitigation Priority
HighAPI Integration IssuesSecurity VulnerabilitiesImmediate
MediumTimeline DelaysPerformance BottlenecksHigh
LowBudget OverrunsResource AvailabilityMedium

Success Metrics

Clear, measurable success criteria with performance targets and business impact metrics. Our solution delivers quantifiable improvements across all key areas.

Performance Targets

Process Efficiency

Target:80% reduction
Measurement:Before/after processing time

User Satisfaction

Target:>90% positive feedback
Measurement:User surveys and feedback

System Availability

Target:99.9% uptime
Measurement:Monitoring tools and logs

Error Rate

Target:<1% failed transactions
Measurement:System logs and analytics

Response Time

Target:<3 seconds
Measurement:Performance testing

Concurrent Users

Target:1000+ simultaneous
Measurement:Load testing and monitoring

Business Impact

Processing Time

Before
5-7 days
After
24-48 hours
80% faster

Administrative Costs

Before
$100/request
After
$40/request
60% reduction

User Self-Service

Before
0%
After
95%
Complete automation

Audit Compliance

Before
Manual
After
100% automated
Full compliance

Key Performance Indicators

1000+

Certificate Requests

Monthly processed requests

+15% vs previous
24-48h

Processing Time

Average processing time

-80% vs previous
$60K

Cost Savings

Annual cost reduction

+60% vs previous
95%

User Satisfaction

Positive feedback rate

+25% vs previous

Return on Investment

$15K-$20K
Initial Investment
One-time development cost
$60K
Annual Savings
Reduced administrative costs
300%
ROI (Year 1)
Return on investment ratio

Project Information

Complete automation solution for academic certificate issuance. Ready to transform your manual processes into efficient, scalable workflows.

Developer Information

Email

usman.ghias@example.com

Get in touch for project discussions

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567

Available for urgent inquiries

Location

Remote / Worldwide

Working remotely with global clients

Response Time

Within 24 hours

Quick response guaranteed

Portfolio

View my portfolio and previous work

Why Choose Me?

3+ Years
N8N Workflow Experience
5+ Years
Odoo Development
20+
Successful Projects
100%
Client Satisfaction

Project Summary

Investment

$9,800 USD

Complete solution with single developer approach

Timeline

8-10 Weeks

Three phases with detailed milestones

Technology

Odoo + N8N

Community Edition with workflow automation

Efficiency Gain

80%

Processing time reduction from 5-7 days to 24-48 hours