Andreas Kokkalis

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Andreas Kokkalis
Python Developer
Web App Developer
Automation Developer
  • Residence:
    Cyprus
  • City:
    Nicosia
  • Age:
    39
Greek
English
Russian
Python
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Knack Developer
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Excel & VBA
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html
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css
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jquery
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Javascript
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Salesforce Administrator
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  • Django
  • Streamlit
  • Flask
  • Data Analysis
  • Bootstrap, Materialize
  • Knack App Expert
  • GIT knowledge
  • Workflows Design
  • beautifulsoup
  • selenium
  • api interaction

Automated Booking Data Collection and Centralized Database for Travel Agency

Automations, Web Database App

Automated Booking Data Collection and Centralized Database for Travel Agency

I developed a web-based database solution using the Knack platform to streamline and centralize booking data for a travel agency. The goal was to automate the collection of bookings from various web systems and store them in a centralized location, allowing the reservation department to take timely actions.

Problem:

The travel agency faced challenges in gathering booking data from multiple web systems, each of which required manual data collection by the reservation team. This process was time-consuming, prone to human error, and created inefficiencies in handling bookings, especially during high-demand periods.

Solution:

I built a Python script utilizing Selenium to automate the data collection process, eliminating the need for manual intervention.

Key Features:

  1. Web Scraping Automation:
    • Selenium-Based Script: The Python script is powered by Selenium, enabling the automation of browsing and scraping data from various booking systems.
    • Scheduled Execution: The script runs every 12 hours to gather all relevant bookings made on that day, ensuring up-to-date data for the reservation department.
    • Data Accuracy: By scraping booking numbers, customer details, and other essential information, the automation guarantees accurate and consistent data entry, reducing errors caused by manual handling.
  2. Centralized Data Storage in Knack:
    • Once the data is scraped, the script processes and stores it in the Knack web database, where the reservation department can easily access and manage it.
    • The Knack platform serves as a central hub where all bookings are compiled, allowing reservation staff to quickly act on incoming bookings without jumping between different systems.
  3. Integration for Streamlined Workflow:
    • Daily Workflow Enhancement: The centralized system allows the team to view, process, and manage all bookings from multiple platforms in one place, improving productivity and reducing the time spent on mundane tasks.
    • The system ensures that no booking is missed or mismanaged, thus improving the overall customer experience.

Impact:

This solution greatly reduced manual effort, saving the reservation department significant time and reducing the risk of human error. It also improved booking data accuracy and allowed the department to handle bookings more efficiently, especially during peak travel seasons. By automating the data collection process, I helped the travel agency shift from a reactive workflow to a proactive one, with access to real-time booking information.

 

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