The solution: agile development, AI-powered testing, and a cultural reset
Elering is Estonia’s national transmission system operator (TSO) for electricity and natural gas. It is a state-owned enterprise that functions as the backbone of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Key elements of the solution included
- Agile and collaborative practices: Moving away from “quick fixes” to modern development methods (Kanban, agile design, requirements-driven processes). The partnership allowed Elering’s IT architects and analysts to guide the vision, while Srini provided high-quality development execution.
- AI-powered productivity: Srini used AI coding tools (Windsurf IDE plugins, Gemini, NotebookLM, ChatGPT) to accelerate development and reduce time to market. Documentation, translation, and formatting were streamlined through AI, improving both internal and external knowledge sharing.
- Custom AI testing tools: Srini developed a Python-based AI testing tool that sped up regression testing by 10–50x – an essential breakthrough given the system’s size and complexity.
- Domain-specific expertise: Unlike earlier subcontractors, Srini invested in understanding the unique challenges of energy-sector IT, ensuring that each solution was fit-for-purpose and aligned with Estonian best practices.
- AI
- Backend
- Java
- Public
- Self-Service
The collaboration between Modena and Srini has been ongoing for over four years, delivering continuous improvements and growth.
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- A trusted and user-friendly interface, which strengthened customer confidence.
- Agility in product development, allowing Modena to respond to market needs faster.
