Meet TRUE-∆
TRUE-∆ is a Python-powered automation system designed to generate annual True-Up cost estimates for XaaS-based license agreements—now with an interactive web interface for real-time testing and exploration.
BACKGROUND
In a previous role within IT distribution, I specialized in XaaS and License Agreement operations. At the time, subscription management lacked standardized processes, creating friction across quoting, reporting, and forecasting workflows.
To address this, I began applying LEAN methodology and cross-functional collaboration to bring structure and consistency to complex subscription operations.
One challenge stood out:
- Estimating License Agreement True-Up costs was highly manual, error-prone, and difficult to scale.
Existing tools couldn’t properly interpret vendor report formats, and many stakeholders lacked visibility into how these calculations worked.
THE PROJECT
What started as a VBA macro prototype evolved into a fully reimagined system.
TRUE-∆ was rebuilt in Python and expanded into a modular automation platform capable of:
- Parsing structured report data
- Applying pricing and growth logic
- Generating consistent, repeatable True-Up estimates
The latest version introduces a web-based frontend, allowing users to:
- Interact with the system in real time
- Test workflows directly in the browser
- Bridge frontend inputs with backend processing via APIs
APPROACH
This project combines:
- Automation engineering (Python, scripting, workflow design)
- Full-stack integration (frontend + backend via APIs)
- Process optimization (LEAN-inspired design)
- Systems thinking (handling real-world variability and edge cases)
NOTES
- Developed independently as a personal project
- Tested exclusively using synthetic / generated data
- No real customer, partner, distributor, or vendor data is used
- Inspired by real-world processes, but not affiliated with or endorsed by any company
- This is a demo / proof-of-concept, not a production financial tool
