MyIntermountain - Enterprise SharePoint Intranet Infrastructure

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Microsoft 365 and Azure backend with SharePoint Online integration to showcase MyIntermountain intranet

MyIntermountain - Enterprise SharePoint Intranet Infrastructure

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER: This project is the proprietary intellectual property of Intermountain Health. This portfolio entry demonstrates Fluxline's capability to deliver enterprise-scale infrastructure and integrated Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions. All work was performed as a lead infrastructure developer and Scrum lead under employment with Intermountain Health. No proprietary code, screenshots, or confidential information is disclosed. Fluxline does not claim ownership in this project.

Project Overview

Architected and delivered MyIntermountain, a scalable enterprise intranet platform for Intermountain Health built on SharePoint Online with comprehensive Azure backend services, automated provisioning workflows, and enterprise SSO integration. Delivered complete infrastructure within 9 months as Scrum lead coordinating cross-functional teams.

Project Scope:

Azure backend architecture: Authentication, provisioning, and automation services
SharePoint Online frontend: Microsoft 365-integrated employee experience
Automated provisioning: Power Automate and Spark-based workflows
Enterprise SSO: Azure Entra ID and PING integration
Timeline: 9 months from architecture to production delivery
Leadership: Scrum lead managing agile delivery, QA, and CI/CD pipeline

Technical Implementation

Azure Backend Architecture

The backend infrastructure leverages Azure's cloud services to provide scalable, secure automation and authentication capabilities. This architecture ensures seamless integration across Microsoft 365 services while maintaining enterprise-grade security.

Infrastructure Services:

Azure Functions for serverless backend logic
Power Automate for workflow automation and provisioning
Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for identity management
Microsoft Graph API for M365 service integration
Automated content and permissions management

Authentication & Identity:

A hybrid authentication system integrates Azure Entra ID with existing enterprise SSO infrastructure to provide secure, seamless access across all platforms.

Azure Entra ID single sign-on (SSO) integration
PING SSO for enterprise authentication
Role-based access control (RBAC) and permissions management
Seamless OneDrive and SharePoint Online authentication

SharePoint Online & Microsoft 365 Integration

The employee-facing intranet provides a unified experience by integrating SharePoint Online with the full Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This approach reduces tool fragmentation and improves productivity through seamless service integration.

Frontend Experience:

SharePoint Online as primary employee portal
Microsoft 365 service integration (Teams, OneDrive, Planner)
SPFx (SharePoint Framework) web parts for custom functionality
Microsoft Search integration for unified content discovery
Responsive design for desktop and mobile access

Content Management:

Automated content workflows and Microsoft Graph API integration enable efficient document management and permissions control across the enterprise.

OneDrive integration for personal file storage
SharePoint Online document libraries and lists
Permissions management via Graph API
Content migration and organization workflows

Provisioning & Automation

Spark Provisioning Tool (RightPoint proprietary runtime engine used for this project):

This custom-built C# provisioning engine automates the creation and configuration of SharePoint sites, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistent deployments across the enterprise.

Custom provisioning application built with C#
Automated site creation and configuration
Template-based provisioning workflows
Integration with Power Automate for approval processes

Power Automate Workflows:

Power Automate orchestrates complex approval processes and governance workflows, connecting business users with backend automation services without requiring technical expertise.

Automated provisioning request handling
Content approval and governance workflows
User onboarding and offboarding automation
Integration with Azure backend services

Agile Leadership & Delivery

Scrum Lead Responsibilities:

As Scrum lead, I coordinated cross-functional teams and maintained agile delivery momentum throughout the 9-month project timeline.

Facilitated daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Managed cross-functional team coordination (development, QA, stakeholders)
Maintained product backlog and sprint velocity tracking
Led CI/CD pipeline setup and deployment strategy

Quality Assurance:

Comprehensive testing standards and automated QA processes ensured enterprise-grade reliability and security compliance throughout development and deployment.

Established testing standards and QA processes
Coordinated UAT (User Acceptance Testing) with stakeholders
Implemented automated testing for provisioning workflows
Ensured security and compliance standards

CI/CD Pipeline:

Automated build and deployment pipelines enabled rapid iteration and consistent releases across multiple environments.

Azure DevOps pipeline configuration
Automated build and deployment processes
Environment management (dev, test, staging, production)
Version control and release management

Design Approach

Employee Experience:

The design prioritizes user productivity and accessibility, creating a seamless digital workplace that reduces friction and improves information discovery.

Intuitive intranet navigation and information architecture
Unified Microsoft 365 integration reducing tool fragmentation
Mobile-responsive design for remote workforce
Search-first approach with Microsoft Search integration

Security & Governance:

Robust security controls and governance frameworks ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards while maintaining enterprise-grade data protection.

Enterprise-grade authentication with Azure Entra ID
Granular permissions management
Compliance with healthcare industry standards
Audit logging and monitoring

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Complex Provisioning Requirements

Solution: Developed Spark provisioning tool with C# and integrated Power Automate workflows to handle diverse site creation needs, approval processes, and automated configuration.

Challenge: Azure Entra ID & PING SSO Integration

Solution: Architected seamless authentication layer bridging Azure Entra ID with existing PING SSO infrastructure, ensuring single sign-on across all services.

Challenge: 9-Month Delivery Timeline

Solution: Led agile delivery as Scrum lead, maintaining consistent sprint velocity, coordinating cross-functional dependencies, and establishing CI/CD automation for rapid iteration.

Challenge: Microsoft 365 Service Integration

Solution: Leveraged Microsoft Graph API to unify SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Microsoft Search into cohesive employee experience platform.

Key Learnings

Azure Infrastructure: Deep expertise in Azure Functions, Power Automate, and Entra ID for enterprise-scale applications
SharePoint Architecture: Modern SharePoint Online best practices and SPFx development
Provisioning Automation: Building scalable provisioning tools with C# and Power Automate
Agile Leadership: Scrum lead responsibilities for cross-functional enterprise delivery
Enterprise Integration: Microsoft Graph API for unified M365 experiences

Technologies Used

SharePoint Online
Azure Functions
Power Automate
Azure Entra ID (Azure AD)
Microsoft Graph API
SPFx (SharePoint Framework)
C# (.NET)
Microsoft Search
OneDrive Integration
PING SSO
Azure DevOps (CI/CD)

Results

9-month delivery of complete enterprise intranet infrastructure
Scalable architecture supporting automated provisioning and governance
Seamless SSO integration with Azure Entra ID and PING
Unified employee experience across Microsoft 365 services
Future-ready platform positioned for organizational growth

Capability Statement

This project demonstrates Fluxline's capability to deliver:

✅ Enterprise Azure infrastructure with backend services and automation
✅ SharePoint Online architecture with modern SPFx development
✅ Power Automate workflows for provisioning and governance automation
✅ Azure Entra ID integration with enterprise SSO and permissions management
✅ Agile leadership as Scrum lead coordinating cross-functional delivery
✅ CI/CD pipeline implementation for automated testing and deployment
✅ Microsoft 365 integration using Graph API for unified experiences

Related Resources

MyIntermountain Enterprise Intranet Case Study — full strategic context with Azure infrastructure and Agile transformation details
Agile Transformation & Infrastructure Case Study — learn how we transformed the siloed team into a high-performing Agile unit
Digital Transformation Strategies — this project exemplifies enterprise transformation at scale

This portfolio entry demonstrates professional experience and technical capabilities. No proprietary intellectual property, screenshots, or confidential information belonging to Intermountain Health is disclosed.

Project Type: Enterprise Infrastructure & Intranet
Industry: Healthcare IT
Related Capabilities: Azure • SharePoint Online • Power Automate • Agile Leadership • Enterprise Integration