At Bravent, we help our customers innovate through Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital transformation. We also believe that the best way to demonstrate the value of innovation is by applying it internally.
Chronos, our project-based time tracking platform, is a clear example of this approach. Built using our AI-assisted software development methodology, Chronos is already in production and has been helping us manage operations more efficiently and effectively.
More than a time tracking solution, Chronos brings together people, processes, and technology to improve project visibility, optimize resource management, and support better decision-making.
The Challenge: Understanding Where Every Hour Goes
For a technology services company, time is one of its most valuable assets. Knowing precisely how many hours are invested in each project is essential for:
- Resource planning
- Budget control
- Accurate forecasting
- Productivity management
- Reliable project accounting
Our previous process fulfilled its purpose, but it required significant manual effort:
- Information was spread across multiple systems, including our HR platform, ERP, and spreadsheets.
- Reviewing and closing timesheets across the organization was time-consuming.
- Identifying budget deviations required manually combining data from different sources.
We needed a solution designed around the way we actually work: integrated, efficient, and aligned with our internal processes.
The Solution: An End-to-End Integrated Platform
Chronos manages the complete time tracking lifecycle, from recording hours to registering approved entries in the ERP.
Its key capabilities include:
Smart Weekly Time Entry
Employees can record their hours by project and task with:
- Working schedules already configured
- Updated business calendars
- Public holidays preloaded
- Vacation and absence data synchronized automatically
Project Manager Approval
Every timesheet entry is reviewed and approved by the corresponding project manager before progressing through the workflow.
Centralized Operational Review
The control team has a complete overview of:
- Employees
- Pending timesheets
- Submitted hours
- Approval status
Automated ERP Integration
Approved hours are automatically transferred to the ERP, eliminating repetitive manual work and reducing operational errors.
Real-Time Visibility and Analytics
Chronos provides immediate access to:
- Hours consumed by project
- Budget versus actual effort
- Projects exceeding planned allocations
- Resource assignments
- Detailed time records
All information can be exported for reporting and analysis purposes.
A Secure and Scalable Cloud Architecture
Chronos integrates directly with:
- Our Human Resources system
- Our ERP platform
- Corporate authentication services
The solution runs on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform designed to build, run, and manage applications at enterprise scale. Microsoft Azure describes Azure as an integrated cloud platform that connects applications, data, infrastructure, and AI capabilities.
In addition, credential management, operational traceability, and access control were incorporated into the platform’s design from the beginning.
How We Built Chronos with Artificial Intelligence
What makes Chronos unique is not only the solution itself, but also the way it was developed.
We applied the same methodology we use with our customers: combining human expertise with AI-powered development while maintaining quality, security, and governance throughout the entire lifecycle.
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Specification First
Everything starts with a living design document that captures:
- Functional requirements
- Business rules
- Technical architecture
- User scenarios
Each requirement is linked to the code that implements it, ensuring complete traceability between business needs and technology.
When business requirements change, we update the specification first and then the software, never the other way around.
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AI Agents with Domain Knowledge
The AI agents supporting development do not operate in isolation.
They leverage specialized capabilities created by our team that incorporate knowledge about:
- Domain modeling
- System integrations
- Coding standards
- Deployment practices
This allows them to generate code aligned with our conventions from the start.
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People Remain in Control
Artificial Intelligence accelerates development, but critical decisions remain human.
Every change:
- Is linked to a planned task
- Passes through automated testing
- Requires human review
- Must be approved before reaching production
AI assists. People decide.
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Security by Design
We established clear principles for AI-assisted development:
- No credentials stored in source code
- No real personal data used in testing environments
- Explicit authorization for sensitive operations
- Human validation for irreversible actions
These practices align with Microsoft’s secure software development recommendations. According to Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), security requirements, controls, and validation should be embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Fast Iterations Close to the Business
This approach allows us to transform a new business requirement into a deployed feature very quickly while keeping documentation continuously updated.
Results After Two Months in Production
Chronos is now part of Bravent’s daily operations.
Key benefits include:
Greater Operational Visibility
We have a reliable and up-to-date view of time consumption and project budget performance.
Faster Timesheet Closing Processes
Reviews are centralized, and the automatic ERP integration removes manual administrative work.
Earlier Detection of Deviations
Project managers can identify potential budget overruns sooner and take corrective action more effectively.
Continuous Improvement
The platform evolves alongside the business.
Recent enhancements include:
- Management of mirrored projects across group companies
- Support for external collaborators
- Additional monitoring capabilities
Continuous optimization of operational workflows.
Driving Innovation Through Artificial Intelligence
Chronos reinforces something we strongly believe at Bravent:
Artificial Intelligence creates meaningful value when it is combined with methodology, human expertise, governance, and security.
The technologies, frameworks, and approaches we implement for our customers are also used internally. This allows us to validate them in real-world scenarios, learn from experience, and continuously improve what we deliver.
We do not just talk about innovation. We put it into practice.
Today, we help organizations accelerate their transformation through solutions focused on:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Generative AI
- Application modernization
- Process automation
- Advanced analytics and data platforms
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Copilot and intelligent productivity
Interested in Applying This Approach in Your Organization?
Discover how Bravent helps organizations accelerate digital transformation through secure, scalable, and business-focused Artificial Intelligence solutions.
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