Finance built a dashboard connected directly to production

Reason:

Because IT said no, politely, in writing. Originally a prototype for a demo.

Built by:

unclear

Build time:

unknown

Built with:

Excel macros, exposed over HTTP

Database:

a second Postgres, for safety

Authentication:

a login screen that accepts any password

Deployment:

hosted on a personal Vercel account

Responsible:

an intern whose contract ends Friday

Documentation:

a Loom video nobody can find

Security situation:

IT has not been informed and will not be

Future disaster:

It will duplicate every record after a timezone change.

Rated common mostly because: 11 users, 10% chance of becoming business critical.