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Design and implement cloud infrastructure that scales. Establish robust foundations through proven architecture patterns, infrastructure as code, and delivery pipelines that encode best practices.

Foundations that scale

Why Cloud Infrastructure Matters

Construct cloud foundations that accelerate delivery by codifying infrastructure, providing golden paths by default, and designing for cloud-native operational excellence. Build with intentional tooling choices and pipeline-first delivery patterns that make secure, reliable deployments the path of least resistance.

The best infrastructure is invisible to developers—it just works. Our approach establishes foundations that enable teams to ship faster while maintaining the security, reliability, and cost efficiency the business requires.

Our Principles

How We Build Excellence

Six foundational principles that guide how we construct cloud infrastructure that accelerates delivery.

Infrastructure as Code

Declare, version, and automate all infrastructure through code. Eliminate manual provisioning and configuration drift.

Modular patterns — Reusable, tested modules for common infrastructure components
State management — Secure, scalable remote state with locking and versioning
Multi-environment promotion — Consistent infrastructure across dev, staging, and production
Drift detection — Automated detection and remediation of configuration drift
Testing strategies — Unit, integration, and compliance testing for infrastructure code

Pipeline-First Delivery

Design CI/CD as the primary interface for all infrastructure and application deployments. Make deployments boring and repeatable.

Pipeline architecture — Standardized, secure pipelines that scale across teams
GitOps patterns — Git as the single source of truth for desired state
Environment promotion — Automated progression through deployment stages
Artifact management — Versioned, immutable artifacts with full traceability
Automated testing — Security scanning, compliance checks, and quality gates built-in

Golden Paths by Default

Provide opinionated, proven patterns for cloud workloads that encode organizational standards and accelerate delivery.

Reference architectures — Battle-tested patterns for common workload types
Sensible defaults — Security, observability, and resilience built into every path
Self-service templates — Scaffolding that gets teams to production fast
Escape hatches — Flexibility when requirements genuinely differ
Living documentation — Guides that evolve with your platform

Cloud-Native Architecture

Design for the cloud, not just in the cloud. Leverage managed services, design for failure, and optimize for operational efficiency.

Managed service selection — Strategic use of cloud provider capabilities
Multi-account strategy — Isolation, security, and governance through account structure
Resilience patterns — Redundancy, failover, and graceful degradation by design
Service boundaries — Right-sized components with clear interfaces
Cost-aware design — Architecture decisions that consider operational costs

Intentional Tooling

Select and curate tools through explicit evaluation criteria. Avoid tool sprawl and accumulation.

Evaluation frameworks — Consistent criteria for technology decisions
Tool rationalization — Consolidate overlapping capabilities
Migration strategies — Clear paths from legacy to target tooling
Vendor management — Strategic relationships over tactical purchases
Build vs. buy analysis — Deliberate decisions for each capability

Landing Zone Foundation

Establish secure, scalable foundations that enable teams to move fast within guardrails.

Account structure — Logical separation for workloads, environments, and teams
Identity foundation — Centralized authentication and authorization patterns
Network architecture — Connectivity, segmentation, and egress controls
Guardrails — Preventive and detective controls that don't slow teams down
Baseline services — Logging, monitoring, and security tooling from day one
Build Services

What We Offer

Expert services to construct cloud foundations that accelerate delivery and enable your teams to ship with confidence.

Cloud Platform Assessment

Evaluate your current cloud infrastructure maturity against industry benchmarks. Understand where you are, identify gaps, and create a prioritized roadmap.

What we assess:

  • Infrastructure as code coverage and quality
  • CI/CD pipeline effectiveness and security
  • Cloud architecture patterns and anti-patterns
  • Operational readiness and observability
  • Cost efficiency and optimization opportunities

Deliverables:

  • Maturity scorecard across 6 dimensions
  • Gap analysis with risk prioritization
  • 90-day action roadmap
  • Executive summary with investment recommendations
2-3 weeks
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Landing Zone Design & Implementation

Design and implement secure, scalable cloud foundations. Establish the account structure, networking, identity, and guardrails that enable teams to move fast safely.

What we deliver:

  • Multi-account/project architecture aligned to your organization
  • Network topology with connectivity and security controls
  • Identity and access management foundation
  • Security guardrails and compliance controls
  • Baseline observability and cost management

Deliverables:

  • Architecture decision records
  • IaC modules for foundation components
  • Runbooks for common operations
  • Team onboarding documentation
6-10 weeks (varies by scope)
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CI/CD Pipeline Architecture

Design and implement standardized, secure, and scalable pipeline patterns. Make deployments consistent, auditable, and fast across your organization.

What we deliver:

  • Pipeline architecture tailored to your tech stack
  • Reusable pipeline templates and shared libraries
  • Security scanning and compliance gates
  • Environment promotion workflows
  • GitOps implementation where appropriate

Deliverables:

  • Pipeline templates for common workload types
  • Shared libraries with testing
  • Branching and versioning strategy
  • Migration plan for existing pipelines
  • Team training and documentation
4-6 weeks
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Golden Path Design

Design and implement opinionated, self-service templates for common workloads. Encode your standards into paths that make the right way the easy way.

What we deliver:

  • Reference architectures for your key workload types
  • Scaffolding templates with security and observability built-in
  • Self-service provisioning (CLI, portal, or GitOps-based)
  • Documentation and decision guides
  • Feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement

Deliverables:

  • 2-4 golden path templates (based on scope)
  • Scaffolding tooling
  • Architecture decision records
  • Team training sessions
  • Adoption metrics framework
6-8 weeks
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IaC Modernization

Migrate from manual provisioning or legacy tooling to modern infrastructure as code. Reduce risk, increase consistency, and enable automation.

What we deliver:

  • Assessment of current infrastructure and IaC coverage
  • Target architecture and module design
  • Migration execution with rollback strategies
  • Testing and validation frameworks
  • Team enablement and training

Deliverables:

  • IaC module library
  • State migration plan and execution
  • Testing pipeline for infrastructure code
  • Runbook for ongoing maintenance
  • Training and pair programming sessions
4-8 weeks (varies by scope)
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Build FAQ

Common questions about building cloud infrastructure that scales.

How do we standardize infrastructure across teams without slowing them down?

The key is providing golden paths that are genuinely easier than the alternatives. When your templates include security, observability, and best practices by default—and teams can deploy in minutes instead of days—adoption follows naturally. We focus on removing friction, not adding gates.

What's the right IaC tool for our situation?

It depends on your team's skills, cloud provider mix, and existing investments. Terraform/OpenTofu excels at multi-cloud and has the largest ecosystem. Pulumi suits teams with strong programming backgrounds. Cloud-native tools (CDK, Bicep) integrate tightly with specific providers. We help you evaluate based on your specific context, not industry hype.

How do we handle multiple cloud providers or accounts?

Start with clear account/project structure that separates workloads by environment, team, or compliance boundary. Establish a landing zone pattern you can replicate. Use IaC modules that abstract provider-specific details where it makes sense, but don't over-engineer for multi-cloud unless you genuinely need it.

What should our CI/CD pipelines include for production workloads?

At minimum: automated testing, security scanning (dependencies, containers, IaC), artifact versioning, environment promotion with approvals, deployment verification, and rollback capability. The specifics vary by workload type, but every pipeline should answer "is this change safe to deploy?" before it reaches production.

How do we balance golden paths with team autonomy?

Golden paths should cover 80% of use cases exceptionally well. For the remaining 20%, provide clear escape hatches with appropriate guardrails. Document when and why teams might deviate. The goal isn't uniformity for its own sake—it's reducing cognitive load so teams can focus on their actual problems.

We have years of manually provisioned infrastructure. Where do we start?

Don't try to boil the ocean. Start with new workloads—establish the IaC patterns and pipelines for greenfield work first. Then progressively import or rebuild existing infrastructure based on risk, change frequency, and business value. Our IaC Modernization service provides a structured approach to this journey.

How long until we see results from these investments?

Quick wins come fast. Standardized pipelines and self-service environments typically show measurable impact within 4-8 weeks. Broader transformation—mature IaC coverage, golden paths with high adoption, optimized foundations—is a 6-12 month journey. We structure engagements to deliver incremental value throughout.

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Cloud Infrastructure Review — 4 Hours

A focused, hands-on session

A focused, hands-on session where we review your current cloud infrastructure and provide actionable recommendations. Walk away with clear priorities and a practical next step.

What's included:

  • Live review of your infrastructure, IaC, and pipelines
  • Identification of top 3-5 improvement opportunities
  • Prioritized recommendations document
  • 30-minute follow-up call to discuss findings
30 minutes
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