DevOps & Infrastructure
Infrastructure That Doesn't Burn Money
Most startups are paying 2-10x more than they need to on infrastructure. Not because they chose wrong, but because:
- They set it up during a crunch and never optimised
- They followed tutorials meant for enterprise scale
- They're using expensive managed services for things that don't need them
- Nobody's looking at the bill strategically
We've seen massive cost reductions on real projects, not by cutting corners, but by making smarter decisions. We know where the waste hides.
What We Do
Infrastructure Assessment
The Problem: You're not sure if your infrastructure is right-sized, secure, or efficient.
What We Deliver:
- Current state analysis of your cloud infrastructure
- Cost breakdown and optimization opportunities
- Security posture review
- Scalability assessment
- Prioritised recommendations
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
CI/CD Pipeline Setup
The Problem: Your deployment process is manual, slow, or unreliable.
What We Deliver:
- Automated build and test pipelines
- Staging and production environments
- Deployment automation with rollback capability
- Environment parity (dev matches prod)
- Documentation for your team
Timeline: 2-4 weeks depending on complexity
Cloud Migration
The Problem: You're on the wrong cloud, the wrong services, or need to move from a monolith to cloud-native.
What We Deliver:
- Migration strategy and timeline
- Infrastructure-as-code setup
- Data migration plan
- Cutover execution with minimal downtime
- Post-migration optimization
Timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on scope
Infrastructure Optimization
The Problem: Your AWS/GCP/Azure bill is higher than it should be.
What We Deliver:
- Reserved instance and savings plan analysis
- Right-sizing recommendations
- Unused resource identification
- Architecture optimizations
- Implementation of changes
Timeline: 2-4 weeks
Our Approach
Cost-Conscious by Default
Every infrastructure decision gets evaluated for long-term cost. We don't recommend Kubernetes when a simple VM will do. We don't use expensive managed services when self-hosted alternatives work.
Security First
Infrastructure is a security surface. We configure with least-privilege access, encryption at rest and in transit, proper network segmentation, and audit logging from day one.
Infrastructure as Code
We don't click around in consoles. Everything is defined in code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation) so it's:
- Reproducible
- Version controlled
- Auditable
- Documented
Technology Stack
We work with all major cloud providers and common tooling:
Cloud Providers
- AWS (primary expertise)
- Google Cloud Platform
- Azure
- DigitalOcean, Hetzner (for cost-sensitive projects)
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Pulumi
- CloudFormation
CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- CircleCI
Containers & Orchestration
- Docker
- Kubernetes (when actually needed)
- ECS / Cloud Run / App Service
Monitoring & Observability
- Datadog
- CloudWatch / Stackdriver
- Grafana / Prometheus
- Sentry for error tracking
Our Approach to Infrastructure
After years managing production infrastructure, I've learned where waste hides:
Over-provisioned resources Teams spin up what they might need someday, not what they need today. We design for current scale with clear upgrade paths, not imagined future scale.
Expensive managed services Sometimes you need them. Often you don't. We evaluate based on your team's capability and actual requirements, not the vendor's pitch.
Missing monitoring You can't optimise what you don't measure. We implement observability from day one so you know where your money goes and can make informed decisions.
Architecture for enterprise scale You're not Netflix. Don't build like Netflix. We design for your actual scale and constraints, not someone else's.
The result: Infrastructure that's reliable, secure, and cost-efficient. Not by cutting corners, but by making smarter decisions from the start.
Engagement Models
Project-Based
Fixed scope and price for specific deliverables. Best for assessments, migrations, and setup projects.
Ongoing Support
Monthly retainer for continuous infrastructure management and optimization. Best for teams without dedicated DevOps.
Combined with Fractional CTO
If you're already working with DreamSolve for fractional CTO leadership, infrastructure projects integrate seamlessly with your technical roadmap.
Is This Right For You?
Good fit if:
- Your infrastructure bill is higher than you'd like
- Your deployment process is manual or unreliable
- You're planning a migration or major infrastructure change
- You don't have dedicated DevOps expertise on your team
Not ideal if:
- You have a capable DevOps team and just need extra hands
- You're looking for 24/7 managed services (we can recommend providers)
Ready to Talk?
Book a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your infrastructure situation. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether we can help and what it would take.
No sales pitch. If your infrastructure is fine, we'll tell you.