No In-House AWS Expertise
Early teams often have generalist engineers, not AWS specialists. Architectural mistakes compound over time, making later migrations expensive.
Hire an AWS Consultant
Dedicated AWS Expert for Startups
Early-stage startups need AWS expertise but cannot afford a full-time CTO. Our dedicated AWS experts work part-time on your team, designing infrastructure, mentoring engineers, and helping you scale efficiently.
- A brief names the work and the hours.
- A certified consultant is matched from the roster.
- They embed in your standups.
- They pair on the backlog you already run.
- Your lead reviews the month before the next one starts.
- Your team ships; the consultant does not become a hidden owner.
Key Challenges We Solve
Cost Control from Day One
Without AWS expertise, teams over-provision resources and waste 30-40% of cloud spend. By the time they optimize, they are financially stressed.
Scaling Without Re-Architecture
What works for an MVP (single instance, single database) will not scale to Series A. Without expert guidance, teams face mid-growth infrastructure crises.
Our Approach
Hands-On Architecture Design
Our expert designs your initial AWS architecture: compute (EC2/Fargate), database (RDS/DynamoDB), storage (S3), and observability (CloudWatch). Built for growth.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Setup
Terraform or CloudFormation infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline (CodePipeline), and deployment automation. Your team inherits reproducible, version-controlled infrastructure.
Ongoing AWS Mentorship
Monthly architecture reviews, cost optimization recommendations, security audits, and on-call support for critical issues. Your team learns AWS best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO is a part-time expert (10-20 hours/week) who works alongside your team. They design architecture, mentor engineers, and make critical technical decisions. Less expensive than a full-time hire, more involved than consulting.
How much does a dedicated AWS expert cost?
Fractional AWS expertise typically costs $5,000-$15,000/month depending on engagement level and startup stage. This is offset by AWS cost savings (30-40% reduction) and avoiding expensive architectural mistakes.
Can a dedicated expert help with fundraising?
Yes. We help prepare technical diligence materials for VCs: architecture diagrams, infrastructure documentation, security posture, and cost roadmaps. This accelerates investor confidence in your technical team.
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