Cloud Security & Compliance Consulting That Transfers Knowledge, Not Creates Dependency
Most consultancies implement systems you can't maintain. We build secure, compliant infrastructure alongside your team - then train you to own it. When we leave, you're more capable, not more dependent.
Organizations We Work Best With
Growth-Stage Startups
You're scaling fast. Your Series B depends on SOC 2. Enterprise deals require compliance you haven't tackled. Your engineering team is firefighting infrastructure instead of shipping features. You need security architecture that keeps pace without slowing you down.
Regulated Businesses
Healthcare, fintech, defense contractors. Your customers require HIPAA, CMMC, or CPCSC. Audit failures mean lost contracts. You need compliance expertise that understands both the technical controls and the regulatory frameworks.
Engineering-Led Teams
You value technical depth over sales pitches. You want implementations your team can maintain and extend - not vendor lock-in to consultants. You prefer working with architects who can code, not theorists who can't.
Founder Spotlight
25+ Years
of Industry Experience
Nelson Ford
Founder & Lead Strategist
With over 25 years of guiding businesses through digital transformations, Nelson is a secret-cleared, CISSP and CMMC CCP-certified technology leader specializing in cloud architecture, cybersecurity consulting and assessment, and strategic IT development. His extensive consulting engagements have established him as a trusted advisor who balances technical excellence with business objectives across defence, healthcare, financial services, education, e-commerce, and enterprise software sectors.
As a multi-cloud certified architect, Nelson provides CTO-level guidance to startups and established companies, with expertise spanning cloud migrations, security & compliance strategy (CMMC NIST SP 800-171 & 172, SOC2, PCI, HIPAA), DevSecOps transformations, and technical due diligence. A hands-on, solution-oriented leader, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision to solve complex challenges and build the secure, scalable systems necessary for sustained growth.
- Multi-Cloud Certified Architect
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Strategic IT Development Expert
Certifications Spotlight:
What Actually Makes Us Different
Most consulting firms say similar things. Here's what we actually do differently - and who we're not right for.
What We Do
Implement Alongside Your Team
We configure your pipelines, write your security policies, implement controls - while documenting everything and training your team. Learning by doing, not by reading reports.
Complete Knowledge Transfer
Comprehensive runbooks, architecture decision records, team training sessions, and 30-day post-handoff support. When we leave, your team fully understands and can maintain everything we built.
Right-Size for Your Stage
We build for where you are now with foundations that scale. No over-engineering for problems you don't have. No shortcuts that create technical debt you'll pay for later.
Who We're Not Right For
Purely Price-Driven Buyers
If you're optimizing solely for the lowest hourly rate, offshore teams will beat our pricing. We're not the cheapest option - we're the option that builds your team's capabilities.
Companies Wanting Quick Patches
If you need someone to "just make it work" without proper architecture or documentation, we're not the right fit. We build systems designed to be maintained and extended.
Organizations Preferring Dependency
Some companies prefer keeping consultants around indefinitely. If you want a permanent external team rather than building internal capability, other firms will happily extend engagements forever.
Flexible Team Structure
We bring together the right experts at the right time. Leveraging a flexible network of skilled contractors, we adapt to your project's specific needs. This approach eliminates overhead and ensures you receive the exact expertise required without long-term commitments.
- Tailored expertise for each project
- Reduced overhead costs
- Flexibility to scale up or down
Client Empowerment
We emphasize training and knowledge transfer, equipping your team to maintain, enhance, and operate the solutions we build. Whether you choose to take the reins or have us continue supporting you, our goal is to empower your business to thrive independently.
- Comprehensive training programs
- Knowledge transfer workshops
- Ongoing support options
Our Proven Approach
As your strategic partner, we stay at the forefront of technology, ensuring your business remains agile, secure, and ahead in the digital landscape.
Compliance-Ready Architecture
Every infrastructure we design is built with your industry's compliance requirements in mind--from HIPAA for healthcare to PCI for e-commerce--ensuring you're audit-ready from day one.
Security-First Development
We integrate security controls directly into your CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code, so security enhances rather than slows your development velocity.
Knowledge Transfer Focus
Unlike consultancies that create dependency, we document everything and train your team to maintain and expand the systems we build, giving you true ownership of your infrastructure.
Battle-Tested Patterns
Drawing from extensive successful engagements across regulated industries, we apply proven architectural patterns that reduce risk and accelerate implementation.
Ongoing Support
We don't just deliver; we stand by your side. Whether through ongoing support or new challenges, we're your partner for the long haul.
Post-Implementation Support
After deployment, we offer flexible support arrangements--from occasional strategic guidance to hands-on operational assistance--allowing you to scale our involvement up or down as your team grows.
Strategic Technology Guidance
As your business evolves, we continue to provide CTO-level guidance on technology decisions, security strategies, and compliance requirements without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.
Your Choice, Your Timeline
Whether you need us for three months or three years, our support adapts to your business needs--with no long-term contracts or minimum commitments required.
Ready to Discuss Your Technical Challenges?
30-minute technical discussion to understand your current situation and whether we're a good fit. We'll be direct about what we can help with - and honest if we're not the right choice. No pressure to commit.
You're free to explore other options or wait. We'd rather you be certain about fit than rush into an engagement that isn't right for either of us.
