01 Cost
Cost-optimized architecture.
Right-sized infrastructure that scales with your budget. We implement reserved instances, auto-scaling policies, and cost monitoring so you spend less while maintaining performance.
Cloud Infrastructure Services
Secure cloud architecture and migration for growing companies.
Cloud architecture designed to scale with your business and support your compliance obligations.
30-minute technical discussion with a cloud architect
- Senior multi-cloud architects with security and platform credentials aligned to your environment
- Compliance-aligned from day one (SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC) with controls and evidence workflows tailored to scope
- Knowledge transfer built into every engagement
- CISSP
- CMMC CCP
- AWS Solutions Architect Pro
- Ottawa-based
Trusted by growing companies across North America
What We Deliver
Core Cloud Services
02 Security
Security-first implementation.
Every environment integrates security controls from the ground up. VPC design, IAM policies, encryption, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) built in from day one.
03 Scale
Auto-scaling infrastructure.
Handle traffic spikes seamlessly with container orchestration, serverless functions, and load balancing that automatically adjusts resources based on demand.
04 Automation
DevSecOps and CI/CD automation.
Infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, GitOps workflows, and security scanning wired into your deployment pipeline to reduce manual effort.
Customer Focus
Why growing companies choose Pilotcore.
Choosing a cloud consultant is about more than just technical skills and expertise; it's about finding a trusted partner who understands your business, communicates clearly, and aligns solutions with your strategic vision.
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Multi-cloud certified expertise.
Work with CISSP-certified architects who hold certifications across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Our extensive successful engagements span healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries.
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Security and compliance built-in.
Unlike general cloud consultants, we specialize in regulated industries. Every architecture includes security controls, compliance frameworks, and audit documentation from day one.
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Knowledge transfer and team empowerment.
Our delivery model prioritizes capability transfer. Implementations include comprehensive documentation, team training, and structured handoff so your team can maintain and expand the systems we build.
Schedule a Discovery Call
Talk through your cloud environment, goals, and constraints with a senior architect.
From our consulting clients
The cloud migration was a success and did not impact production operations. Infrastructure is now managed via code, and the internal development team was empowered to extend and add to the code base.
Tony La
CTO
Nelson did a great job at figuring out numerous things specific to our setup, resolving unforeseen problems as they arose. He provided further guidance and advice on things outside of the original scope as well.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
Their understanding and experience with the AWS suite of products and solutions were impressive.
Tony La
CTO
Our staging environment was set up in its entirety in AWS, including ECS, CloudFront, load balancing, Fargate, cron jobs, etc. Our app was 100% functional in the new infrastructure.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
All of our VMs and databases have been deployed without issue. The structured setup has been very robust.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The project was delivered on time, and the agreed-upon scope was implemented fully.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
A project manager was assigned to the project and put in charge of monitoring deliverables and communication. Pilotcore always delivered on time on the items assigned to them and was always responsive to inquiries and requests.
Christian Manco
Former Director
Workflow has been great. We generally hold a few meetings as needed and communicate via Slack otherwise.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Dedication and willingness to go the extra mile even when challenges came up on our end.
Christian Manco
Former Director
The attention to detail and commitment to the process is admirable.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Pilotcore made a number of suggestions about architecture which greatly improved security and redundancy.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The level of competence was obvious after just a single meeting.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Nelson was awesome to work with. He came in and became a great partner to our lead engineer, helped architect a sustainable solution, and then handed over everything smoothly. Great communicator and his senior experience helps get things done right the first time.
Trevor Wolfe
CEO, Founder
Nelson quickly understood our requirements and made it extremely easy to get started with the project. He delivered the project on time and with excellent documentation.
Kristian Lunde
CTO
The cloud migration was a success and did not impact production operations. Infrastructure is now managed via code, and the internal development team was empowered to extend and add to the code base.
Tony La
CTO
Nelson did a great job at figuring out numerous things specific to our setup, resolving unforeseen problems as they arose. He provided further guidance and advice on things outside of the original scope as well.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
Their understanding and experience with the AWS suite of products and solutions were impressive.
Tony La
CTO
Our staging environment was set up in its entirety in AWS, including ECS, CloudFront, load balancing, Fargate, cron jobs, etc. Our app was 100% functional in the new infrastructure.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
All of our VMs and databases have been deployed without issue. The structured setup has been very robust.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The project was delivered on time, and the agreed-upon scope was implemented fully.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
A project manager was assigned to the project and put in charge of monitoring deliverables and communication. Pilotcore always delivered on time on the items assigned to them and was always responsive to inquiries and requests.
Christian Manco
Former Director
Workflow has been great. We generally hold a few meetings as needed and communicate via Slack otherwise.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Dedication and willingness to go the extra mile even when challenges came up on our end.
Christian Manco
Former Director
The attention to detail and commitment to the process is admirable.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Pilotcore made a number of suggestions about architecture which greatly improved security and redundancy.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The level of competence was obvious after just a single meeting.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Nelson was awesome to work with. He came in and became a great partner to our lead engineer, helped architect a sustainable solution, and then handed over everything smoothly. Great communicator and his senior experience helps get things done right the first time.
Trevor Wolfe
CEO, Founder
Nelson quickly understood our requirements and made it extremely easy to get started with the project. He delivered the project on time and with excellent documentation.
Kristian Lunde
CTO
The cloud migration was a success and did not impact production operations. Infrastructure is now managed via code, and the internal development team was empowered to extend and add to the code base.
Tony La
CTO
Nelson did a great job at figuring out numerous things specific to our setup, resolving unforeseen problems as they arose. He provided further guidance and advice on things outside of the original scope as well.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
Their understanding and experience with the AWS suite of products and solutions were impressive.
Tony La
CTO
Our staging environment was set up in its entirety in AWS, including ECS, CloudFront, load balancing, Fargate, cron jobs, etc. Our app was 100% functional in the new infrastructure.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
All of our VMs and databases have been deployed without issue. The structured setup has been very robust.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The project was delivered on time, and the agreed-upon scope was implemented fully.
Gregory Sparrow
Lead, Software Engineering
A project manager was assigned to the project and put in charge of monitoring deliverables and communication. Pilotcore always delivered on time on the items assigned to them and was always responsive to inquiries and requests.
Christian Manco
Former Director
Workflow has been great. We generally hold a few meetings as needed and communicate via Slack otherwise.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Dedication and willingness to go the extra mile even when challenges came up on our end.
Christian Manco
Former Director
The attention to detail and commitment to the process is admirable.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Pilotcore made a number of suggestions about architecture which greatly improved security and redundancy.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
The level of competence was obvious after just a single meeting.
Craig Lathrop
Managing Partner
Nelson was awesome to work with. He came in and became a great partner to our lead engineer, helped architect a sustainable solution, and then handed over everything smoothly. Great communicator and his senior experience helps get things done right the first time.
Trevor Wolfe
CEO, Founder
Nelson quickly understood our requirements and made it extremely easy to get started with the project. He delivered the project on time and with excellent documentation.
Kristian Lunde
CTO
Concrete Outcomes
Your Cloud Transformation Roadmap.
Share this with product, finance, and security so everyone has the same view of effort, deliverables, and timeline before kickoff. Timelines vary based on scope and complexity.
i. Week 1-2
Discovery
Discovery and roadmap.
- Complete cost and security audit.
- Quick-win optimizations identified.
- Executive roadmap delivered.
ii. Week 3-6
Foundation
Foundation and security.
- Landing zone deployed.
- IaC modules committed to your repos.
- Security controls operational.
iii. Week 7-10
Automation
Automation and scale.
- CI/CD pipelines live.
- Cost monitoring dashboards.
- Workloads migrated and tested.
iv. Week 11-12
Handoff
Production and handoff.
- Production cutover complete.
- Team training and documentation.
- 30-day hypercare begins.
Want to Start Small? Try a Pilot Program
Not ready for a full engagement? Start with a focused 1-4 week pilot to prove value and build internal confidence before committing to a larger initiative.
Learn About Cloud Migration PilotStakeholder Confidence
What every stakeholder needs to know.
Cloud modernisation spans finance, platform, and security. Here is how each role can evaluate the engagement.
i. Finance
CFO / Finance
Predictable spend, savings opportunities prioritized by baseline.
- Cloud cost baseline with FinOps playbook delivered week 2.
- Rightsizing and savings-plan recommendations quantified before implementation.
- Milestone-based billing tied to verified savings.
- Dashboards designed for board / investor forecasting discussions.
ii. Platform
CTO / Platform
Fewer firefights, faster delivery.
- Infrastructure-as-code committed to your repos with handoff sessions.
- Self-service environments and golden paths for feature teams.
- Observability and SLO guardrails wired into CI/CD.
- 30-day hypercare after we transition ownership back.
iii. Compliance
Security / Compliance
Audit-supporting controls introduced early.
- Landing zone patterns mapped to SOC 2 / CMMC / HIPAA controls.
- Automated evidence pack (logs, configs, change history).
- Policy updates and POA&M delivered alongside technical work.
- Shared dashboards for continuous compliance monitoring.
Frequently asked
Cloud modernization questions we answer every week.
Eight questions startup and SME engineering leads bring up most often before scoping a cloud migration or modernization engagement.
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How quickly can we translate your recommendations into actual savings?
In the first 30 days we tackle rightsizing, reservations, and automation policies that often surface near-term savings opportunities. Additional opportunities often become available over 3-6 months as workloads are refactored and legacy environments are retired. Impact depends on utilization patterns, architecture choices, and current contracts.
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Will you work inside our repos and cloud accounts?
Yes. All IaC, pipelines, and guardrails live in your GitHub/GitLab repos and cloud accounts. We provision least-privilege access, pair with your engineers, and leave recorded walkthroughs and runbooks so your team owns everything after hypercare.
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Can you align the architecture with SOC 2 / HIPAA / CMMC requirements?
Landing zones, IAM, logging, and automation are mapped to your compliance framework from day one. Changes are designed to produce audit-supporting evidence, and we deliver policy + POA&M updates in parallel so your compliance team can stay ahead of deadlines.
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What cloud providers do you work with?
We hold certifications across AWS, Azure, and GCP and have delivered production workloads on all three. Most of our startup and SME clients run primarily on AWS, but we regularly architect multi-cloud and hybrid solutions when business requirements call for it.
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How do you handle knowledge transfer so we are not dependent on you?
Every engagement includes pair programming sessions, recorded walkthroughs, runbooks, and architecture decision records committed to your repos. We run a structured handoff at the end of each phase and provide 30 days of hypercare so your team is confident operating the environment independently.
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Can we start with a smaller pilot before committing to a full engagement?
Absolutely. Our pilot projects run 1-4 weeks and deliver a concrete artifact (such as a migration roadmap, cost audit, or landing zone design) that you can evaluate before expanding scope. Many clients use the pilot to build internal confidence and secure stakeholder buy-in.
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What does a typical engagement timeline look like?
Many cloud modernization programs follow a 12-week roadmap: weeks 1-2 for discovery and planning, weeks 3-6 for foundation and security, weeks 7-10 for automation and migration, and weeks 11-12 for production cutover and handoff. Scope, dependencies, and team availability can extend or compress phases.
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How do you approach cost optimization without sacrificing performance?
We start with a full cost and usage audit to identify waste, then implement rightsizing, reserved capacity, auto-scaling policies, and automation schedules. Every optimization is validated against your SLOs so performance stays within agreed thresholds. We set up dashboards and alerts so your team can monitor spend continuously.
Self-Assessment
Not Sure Where to Start?
Our Cloud Migration Assessment gives you a concrete roadmap, cost analysis, and risk review in 1-2 weeks - so you can make an informed decision before committing to a larger engagement.
Learn About the AssessmentFree consultation to scope your assessment
Ready to Modernize Your Cloud?
Start with a focused pilot or dive into a full engagement. Either way, you get hands-on architects who transfer knowledge to your team.
Full Consultation
Discuss your complete cloud and security strategy with our experts. Perfect for comprehensive transformations and enterprise initiatives.
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