StackRef | AWS Cloud Architecture & DevOps Consulting

With over two decades of hands-on experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, StackRef helps startups and growing teams build scalable, secure, and cost-effective environments on AWS. Led by an AWS-certified and CISSP-certified DevOps architect, we deliver production-ready infrastructure without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Every engagement follows a structured process designed for clarity and minimal disruption:

Phase 1: Discovery and Scoping (1-2 weeks)

• Initial consultation to understand your architecture goals, constraints, and timeline
• Assessment of existing infrastructure, security posture, and automation gaps
• Deliverables: Scoping document, architecture recommendations, and engagement plan

Phase 2: Design and Implementation (2-6 weeks)

• Infrastructure-as-code development using Terraform, GitHub Actions, or AWS-native tools
• Security hardening aligned with least-privilege principles and CIS Benchmarks
• CI/CD pipeline configuration tailored to your deployment workflow
• Deliverables: Terraform modules, architecture diagrams, pipeline configurations

Phase 3: Handoff and Documentation (1 week)

• Knowledge transfer session with your team
• Deliverables: Runbooks, architecture decision records, operational documentation

• Production-ready infrastructure-as-code repositories
• Architecture diagrams and decision records
• Security review reports with actionable remediation steps
• Operational runbooks for day-two operations
• CI/CD pipelines configured and tested end-to-end

A typical engagement involves a Series A SaaS startup with 5-15 engineers needing to migrate from a manually configured AWS environment to a fully automated, multi-environment setup. Over 4-6 weeks, we design a VPC architecture, implement Terraform modules for repeatable deployments, configure CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, and harden IAM policies - delivering a production-ready infrastructure the team can maintain independently.

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild
• Containers: Docker, ECS, EKS
• Security: IAM policy design, CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
• Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty

• An active AWS account (or willingness to create one)
• A designated point of contact on your team
• Repository access for infrastructure code delivery

This service focuses on AWS infrastructure, automation, and security. Application-level code development, multi-cloud deployments, and ongoing 24/7 managed services are outside the standard engagement scope.

Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to discuss your infrastructure goals. We will assess your current environment, identify quick wins, and outline a tailored engagement plan. Contact us at sales@stackref.com  or visit stackref.com to book your consultation.