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Strategy Services

Short, high-impact assessments that define the fastest, safest path to modernization and AI-native operations before execution begins.
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ENGAGEMENT MODEL

When to Choose Strategy

Before you can move fast, you need clarity.

Strategy services uncover gaps, eliminate uncertainty, and define the right path forward so execution starts from a position of confidence.

You need Strategy services when:

  • Starting major modernization initiatives (cloud migration, platform rebuild, observability overhaul)
  • Evaluating competing options and need an unbiased technical assessment
  • Validating assumptions before heavy investment in tools, teams, or architecture
  • Building business cases that require cost-benefit analysis and roadmaps

What you get: Execution-grade clarity, not PowerPoint decks. Every recommendation ties to measurable outcomes and a clear implementation path.

Typical timeline: 4-8 weeks

Typical deliverables: Current state assessment, target architecture, phased roadmap, cost-benefit analysis

How it works

Our Approach

Strategy engagements move fast because we've done this before. Our methodology is refined through hundreds of assessments—we know where to look, what questions to ask, and how to translate findings into action.

Every engagement is led by Staff or Principal-level engineers with battle-tested experience across dozens of transformations. You get senior thinking from day one, not junior consultants learning on your dime.

The result: a clear roadmap in weeks, not months—with the option to execute it together.

Phase 1: Discovery (Week 1)
We audit your current state: architecture, workflows, tooling, cost drivers, and team capabilities.
Phase 2: Analysis (Weeks 2-3)
We identify gaps, risks, and opportunities. We benchmark against industry standards and proven patterns.
Phase 3: Design (Weeks 4-6)
We architect your target state and build a phased roadmap with clear milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
Phase 4: Handoff (Weeks 7-8)
We deliver actionable documentation and can transition directly into Delivery TechPods to execute the roadmap.
The Work

Strategy Services We Provide

Every engagement is customized, but here are the most common strategy areas we help with:
Cloud & Platform Architecture
Design scalable, secure cloud foundations that support growth—across AWS, Azure, GCP, or multi-cloud environments.
Observability Strategy
Define the right data, tools, and KPIs to achieve true operational visibility and reduce alert noise.
AI Readiness & Adoption
Identify high-value AI use cases, assess infrastructure readiness, and create practical roadmaps for adoption.
Cost Optimization & FinOps
Analyze cloud spend, establish governance frameworks, and align costs with business value.
Developer Productivity
Streamline workflows, standardize toolchains, and remove friction that slows delivery velocity.
Security & Compliance Roadmaps
Design Zero Trust architectures, IAM frameworks, and policy enforcement aligned to CIS, NIST, SOC 2, or FedRAMP.
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Accelerators

Strategy Accelerators

Pre-scoped assessments that deliver clarity and direction in 4-6 weeks, without lengthy discovery cycles.
AI Opportunity Assessment
Observability Maturity Review
Cloud Cost Optimization Checkup
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Accelerator
AI Opportunity Assessment
Identify and prioritize the highest-impact AI use cases for your organization. Includes ROI analysis and implementation roadmap.
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Observability Maturity Review
Evaluate tool sprawl, coverage gaps, and cost inefficiencies. Delivers unified monitoring strategy and consolidation plan.
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Cloud Cost Optimization Checkup
Surface waste, governance gaps, and savings potential across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Includes quick-win recommendations.
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Case Studies

Proof in the results

GoodLeap
$244K in Savings and 100% Critical Vulnerabilities Resolved in One Year
How GoodLeap transformed legacy IT infrastructure into a secure, scalable foundation—eliminating security gaps while supporting expansion into new business verticals.
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FAQ

Common Questions

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We already have a strategy team—how is this different?

We focus on execution-grade clarity, not advisory documents. Every recommendation comes with proven playbooks, cost estimates, and clear implementation steps. We can also transition directly into delivery to execute the strategy we design.

How long does a typical strategy engagement take?

Most assessments deliver results in 4-8 weeks depending on scope. Accelerators are pre-scoped to 4-6 weeks with fixed deliverables.

What's the next step after strategy?

Three options: (1) Your team executes using our roadmap, (2) We transition into a Delivery TechPod to execute with you, or (3) We move into Operations for long-term partnership. Most clients choose option 2.

Do you work with our existing vendors and tools?

Yes. We're vendor-agnostic and design solutions that work with your current investments. We help you optimize what you have before recommending new tools.