Secure, scalable AWS infrastructure that grows with your business
GrantOps Consulting emerged from a passion for excellence in cloud infrastructure and a desire to bring enterprise-grade solutions to businesses of all sizes.
My journey began as a Junior DevOps Engineer at Disclosure Scotland, where I worked alongside elite contractors who demonstrated the power of expert cloud architecture. Working with these specialists, I gained invaluable experience in building robust, secure infrastructure while developing a vision of the standards I wanted to uphold in my own practice.
As my career progressed to more senior roles, I found myself increasingly constrained by legacy internal tools that limited innovation. This frustration became the catalyst for exploration – I began experimenting with Terraform and deploying WordPress sites on AWS in my free time, constantly refining my approach to create more efficient, secure, and scalable solutions.
What started as technical practice evolved into a consulting business when small business owners began requesting my expertise for WordPress sites and AWS infrastructure challenges. I discovered that many businesses were underserved by traditional hosting providers but couldn't afford enterprise-level DevOps expertise.
Today, GrantOps Consulting bridges that gap by delivering AWS solutions that combine technical excellence with practical business value. I bring the same standards of security, performance, and reliability that I learned from those elite contractors to small and medium businesses who deserve better infrastructure without the enterprise price tag.
My approach remains rooted in continuous learning, adaptation to client needs, and a commitment to implementing best practices in every project – whether it's a HIPAA-compliant healthcare application or a high-traffic WordPress site that needs enterprise-grade security and performance.
Work Terms
HOURS OF OPERATION:
As GrantOps Consulting is currently operated alongside other professional commitments, my standard availability is:
- Weekdays: After 5:00 PM UK time
- Weekends: Flexible availability
- Urgent support: By arrangement
For time-sensitive projects, I can occasionally accommodate alternative hours—please inquire about current availability.
COMMUNICATION PROCESS:
I believe in structured communication that ensures clarity and alignment:
1. Initial message through Guru to understand your requirements
2. Discovery phone/video call to discuss project specifics and ensure we're aligned
3. Formal Statement of Work detailing scope, deliverables, timeline, and costs
4. Regular progress updates throughout the project
5. Post-completion support as specified in the SOW
PAYMENT TERMS:
- Standard rate: $60/hour for consulting and implementation work
- Project-based flat fees available for well-defined scope
- Payment structure:
- 30% deposit required to commence work
- Remaining balance due upon project completion or as specified milestones
- For larger projects, milestone-based payment schedules available
- All payments processed through Guru's secure payment system
All terms are formalised in the Statement of Work before project commencement, including detailed deliverables, support period, and acceptance criteria.