Free 45–60 minute working session • AWS • integrations • DevOps • AI assistants
Stop double entry and broken automations - get systems your team can trust.
If your CRM, accounting, inbox, and job system don’t match, the work leaks into spreadsheets, copy/paste, and “who owns this?” moments. I connect your tools properly so the business runs smoother.
Start with a free 45–60 minute working session. We’ll map what’s happening today, spot the biggest bottlenecks, and pick a simple first build that saves time and reduces mistakes.
Choose your free working session
Free 45–60 minutes. We map what’s happening and pick a simple first build.
Proof, not promises
I’ve done this work in production environments where reliability, cost, and delivery discipline actually matter:
- Built platforms that process millions of events per day.
- Owned the architecture, delivery, and operations of mission-critical event pipelines into Salesforce.
- Reduced AWS compute costs for high-throughput workloads using cheaper spare capacity (Spot) where it fit, without sacrificing reliability.
- Implemented safe delete/retention flows (GDPR) across Salesforce and integrated third-party systems.
- Set up CI/CD, monitoring, and incident practices that make releases routine instead of risky.
What I do
Four pillars, all focused on dependable systems that let you move faster. Dive deeper on the services page.
Systems & cloud (AWS)
Make your platform more reliable and predictable on AWS - fewer outages, fewer surprises, and clearer foundations as you grow (architecture, migrations).
See Systems & cloud (AWS)Integrations & automation
Connect your tools so data stays in sync and the busywork goes away - less copy/paste, fewer mistakes, and smoother handoffs (integrations, automation).
See Integrations & automationDevOps & ways of working
Make shipping changes calmer and safer - clearer releases, better visibility, and fewer “don’t deploy on Friday” moments (CI/CD, monitoring).
See DevOps & ways of workingAI assistants & workflow intelligence
AI helpers that use your real business data and can update your tools - so they’re useful, not just a demo (AWS Bedrock, RAG).
See AI assistants & workflow intelligenceFrom fragile glue to reliable platforms
The shift we’ll make together - reliable systems, cleaner data, and faster delivery.
Today
- Fragile integrations, double entry, and data in too many places.
- Fearful deployments, slow lead time, and outages that repeat.
- AI ideas that stay as demos because the plumbing isn’t solid.
After working together
- Clear systems of record and event-driven integrations that stay in sync.
- Practical CI/CD, monitoring, and incident handling so releases are routine.
- AI assistants and automation that act on your stack and reduce real workload.
How we’ll work together
A simple path from first conversation to dependable systems your team can run.
- 1
Free working session
45–60 minutes to dig into your systems, pains, and goals and find the fastest path to a first build.
What you’ll leave with
- A clear problem statement and success criteria for the work.
- Either a recommended first project, or a shortlist of viable projects (impact/effort).
- Key risks, unknowns, and what we’d validate first.
- 2
Pick the first build
Choose the smallest high-impact build that proves value and sets the pattern for what comes next.
How this usually looks
- If one project is obviously the right first move: I’ll sketch a rough scope, design, and an architecture diagram.
- If you need time to decide: I’ll share a shortlist of options and we’ll do a free follow-up after you’ve considered them.
- 3
Build, ship, observe
Implement the work in your stack with reliability in mind, so it’s supportable once it’s live.
Delivery defaults (when feasible)
- Tests or validation that match the risk of the change.
- Deployments and monitoring aligned to what your environment supports.
- Clear ownership boundaries and failure modes for integrations and automations.
- 4
Handover and next steps
Handover what we built and leave your team stronger, with a plan for the next iteration if it makes sense.
What you get
- Docs and diagrams appropriate to your team and stakeholders.
- Runbooks/notes so you’re not dependent on me to operate it.
- Coaching and pairing to transfer patterns and practices.
Working style & values
Problem-first, not bill-first: I’m Gavin. I care about long-term outcomes, not stretching scope. We tackle meaningful work that removes risk or unlocks speed.
Use the right tool, keep what works, and ship in short, outcome-focused iterations so feedback stays tight and risk stays low.
More about values and experienceWhat to expect
- Aligned incentives: outcomes over hours.
- Right tool first: keep, integrate, or change only for clear value.
- Small, outcome-focused projects with tight feedback loops.
- Opinionated and honest about trade-offs and risk.
Who I work with
Teams that want fewer manual steps, fewer surprises, and a clear first improvement to ship:
Service businesses with messy SaaS stacks
You run the business on tools like HubSpot/ActiveCampaign, Xero/QBO, job management, and support - plus a patchwork of automation. The glue is now costing you time, accuracy, and visibility.
Best for
- Small teams and growing firms (10–200 staff) with double entry and inconsistent data
- Reporting that’s unreliable because data lives in too many places
- Automations that break and nobody notices until something is missed
Founder-led product teams
You have an MVP or working app, but infrastructure, CI/CD, and integrations are ad hoc and there’s no senior owner for architecture and operations.
Best for
- 0–5 engineers (or offshore teams) needing senior AWS/DevOps support
- Guardrails: pipelines, monitoring, basic runbooks
- A pragmatic architecture that fits your current stage
Internal IT/ops teams (non-tech businesses)
You have ERP/CRM/HR/payroll and custom tools that don’t stay in sync. There’s an IT/ops team keeping things running, but no dedicated platform/integration function - so gaps and mismatches become business-impacting.
Best for
- Mid-sized non-tech businesses with internal IT/ops teams but no platform/integration function
- A more robust and observable integration layer
- Targeted automation (and AI) built on clean data flows
Growing B2B SaaS (Seed–Series B)
You have a real product and a growing engineering team, but integrations, billing, and internal tooling were bolted on and are starting to hurt reliability and cost.
Best for
- 3–20 engineers scaling a production system
- Messy CRM/billing/support integrations that keep breaking
- Rising AWS costs and increasing on-call pain
Quick answers
A few fast clarifications. For delivery, pricing, and deeper detail, see the services page.
Ready for systems that don’t keep you up at night?
Tell me about your stack, where it hurts, and what better looks like. We’ll use a free 45–60 minute working session to map the fastest path to reliable, scalable systems.
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