A Hands-On Technologist on the Call
You talk with a hands-on technologist who does this work, not a salesperson with a script. We ask about your environment, your constraints and what's changed.
Free Discovery Call: What's Really Going On, and Is It Worth a Closer Look?
A 30-minute conversation about what's forcing the issue and a first read on what it may be costing you. We confirm fit before pitching anything.
AWS, Azure and Google Cloud partner
What Happens on the Call
- 1
Share your situation.
A 2-minute form. Tell us what changed and what it's affecting.
- 2
We talk it through.
A 30-minute Google Meet. We ask questions that give a first read on the cost: What has this already cost in spend, engineering time or delayed work? Who is it landing on? What happens if nothing changes?
- 3
An honest read.
A first read on what the real problem might be, whether it's worth a closer look, and whether we're the right fit. After the call, we email a one-paragraph recap of what we heard.
What You Leave With
- A first, plain-language read on what the real problem might be. Often it differs from the one you came in with.
- A first sense of where it's costing you, in money, engineering time, risk or people, and the questions that would size it. This is not a cost figure. A real number needs your actual environment, team and spend.
- A straight answer on fit. If it's worth digging into, you'll know what a diagnostic would look at, and whether to take that step is your call.
- A short written recap of what we heard, emailed after the call, so you can check we got it right.
If it's worth digging into, the next step is a diagnostic: scoped, paid work that looks at your actual environment, team and spend. You get a documented finding that names the real problem and what the status quo costs, using your own figures, plus a recommended order of work. The finding is yours to act on, with us or on your own.
Who It's For
- Growing companies running real workloads on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
- CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering and infrastructure leads who own the cloud budget
- Teams facing a cost spike, stalled migration, audit, acquisition or leadership change
- Leaders who want an outside read before committing budget or headcount
Share Your Situation
We use your details only to respond to your request. See our Privacy Policy.
What Happens Next
1. We Read Your Answers
A senior member of our team reviews what you shared before anyone contacts you, so the conversation starts from your situation.
2. We Set Up a Call
We'll email you a link to book a 30-minute Google Meet.
3. You Get a Straight Answer
A first read on what the real problem might be, what we'd look at first and whether we're the right fit. After the call, we email a one-paragraph recap of what we heard. No obligation either way.
Rather talk first? Pick a time on Dave Shanker's calendar: book a 30-minute call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the discovery call really free?
Yes. There's no cost and no obligation. It's how we learn whether we can help before either of us commits time or budget.
How long does it take?
The form takes about 2 minutes. The discovery call is a 30-minute Google Meet focused on your situation.
What's the difference between the discovery call and the diagnostic?
The discovery call is free. We learn what's going on and give you a first read on what it may be costing you. The diagnostic is scoped, paid work. We look at your actual environment, team and spend and give you a documented finding with the cost sized.
What should I have ready?
Nothing formal. A rough sense of your cloud footprint, what's changed recently and what's forcing the issue is plenty. We'll ask the rest.