Fixed‑Scope • 3–6 weeks
GitOps Platform Jumpstart
Assessment, architecture, and implementation of a production‑ready GitOps foundation using Argo CD, Helm, and Kustomize. Includes secrets integration (ESO/Vault/SOPS) and documentation for ops handoff.
- Declarative cluster & platform config
- Argo CD app‑of‑apps pattern
- Security & policy baselines
Blueprint • 6–10 weeks
Multi‑Cluster Platform Blueprint
Reference architecture and automation patterns for OpenShift or upstream Kubernetes across regions/tenants, with governance, observability, and day‑2 operations baked in.
- Repeatable cluster rollout patterns
- Policy‑as‑code & drift control
- Operational readiness playbooks
Retainer • 10–30 hrs/mo
Fractional Platform Architect
Ongoing platform leadership — standards, reviews, roadmaps, and mentoring. Raise platform maturity without a full‑time executive hire.
- Architecture guardrails & PR reviews
- Team mentoring & enablement
- Executive updates & roadmap