GroundworkIT

Where I can help

These are my core strengths, and I am open to more. I work inside your setup, with your team and your tooling.

Cloud platforms and architecture

Designing and hardening the platform your teams build on, with availability, operability and cost in mind from the start.

  • Landing zones and account structure
  • Kubernetes foundations and cluster setup
  • High availability and recovery design
  • Cost and reliability reviews with a prioritised plan
  • Hybrid setups with on-premises Linux
AWS / Azure / GCP / Kubernetes / Linux

Infrastructure as code and CI/CD

Bringing environments under version control as reviewable code, and moving pipelines to GitHub Actions in a way that fits how teams work, including in larger organisations with an internal software factory.

  • Terraform module design and Terragrunt layouts
  • State handling, drift and safe change workflows
  • Migration plans and hands-on support for teams
  • Reusable workflows and guardrails for security and approvals
Terraform / Terragrunt / GitHub Actions / Pipelines

Applications and APIs

The platform is there to carry what you build on it. I also work on the applications themselves, so they are designed to run well from day one.

  • Backend services and APIs designed for reliable operation
  • Web applications delivered through automated pipelines
  • Integrations between systems and data pipelines
  • Observability and operability built in from the start
Backends / APIs / Web / Data

AI and automation

AI becomes part of the platform when it can reach real systems safely. I build the integrations, and the guardrails around them. Agents get exactly the access they need, and not a key more.

  • MCP servers that give AI controlled access to your systems and data
  • Agentic workflows that automate repetitive engineering and operations work
  • Permissions, auditing and secrets handled like any production workload
  • Practical setups for agentic coding in a team
MCP / Agentic workflows / Automation / Guardrails

Technical leadership and delivery

Someone who can set direction and also build it. I work as tech lead, team lead or architect, and keep delivery on track.

  • Tech lead or team lead for platform, DevOps and data teams
  • Architecture advice and design reviews
  • Project management for technical programmes
  • Data platforms and pipelines
Architecture / Team lead / Data pipelines

Coaching and guidance

Tools and platforms only pay off when teams are comfortable using them. I coach teams and engineers through new ways of working, in their own setup and at their own pace.

  • Pairing, code reviews and practical day-to-day guidance
  • Workshops and knowledge sharing for teams
  • Guiding teams through migrations and new tooling
  • Helping engineers grow into platform and DevOps work
Pairing / Workshops / Adoption

How an engagement starts

  1. An intro call

    We talk through your situation, the goal and the constraints, and whether I am the right fit.

  2. Agree the assignment

    We settle scope, duration and my day rate, directly or through your partner or agency.

  3. Start in your setup

    I join your team, repositories and tooling, and we keep a regular check-in.

Simple terms, close to home

Freelance, via GroundworkIT BV

Direct, or through a partner or agency.

Location

Based in Beringen.

Rates

On request, depending on scope and duration.

Something not on this list? Tell me what you have in mind.

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