Lets Go DevOps

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/Co-founder of Orbify

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Environmental Intelligence for Smart Energy and Sustainability

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lets Go DevOps to accomplish?

• This project aimed to establish a robust cloud infrastructure with a new provider, ensuring seamless application deployment and operation. Tailored infrastructure design and implementation were crucial due to differences in providers' architectures, services, and toolsets.
• Infrastructure Deployment in a New Cloud Environment – Designing and provisioning the necessary cloud infrastructure to support application deployment, considering provider-specific services and best practices.
• Adaptation to Provider-Specific Services – Mapping existing infrastructure components to equivalent or alternative services in the new cloud environment to ensure compatibility and performance optimization.
• Deployment Enablement – Setting up and validating, networking, security configurations, and runtime environments to support smooth application deployment and operations.
• Tooling Adjustments & Enhancements – Modifying or replacing existing automation and infrastructure management tools to align with the new cloud provider’s ecosystem.
• Observability & Monitoring Implementation – Ensuring adequate logging, metrics collection, and alerting to provide full observability of infrastructure and applications.
• Addressing Missing Infrastructure Components – Identifying and implementing missing infrastructure elements required for stability, scalability, and compliance with operational requirements.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lets Go DevOps?

Referral

Why did you select Lets Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Lets Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Build and deploy infrastructure automation and components allowing to setup Oribfy platform in  the OVH cloud

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

System Stability – Uptime and reliability metrics after migration compared to previous infrastructure.

Infrastructure Readiness – Percentage of required infrastructure components successfully provisioned and validated.

Service Mapping Efficiency – Percentage of infrastructure components effectively mapped and replaced with equivalent services from the new provider.

Deployment Automation & Efficiency – Reduction in manual intervention required for deployment, measured by automation levels and CI/CD pipeline execution time.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Let's Go DevOps delivers the project in a professional way and at a rapid pace. I'm pleased with the technical quality of their work. They are eager to accommodate the feedback and discuss the approach. We will continue working with them on our future projects. 

What was your primary form of communication with Lets Go DevOps?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most about Let's Go DevOps was their combination of speed, professionalism, and technical excellence. They not only delivered high-quality work at a rapid pace but also remained highly receptive to feedback, ensuring a smooth and collaborative process. Their ability to balance efficiency with adaptability makes them a valuable partner for our projects.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lets Go DevOps could have done differently?

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the SVP, Engineering of SmartRecruiters Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building an AI-powered hiring platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lets Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities: Analyze the client’s AWS infrastructure to uncover inefficiencies, redundant resources, and areas of potential savings.
• Implement Scalable Solutions: Deliver infrastructure improvements that not only reduce current costs but also ensure long-term scalability and sustainability for the client's AWS environment.

SOLUTION

How did you find Lets Go DevOps?

We were approached by Lets Go DevOps directly

Why did you select Lets Go DevOps over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Technical expertise

How many teammates from Lets Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of the project included:

• analyzing our current infrastructure setup
• review of our hosting cost structure 
• identification of improvement areas and optimization opportunities
• rolling our spot fleet to optimize hosting spend 
• migration to Graviton instances
• other hosting cost optimizations 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Achieved a 15% reduction in annual AWS costs, driving significant margin improvements. 

Resource Optimization: Improved the efficiency of resource utilization, with metrics like average CPU utilization and storage usage optimized by [specific percentage].

Time to Value: Delivered the project within [specific timeframe], with measurable cost savings visible within the first billing cycle post-implementation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Let's Go DevOps provides excellent service and delivers clear, measurable outcomes. 

Project management was great - the team outlined clear areas of improvement, assigned resourcing to each opportunity, provided timelines and milestones, and estimated the impact of each workstream. 

Let's Go Dev Ops proactively reported on their progress every week and were transparent with every decision they took while implementing the project. 

Ultimately, they delivered on time and exceeded the goals we set for them. 

What was your primary form of communication with Lets Go DevOps?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We found three key things unique about Let's Go Dev Ops. 

1. Clear focus and incredible expertise in infrastructure automation and DevOps. Let's Go Dev Ops showcased an impressive understanding of every aspect of modern cloud environment setup. It was clear to us that they are experts in this area.
2. Transparency and knowledge sharing. We were impressed by the work that Let's Go Dev Ops put into enabling our internal teams. They spent a lot of time preparing presentations, workshops, office hours, and other initiatives to boost the expertise of our internal teams. They not only deliver assigned projects but also educate everyone around them and make a long-lasting impact on the teams they collaborate with. 
3. Flexible approach. Let's Go DevOps was very responsive, and we could constantly adjust our working relationship to best fit our needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lets Go DevOps could have done differently?

We honestly couldn't find anything outstanding they could have done better. We are very happy with our relationship so far. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-Owner of Performance Digital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B marketing & sales consulting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Let's Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Our main goal was to enhance the stability, scalability, and security of our digital infrastructure to support the growing demands of the The Performance Digital.

SOLUTION

How did you find Let's Go DevOps?

Referral

Why did you select Let's Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Let's Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work for this project involved a complete overhaul and optimization of our digital infrastructure to support our marketing and SEO platforms. The project started with a thorough analysis of our existing systems to identify areas that needed improvement, particularly in performance and scalability.

Key deliverables included:

• Automation of CI/CD Pipelines: The team implemented automated continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, significantly reducing the time needed to roll out updates and new features. This helped us speed up deployments and maintain a more agile workflow.
• Server Optimization: They worked on improving the performance of our servers by optimizing resource allocation and configuring load balancing. This ensured that our systems could handle peak traffic during high-demand marketing campaigns without affecting the performance.
• Cloud Infrastructure Improvements: They took charge of managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, helping us scale more efficiently and reduce hosting costs. This allowed us to better manage unpredictable traffic spikes, ensuring consistent performance.
• Monitoring and Alerts Setup: The team also set up a robust monitoring system, providing us with real-time insights into the performance of our servers and applications. Automated alert systems were integrated, enabling quicker responses to any potential issues before they could escalate.
• Security Enhancements: In addition, they implemented several security measures, including regular backups, vulnerability scans, and firewalls, which helped safeguard our data and ensure business continuity.

Overall, the project delivered significant improvements in deployment speed, system stability, and scalability, enabling us to provide uninterrupted services to our clients during critical marketing campaigns.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

As a result of the project, we observed several measurable improvements that directly contributed to the success of our operations. Deployment times for our marketing and SEO tools were reduced by over 40%, allowing us to launch new features and updates more efficiently. Additionally, server uptime increased to 99.9%, ensuring that our platforms remained available during peak marketing campaigns without any disruptions.

We also saw a 20% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs due to optimized resource management, which enabled us to handle traffic surges more effectively. The newly implemented monitoring and alert systems led to a 30% reduction in response times to technical issues, allowing us to resolve problems before they impacted our clients.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management from Let's Go DevOps was excellent. They communicated with us regularly and made sure we were always up to date on the progress. All tasks and deliverables were completed on time, and they were very responsive whenever we had questions or needed adjustments.

Whenever we raised an issue or had a change in priorities, they were flexible and quick to adapt. Their ability to listen to our needs and provide timely solutions made the whole process much smoother. Overall, they were reliable, easy to work with, and stayed focused on delivering what we needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Let's Go DevOps?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed me the most about Let's Go DevOps was their deep technical expertise combined with their flexibility. They weren’t just focused on delivering what was asked; 
- They consistently went the extra mile to find the best solutions for our needs.
- Their proactive approach to problem-solving and their ability to quickly adapt to any changes really stood out. 
It felt like they were genuinely invested in the success of our project, which made working with them a great experience.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Let's Go DevOps could have done differently?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Engineering Manager of Statscore Sp. Z o.o

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

WE ARE BUILDING THE BIGGEST SPORT DATA CENTER IN THE WORLD where everyone can find easy access to sports data, widgets and minisites from more than 100 sports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Let's Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Infrastructure Design and Optimization: LGD goal was to streamline our IT infrastructure by automating deployment processes and resource management in the cloud, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
• Scalability of Applications: We wanted our applications to be scalable based on user demand. Let's Go Devops was tasked with implementing solutions that would allow for dynamic scaling of resources.
• Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD): The goal was to implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to shorten the time for deploying new features and fixes, enabling faster response to market and user needs.

SOLUTION

How did you find Let's Go DevOps?

Referral

Why did you select Let's Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Let's Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work for Let's Go Devops (LGD) was comprehensive and focused on optimizing our IT infrastructure and development processes. Key deliverables included:

1. Infrastructure Design and Optimization:
   1.    Analysis of our existing IT infrastructure.
   2.    Design and implementation of an automated deployment process.
   3.    Optimization of resource management in the cloud to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
2. Scalability of Applications:
   1.    Development and implementation of solutions for dynamic scaling of resources based on user demand.
   2.    Ensuring our applications could handle increased loads seamlessly, without performance degradation.
3. Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD):
   1.    Implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
   2.    Integration of automated testing to ensure high-quality releases.
   3.    Configuration of deployment pipelines to shorten the time for deploying new features and fixes.
4. Project Management and Communication:
   1.    Adoption of a structured agile approach to manage the project.
   2.    Regular progress updates and iterative feedback loops.
   3.    Proactive and responsive communication to address any issues or changes promptly.
5. Outcome and Impact:
   1.    Significant reduction in deployment time, allowing for faster release of new features and updates.
   2.    Improved system availability and reliability.
   3.    Achieved cost savings through optimized resource management.
   4.    Enhanced developer productivity and satisfaction by providing better tooling and following the Infrastructure as a Service model.

These deliverables collectively ensured that our infrastructure was more efficient, scalable, and aligned with our business needs, leading to measurable improvements in our operations and development processes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress and success include: 

• Reduced Deployment Time (and Lead Time): The implementation of improved CI/CD pipelines reduced our deployment time allowing us to release new features and updates significantly more quickly.
• Improved our system availability
• Cost savings
• Increased Development Productivity: made our Developers happy with the tooling following the model of Infrastructure as a Service.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Let's Go Devops (LGD) followed structured agile approach, ensuring iterative progress and continuous feedback. They delivered on time and maintained proactive communication. LGD was highly responsive to our needs, addressing any issues or changes promptly and effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Let's Go DevOps?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What I found most impressive and unique about Let's Go Devops (LGD) was the quality of their work and problem-solving skills. They anticipated potential challenges and addressed them before they could impact the project timeline or quality. Additionally, their ability to tailor solutions specifically to our needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Let's Go DevOps could have done differently?

No, everything is well

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Engineering of AirHelp

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Help Air Passengers travel hassle free and help get compensated whenever something goes wrong.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Let's Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Provide a team of professional and expert Infrastructure Engineers.
• Provide a cloud infrastructure platform to run our services.
• Keep the infrastructure platform stable and healthy for smooth operations.

SOLUTION

How did you find Let's Go DevOps?

Worked with them from beginning

Why did you select Let's Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Let's Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Let's Go Devops fully built our infrastructure platform—a platform that is entirely cloud-based, scales effectively with our business, is resilient to failures, and is cost-effective. The LGD team is continuously developing and maintaining it. They manage the CI/CD pipelines and support the development teams in running, monitoring, and maintaining AirHelp systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Low cost and high stability. 
• Great resilience to failures.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We continuously align on next goals, build development strategy which we consistently follow. They take feedback and align upcoming features to it to satisfy our needs. Projects are delivered according to plans.

What was your primary form of communication with Let's Go DevOps?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Keeping up high standards. They have great attention to detail and transparent and open communication. Big professionalism in any task taken.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Let's Go DevOps could have done differently?

As usual, there are challenges, but these are discussed on a regular basis. Thanks to very open and transparent communication, we are able to improve anything that doesn't work as we would like it to.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Technical Engineering Manager of Marla International Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We have a family of user-friendly bookkeeping applications. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lets Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Cloud Consulting & SI
• Cybersecurity
• DevOps Managed Services

SOLUTION

How did you find Lets Go DevOps?

Referral

Why did you select Lets Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Lets Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Let's Go DevOps implemented a range of infrastructure optimizations, including automated backups, database performance tuning, and load balancing configurations. They enhanced system reliability by establishing centralized logging, proactive alerting, structured incident management processes, and ensuring system scalability and resilience to traffic growth through infrastructure managed with Terraform. In addition, they strengthened security by ensuring all cloud services remain up to date.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project delivered measurable outcomes including improved system reliability and scalability, enhanced resilience to traffic growth via Terraform-managed infrastructure, and strengthened security by keeping all cloud services up to date.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Let's Go DevOps managed the project well, delivering tasks on time. They communicated clearly and offered support even outside regular working hours.

What was your primary form of communication with Lets Go DevOps?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed by how responsive they are and how quickly they handle issues. Moreover, they have knowledge in areas beyond DevOps (development, software engineering, etc.), which helps in achieving our mutual goals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lets Go DevOps could have done differently?

We didn’t find any areas for improvement; Let's Go DevOps handled everything as expected.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on September 18, 2024.

Weronika Szalkowska
COO, Marla International Ltd
Software

United Arab Emirates

11-50

Nov 2023 - Ongoing

Less than $10,000

Not verified

Project summary
Let's Go DevOps provides staff augmentation and managed DevOps services for a financial app company. The team has optimized the client's app cloud infrastructure and implemented automated deployment pipelines.

Feedback summary
Let's Go DevOps has significantly reduced the app's downtime and improved its stability and performance. The implemented infrastructure optimizations have enhanced the system's efficiency. Let's Go DevOps maintains consistent communication, has a proactive approach, and meets deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of Marla International Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EasyInvoice and EasyBooks are mobile apps designed to help small business owners and freelancers quickly create and send invoices, manage their finances, and keep track of their income and expenses effortlessly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Let's Go DevOps to accomplish?

• Optimize cloud infrastructure to improve performance and support increasing user load and transactions.
• Implement solutions to identify and lower operational expenses.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of the EasyBooksApp through robust infrastructure management.
• Automate and refine deployment workflows to accelerate development cycles and reduce errors.

SOLUTION

How did you find Let's Go DevOps?

Referral

Why did you select Let's Go DevOps over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Let's Go DevOps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Infrastructure Assessment and Optimization: Conduct a comprehensive review of EasyBooksApp’s current cloud infrastructure, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Cost Analysis and Management: Analyze current cloud expenditures, identify areas for cost savings, and deploy solutions to manage and reduce operational costs effectively.
• Deployment Automation: Design and implement automated deployment pipelines to streamline and accelerate the release process, improving deployment frequency and reducing errors.
• Reliability Enhancements: Implement high-availability solutions and monitoring systems to ensure maximum uptime and quick recovery from any potential disruptions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes from the project with Let's Go DevOps were evident in the overall stability and performance improvements of our system. Their work led to a noticeable reduction in downtime, increasing our app's availability and reliability. Additionally, the infrastructure optimizations they implemented enhanced the efficiency of our system, providing a smoother experience for our users. These outcomes clearly reflected the progress and success of the collaboration.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They maintained clear and consistent communication throughout the entire process, keeping us well-informed at every stage. Deliverables were met on time, and they often went above and beyond to ensure our needs were addressed promptly. Their proactive approach and ability to adapt to any challenges made the collaboration smooth and efficient. Whenever we had specific requirements or last-minute changes, they were responsive, flexible, and quick to implement solutions. 
Overall, their dedication and attention to detail made the experience seamless and highly successful.

What was your primary form of communication with Let's Go DevOps?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What has stood out most about Let's Go DevOps is their deep technical expertise combined with their exceptional customer-centric approach. They not only delivered high-quality solutions but also took the time to thoroughly understand our business needs and challenges. Their proactive problem-solving attitude and willingness to go the extra mile set them apart. 
Moreover, their transparency, flexibility, and commitment to delivering top-notch results made them a unique and highly reliable partner. This combination of technical skill and personalized service was truly impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Let's Go DevOps could have done differently?

There were no significant areas for improvement during our collaboration. Their performance was exemplary across all aspects, from project management to technical execution. They consistently exceeded our expectations and addressed our needs effectively without any issues. Their approach and execution were flawless, making it clear that they have a strong grasp of delivering high-quality results.

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5
Quality: 5
Cost: 5
Schedule: 5
Willing to refer: 5