CosmosGrid

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive ForgeBuilt Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Forge Built Solutions delivers home improvement and renovation services in Central Florida, using AutoCAD plans and technical drawings to guide carpentry, door and window work, painting, flooring, and other customized project execution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire CosmosGrid to accomplish?

• Enable technical drafters to run AutoCAD and related design tools in a high-performance cloud environment without relying on local workstations.
• Centralize access to project files, licensed software, and shared resources to improve collaboration, security, and data consistency.
• Build a scalable and cost-efficient infrastructure that supports rapid onboarding, operational simplicity, and future team growth.

SOLUTION

How did you find CosmosGrid?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select CosmosGrid over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• 24/7 Support

How many teammates from CosmosGrid 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 focused on deploying a cloud-based AutoCAD workstation environment on AWS for a team of technical drafters. This included setting up the core AWS infrastructure, networking, and security, along with automating resource provisioning using Terraform. Virtual workstations were configured to run AutoCAD reliably, with centralized storage for shared design files and controlled user access. The project also covered onboarding workflows, monitoring, cost optimization, and documentation to support daily operations.

Key deliverables included a functional AWS workspace environment, automated infrastructure configuration, ready-to-use AutoCAD workstations, centralized storage, secure access controls, and operational documentation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Onboarding time for technical drafters was reduced from multiple days to under one hour by using preconfigured cloud-based AutoCAD workstations.
• Reliance on local high-end hardware was reduced by approximately 60–70%, lowering upfront equipment costs and ongoing maintenance overhead.
• Workstation performance became consistent across users, reducing setup and performance-related support issues and improving overall drafting productivity.
• The environment scaled smoothly as the team grew, allowing new users to be added quickly without infrastructure redesign or downtime.

Improve drafting productivity and reliability through consistent performance and centralized access to files and tools.

Optimize infrastructure costs by enabling scalable, on-demand compute instead of fixed high-end hardware.

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

Project management was well structured and transparent from start to finish. Milestones and deliverables were clearly defined upfront, and all items were delivered on time. Communication was proactive, with regular updates and quick responses to questions or changes in requirements. When needs evolved, adjustments were handled smoothly without disrupting timelines, and technical decisions were clearly explained. Overall, the project was executed efficiently with a strong balance of planning, flexibility, and accountability.

The solution was stable, secure, and well documented, meeting all technical and business requirements. Planning was clear from the start, and progress was communicated proactively, ensuring there were no delays or surprises. The pricing was fair, transparent, and aligned well with the results achieved. They designed a scalable, cost-efficient solution that met all requirements, responded quickly to feedback, and consistently delivered high-quality results.

What was your primary form of communication with CosmosGrid?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most was their ability to combine deep technical expertise with a practical, business-focused approach. They didn’t just deploy infrastructure, but designed a solution that was scalable, cost-efficient, and easy to operate, while clearly communicating trade-offs and adapting quickly to changing requirements. Communication was clear, execution was reliable, and the team demonstrated deep technical expertise while remaining flexible and easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something CosmosGrid could have done differently?

No areas for improvement stood out during the project. Planning was thorough, communication was clear and proactive, and all deliverables were completed on time and to a high standard. The team was responsive to feedback and consistently ensured the solution aligned with both technical and business needs.