About
Cloud Infrastructure That Doesn't Slow You Down
Cloud Associates exists because we've seen too many startups struggle with infrastructure that was supposed to make their lives easier—not harder.
Our Mission
Bringing Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure to Startups
Startups shouldn't have to choose between speed and quality, between moving fast and building securely, between affordability and reliability.
The big consultancies will tell you that proper cloud architecture takes six months and six figures. The DIY approach leaves you with technical debt that haunts you for years. We've built Cloud Associates as a third option: experienced cloud and DevOps expertise, startup velocity, and transparent pricing.
We specialize in three things that startups need most:
- AWS Well-Architected Reviews that identify risks and opportunities before they become expensive problems
- CDN/WAF Services that protect your application while delivering fast global performance
- DevOps Automation that eliminates deployment bottlenecks and lets your engineers focus on building features
How We're Different
Built for Startups, Not Enterprises
We Understand Your Constraints
We know you're resource-constrained, time-constrained, and need to move fast. Our engagements are designed around startup realities: weeks instead of months, fixed pricing instead of open-ended hourly billing, practical recommendations instead of ivory-tower perfectionism.
We Speak Startup
No enterprise jargon. No over-engineering. No gold-plating solutions you don't need. We recommend what will actually work for your stage and scale with you as you grow.
We Move at Startup Speed
Well-Architected Reviews delivered in 2 weeks. DevOps pipelines implemented in weeks, not quarters. We respect that every week matters when you're racing toward product-market fit or your next funding milestone.
We Enable Your Team
We're not building proprietary systems that lock you in. Every implementation includes comprehensive documentation, knowledge transfer, and team training. When we're done, your team owns and understands everything.
Our Approach
Partnership, Not Vendor Relationship
We treat every engagement as a partnership. Your success is our success, and we're genuinely invested in helping you build infrastructure that supports your growth.
Listen First - We start every engagement by deeply understanding your business, your goals, your constraints, and your technical landscape.
Recommend Honestly - Sometimes the right answer is "you don't need this yet" or "there's a simpler way." We recommend what's right for your situation.
Communicate Clearly - No surprises. We keep you informed throughout every engagement with regular updates, clear timelines, and proactive communication.
Deliver Practical Value - Our recommendations are prioritised by impact and feasibility. We focus on changes that meaningfully improve your security, performance, or efficiency.
Transfer Knowledge - You're not just buying implementation work—you're gaining knowledge. We document everything thoroughly and ensure your team understands what we've built and why.
Who We Serve
Startups at Every Stage
Pre-Seed & Seed Stage
Get your infrastructure right from the beginning. Avoid technical debt that will haunt you later. Prepare for due diligence before you need to.
Series A & Beyond
You've proven your concept and raised capital. Now you need infrastructure that scales with your growth and supports enterprise sales motion.
Bootstrapped & Profitable
You're growing sustainably and need infrastructure that supports that growth without unnecessary costs or complexity.
Global Ambitions
Whether you're based in Australia or anywhere else, we work with startups expanding internationally and serving global user bases.
Location & Reach
Australian-Based, Globally Focused
Cloud Associates is headquartered in Australia and serves startups worldwide. We work remotely with clients across time zones and understand both local compliance requirements and international standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
Our remote-first approach means we're equipped to work effectively with distributed teams, and our experience spans Australian startups, US-based companies, European SaaS platforms, and Asian technology companies.
Convinced We're the Right Fit?