Boutique consulting services for organizations that want both
Hi, I'm Q!
I bring over 25 years in DevOps, infrastructure, and technology leadership to every project, and I've guided organizations from 3 to 300,000 employees through their hardest technology calls. Whether you're shipping software or leading a cloud transformation, that range helps me move fast on yours, large or small.
I get comfortable in a new environment quickly and meet you where you are. I stay plugged into what's new and will bring it when it fits, but I've been doing this long enough to know that proven usually beats trendy, especially for smaller organizations.
My approach puts people before technology, with a bias toward social-impact missions and open-source solutions you actually own instead of rent.
I learned how to do complex, large-scale projects working with industry-leading teams, but my favorite projects are consistently the ones where I can make a real difference for just a handful of people.
Hartkraft is more than just me, though. With my extensive connections in the tech community, I can put together a team to handle projects that require skills beyond just mine, and I have agreements in place to provide backup support for my MSP customers.
Big enough to handle your whole IT footprint, small enough to actually pick up the phone.
Same compliance bar as the big districts (FERPA, CIPA, E-Rate) with a fraction of the resources. SIS, LMS, 1:1 device programs, and the network behind them, supported by someone who's actually run school IT.
Workstations, networks, identity, backups, phones, and the cloud services that hold it all together. Practical IT decisions that scale with you instead of locking you in.
IT support that respects your budget and your mission. Documentation and processes that don't depend on any one person, including me.
Leverage my start-up and Enterprise experience to help you make good decisions from the beginning.
I build technology the way you'd want any gear in the mountains: reliable when conditions turn, and simple enough that the next person can keep it running without me.
That's the whole philosophy, no mysticism required. Reliable systems, sustainable choices, real collaboration, and the nerve to take the harder route when it's the right one.
Throughout my career, I've worked across public education, higher education, non-profits, and private businesses, serving in roles from sysadmin to VP of Infrastructure. This broad experience provides a unique foundation for understanding both technical and business challenges. I can get my hands deep into the tech, and make sure everyone understands what's going on while it's happening.
Ready to get going? Let's discuss how I can accelerate your business goals with better technology practices.
Serving the Denver/Boulder Metro Area in person. World-wide remotely.
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