fractional devops /ai automation /cloud finops

Sharpen your cloud.
Automate everything else.

Battle-tested DevOps, AI-powered automation, and custom dashboards that cut your AWS bill and give you real-time visibility. No agency overhead — just measurable results.

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Proven AWS & cloud cost savings ✦ AWS / GCP / Kubernetes expert ✦ Track record: Divvy (Bill.com), Weave (IPO)
01 — About

Not an agency. A partner who ships.

I'm Justin Sharp, founder of Sharper Cloud. Twenty-plus years building and operating cloud infrastructure at scale — from startups to IPO (Weave) and acquisition (Divvy to Bill.com).

When you work with Sharper Cloud you get me directly. I architect the solution, write the Terraform, optimize the pipelines, and transfer knowledge so your team levels up. No layers. No surprises.

20+
years hands-on
1
operator · 1 invoice
Justin Sharp, Founder of Sharper Cloud
Figure 01 — Justin Sharp, Founder

“I build infrastructure that's lean, fast, and maintainable — then I teach your team to run it.”

— Justin Sharp, Founder
02 — Capabilities

Six disciplines.
One operator.

Buy the cell you need now — wire in the rest when you're ready. One Slack channel, one monthly retainer.

01

AI & Business Automation

n8n, self-hosted LLMs and AI phone systems that replace expensive SaaS.

n8n · self-hosted llm · ai phone → 02

Custom Dashboards

Real-time visibility into the metrics that actually move the business.

grafana · metabase · custom → 03

Cloud & FinOps

Multi-cloud architecture and disciplined cost work that cuts the bill.

aws · gcp · terraform · pulumi → 04

Kubernetes & Platform

Production clusters and GitOps that scale with the team, not against it.

eks · gke · k0s · gitops → 05

CI/CD Engineering

Faster, safer deploys. Ship with confidence, not anxiety.

actions · argocd · gitlab → 06

Monitoring & Observability

Self-hosted stacks that surface trouble before your customers do.

prometheus · loki · slo →
03 — Process

From first call to measurable results.

01

Discovery Call

Free 30-minute consultation to understand your infrastructure, pain points, and goals.

02

Scoping & Proposal

A clear roadmap with deliverables, timeline, and transparent pricing. No surprises.

03

Execution

Hands-on implementation with regular check-ins. I work alongside your team, not above them.

04

Handoff & Support

Documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing retainer options to keep things running lean.

[ results.log ] — real outcomes from real engagements
Significant
AWS cost savings across every client engagement
Dramatic
improvement in deploy speed with optimized CI/CD
20+
years of hands-on cloud and infrastructure experience
Zero
downtime migrations for production Kubernetes workloads
04 — Pricing

Predictable monthly retainers.

AI automation, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure — all in one retainer. 12-month agreements with predictable monthly billing. No surprise invoices.

Prefer project-based pricing?  We scope, document, and estimate hours upfront — so you know exactly what you're getting before work begins.
Discuss your project
Foundation
Foundation
$3,000
per month · 20 hrs
20 hours included

Infrastructure oversight plus initial AI automation for teams ready to modernize operations.

  • Infrastructure monitoring & alerts
  • Monthly cloud cost review
  • 1 AI workflow or automation build
  • 1 business dashboard
  • Slack/email support
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Most popular
Growth
$6,000
per month · 40 hrs
40 hours included

Active infrastructure projects and AI-powered automation builds for growing teams.

  • Everything in Foundation
  • CI/CD pipeline design & optimization
  • Kubernetes cluster management
  • AI phone answering or chatbot setup
  • Custom dashboards & reporting
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Scale
Scale
$12,000
per month · 80 hrs
80 hours included

Dedicated fractional CTO-level leadership across infrastructure, AI, and automation.

  • Everything in Growth
  • Dedicated fractional DevOps/AI lead
  • Self-hosted AI infrastructure
  • Architecture reviews & roadmapping
  • On-call escalation support
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Custom
Custom
Let's talk
tailored to you

Need something different? Let's design an engagement that fits your exact requirements.

  • Custom hour allocations
  • Multi-team or enterprise scope
  • Dedicated on-call rotations
  • Compliance-specific work
  • Hybrid retainer + project
Let's talk

All retainers are 12-month agreements. Additional hours at $175/hr. See full pricing details →

05 — Journal

Latest thinking.

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06 — Free 30-min consult

Ready to cut the fat?

We'll review your infrastructure, identify quick wins, and build a roadmap to leaner, faster cloud operations.

Schedule your free consultation →
or email directly · info@sharpercloud.xyz