Our expert analysts ranked the top AWS consultants who implement and manage complex cloud architecture systems on Amazon Web Services platform. Filter by price, location, experience, reviews and more to find the best AWS consulting company for your particular business needs.
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Bluestream provides design and development solutions using latest technologies. We support you through your journey from inception to release working in an agile approach. We provide UX/UI, iOS and Android, Web applications and Dev Ops services. We also support your digital marketing journey...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Goa, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The best custom software solution company from India with 13+ years of experience. Expert custom software development company. We offer apps and web services globally...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our impeccable team is a pillar of the strong foundation that solidifies your ideas into concrete concepts that make the digital world more accessible...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Haya Solutions is a leading management and business consulting firm especialised in leading organizations to success using technology. We are not only a technology partner but we are a business partner owning your business goals and objectives and combine our expertise to acheive them...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- ECM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Braver Technology has been serving RI and Southeastern MA since 1989, offering superior managed IT services with on-site, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable support that is simple and easy to use. Braver Technology is committed to raising the bar for community and customer service, driven by pride in...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $169/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nova Cloud delivers on-shore and near-shore engineering teams specialising in cloud, AI, DevOps and software integrations helping growth-minded businesses accelerate their tech agenda with agility and reliability...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TECHBLEED is a Managed Service Provider that specializes in streamlining IT services for organizations in need of implementing information security protocols, remote monitoring, disaster recovery, and internal and external business communications...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
KR. Laboratories is ukrainian information technology research labs, which providing comprehensive IT solutions and services. We research, consult, develop, optimize, protect and maintain IT infrastructure: servers, computers, workstations, electronic resources, operating systems...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- WordPress Website Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Alternova is a software company focused on the development of interactive digital health products and platforms. The company has a strong background in game engines and data analytics, bringing to the Digital Health industry products that are data driven, fun and easy to use...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techmedics® helps businesses get the most out of their technology investments by offering comprehensive IT support plans flexible enough for any sized business, in any industry...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are providing computer and IT services to residences and businesses in Chicagoland...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
IT Accuracy is an IT Support and Managed Service Provider based in Los Angeles. We take the time to understand your business and provide you with the best IT solutions that are specific to your needs. We are proud to have established a reputation for providing unparalleled service. Our team stays on the...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivering digital solutions focused on user experience for 15 years now, Zyxware Technologies is your partner in the following steps needed for the digital transformation of your business. Customized solutions form the bedrock of our services, thanks to Drupal and our competent team of consultants,...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Accelerate your path to digital business with our vetted tech talent...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Established in 2005, Amicus Technology has rapidly evolved as a burgeoning company offering vital software development and IT consulting solutions to global enterprises confronted by pivotal business challenges...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Cockeysville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Accelerated Information Systems (AIS) is an award-winning professional services firm focused on solving business challenges with software solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
CodeClouds is your one-stop shop for everything Web, eCommerce, CRM, CMS, and Design. We have more than 500+ members in the US, New Zealand, India, and Australia...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Lightpoint Global is a bespoke software development company specializing in Web Development, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, IT Consulting, QA/AQA, Cloud infrastructure, UI/UX, and more. We have a proven track record in Martech, Publishing, Fintech, Healthcare, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Coastal Cloud is re-inventing the technology consulting services approach. They creatively implement the latest cloud-based technologies to help their clients be more successful...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- Location
- Palm Coast, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
BetterCloud is the market leader for IT Operations, empowering IT to transform their employee experience, centralize data protection, and make the most of operational efficiency...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
We are a technology company of the future to assist new-age enterprises in modernising their operations for the digital era...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Plathanus Software & Design, we have a multidisciplinary team that is always prepared to tackle any challenge. Our ecosystem is focused on developing people, encouraging cooperation, and promoting optimism in all our relationships. This creates a safe and rich environment that fosters new ideas and...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Palhoça, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Euphoric employs its industry expertise to facilitate business transformation for our clients. Our agile methodology enables us to adeptly harness technology, crafting and implementing innovative solutions that instigate technological disruption. Partner with us to proactively stay ahead of industry trends...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Epiq Infotech is a cloud and enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting and implementation company with more than 20 years of experience and a focus on digital transformation. The company specializes in JD Edwards, Oracle NetSuite, and AWS, providing consulting, implementation, integration, managed...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IT Services
- Location
- Cerritos, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reach Marketing is at the forefront of marketing automation consulting, providing holistic marketing solutions, from Data Improvement to sophisticated Marketing Automation using our proprietary MARKETING AI® technology. With a focus on timely, relevant interactions, we enhance conversions and customer...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Location
- Pearl River, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Established in 2002 in the USA, ObjectStyle stands as a distinguished software technology company. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive end-to-end IT services that encompass a wide spectrum of solutions. Our expertise spans various domains, ranging from web design and mobile app development to IT...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Blazeclan Technologies stands as a dynamic force in the realm of cloud consulting and managed services, serving as a catalyst for businesses' digital transformation journeys with cutting-edge cloud solutions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we propel organizations forward, enabling them to...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Big Data Analytics
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Enlightenment.AI, or EAI, is a leading company dedicated to data strategy and digital transformation, leveraging their FORCE Methodology to drive tangible outcomes for enterprises through data and digital systems. Their comprehensive services encompass Data Strategy, Data Science, AI, and other cutting-edge...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Isol specializes in crafting dependable and agile innovative solutions to address the challenges your company encounters, ranging from mobile and integration to AI and business process automation. Whether your infrastructure is OnPremise, Cloud, or Hybrid, we tailor our solutions to meet your specific needs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SELECCIÓN Consulting, a leading SAP consulting firm, represents innovation in SAP services. Our mission is to be your partner of choice for your digital needs. SELECCIÓN excels in advisory, projects, managed services, and staff augmentation. With the introduction of RISE, we enhance your digital experience...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- East Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are leading IT company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional software development services for more than two decades. We don't simply sell teams of talented and dedicated individuals, we become true partners to our clients, helping them focus on their core business while we handle the entire...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Daitex team is reliable and comfortable to work with. We specialize in the development of analytical software, mainly data collecting software, financial market analysis software, and trading system optimization software...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Kompile, we elevate your ideas, company, or brand to new heights with innovative strategies and exceptional execution. Our expertise transforms your vision into impactful results, setting you apart in the competitive landscape...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Complete digitization solutions for large and small businesses. We create specific software products according to the real needs of your business...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bringing Ideas to Life, Modernising Systems & Automating Business Solutions. Whether you are a startup building a software product from the ground up, or an established company seeking to improve legacy systems and automate processes, we provide the expertise to turn your challenges into powerful solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- ECM Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Skopje, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
Founded in 2019, Webolie is a team of passionate software developers, designers, and problem-solvers dedicated to building custom software solutions that empower businesses and individuals.With a proven track record of successful projects, we have delivered tailored solutions across diverse industries...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Avenue Group Australia goes beyond technology to drive real business transformation through the alignment of strategy, people, and performance. Trusted by leading organizations, we deliver enterprise IT solutions and ICT consultancy that achieve measurable results...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GYSP.tech is a trusted global IT Consulting and Service Provider helping businesses strategize, build, secure, and scale Cloud, Data, AI/ML, SaaS and Ecommerce ecosystems to maximize operational ROI and competitive advantage...
Top Services:
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Platform Projects delivers expert DevOps consulting and platform engineering services. We specialize in Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure for fast-growing SaaS companies. Our senior engineers bring 10+ years of experience to every engagement, with transparent fixed pricing and...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PWN-ALL is a Dubai-based cybersecurity and software development agency specializing in protecting and strengthening digital infrastructure for enterprises and government organizations. The firm delivers advanced services such as penetration testing, ransomware recovery, AI-driven security, and custom software...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Victoria Garland Creative is a Shopify development agency led by a developer with 14+ years on the platform, including time building tools inside Shopify. Senior team, small client load, direct access to the people building your store...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- Fergus, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adappt is a UK-based software development company founded in 2011, trusted by the World Health Organization, UK Home Office, LexisNexis, and British Museum across 15 years of unbroken delivery. We provide dedicated development teams, bespoke software, AI solutions, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure for...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IoT
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Teyrex builds web apps, AI integrations, and workflow automations for startups. We rescue vibe-coded apps, ship custom AI pipelines, and turn fragile MVPs into scalable products - 8 senior engineers, 8+ yrs each...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Frameflow is a marketing and web agency based in Bergen, Norway, delivering web design, SEO, photo and video, social media, branding and AI services to businesses in Bergen, Vestland and across Norway. Founded by Ivan Kunne...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bergen, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Techsist Labs is an Australian-based full-service digital agency specializing in custom Next.js web development, high-converting Shopify e-commerce stores, local SEO, and ROI-driven digital growth. We build sub-second, conversion-engineered digital platforms that turn traffic into revenue for ambitious...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Codefacture is a custom software development company that builds digital systems around how businesses actually operate. Our work ranges from custom CRM and ERP systems to web and mobile applications, AI-powered software, internal business platforms, and complex system integrations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
leeday.uk is a London-based web development and AI automation practice operated by Lee Day through Hosting Easy Ltd. The practice provides custom website design and development, website support, AI automation, voice agents, chatbots, and digital systems for businesses across the UK. Its services emphasize...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Octapus is a technology-driven business solutions company focused on helping startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, and enterprises accelerate growth through a unified ecosystem of digital services.The company combines technology, AI, digital transformation, branding, and business growth solutions under one...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AUTOScraping helps companies get data that lives on other people's websites, cleanly and on a schedule that works for them. DataFactory builds and runs the scrapers, one-off projects or ongoing feeds. DataSquad goes the other way: we place senior scraping and data engineers inside a client's own team, so the...
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- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
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- Dover, Delaware
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- $25/hr
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- Under $1,000
Nebulae is a Belgian software studio that turns ideas into working products. Our distributed team of developers and designers builds mobile apps, web platforms and dashboards, from the first sketch to a stable launch. We connect new software to existing ERP, CRM and on-premise systems, add AI where it...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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AWS Consultant Hiring Guide
What is an AWS consultant?
An AWS consultant is a professional that has specialized expertise in various areas of cloud computing.
They are certified experts who can build, implement, migrate or manage cloud systems and applications on Amazon Web Services cloud platform.
These are architects, engineers and developers who have undergone extensive training with Amazon and have attained an AWS certification, being able to navigate the vast range of Amazon Web Services suite.
AWS consultants have a broad skill set in different cloud computing fields such as architecture, network design, DevOps, development and more.
They use their expertise within the ample spectrum of AWS services to provide guidance and support to enterprises in order to improve their cloud-related strategies.
AWS consultants have the capabilities to help businesses of all sizes migrate their databases to the AWS cloud and ensure the proper implementation of AWS infrastructures.
They can effectively implement AWS technologies and identify which package of products best suits your business needs.
Therefore, AWS consulting partners come with hands-on experience in designing, deploying and managing cloud architecture systems on AWS that your in-house team doesn’t have access to.
What types of AWS products can AWS consultants help you implement?
Amazon is a powerhouse when it comes to cloud services and cloud hosting, but implementing their products isn’t an easily managed task.
AWS consultants are highly-trained to provide effective implementation for the different types of AWS products the platform has to offer.
Amazon Web Services is a widely adopted and secure cloud platform, offering a broad set of cloud computing services and products that organizations or individuals can use through the AWS platform.
Amazon is the biggest cloud computing company in the world, followed by Microsoft (Azure), IBM and Google. AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon.com and its services bring in a sizable amount of the company’s earnings.
As the leading cloud service provider, AWS controls 33% of a $100 billion cloud market. However, according to Statista, AWS ranked second as the cloud provider of choice for organizations around the world in 2019.
Amazon Web Services provides a huge range of products to its customers. The suit of services and features constantly expands and greatly extends the typical infrastructure services like compute power, database storage or analytics.
Here are some of the product categories offered by AWS that consultants can help you implement:
- Compute (elastic cloud compute)
- Storage
- Database
- Migration
- Networking & Content Delivery
- Developer Tools
- Management Tools
- Media Services
- Machine Learning
- Security
- Identity & Compliance
- Mobile Services
- AR & VR
- Application Integration
- Customer Engagement
- Business Productivity
- Desktop & App Streaming
- Internet of Things
- Gaming Development
- AWS Cost Management
- And More
Scalability is a key attribute of AWS and the company is quick to promote its ability to serve the needs of websites with large audiences, major data and security demands.
A few examples of companies using Amazon Web Services to power their business include:
- Netflix - One of the earliest (and most demanding) users of AWS, Netflix eventually made the decision to go “all-in” on AWS and closed their last data centers in 2015.
- Pinterest - The popular image bookmarking site uses AWS to handle huge amounts of daily traffic and data.
- The Financial Times - This respected business news publisher uses Amazon Redshift for data warehousing.
- IMDb - The popular database site for information about everything movie and TV-related uses Amazon Cloudfront as a content delivery network (CDN) to give users powerful, fast search experience.
How much do AWS consulting services cost?
The cost of AWS consulting services depends greatly on the specialists’ level of expertise.
In other words, the more certifications an Amazon Web Service consultant has, the higher the cost.
Amazon offers four role-based certifications in specific disciplines including: cloud practitioner, architect, developer, and operations.
Each role offers increasing levels of expertise, beginning with foundational, moving to associate and professional.
There are also a handful of specialty certifications that are add-ons to the role-based certifications. Specialty certifications include big data and advanced networking.
So, the hourly rates vary depending on the AWS consultants’ certifications and skills.
An entry-level AWS consultant charges between $35 and $50 per hour. Experienced consultants have an hourly rate between $125 and $200.
Proficient AWS consultants with specialized certifications can charge up to $250 per hour.
The costs listed are for US-based specialists. Naturally, the pricing structure varies according to the location.
In Europe, experts charge below $50 per hour or even less for their AWS consulting services.
An AWS consulting company can provide you with different consultants specialized in multiple areas of AWS to serve your particular cloud needs.
Therefore, companies in the USA take projects valued between $10,000 and $25,000, with the more high-end ones charging up to $50,000.
Why hire an AWS consulting partner?
AWS consulting partners are highly-skilled in providing guidance on the efficient methods for cloud migrations, deployments or optimization.
Here are the key reasons why you should hire AWS consultants for your business:
Reason #1: Revenue Growth
64% of enterprises and 68% of SMBs choose AWS for their cloud application needs. [Lenovo]
It gives businesses the opportunity to set up a system of best practices that help in data migration and workload efficiency and also reach out to larger audiences.
Working with an AWS consulting company can accelerate revenue growth and increase customer retention.
Reason #2: Data Migration
Amazon Web Services consultants build intricate systems and create pathways to ensure the data of your company is accurately and successfully moved to the cloud.
They assess applications and design reliable infrastructures that can handle the influx of data and continue to grow as your data does.
These cost-effective strategies can streamline your business operations and overall structure.
Moreover, it allows you to engage with customer data in a way that is highly impactful for the future of your business.
Reason #3: Strategic Planning
AWS consulting companies have access to various data analytics platforms and can design analytics applications in the cloud to garner insights for your company.
With this valuable data, they can create strategic and data-based plans to tackle your ever-growing business concerns.
They can develop reliable architecture and protocols to keep your data protected and handle any event that might hit your system.
AWS consultants do more than just build systems or transfer data and workloads. They think strategically and craft comprehensive plans for cloud products and business operations to put your business on the fast track to success.
Reason #4: Business Problem Solutions
AWS consulting companies have teams of certified experts with deep knowledge of cloud computing systems.
They can provide valuable insights into the business world and understand the impact an effective cloud storage system has on overall day-to-day business.
These experts can identify specific business problems and outline effective solutions to help your company thrive.
Being experienced in helping previous clients navigate their cloud challenges, AWS consultants can design a holistic plan to ensure you overcome any cloud obstacles.
How to choose the best Amazon web services consultant?
Considering the competition within the industry, it might be hard to choose the best AWS consultants for your company.
Consider these factors when looking to partner up with an AWS consulting company:
#1 Skill Set And Experience
According to their certifications, AWS consultants have different skills in various areas of cloud computing.
Depending on your needs and business goals, be sure to select a partner with the right type of expertise.
The best AWS consulting companies have years of experience and solid reputations serving for brands across all industries.
Be sure to ask them if they have worked with similar clients or if they have performed many migrations up to that point.
It’s key to choose an AWS consulting partner capable of executing cloud migration successfully.
Beyond experience, also try to get a sense of the company’s reputation.
What do people say about them online? What do the employees say on Glassdoor? Ask for references so you can speak directly to clients about their own experiences with the company.
#2 Technical Support
AWS consulting companies have the talent, tools and resources to provide maintenance, monitoring and testing to your cloud databases.
They must be able to offer constant technical support to ensure your data and workflow is running at their max potential.
The best Amazon Web Services consultants offer round the clock monitoring and support to identify and manage issues before they become catastrophes.
It’s important that you’re constantly checking these infrastructures. Thys, you need a team of dedicated professionals who are making it their number one priority to minimize downtime and take pressure off of you.
If you want to ensure that your business is carefully taken care of, you should look for a vendor that will assign a dedicated manager to your account.
They will act as your point person, available to answer questions and help provide solutions.
#3 Data Protection
According to Cisco, cloud data usage is rising, set to triple by 2021. And with it, a growing number of cloud security threats.
All online systems need an in-depth security system to prevent attack and data loss at every step of the way, from data storage to website backends and beyond.
You need to select an AWS consultant that uses the right tools to integrate security systems to constantly keep your data safe and protected.
#4 Team
AWS consulting firms have teams of dedicated professionals with AWS certifications which aligns them as industry leaders and experts.
With this certification comes a thorough, firsthand experience and access to innovative technologies and trends that can benefit your business.
Implementing many AWS products is a technical process that requires skilled experts, but the process won’t be fruitful if the team doesn’t work effectively.
Proper account management ensures that timelines are adhered to and goals and deliverables are met.
Be sure to choose an AWS consulting partner who understands what your needs are and will assign an account manager who can work closely with your team.
Moreover, don’t underestimate the importance of culture fit and the ability to build solid relationships with your provider.
What questions to ask AWS consultants?
Before choosing an AWS consulting company, make sure to figure out if they have the experience and expertise to handle your workflow.
Ask them these questions:
- What is your experience with AWS products and services, apart from the most popular ones?
- Have you worked with other clients in our industry?
- What are the biggest threats to our infrastructure?
- What are your AWS certifications and how long have you had them?
- How much do your services cost? Do we have to pay more for extra support?
- How have you helped brands and businesses grow in the past?
- How will you monitor, track and report on performance?
- What security measures will you integrate?
- How quickly can you prep a database for development?
- Where can we access out data?
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