My Story
My career started in infrastructure — racking servers in data centres, building platforms, and learning how systems actually work at the hardware level. From there, I moved into architecting cloud platforms, then into applications and AI. That journey from data centre floor to cloud architecture to modern app development and AI is what shapes everything I do today. I don't just advise on technology — I've built it from the ground up, across the full stack.
I started Code To Cloud because I love meeting people and teaching them about technology. Not in a classroom way — in a "let's grab a coffee and figure this out" way. I kept having conversations with business owners who were overwhelmed by tech decisions, getting sold solutions they didn't need, and feeling like nobody was speaking their language. I realized Alberta had a real gap — there was no community-driven technology advisory built specifically for this market. So I built one.
Alberta gave me that opportunity, and I've fully embraced the Albertan approach: pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get it done. No waiting for permission. No corporate playbook. Just show up, do the work, and earn trust by delivering results.
Big firms sell you complexity. Vendors sell you their product. I help you cut through the noise and make technology decisions that actually make sense for your business, your budget, and your team.
I've been on both sides of the table — the technology leader inside the organization making the decisions, and the trusted advisor helping clients get it right. That dual perspective, combined with real engineering experience, is what makes the difference.
What I Do
As a fractional CTO, I give growing businesses access to senior technology leadership without the full-time salary. Whether you're a startup building your first product, a small business making your first big tech investment, or a mid-sized company modernizing legacy systems — you get the strategy, architecture reviews, vendor evaluations, and security oversight you need, on your terms, at a price that makes sense.
Fractional CTO & Security
Technology leadership and security oversight for your business — without the full-time overhead.
Technology Review
Honest assessment of your current stack, vendors, and architecture. No sales pitch — just clear guidance.
Streamline Operations
Automation, AI tools, and process improvements that save your team time and money every week.
Training & Support
Get your team up to speed on cloud, security, and modern development practices.
Email & Collaboration
Microsoft 365 setup, migration, and management — so your team can communicate and collaborate securely.
How I Work
I believe technology advisory should be straightforward. No jargon. No unnecessary complexity. No vendor lock-in. Here's what working with me looks like:
| Principle | What That Means for You |
|---|---|
| Plain language | I explain technology in terms your whole team can understand |
| Vendor-neutral | I recommend what's best for you — not what pays me a commission |
| Hands-on | I don't just write reports. I help you implement the plan |
| Flexible engagement | Start small, scale as needed. No long-term lock-in |
| Transparent | You'll always know where we stand, what's working, and what's not |
What I'm Building
Code To Cloud is more than an advisory practice. I'm building an ecosystem for Alberta's tech community:
- Code To Cloud Summit 2026 — Alberta's premier cloud, AI, and DevOps conference. May 23, Calgary. Where builders become leaders.
- Community — A Discord community where developers, founders, and tech leaders in Western Canada connect, learn, and help each other.
- Podcast — Real stories and practical advice from the people building Alberta's tech ecosystem.
- Blog — Practical articles on cloud, AI, security, and technology leadership — written in plain English.
- Open Source — Kodra and Kodra WSL — developer environment setup tools, built and maintained by us.
Who I Work With
I work best with startups and growing businesses — based in Alberta and Western Canada, but I work with clients across Canada and beyond. If any of these sound like you, we should talk:
- You're a startup founder building your first product and want to get the architecture right from day one
- You need a technical co-founder-level advisor without giving up equity
- You're a small business making critical decisions about cloud, security, or AI — and want honest guidance, not a vendor sales pitch
- You have an internal IT team that needs senior strategic direction
- You're running legacy systems and need a clear modernization roadmap
- You're growing fast and need your technology to keep up — without breaking everything
Industries I serve: Energy & Oil/Gas, Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Healthcare, Finance, E-commerce, Retail, Agriculture & AgriTech, and more. If your business runs on technology — or should be — I can help.
Let's Talk
If you're a business owner or startup founder making technology decisions and want someone who will give you straight answers — I'd love to chat. Whether you're in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, or anywhere in Canada — no pressure, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.