DevOps Transformation & Platform Engineering
Complete DevOps transformation by architects who have implemented 180+ successful initiatives
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Enterprise DevOps transformation and platform engineering with proven methodologies. Led by ex-AWS Ambassadors with deep expertise in CI/CD automation, cloud-native architectures, and platform engineering excellence. Our approach delivers an average 75% reduction in deployment time and 90% improvement in system reliability while establishing self-service developer platforms.
The Akarui Approach
Methodology Refined Through Excellence
Our proven methodology combines senior expertise with Japanese principles of continuous improvement (Kaizen) and attention to detail (Shokunin) to deliver exceptional results.
Kaizen
改善 - Continuous Improvement
Every solution evolves through incremental refinements that compound into transformational results
Shokunin
職人 - Craftsman's Spirit
Dedication to perfection and mastery through years of focused practice and expertise
Omotenashi
おもてなし - Selfless Service
Anticipating client needs and delivering service that exceeds expectations
DevOps Maturity Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of current development and operations practices and organizational readiness.
Key Deliverables
CI/CD Pipeline Implementation
Build comprehensive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation as the foundation of your DevOps platform.
Key Deliverables
Developer Platform Engineering
Create internal developer platforms with self-service capabilities and advanced deployment patterns.
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Cultural Transformation
Establish sustainable DevOps culture and continuous improvement practices.
Key Deliverables
Why Senior Engineers Lead Our DevOps Transformations
DevOps transformation isn't just about implementing CI/CD pipelines—it's a comprehensive cultural and technical shift that requires deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, automation strategies, and organizational change management. At Akarui, we've delivered 180+ DevOps transformations across enterprise organizations, achieving an average 75% reduction in deployment time and 90% improvement in system reliability through proven methodologies and AWS-native tooling.
Our founders bring unique expertise to DevOps transformation. As ex-AWS Ambassadors with complete certification portfolios, they understand not just the technical implementation of DevOps practices, but the organizational dynamics and cultural changes required for sustainable transformation. When our team lead your DevOps initiative, you get insights from architecting CI/CD systems for companies, implementing platform engineering at massive scale, and establishing DevOps practices that deliver measurable business outcomes.
The reality is that 85% of enterprise DevOps initiatives fail to achieve their promised benefits due to poor architectural decisions, inadequate automation strategies, and misalignment between development and operations teams. Generic DevOps consulting often focuses on tool implementation without addressing the underlying platform architecture and organizational structures that enable successful DevOps practices. Our proprietary "Platform Engineering Excellence" methodology addresses both technical and cultural aspects to deliver sustainable DevOps transformation.
Enterprise CI/CD Pipeline Architectures
Proven pipeline patterns for microservices, monoliths, and serverless architectures
Advanced CI/CD Pipeline Architectures
Comprehensive CI/CD pipeline designs for different architectural patterns and deployment strategies
Choose Pipeline Architecture
Microservices CI/CD Pipeline
Advanced pipeline architecture for microservices with independent service deployment
Pipeline Flow Visualization
Source
⏱️ 30s
Source
Multi-repository source control with automated triggers
Build & Test
⏱️ 8-12 min
Build & Test
Parallel service building with comprehensive testing
Security Scan
⏱️ 3-5 min
Security Scan
Automated security scanning and vulnerability assessment
Integration Test
⏱️ 10-15 min
Integration Test
Service integration testing with test environments
Deploy Staging
⏱️ 5-8 min
Deploy Staging
Automated deployment to staging with infrastructure provisioning
E2E Testing
⏱️ 15-20 min
E2E Testing
End-to-end testing with automated UI and API testing
Production Deploy
⏱️ 10-30 min
Production Deploy
Progressive deployment with canary and blue-green strategies
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Our senior architects have implemented these pipeline architectures across 180+ enterprise DevOps transformations. Get proven patterns that deliver 75% faster deployments with enterprise-grade reliability.
What We Deliver
CI/CD pipeline automation with comprehensive testing integration
Infrastructure as Code implementation with multi-environment support
Container orchestration and microservices architecture design
Deployment automation strategies with zero-downtime deployments
Platform engineering and developer self-service capabilities
Monitoring and observability platforms with comprehensive metrics
Security and compliance integration with automated scanning
Cultural transformation and team training programs
Why It Matters
75% reduction in deployment time with automated pipelines
90% improvement in system reliability and uptime
Zero-downtime deployment strategies with automated rollback
Automated testing and security scanning in every deployment
Self-service developer platforms reducing operational overhead
Comprehensive monitoring and alerting with proactive issue detection
Platform engineering excellence enabling developer productivity
Direct founder involvement in DevOps strategy and implementation
The Boutique Advantage
Unlike big consulting firms that assign junior resources to your project, every Akarui engagement is led by founders with 25+ years of experience. You get senior expertise from day one, not after paying for junior consultants to learn on your dime.
Infrastructure as Code Excellence
AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform implementations with best practices
Infrastructure as Code Implementation Examples
Comprehensive IaC examples using AWS CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform
Amazon EKS Cluster with Advanced Networking
Production-ready EKS cluster with VPC, security groups, and node groups
Key Features & Capabilities
Implementation Benefits
- Reproducible infrastructure with version control
- Automated scaling and self-healing capabilities
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- Cost optimization through efficient resource usage
Advanced Deployment Strategies
Blue-green, canary, and rolling deployment patterns with automated rollback
Advanced Deployment Automation Strategies
Comprehensive deployment strategies for different application architectures and risk profiles
Blue-Green Deployment
Zero-downtime deployment with instant rollback capabilities
Deployment Flow Visualization
Instant Traffic Switch
Key Benefits
- Zero-downtime deployments with instant switching
- Immediate rollback capability with minimal risk
- Full production testing before traffic switch
- Simplified database migration strategies
Considerations
- Requires double infrastructure during deployment
- Database changes must be backward compatible
- Session state management for stateful applications
- Cost implications of maintaining duplicate environments
AWS Services Used
Deployment Timeline
AWS DevOps Services Mastery
Comprehensive expertise across all AWS DevOps and developer services
AWS CodeBuild
Fully managed build service with automatic scaling
Core Capabilities & Features
- Containerized build environments with custom Docker images
- Parallel build execution with automatic scaling and cost optimization
- Integrated security scanning with vulnerability assessment
- Build caching and artifact management for improved performance
- Integration with multiple source providers and deployment targets
Our Expertise
Advanced configuration with optimization and custom environments
Business Value
Fast, reliable builds with automatic scaling and cost efficiency
Source Control & Build Services Overview
Version control, code collaboration, and build automation
Services in Category:
- • AWS CodeBuild
- • AWS CodeGuru
Key Benefits:
- • Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- • Seamless AWS service integration
- • Automated scaling and management
- • Cost optimization and efficiency
Our Implementation Approach
The Akarui Platform Engineering Excellence Methodology
Comprehensive DevOps transformation that addresses technology, process, and culture
Our DevOps methodology isn't based on generic frameworks—it's been refined through years of implementing DevOps transformations for the most complex enterprise environments. We call it "Platform Engineering Excellence" (プラットフォーム工学の卓越).
DevOps Maturity Assessment and Platform Architecture Design
Every successful DevOps transformation begins with comprehensive understanding of your current development and operations practices, technical architecture, and organizational structure. Our senior engineers conduct deep analysis to design platform architectures that support your specific business requirements and growth objectives.
Current State Analysis
- •Development workflow analysis with bottleneck identification
- •Existing CI/CD pipeline assessment with performance evaluation
- •Infrastructure architecture review for scalability
- •Deployment process evaluation with risk assessment
- •Team structure and DevOps culture assessment
Platform Architecture Design
- •Cloud-native platform with microservices orchestration
- •Comprehensive CI/CD pipeline architecture
- •Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation design
- •Monitoring and observability platform design
- •Security and compliance automation integration
Organizational Assessment
- •DevOps culture maturity evaluation
- •Skill gap assessment and training requirements
- •Communication pattern analysis and improvement
- •Change management strategy development
- •Success metrics definition and measurement framework
AWS Services Integration Planning
- •AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild integration strategy
- •Amazon EKS or ECS containerization strategy
- •AWS CloudFormation or CDK infrastructure automation
- •CloudWatch and X-Ray observability implementation
- •AWS Config and Security Hub compliance integration
Why Senior Expertise Matters
DevOps transformation requires understanding the complex relationships between technology choices, organizational structures, and business outcomes. Our senior engineers have implemented hundreds of DevOps transformations and understand which approaches deliver sustainable results versus which create technical debt or organizational friction.
Key Deliverables
CI/CD Pipeline Implementation and Infrastructure Automation
We implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation that form the foundation of your DevOps platform. Our approach prioritizes reliability, security, and developer experience while establishing scalable patterns for future growth.
Platform Engineering and Developer Experience Optimization
We build internal developer platforms and optimize developer experience through self-service capabilities, advanced deployment patterns, and platform reliability engineering practices.
Developer Platform
Self-service capabilities and automation tools
Advanced Deployments
Progressive delivery and multi-region support
Platform Reliability
SRE practices and automated incident response
Cost Optimization
Automated resource management and reporting
Cultural Transformation and Continuous Improvement
We establish sustainable DevOps culture and continuous improvement practices that ensure long-term success of your transformation. This includes embedding DevOps principles into organizational DNA and creating feedback loops for ongoing optimization.
Long-term Success: Cultural transformation is the foundation of sustainable DevOps practices. We ensure your team has the knowledge, processes, and mindset to continue improving long after our engagement ends.
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