# Pelotech > Pelotech is a software engineering company specializing in Kubernetes consulting and cloud engineering services. With offices in Seattle, WA, and Chicago, IL, we are a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) and AWS Advanced Tier Partner. We help mid-sized and enterprise teams design, implement, and optimize cloud-native infrastructure. Pelotech deploys small, senior engineering teams who embed directly with clients to solve technical problems that impact business outcomes. Our engineers hold CKA certifications and have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and modern cloud-native tooling. We work with companies like Warby Parker, Starbucks, T-Mobile, GameStop, Smartsheet, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. ## Services - [Kubernetes Consulting Services](https://www.pelotech.com/kubernetes-consulting-services): Certified Kubernetes experts delivering scalable, efficient, cloud-native environments. Covers consulting, engineering, containerization, CI/CD (GitOps), cost optimization, security, observability, and multi-cloud operations. - [Kubernetes Security Consulting](https://www.pelotech.com/kubernetes-security-consulting): Kubernetes security hardening, vulnerability scanning, RBAC, network policy enforcement, and compliance alignment. - [AWS Services](https://www.pelotech.com/aws): AWS Advanced Tier Partner offering architecture selection, team upskilling, and fully operational cloud solutions. - [AWS Cost Optimization Services](https://www.pelotech.com/aws-cost-optimization-services): AWS cost reduction through rightsizing, reserved instance planning, and FinOps practices. - [Cloud Services](https://www.pelotech.com/cloud-services): Cloud modernization, migration, automation, optimization, and infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. - [Software Engineering & Data Solutions](https://www.pelotech.com/software-engineering-data-solutions): Backend development, custom applications, API integrations, data engineering, and analytics. - [Platform Engineering Services](https://www.pelotech.com/platform-engineering-services): Internal developer platforms, infrastructure automation, and developer experience improvements. - [GovCloud Consulting Services](https://www.pelotech.com/govcloud-consulting-services): Cloud solutions for government-aligned organizations, including FedRAMP certification support. - [Custom Backend Development Services](https://www.pelotech.com/custom-backend-development-services): Tailored backend systems, APIs, and server-side architecture. - [Legacy System Modernization Services](https://www.pelotech.com/legacy-system-modernization-services): Migrating and modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native architectures. - [Trainings](https://www.pelotech.com/trainings): Customized training programs for Kubernetes, cloud, and DevOps best practices. ## AWS Sub-Services - [AWS Databases](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/aws-databases): Managed database solutions on AWS. - [Streaming & Analytics](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/streaming-analytics): Real-time data streaming and analytics on AWS. - [Serverless on AWS](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/serverless-on-aws): Serverless architecture design and implementation. - [Well-Architected Review](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/well-architected-review): AWS Well-Architected Framework assessments. - [Containerized Workloads on AWS](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/containerized-workloads-on-aws): ECS, EKS, and container orchestration on AWS. - [Retail Enablement](https://www.pelotech.com/aws/retail-enablement): AWS solutions for the retail industry. ## Cloud Sub-Services - [Cloud Modernization](https://www.pelotech.com/cloud/cloud-modernization): Modernizing applications and infrastructure for the cloud. - [Cloud Migration & Integration](https://www.pelotech.com/cloud/cloud-migration-integration): End-to-end cloud migration planning and execution. - [Cloud Automation & Optimization](https://www.pelotech.com/cloud/cloud-automation-optimization): Infrastructure as code, automation, and cost optimization. - [Cloud Infrastructure](https://www.pelotech.com/cloud/cloud-infrastructure): Designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure. ## Software & Data Sub-Services - [Custom Software Development](https://www.pelotech.com/software-data-solutions/custom-software-development): Bespoke application development tailored to business goals. - [DevOps & CI/CD](https://www.pelotech.com/software-data-solutions/devops-ci-cd): Pipeline design, automation, and DevOps practices. - [Data Engineering & Analytics](https://www.pelotech.com/software-data-solutions/data-engineering-analytics): Data pipelines, warehousing, and business intelligence. - [Database Solutions](https://www.pelotech.com/software-data-solutions/database-solutions): Database design, optimization, and migration. ## Engagement Models Pelotech offers four ways to work together: - Project-Based: Tailored support for specific projects or challenges, delivered on time. - Team Extension: Engineers embed directly into your team for ongoing challenges. - Advisory: Strategic guidance, insights, and training without hands-on execution. - Assessments: Deep-dive technical assessments identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities. ## Case Studies - [Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKi)](https://www.pelotech.com/cases/pelotech-uki): Modernized cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes, eliminated 100% of third-party dependencies, saved $500k annually, reduced manual work by 50%, and accelerated development timelines 2-3x. - [STEM Learning UK](https://www.pelotech.com/cases/pelotech-x-stem): Migrated an on-premises application to cloud-native on AWS in under 3 months, on budget, with 8x faster performance and 100% uptime in the first month. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.pelotech.com/about-us): Our team, culture, and approach. - [Careers](https://www.pelotech.com/careers): Open positions at Pelotech. - [Contact Us](https://www.pelotech.com/contact-us): Get in touch to discuss your challenges. ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.pelotech.com/blog): Technical articles on Kubernetes, cloud, and software engineering. - [Content Hub](https://www.pelotech.com/content-hub): Guides, resources, and downloadable content. - [Hybrid Cloud Migration Guide](https://www.pelotech.com/post/hybrid-cloud-migration): The engineering leader's guide to hybrid cloud migration costs, risks, and the build vs. partner decision. - [GitOps Best Practices for Enterprises](https://www.pelotech.com/post/gitops-best-practices-for-enterprises): Enterprise GitOps best practices for secrets management, drift detection, policy-as-code, and multi-cluster scaling. - [Kubernetes Cost Optimization](https://www.pelotech.com/post/kubernetes-cost-optimization): A four-step framework to reduce Kubernetes costs without sacrificing performance. - [Kubernetes Disaster Recovery](https://www.pelotech.com/post/kubernetes-disaster-recovery): Planning and implementing disaster recovery for Kubernetes environments. - [Kubernetes Vulnerability Scanning](https://www.pelotech.com/post/kubernetes-vulnerability-scanning): Approaches to scanning and securing Kubernetes clusters. - [Legacy System Modernization](https://www.pelotech.com/post/legacy-system-modernization): Strategies for modernizing legacy systems to cloud-native architectures. - [ArgoCD vs Flux](https://www.pelotech.com/post/argocd-vs-flux): Comparing GitOps tools for Kubernetes continuous delivery. - [CI/CD Security Issues](https://www.pelotech.com/post/fixing-ci-cd-security-issues-you-didnt-know-you-had): Identifying and fixing hidden security issues in CI/CD pipelines. - [KSOPS with K8s and ArgoCD](https://www.pelotech.com/post/ksops-k8s-argocd): Managing Kubernetes secrets with KSOPS and ArgoCD. - [Cross-Account IAM for EKS](https://www.pelotech.com/post/setup-cross-account-iam-permissions-for-eks-using-oidc-and-irsa): Setting up cross-account IAM permissions for EKS using OIDC and IRSA. - [Modern TLS Automation](https://www.pelotech.com/articles/modern-tls-automation): Automating TLS certificate management in modern infrastructure.