Cloud architecture for

today’s evolving environment

Where Growth Meets Innovation

Why GioTech?

 

 

 

At GioTech Consulting, we craft tailored cloud strategies to boost performance, security, and scalability while meeting your budget.

From answering “Why cloud?” for beginners to designing efficient hybrid solutions or optimizing advanced environments, we empower businesses at every stage to achieve measurable results.

How We Engage

Direct-to-Client: Hourly senior architect strategy and oversight, paired with contractor-led implementation. Fixed-fee projects for 6-12 month migrations, ideal for well-funded startups and mid-market firms seeking Azure solutions.

Recruiting Firms: Recruiting Firms: Staff augmentation with Azure expertise for 6-12 month contracts, combining senior oversight with contractor-led deployment.

Partner with us to turn your cloud vision into reality.

 

What value do we bring to your company?

  • Advisory Services

    “What is the benefit to our company to migrate our data center to the cloud?  Will our expenditures increase?  Will we lose control, and how secure is the cloud?  Are we locked into a vendor?  Do we need to sign a contract, or can we try to implement the cloud in stages?  We have been in the cloud for years- can you help us reduce costs/secure our data?”

    We love exploratory questions and we love to educate!  Please request a complimentary appointment with us so we can address your questions-

     

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  • Infrastructure Architecture Design and Deployment

    As the saying goes, cloud adoption is easy to do poorly, hard to do well. We firmly believe that meticulous planning is worth the effort.

    Our process starts with defining your cloud adoption roadmap, pinpointing your goals, and developing a strategy tailored to your specific needs.  We embrace design each step of the way and implement cloud architectures using best practices and policy that align with business requirements.  And our laser-focus ensures scalability, security, and optimal performance.

     

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  • Business Continuity

    Cloud-based business continuity strategies mitigate various risks such as natural calamities, hardware breakdowns, and cyber intrusions.

    Storing data and applications in the cloud reduces the vulnerability to data loss and operational interruptions stemming from physical disasters or equipment failures. Using the Well-Architected Framework as the cornerstone, we focus on robust security features like encryption, access management, and threat detection, to bolster protection against cyber threats and preserve the accessibility and integrity of vital business resources.

     

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  • Disaster Recovery

    We design and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and data protection through:

    Data replication

    •  Continuously mirror critical data and applications to a secondary cloud environment, ensuring that an up-to-date copy is readily available in case of an outage or disaster in the primary environment.

    Cloud-based virtualization and snapshots

    • Create point-in-time copies of virtual machines and applications, which can be rapidly restored to an operational state to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity in the cloud.

    Cloud-based backup and recovery

    • Ensure quick recovery in the event of data loss, system failure, or a catastrophic event.

     

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  • Migration and Modernization

    Hybrid co-location of data is the new norm.  Whether you are new to the cloud or already there, we provide guidance and support with data security and data migration. We evaluate your legacy systems and hosted applications, seeks solutions to modernize and optimize resource utilization.

     

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  • Cost Management with a FinOps Framework

    FinOps, the merging of Finance with Cloud Operations, puts a spotlight on shaping cloud architecture through well-informed choices rather than solely concentrating on cost reduction.

    Design often falls short when it is developed within siloed environments.  It is crucial that diverse teams collaborate during the planning process to ensure maximum adherence and buy-in.

    To mitigate this, we will include key internal stakeholders in our discussions whenever possible in order to create a cloud environment with centralized and optimized cloud resources. We’re here to assist you in prioritizing the best investment choices for you, while also meeting your cost-saving objectives.

 

STEVE GIORDANO
Chief Cloud Architect

With 28 years of extensive expertise in Cloud and datacenter technologies, I am a certified technical leader and Chief Cloud Architect. I deliver solutions to challenging problems, excel in planning, and create options in architecture to address diverse technical requirements in the cloud. My specialization lies in Azure infrastructure- hybrid networking, Infrastructure as Code, cloud migrations, and optimization with robust security always top of mind.

In addition to sharpening my technical skills, I place great importance on networking and cultivating professional connections to foster ongoing development. Engaging with industry peers grants me invaluable insights into their work, methodologies, and the challenges they encounter. I leverage these experiences in my daily interactions with clients, enhancing my role as their trusted advisor.

At the core of my mission is to drive the success of my customers through the delivery of solutions that not only meet but exceed their goals. It is my objective to inspire unwavering confidence in both my own capabilities and those of my team. With this in mind, we strive to become your trusted provider, forging a strong partnership that extends across the present and into the future.

 

 

BRENDA  GIORDANO
Business Development/Co-Founder

With over 20 years in dynamic industries, I bring curiosity, grit, and a consultative mindset to tackle complex cloud challenges. My diverse experience as a Director of Business Development, Financial Advisor, Medical Sales Professional, Sales Trainer, and Middle School Teacher enables me to craft innovative strategies that deliver real value for our clients.

As co-founder of GioTech Consulting, I lead strategy, client relationships, and operations, ensuring our Azure solutions align with your goals. Partnered with my technical co-founder, who leads a dedicated team of Azure experts, we deliver tailored, high-impact cloud solutions. Based in Raleigh, NC, our small, agile firm is growing to serve you better, and we’re eager to welcome talented consultants who share our passion for excellence.

Let’s connect to explore your cloud needs or join our team to drive impact.

 

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Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500
FinOps Certified Engineer
AWS Cloud Practitioner
it information library foundations certification (ITIL)

Testimonials

I had the privilege of meeting, working with, and learning from Steve while he helped us with a build of an Azure environment at my current company. His work is nothing short of exceptional; even a different company who needed to analyze the code for an import project critiqued his work as “excellent.”

Steve also took the opportunity to help my team and I learn more about the deployment he built. Most consultants will simply explain some of the highlights and “hand over the keys” at the end of the project. However, Steve took the time to explain the reasons why he was doing what he was doing, which helped solidify key concepts so we could be self-sufficient. This helps us save time and money in the long run, and it’s a key reason I would not hesitate to work with him again given the opportunity.

You simply will not find a finer engineer to help build a solid cloud environment. Thanks for everything Steve!

Vince Asta
IT Systems Administrator and Support Desk Manager at Tacony Corporation

I worked with Steve for just over a year at ConvergeOne. He designed and executed Azure migrations for customers and turned support over to me and my team.

Steve possesses a wealth of knowledge in many areas including Azure AD, Azure resources, VM Infrastructure, Windows Server and automation. He documented and communicated information extremely well. He was generous with his time when I had technical issues or just needed his advice.

Even my PowerShell skills are in a much better place thanks to Steve! I highly recommend his services!

Jerold Schnabel
Azure Engineer at ConvergeOne

I had the pleasure of working with Steve for over 7 years. In that time he demonstrated himself to be a consummate professional making him one of my most valuable team members.

As a consultant, he interacted with customers, developers, and business owners to provide infrastructure services and statistics. His ability to communicate across the different departments, understand the requirements and desires, and return a solution that makes sense to everyone was a key success factor to enterprise-wide projects.

I give Steve my highest recommendation and have confidence he would be a superlative improvement to any team!

Jamey Durgin
Chief Technology Officer, 5S Technologies

I am delighted to provide this enthusiastic recommendation for Steve, an exceptional Azure Cloud Architect. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Steve on various projects and can confidently attest to their profound expertise in infrastructure as code, migration, modernization, and business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). I wholeheartedly recommend Steve to any organization seeking a highly skilled professional in the Azure Cloud domain.

Steve is a true expert in Azure Cloud architecture, consistently showcasing an in-depth understanding of the platform’s services and capabilities. His proficiency in infrastructure as code methodologies, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and PowerShell scripting, has empowered our cloud team to streamline and automate the deployment and management of Azure resources. With Steve’s support, we have successfully architected scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our cloud operations.

With extensive experience in cloud migration and modernization projects, Steve has demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical prowess. He has orchestrated the planning, execution, and completion of complex migration initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions from on-premises infrastructure to Azure Cloud. Through meticulous assessments, strategic migration planning, and implementation of efficient migration plans, Steve has minimized downtime, improved performance, and optimized costs for our clients.

An area where Steve particularly excels is business continuity and disaster recovery. He possesses a strong understanding of the criticality of maintaining high availability and data integrity within cloud environments. By leveraging Azure services such as Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, and Azure Traffic Manager, Steve has designed and implemented robust BCDR strategies. His meticulous planning and rigorous testing have ensured the resilience of our client’s systems, providing effective protection against potential disruptions, and enabling prompt recovery when needed.

In addition to his technical expertise, Steve is an outstanding collaborator and communicator. He possesses exceptional leadership skills and seamlessly navigates cross-functional teams, effectively bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Steve’s ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner fosters a collaborative and productive work environment.

In conclusion, Steve is an outstanding Azure Cloud Architect with a wealth of expertise in infrastructure as code, migration, modernization, and BCDR. His technical proficiency and remarkable interpersonal skills make him an invaluable asset for any organization seeking to harness the full potential of Azure Cloud.

Brandon Babcock
Director of Azure Solutions at ConvergeOne

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