Services - Fractional AWS Cloud Architect

ELEVATE YOUR AWS ARCHITECTURE WITH ELITE EXPERTISE

Success in regulated industries demands more than basic AWS knowledge. You need an architect who understands the intricate balance between innovation, compliance, and security at enterprise scale.

As your fractional AWS architect, I bring elite-level expertise: AWS DevTools Hero recognition, 10+ years architecting mission-critical systems, and deep experience with financial services compliance—all available precisely when strategic decisions matter most.

WHAT IS A FRACTIONAL AWS ARCHITECT?

A fractional AWS architect provides C-level architectural expertise without the traditional executive overhead. You gain access to:

• 24/7 Strategic Access: Critical AWS architecture decisions require immediate expertise
• Elite AWS Credentials: AWS DevTools Hero with CTO experience at one of Germany's first cloud-native banks
• Regulated Industry Mastery: Proven expertise with GDPR, BaFin, PCI-DSS in production AWS environments
• Vendor-Independent Guidance: Objective AWS architecture recommendations based on your success, not quotas

HOW IT WORKS

Immediate Strategic Support

• Premium Access Channels: Direct phone, email, and Slack/Teams with guaranteed next-business-day response
• Emergency AWS Architecture Reviews: Immediate expertise for critical AWS decisions
• Team Meeting Participation: Join your architecture reviews, planning sessions, and technical discussions

Proactive Architecture Leadership

• Monthly Strategy Sessions: Regular reviews of your cloud roadmap and architecture evolution
• AWS Compliance Architecture: Proven patterns that satisfy the most demanding regulators
• Cost Optimization Reviews: Identify and eliminate waste while maintaining security
• Team Mentoring: Level up your engineers through architecture discussions

Premium Deliverables

• Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) documenting strategic choices
• AWS compliance mapping for regulated environments
• AWS Well-Architected framework reviews
• Enterprise multi-account AWS strategies
• AWS proof-of-concept implementations
• Independent AWS service evaluation and selection

PERFECT FOR REGULATED COMPANIES

Financial Services

• Design architectures that satisfy BaFin, ECB, and other regulators
• Implement proper data residency and encryption strategies
• Create audit-ready infrastructure documentation

Healthcare & Life Sciences

• HIPAA-compliant architecture patterns
• Data privacy by design
• Secure multi-tenant architectures

Enterprise SaaS

• Scalable multi-account strategies
• Zero-trust security architectures
• Cost-effective isolation patterns

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Strategic AWS Architecture Services

• AWS Strategy Development: Enterprise-grade AWS roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• AWS Architecture Reviews: Expert assessment of your AWS infrastructure decisions
• AWS Compliance Expertise: Navigate complex regulatory requirements in AWS
• AWS Security Architecture: Implement defense-in-depth with AWS security services
• AWS Cost Optimization: Leverage Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and architectural patterns

AWS Technical Leadership

• AWS Service Selection: Expert guidance on choosing the right AWS services and patterns
• AWS Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate AWS-specific architectural risks
• AWS Best Practices: Ensure alignment with AWS Well-Architected Framework
• AWS Knowledge Transfer: Document AWS architectural decisions for your team

What's NOT Included

• Production code development (see our CDK Unlimited service for implementation)
• 24/7 operational support or incident response
• Hands-on infrastructure deployment

INVESTMENT IN EXCELLENCE

€10,000 per month - Premium access to elite AWS architecture expertise

• No long-term contracts - month-to-month flexibility
• Quarterly and annual discounts available
• Limited availability to ensure quality service

WHY THORSTEN HÖGER AS YOUR FRACTIONAL ARCHITECT?

Proven Track Record

• AWS DevTools Hero since 2017
• Former CTO of one of Germany's first cloud-native banks
• Led banking system migration to AWS in 2013

Regulated Industry Expertise

• 10+ years designing compliant AWS architectures
• Deep understanding of German and EU regulations
• Experience with financial services audits

Community Leadership

• Regular speaker at AWS events
• Maintainer of critical AWS open-source tools
• Active contributor to AWS CDK ecosystem

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How quickly can you respond to architecture questions?

All requests receive responses by the next business day, with most answered within hours. For true emergencies, I'm available via phone.

Can you review our existing AWS architecture?

Absolutely. The first month typically includes a comprehensive AWS Well-Architected Review to establish your baseline and identify strategic improvement opportunities.

Do you write code?

I create AWS proof-of-concept implementations to validate architectural decisions, but production code development is handled through our CDK Unlimited service.

How do you handle confidentiality?

All engagements include comprehensive NDAs. With experience in banking and financial services, I understand the critical nature of confidentiality.

How do you stay current with AWS?

As an AWS DevTools Hero, I maintain direct relationships with AWS service teams, participate in preview programs, and stay ahead of AWS announcements to bring you cutting-edge architectural guidance.

READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR AWS ARCHITECTURE?

Invest in elite AWS expertise. Secure the strategic advantage your regulated business demands.