Why Hire a Solo Expert?
The Honest Answer.
Large consulting firms have their place. But if you're a company spending $5K–$100K/month on AWS and need senior-level expertise without the enterprise sales process, there's a better way.
The Real Difference
| What You Get | Large Consulting Firm | Forti365 |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work? | Junior consultants (seniors sell, juniors deliver) | The same certified expert from call to completion |
| Engagement start | 2–4 week sales cycle with proposals and approvals | Start within 1 week of first conversation |
| Communication | Through account managers and project coordinators | Direct Slack/email access to the person doing the work |
| Pricing | $300–$500/hr billed for junior time | $150–$250/hr for senior expertise directly |
| Flexibility | Rigid SOWs, change orders for any scope adjustment | Flexible — scope adjusts as we learn more |
| Knowledge of your env | Rotates between clients, re-learns every session | Single consultant, deep context retention |
| Minimum engagement | $25K–$100K+ | Starting from $5K |
| Long-term contracts | 12-month MSAs common | No long-term contracts required |
When a Large Firm Makes Sense
We believe in honesty over sales. There are situations where a larger firm is the right call:
- You need 10+ consultants simultaneously for a massive transformation
- Your procurement process requires a company with 500+ employees
- You need 24/7 staffed NOC or SOC services
- Regulatory requirements mandate a specific partner tier
"We're not the right fit for everyone — and we'll tell you if that's the case."
What You Actually Get
Direct Expert Access
No account managers, no project coordinators, no handoffs. You work directly with an AWS Solutions Architect Professional from first call to final deliverable.
Deep Context Retention
One consultant who knows your environment intimately. No re-explaining your architecture every session. Your context compounds over time.
Speed to Start
Book a call today, start the engagement within a week. No 4-week sales cycles, no procurement dances, no committee approvals needed on our side.
Honest Recommendations
We have no products to sell, no partner margins to protect. Recommendations are based solely on what's best for your environment.
Full Transparency
You see exactly what work is being done, why, and what it costs. No black-box deliverables or mysterious billing line items.
No Lock-In
No long-term contracts. No minimum hours. If we deliver value, you'll stay because you want to — not because you signed a 12-month MSA.
What Clients Say
We don't publish testimonials because we respect client confidentiality. What we can tell you:
of clients have renewed or returned for additional work
scope disputes — ever
average AWS cost reduction per engagement
deliverable is documented, not just delivered
Still not sure? That's what the free call is for.
No pitch, no pressure. 30 minutes to explore if there's a fit.
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