Our Principles
Three core beliefs that guide every platform we build and every engagement we take on.
Security Baked In, Not Bolted On
From image signing to secrets rotation to runtime policies—we build security into the foundation. Compliance and hardening aren't afterthoughts.
Everything as Code
Infrastructure, pipelines, policies, runbooks—all version-controlled and peer-reviewed. No ClickOps, no tribal knowledge, no configuration drift.
Build It, Run It, Own It
We design your platform, deploy it, monitor it, patch it, and respond to incidents. Not consultants who vanish—long-term operational partners.
Engagement Models
Three ways to work with catdev—whether you need a full platform build, ongoing operations, or targeted security upgrades.
Platform Build
Fixed Scope
Complete secure delivery platform built from the ground up. Terraform infrastructure, Kubernetes cluster, CI/CD pipelines, supply chain security, observability stack, and operational runbooks.
Best for:
Companies needing a complete platform built right the first time
What you get:
- Full infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible)
- Production-ready Kubernetes cluster
- Secure CI/CD pipelines with scanning and signing
- GitOps deployment automation
- Observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki)
- Security policies and runtime protection
- Documentation and operational runbooks
Timeline: Typically 6-12 weeks depending on scope
Platform Operations
Monthly Retainer
We run your platform so you can focus on features. Ongoing operations, monitoring, patching, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement.
Best for:
Teams that want to ship products, not manage infrastructure
What you get:
- 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- Incident response and troubleshooting (L1/L2)
- Cluster upgrades and node patching
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Pipeline maintenance and optimization
- Capacity planning and cost optimization
- Monthly compliance reporting
Timeline: Ongoing monthly engagement
Supply Chain Hardening
Assessment or Upgrade
Targeted engagement to harden your software supply chain. Add SBOM generation, image signing with Sigstore, runtime verification, and vulnerability workflows to existing pipelines.
Best for:
Companies with existing CI/CD that need compliance-ready supply chain security
What you get:
- Security assessment of current pipeline
- SBOM and VEX generation workflows
- Image signing and verification (Sigstore/Cosign)
- Policy enforcement (OPA/Kyverno)
- Runtime security monitoring
- Compliance documentation (SOC2/ISO/PCI)
- Developer training and handoff
Timeline: Typically 3-6 weeks
The Process
What happens when you engage with catdev—from initial review to production deployment.
Architecture Review
30-minute technical deep-dive with a senior platform engineer. We assess your current infrastructure, security posture, and identify gaps in your delivery pipeline.
Proposal & Roadmap
Detailed technical design, tech stack recommendations, delivery timeline, and transparent pricing. No hand-waving—concrete architecture and implementation plan.
Build, Deploy, Operate
We build your platform, deploy it to production, and optionally run it long-term. Full documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer included.
Ready to work with us?
Not sure which engagement model fits your needs? Book a free architecture review and we'll help you decide.