AWS Solutions
Application Development
Toptal offers top AWS-certified developers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time contract basis. Our experts join your teams to build your applications from POC to production, in the cloud.
DevOps
Automate away inefficiencies and improve the quality and reliability of software. Toptal’s AWS DevOps services include features, fixes, and updates to fulfill your needs. This can also include going serverless with API Gateway and AWS Lambda.
Storage
Embracing cloud storage is critical for companies who wish to scale and innovate rapidly. Toptal's database experts work with clients to evaluate and use technologies such as EC2, RDS, S3, and more, to effectively store data in the AWS Cloud.
Data and Analytics
Improve the insights your company derives from data. Using AWS tools like Kinesis, Glue, Quicksight, and more, Toptal’s data science services help businesses improve their decision-making and employ vast data sets.
Blockchain
Revolutionize trust-based activities across industries. Work with Toptal’s vetted network of engineers to rapidly launch projects using AWS Blockchain Templates, Amazon QLDB, and AWS Managed Blockchain.
Machine Learning
Solve problems and accelerate innovation. Toptal's AI & Machine Learning developers help companies better use their data and improve operations with Amazon SageMaker and AWS ML Frameworks.
How Toptal® Works
1
Talk to One of Our Domain Experts
Toptal Directors of Engineering, Design, and Finance will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2
Work with Hand-Selected Talent
Within days, we'll introduce you to a few experts for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3
The Right Fit, Guaranteed
Work with your new team member for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.
An Exclusive Network of AWS Experts

Daniel Bryan
DevOps Developer
Daniel is a creative-minded individual with over two decades in IT—mainly focusing on infrastructure, research, and security. He’s also a practiced hand when it comes to solutions engineering and troubleshooting. In his career, Daniel has led teams and emphasized the importance of effective communication. Overall, he has an exceptional understanding of how technologies relate to one another and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
Experience At![Stratus Solutions Stratus Solutions]()

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Luis Lafer-Sousa
DevOps Developer
Skilled technology evangelist with several years of experience in software architecture, building products, and running teams of engineers. He's highly analytical and able to design and implement sophisticated technology solutions to business needs while also focusing heavily on the fundamental engineering principles of security, maintainability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Experience At![Associa Associa]()

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Christopher J. Stobie
DevOps Developer
Chris is a seasoned principal DevOps engineer with more than seven years of experience in building and managing applications. Formerly the Director of DevOps/SRE at an AI company, Veritone, in Costa Mesa, CA, and a solutions architect at AWS. Chris has led numerous large-scale cloud architecture designs and implementations including building a real-time serverless AI platform on AWS.
Experience At![Calm Calm]()

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Daniel Bryan
DevOps Developer
Daniel is a creative-minded individual with over two decades in IT—mainly focusing on infrastructure, research, and security. He’s also a practiced hand when it comes to solutions engineering and troubleshooting. In his career, Daniel has led teams and emphasized the importance of effective communication. Overall, he has an exceptional understanding of how technologies relate to one another and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
Experience At![Stratus Solutions Stratus Solutions]()

Work with Daniel Bryan

Luis Lafer-Sousa
DevOps Developer
Skilled technology evangelist with several years of experience in software architecture, building products, and running teams of engineers. He's highly analytical and able to design and implement sophisticated technology solutions to business needs while also focusing heavily on the fundamental engineering principles of security, maintainability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Experience At![Associa Associa]()

Work with Luis Lafer-Sousa

Christopher J. Stobie
DevOps Developer
Chris is a seasoned principal DevOps engineer with more than seven years of experience in building and managing applications. Formerly the Director of DevOps/SRE at an AI company, Veritone, in Costa Mesa, CA, and a solutions architect at AWS. Chris has led numerous large-scale cloud architecture designs and implementations including building a real-time serverless AI platform on AWS.
Experience At![Calm Calm]()

Work with Christopher J. Stobie

Luis Lafer-Sousa
DevOps Developer
Skilled technology evangelist with several years of experience in software architecture, building products, and running teams of engineers. He's highly analytical and able to design and implement sophisticated technology solutions to business needs while also focusing heavily on the fundamental engineering principles of security, maintainability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Experience At![Associa Associa]()

Work with Luis Lafer-Sousa

Christopher J. Stobie
DevOps Developer
Chris is a seasoned principal DevOps engineer with more than seven years of experience in building and managing applications. Formerly the Director of DevOps/SRE at an AI company, Veritone, in Costa Mesa, CA, and a solutions architect at AWS. Chris has led numerous large-scale cloud architecture designs and implementations including building a real-time serverless AI platform on AWS.
Experience At![Calm Calm]()

Work with Christopher J. Stobie

Daniel Bryan
DevOps Developer
Daniel is a creative-minded individual with over two decades in IT—mainly focusing on infrastructure, research, and security. He’s also a practiced hand when it comes to solutions engineering and troubleshooting. In his career, Daniel has led teams and emphasized the importance of effective communication. Overall, he has an exceptional understanding of how technologies relate to one another and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
Experience At![Stratus Solutions Stratus Solutions]()

Work with Daniel Bryan

Christopher J. Stobie
DevOps Developer
Chris is a seasoned principal DevOps engineer with more than seven years of experience in building and managing applications. Formerly the Director of DevOps/SRE at an AI company, Veritone, in Costa Mesa, CA, and a solutions architect at AWS. Chris has led numerous large-scale cloud architecture designs and implementations including building a real-time serverless AI platform on AWS.
Experience At![Calm Calm]()

Work with Christopher J. Stobie

Daniel Bryan
DevOps Developer
Daniel is a creative-minded individual with over two decades in IT—mainly focusing on infrastructure, research, and security. He’s also a practiced hand when it comes to solutions engineering and troubleshooting. In his career, Daniel has led teams and emphasized the importance of effective communication. Overall, he has an exceptional understanding of how technologies relate to one another and enjoys solving complex technical problems.
Experience At![Stratus Solutions Stratus Solutions]()

Work with Daniel Bryan

Luis Lafer-Sousa
DevOps Developer
Skilled technology evangelist with several years of experience in software architecture, building products, and running teams of engineers. He's highly analytical and able to design and implement sophisticated technology solutions to business needs while also focusing heavily on the fundamental engineering principles of security, maintainability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Experience At![Associa Associa]()

Work with Luis Lafer-Sousa
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