IT Consulting Services

IT Consulting Services – Modernize Your Technology Ecosystem

Achieve operational excellence with Toptal’s IT Consulting Services. Our consultants deliver tailored solutions that mitigate risk, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency.

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Clients Served

35,000+

Total Vetted Professionals

30,000+

Toptal Total Projects Delivered

85,000+

Years in Business

15+

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS

Our Services

Toptal IT Consulting Services

Achieve your business goals with Toptal’s IT Consulting Services. From strategy development to emerging tech, we offer solutions tailored to your needs.

IT Strategy Development

Define a strategic IT roadmap that aligns technology with business objectives.

Digital Transformation Planning

Design a phased transformation strategy to modernize operations and drive innovation.

Cloud Adoption Strategy

Create a tailored cloud roadmap to improve scalability, security, and efficiency.

Enterprise Architecture Advisory

Scale and future-proof your infrastructure with cross-disciplinary expertise.

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

Identify vulnerabilities and develop a proactive cybersecurity strategy.

IT Infrastructure Assessment

Evaluate current IT operations and identify cost-effective optimization opportunities.

Software Selection Advisory

Identify the best-fit software solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

IT Budgeting and Cost Optimization

Track, evaluate, and prioritize IT investments to maximize value while controlling costs.

Emerging Technology Advisory

Leverage AI, machine learning, IoT, edge computing, and blockchain to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

IT Governance and Compliance

Secure your systems and mitigate risk by aligning with industry best practices and complying with relevant laws, standards, and regulations.

IT Project Management

Achieve successful IT project delivery with skillful oversight and coordination.

Disaster Recovery Planning

Develop a resilient strategy and action plan to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.

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PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS

How We Deliver IT Consulting Services

Our IT consultants, with experience at leading companies, develop and deploy tailored solutions to meet your business needs and unique industry demands for sustainable results and long-term success.

Discover

A leader from our team works with you to understand your business challenges, pain points, and strategic goals to uncover new opportunities and identify the options to reach your objectives.

Define

Toptal leaders collaborate with your team to define your specific goals and service needs, evaluating multiple approaches and aligning requirements with your strategic objectives to define the best solution.

Develop

Once your service is defined and you have your talent or team on board, they will create your unique project timeline, process, and initial proposals, whether your goal involves transforming your IT strategy or implementing cloud solutions.

Deploy

Toptal will get to work, tracking quality assurance, handling project management, and maintaining the delivery schedule.

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Robert Orshaw

CEO, Technology Services

As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 500 companies.As Toptal’s CEO of Technology Services, Robert leads strategy and operations across our technical services portfolio, spanning AI, automation, and operations. He previously served as Deloitte’s Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, transforming its Cloud Operate and Engineering business into a multibillion-dollar operation. He held senior roles at IBM, Velocity, co-founded Corio, and was CIO for two Fortune 500 companies.

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CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

IT Consulting Solutions That Deliver Value

Toptal delivers leading IT consulting services through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.

End-to-End Delivery by Toptal
On-demand Talent and Teams

End-to-End Delivery by Toptal

Comprehensive project delivery, tailored to your specific requirements.

CEO, Technology Services

Delivery Manager

IT Consultant

Cloud Architect

IT Consultant

Cybersecurity Consultant

IT Project Manager

IT Infrastructure Consultant

Robert Orshaw

CEO, Technology Services

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Technology Experience

35+ Years

Rachael Karaffa

Delivery Manager

Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

9+ Years

Arun Pillai

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

IT Consultant

Arun is a senior DevSecOps architect with 13+ years of experience and a master's degree in information technology. He has worked with government departments, banks, telecoms, healthcare companies, and small- to medium-scale enterprises worldwide.

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David Apolinar

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

Cloud Architect

David is a principal cloud architect with more than 13 years of experience helping customers design and architect cloud solutions on Azure. He also has acquired ten years of experience in the financial services industry. David has also worked in the automotive industry, focusing on assisting customers in enabling autonomous self-driving vehicles by leveraging Microsoft Azure.

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Luis Patricio Moreno Buitrón

Verified Expert in Engineering

28+ Years

of Experience

IT Consultant

With more than 28 years of IT management experience and 30+ certifications in various areas related to information and technology, Patricio is an expert with Oracle, Microsoft, Red Hat, and other technologies. Patricio has worked across domains, such as banking, insurance, retail, and education, and has taught specialized courses. He has consulted in roles such as enterprise architect, multi-platform DBA, data engineer, and Power BI developer.

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Montasir Azad

Verified Expert in Engineering

20+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Consultant

Montasir is an InfoSec leader with 20+ years of experience managing cybersecurity and enterprise architecture. He has designed and enforced security solutions for complex IT systems, including creating five-year security technical architecture roadmaps. With solid technical expertise and a profound grasp of industry best practices, Montasir develops and executes cybersecurity strategies that effectively mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Vanessa Wood

Verified Expert in Engineering

10+ Years

of Experience

IT Project Manager

Vanessa is an energetic and highly competent Certified Information Systems Security and Project Management Professional (CISSP, PMP). She has spent 10+ years successfully directing complex technical programs for companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Boeing. Vanessa also has an excellent track record demonstrating leadership abilities, executive decision-making, complex problem-solving, detailed project planning, and effective communication.

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Milan Jezdik

Verified Expert in Engineering

26+ Years

of Experience

IT Infrastructure Consultant

Milan is an experienced DevSecOps engineer specializing in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. He also has a vast experience in virtualization, Linux, LAMP, databases, high availability (HA), business continuity plan (BCP), and disaster recovery (DR). Milan is a dedicated and focused individual, able to take on any infrastructure challenge and provide the most efficient solutions. Over the last few years, Milan focused on AI/ML platforms (MLOps) and security compliance, such as SOC-2.

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On-demand Talent and Teams

30,000+ vetted professionals, ready to deploy individually or in teams.

IT Strategy Consultant

Cybersecurity Consultant

Cloud Architect

IT Security Consultant

Solutions Architect

DevOps Engineer

Risk Management Developer

Cybersecurity Consultant

IT Project Manager

Verified Expert in Management Consulting

11+ Years

of Experience

IT Strategy Consultant

Fabian is a seasoned consultant who has been building growth strategies for SaaS, FMCG, and service companies, as well as for his own ventures for 11+ years. His fields of expertise include market research, financial analysis, omnichannel marketing, and outbound and inbound sales strategy. Fabian combines his full-stack programming skills with his entrepreneurial acumen to drive results as he enjoys helping businesses plan, analyze, and expand their operations.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

35+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Consultant

Greg is a seasoned and highly qualified cybersecurity and compliance executive. He has built and led cybersecurity and compliance teams in different healthcare, financial services, and pharmaceutical organizations throughout his career. Greg's proven expertise in technical, administrative, and procedural controls for information protection allows him to help businesses keep their critical information secure, confidential, and intact.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

26+ Years

of Experience

Cloud Architect

Fabrice is a DevOps engineer with extensive experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. He is highly focused on automation using CI/CD and infrastructure as code, always opting for the simplest solutions to complex problems. Fabrice has worked with clients such as Cisco, Topps, MyDocSafe, Armedia, HMRC, and the UK Home Office, as well as medium-size companies and startups. His greatest joy comes from seeing his work being utilized in production and making a positive impact on his clients’ businesses.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

13+ Years

of Experience

IT Security Consultant

Mohammad is a seasoned cybersecurity professional who excels in translating cybersecurity into practical business language. He is well-versed in cybersecurity risk management and compliance and experienced with standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, GDPR, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

18+ Years

of Experience

Solutions Architect

Claudio has more than 18 years of software development experience and a cybersecurity degree. He has worked in back-end, front-end, and full-stack development; DevSecOps; application security; penetration testing; and solutions architecture.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

10+ Years

of Experience

DevOps Engineer

Aditi is a senior DevOps engineer with more than 10 years of experience building and automating cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure for numerous clients. She has helped integrate open-source tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, ELK stack, Argo CD, and Helm. Aditi is eager to work hands-on with the latest technologies and help clients simplify their tasks and achieve their goals.

Previously at

Verified Expert in Engineering

20+ Years

of Experience

Risk Management Developer

Joseph is a cybersecurity professional who strives to be well-rounded while maintaining specialties in technical cybersecurity areas where he provides the best return on investment. As a master of many cybersecurity domains and fully qualified for all categories and levels of the IA workforce under the Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 and 8570, he advocates team-based approaches and promotes knowledge-transferable, shared, and open-source-based methodologies whenever feasible.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

15+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Consultant

Mark is a risk assessor, program manager, security operations engineer, and architect with more than 15 years of experience implementing risk reduction initiatives. He has a deep understanding of various security frameworks and tools. Mark has successfully developed budgets, risk-informed roadmaps, and project plans and has led multidisciplinary teams to effectively reduce risks and demonstrate compliance with standards, as confirmed by third-party auditors.

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Verified Expert in Project Management

14+ Years

of Experience

IT Project Manager

Pedro is an award-winning PMO senior project manager and customer service leader, known for delivering projects for top tech companies, including Google, Apple, AT&T, TMO, and Verizon. He has also served as a PM consultant at institutions like Stanford and MIT. His diverse experience includes roles as a regional head, trainer, product owner, and Scrum Master. Pedro, a certified PMP, Azure, and ITIL Agile coach, excels in leading global teams and defining processes and tools.

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UNRIVALED EXPERTISE

Our Talent Has Worked With Top Companies

Having previously worked with these leading global companies, our talent brings valuable insights and expertise to deliver world-class outcomes.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US

Toptal in Action

Discover the cutting-edge benefits our clients enjoy from the global Toptal network.

CSR Limited’s digital transformation results in boosted sales performance and operational savings.

Challenge: Faced with increasing competition and escalating customer needs, CSR Limited, a global leader in the construction supply industry, was looking to offer more.

Solution: Toptal and CSR created CSR Connect, an application with a range of solutions. It digitizes ordering and payment processes for customers, manages accounting, and enables delivery tracking. The app uses JavaScript at its core, and the back-end platform is built on Amazon Web Services.

Impact: CSR boosted sales with enhanced customer experience and saved accountants’ time by automating monthly tasks.

Toptal helped us achieve our goals by bringing the resources to bear with very short notice, and very high-quality resources to boot.

Elmar Platzer

Digital Transformation Leader, CSR Australia

Toptal Ranked #1 Most Reliable Professional Services Company in America

Newsweek and Statista’s rankings were based on an independent survey of more than 2,400 decision-makers at Fortune 500s.

IBM — Newsweek's Most Reliable Companies in America 2026 ranking. Toptal is ranked #11, the highest-ranked professional services firm.

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Methodology for the Rankings

How likely the respondent is to recommend the selected company to others.

Measures the convenience of interaction with the company and efficiency of processes.

Measures the company’s cost-effectiveness and quality relative to price.

Measures whether the company consistently meets or exceeds expectations in quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Measures the company’s ability to consistently fulfill commitments and maintain customer trust.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Explore Insights From the IT Field

Read the latest articles and resources to keep you current on emerging trends in IT strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and more.

Cloud Cost Optimization: A Strategic Framework to Lower Costs and Increase Efficiency

Many companies overpay for cloud services. These cloud cost optimization techniques will help you negotiate favorable terms and discounts with your cloud provider and maximize efficiency.

TJ Urglavitch

Cloud Services Practice Lead

13 Years of Experience

TJ has more than a decade of leadership experience in the hosting and cloud services industry and guides clients through the complexities of cloud computing adoption and transformation. He holds a degree in accounting from Delaware County Community College and accreditations for both Scrum and the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

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Case Study: Why I Use AWS Cloud Infrastructure for My Products

Tomislav Capan

Verified Expert in Engineering

AWS DevOps Cloud Engineering

3 Cybersecurity Archetypes and How They Affect Risk Priorities and Staffing

Michael Figueroa

Michael is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.