Private Infrastructure Advisory

Precision Cloud
Cost Optimization

Confidential Kubernetes audits and infrastructure efficiency consulting for SaaS companies that demand discretion, measurable savings, and engineering excellence.

NDA-Protected
24–48 Hour Turnaround
Read-Only Access Only

0%

Average Cloud Budget Wasted¹

0-40%

Typical Savings Delivered

0hr

Mini-Audit Turnaround

0 Days

Typical Audit Payback

¹ Industry data — Flexera State of the Cloud Report

The Challenge

Infrastructure Costs Are a Strategic Risk

Organizations waste an estimated 32% of their cloud budget on idle or over-provisioned resources. For growth-stage SaaS companies, this waste directly impacts runway, valuation, and competitive positioning.

Cloud Bills Outpacing Revenue

Infrastructure costs growing 15–25% month-over-month while investors demand improved unit economics before subsequent funding rounds.

Stretched Engineering Teams

DevOps teams of 1–5 people juggling feature development, incident response, and infrastructure. No bandwidth for systematic cost optimization.

Cost Opacity & Attribution

Multi-tenant Kubernetes environments make it nearly impossible to identify which services, teams, or customers are driving infrastructure costs.

Fear of Production Disruption

Engineering teams hesitate to modify production configurations without expert guidance, choosing to over-provision rather than risk outages.

Why Dalian Gongli

Trusted by Serious SaaS Operators

Zero-Risk Entry

Free mini-audit demonstrates our value before any financial commitment. Experience our expertise firsthand.

Rapid Delivery

3–5 day audit turnaround compared to 2–4 weeks from traditional agencies. Time is money.

Money-Back Guarantee

Pro package: if implemented savings don’t reach $5,000+ annually, the implementation fee is fully refunded.

Three Security Options

Read-only access, offline manifest analysis, or screen-share sessions—your security requirements dictate the approach.

Certified Expertise

CKA, Terraform Associate, and Master’s in Engineering—rigorous analytical methodology applied to every engagement.

Actionable, Not Generic

Prioritized action plans with estimated dollar savings, difficulty ratings, and implementation timelines.

Privacy-First Engagement

Your Infrastructure Data
Stays Confidential

We understand that infrastructure access is a matter of trust. Every engagement is structured to minimize risk and maximize your confidence in the process.

NDA signing available before any data is shared

Three flexible access options to match your security policy

Read-only access by default—never modify without written approval

All client data handled in accordance with data protection regulations

Least-privilege RBAC policies strictly followed

Option A: Read-Only Access

Client provides read-only kubeconfig with namespace restrictions. Least-privilege RBAC policies strictly followed.

Option B: Manifest Export

Client exports Kubernetes YAML manifests and Terraform configurations. Fully offline analysis—no live access needed.

Option C: Screen-Share

Client shares their screen during analysis. Real-time guidance while you retain full control of your systems.

Our Process

A Clear, Low-Risk Engagement

01

Discovery Call

15 minutes

Brief consultation to understand your infrastructure, objectives, and pain points.

02

Secure Data Collection

10 minutes

Coordinate access via your preferred security method—read-only, manifest export, or screen share.

03

Automated & Manual Analysis

3–4 hours

Proprietary audit scripts combined with expert contextual review across six infrastructure categories.

04

Report & Walkthrough

30 minutes

Branded PDF report with prioritized recommendations, savings estimates, and a walkthrough call.

Engagement Options

Structured for Confidence

Every package is designed to minimize decision friction with transparent pricing, clear deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

Free Mini-Audit

Complimentary

Turnaround: 24–48 hours

Zero-risk entry point to experience our expertise.

  • 1–2 page PDF report
  • Top 3 cost savings opportunities
  • Estimated dollar savings per recommendation
  • Quick implementation guide
  • Monthly & annual savings projection
Request Mini-Audit

Starter Audit

From $750

Turnaround: 3–5 business days

Comprehensive analysis with actionable recommendations.

  • 6-category audit (15–20 checks)
  • 15–20 page detailed PDF report
  • 30-minute walkthrough call
  • Prioritized action plan
  • Conservative savings estimates
  • Risk assessment per recommendation
Request Starter Audit
Most Popular

Pro Audit + Implementation

From $2,500

Turnaround: 10–14 days total

Full audit plus hands-on optimization sprint.

  • Everything in Starter Audit
  • 7-day implementation sprint
  • Before-and-after metrics
  • Production-ready Terraform code
  • 30-day post-implementation support
  • Money-back guarantee (<$5K/yr savings)
Request Pro Audit

Payment terms: 50% upfront, 50% upon delivery. All prices in USD.

Client Outcomes

Measured by Results

Every engagement is built around measurable financial outcomes. Here is what our clients have experienced.

$4,200

Monthly savings identified

The mini-audit alone uncovered $4,200 in monthly savings we had completely overlooked. Within a week of implementing the Starter Audit recommendations, the engagement had paid for itself several times over.

James W.

VP of Engineering

Series B SaaS Platform · $38K/mo cloud spend

31%

Infrastructure cost reduction

What set them apart was the security-first approach. Three access options meant our InfoSec team signed off immediately. The read-only audit surfaced resource misconfigurations we had been overlooking for months—totaling over $7,600 in annual waste.

Sarah M.

Head of Platform Engineering

Growth-Stage API Company · 14 Kubernetes clusters

28%

Monthly bill reduction

The Pro implementation sprint reduced our monthly AWS bill by 28% in under two weeks. The Terraform code was production-ready from day one, and the 30-day support window gave our team complete confidence to adopt every change.

Michael K.

CTO

B2B SaaS · Series A · $22K/mo K8s spend

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Ready to Optimize with Confidence?

Begin with a complimentary mini-audit or request a confidential consultation. Every engagement starts with understanding your unique infrastructure landscape.