18.11.25

Success Story: Placing an AWS Consultant in under 30mins...

Success Story: Deploying an AWS Consultant for a Cloud & Security Discovery Project in 25 mins…

At dcoded, speed, trust, and the strength of our network sit at the core of how we deliver recruitment solutions.
This recent Success Story demonstrates how we helped a rapidly growing EdTech SaaS business secure an AWS Consultant the very same day – enabling them to kick off a critical cloud and security discovery initiative without delay.

The Challenge

Our client, an established and scaling EdTech SaaS platform, was preparing to undertake a strategic cloud and security discovery project. Their roadmap hinged on understanding how to optimise their AWS environment, improve security posture, and future-proof the platform for significant user growth over the next 12–18 months.

However:
•    Their internal team were stretched.
•    Internal capability were limited.
•    The project required specialist AWS cloud and security expertise.
•    The CEO wanted to move fast to keep timelines on track.

The ideal AWS Consultant needed to bring:
•    Proven AWS cloud architecture and security experience.
•    Discovery and assessment capability across infrastructure, IAM, networking, and cost optimisation.
•    Experience operating within fast-moving SaaS environments.
•    The ability to start ASAP…

The Process

1. Understanding the Brief

We met with the CEO for a rapid consultation to understand the scope of the discovery piece, the desired outputs, and the pace the business needed to operate at. It became clear that this wasn’t a typical consulting engagement. Tt required someone trusted, commercially sharp, and able to deliver immediate value.

2. Leveraging the Power of Our Network

With 12+ years in Data and Cloud recruitment, our contractor network is one of our biggest assets… and this scenario showcased exactly why.
We immediately tapped into a referenced and trusted AWS specialist we had placed before.

They had:
•    Experience delivering cloud discovery and security assessments for SaaS businesses.
•    First-hand knowledge of complex AWS environments.
•    A proven track record with dcoded.
•    Immediate availability.

Perfect alignment.

3. A 20-Minute ‘Interview’ with the CEO

To keep momentum high, we arranged a same-day call between the consultant and the CEO.

Within 20 minutes, the CEO had:
•    Validated the consultant’s technical depth
•    Understood their approach to discovery and documentation
•    Confirmed cultural fit and communication style
•    Agreed that they were the right person to deliver the work

4. Rate Agreed. Signed Off. Ready to Start.

We confirmed the commercial details swiftly and transparently.
No delays. No unnecessary process.
The consultant accepted immediately, and began working on the initial AWS discovery the very same day.

Post-Placement Support

Our role didn’t finish at the placement. We continued to support through:
•    Onboarding Coordination: Ensuring clear scope, expectations, and deliverables from day one.
•    Check-Ins: Ongoing touchpoints with both the CEO and the consultant to ensure momentum, clarity, and progress.
•    Future Planning: Advising on next steps following the discovery phase, including potential security enhancements or further AWS architecture support.

Conclusion

This placement shows the power of our network and our ability to move fast without compromising on quality.
By leveraging trusted relationships, deep knowledge of the AWS contract market, and over a decade of experience supporting scaling SaaS businesses, we secured, deployed an AWS Consultant capable of delivering immediate impact on a business-critical project.
If you need rapid access to cloud, security, and engineering expertise that delivers from day one, speak to dcoded.
Let’s help you move faster, smarter, and with complete confidence.