Cloud Solutions - Do Cloud Better.
We are a cloud solutions company. That might sound over-simplified, but it's cleaner than a long list of descriptors. And we like to keep things simple. So let's start with a question: What would the perfect cloud solution look like for your company? We answer that question with a collaborative explosion of technical know-how, development skills, and operational experience to bring you innovative solutions that deliver value.
But what makes these solutions valuable?
Optimizing your cloud services:
- Lowers operational costs by providing visibility into where you are spending.
- Frees up your best developers by automating processes.
- Allows you to spend more time focusing on your core business.
Our Minds are in the Cloud.
The Observian team is comprised of thought leaders and technical gurus who share a common vision that cloud computing is changing the world and that Amazon and Microsoft are leading that charge. With new technologies being developed every day to compliment AWS and Azure, someone needs to keep their fingers on the pulse. With our minds in the cloud, and with certifications to back up our collective experience, our team is providing customers with the most useful cloud solutions, services, and architecture. We can help you too.
AWS Certifications
Developer - Associate
DevOps Engineer - Professional
Azure Certifications
Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
Jason Knott
VP Product & Marketing
I'm a creative who also loves to code. My career started in software engineering but I also began to develop a passion for design after seeing what it can bring to products and services. Aside from work, I love spending time with my wife Libby, my dog Tilly and my cat Chuchu.AWS Certifications
Developer - Associate
Google Certifications
Professional Data Engineer
Justin Donohoo
VP Engineering
I was born with a keyboard in my hand. I've been coding for 20+ years. I grew up in the start-up scene having multiple successful exits. I'm passionate about helping businesses transform their Dev Culture, which sets them up to do Engineering at scale. When I'm not in the cloud / coding space, you will find me gaming or mining crypto. If you are one of my kids you can twist my arm to get me outside and even maybe possibly playing sportsball.AWS Certifications
Solutions Architect - Associate
Solutions Architect - Professional
SysOps Administrator - Associate
Security - Specialist
DevOps Engineer - Professional
Advanced Networking - Specialty
Developer - Associate
Cloud Practitioner
Google Certifications
Associate Cloud Engineer
G Suite Administrator
Scott Plamondon
VP Architecture
They call me Griswold. I'm a young guy with an old man's soul. Frank Sinatra? Yes Please! I have a background in cloud security & compliance, particularly in enterprise financial services and healthcare industries. I’m passionate about automation, security, architecture, and infrastructure as code. I love decoupling complex ideas to help companies see the big picture. You'll find me golfing or hiking during the summer and snowboarding or skiing during the winter. I'm a total aviation nerd and spend more time than I'll admit playing flight simulators or flying. I have one goldendoodle fur child named Jackson with another on the way.Mark Laub
VP Business Operations & CVE Ambassador
I'm excited to bring this new energy into the Cache Valley Electric family. I'm a technology enthusiast and love seeing how modern architectures can transform enterprise businesses for the better. When i'm not trying to climb to the cloud, I enjoy spending time with my two malamutes Mia and Bentley.AWS Certifications
Solutions Architect - Associate
Solutions Architect - Professional
Advanced Networking - Speciality
Big Data - Speciality
Security - Speciality
SysOps Administrator - Associate
DevOps Engineer - Professional
Developer - Associate
Cloud Practitioner
Google Certifications
Associate Cloud Engineer
Professional Cloud Architect
Cisco Certifications
Network Professional
Network Associate
Scott Hardy
Principal Solutions Architect
I am a technical leader that has spent many years helping large enterprises build robust and secure cloud and data center infrastructures. I specialize in network and information security engineering and architectures. I love baseball, music, movies, and enabling businesses through technology. I also like long walks on the beach, if I can find a beach. I usually can't, so mostly just the other things.AWS Certifications
Solutions Architect - Associate
Developer - Associate
Docker Certifications
Certified Associate
Dan Taylor
Solutions Architect
BS Computer Science - BYUI. Father of four. Interested in Cloud and all things automated. Always on the lookout for the next hot scone. I once made an automated doorbell from a netduino that played the Price is Right theme song, sometimes I watch movies, and how come Zelda is so awesome.AWS Certifications
Solutions Architect - Associate
Solutions Architect - Professional
SysOps Administrator - Associate
Google Certifications
Associate Cloud Engineer
Professional Cloud Architect
Aravind Marthineni
Solutions Architect Associate
Ever curious techno geek who strongly believes that its all about asking the right questions. I come from a background in change control process in those nasty huge data centers and I think no one has the right to enjoy cloud more than the change control guys. I am all about cloud orchestration/automation heading serverless way. Cricket is my religion and cooking is my way of meditation.AWS Certifications
Developer - Associate
DevOps Engineer - Professional
Matthew Rumery
Software Engineer
I eat, sleep, and breathe code. I have an approximate knowledge of many things. I love tinkering with code, building things from scratch and making things more useful. I enjoy home automation and making my home smarter, where the end goal is to recreate HAL 9000 without the killer instinct.Chad Gardner
Director of Operations
I am a software executive with over 25 years of building enterprise software companies. I have created strategic partnerships, managed operations and finance, and built and managed sales organizations. When I am not working, you will find me with my wife, children or grandchildren, on a golf course or working with youth to create the next generation of good people.Google Certifications
G Suite
G Suite: Deployment Services Specialist
G Suite Administrator Fundamentals
Google Maps Platform Fundamentals
Ryan Allred
Associate Cloud Engineer
I began my journey in accounting and quickly learned it just wasn't nerdy enough for me. I decided to look upwards for answers and before me appeared the cloud. I haven't had a boring day since. I am good at soccer and even better at watching it My skills really shine when I am spending time with my beautiful wife and darling daughter. If you're up at 4am like me, we should hang out.AWS Certifications
Big Data - Speciality
Solutions Architect - Associate
Developer - Associate
Nick Pope
Cloud Engineer
I am a former healthcare guy turned software engineer. I have a background in Cloud and Big Data. I enjoy solving all kinds of problems and I am always on the lookout for better solutions to those problems. Outside of work, I spend my time playing with my dogs, riding motorcycles, snowboarding, golfing, hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors.What we've set out to do
Our mission is to improve the lives of technology professionals, and, ultimately, the bottom line of companies they work for. Using the Cloud can revolutionize the way business is done, but it's not as simple as it can appear. There are hidden pitfalls and common mistakes any organization can make. We've mastered the challenges of cloud-based solutions in an effort to help professionals Do Cloud Better.