AWS cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, cloud security, logging, and operational support for contract engagements, 1099 project work, and advisory roles.
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Available for short-term contracts, ongoing 1099 engagements, and consulting gigs. I bring senior-level cloud expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire.
AWS infrastructure design, implementation, migration support, and operational improvement. Available for focused project work, delivery support, and ongoing contract engagements.
AWS security review, hardening, access-control improvement, and security documentation support. I help teams identify practical gaps and implement controls that fit the environment.
General technology consulting for businesses navigating cloud adoption, system modernization, or technology strategy decisions. Ideal for small-to-mid-size teams that need senior-level thinking without a full-time hire.
CI/CD pipeline setup, workflow automation, and DevOps consulting for teams looking to ship faster and more reliably. Available for contract engagements to augment your existing engineering team or lead a specific initiative.
Every engagement is scoped individually, but most cloud, security, and DevOps consulting work I take on falls into this range.
$125–$225/ hr
Estimated range based on current market rates for comparable cloud, security, and DevOps contract work — your exact rate is confirmed for your specific scope during a free discovery call.
Whether you need a short-term specialist or an ongoing contractor, here's what working with me looks like.
We start with a free consultation to understand your project scope, timeline, and technical requirements. No commitment needed.
I'll send a clear proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and rate — hourly or fixed-project. Flexible terms to fit your engagement model.
I integrate with your existing team and tools, provide regular updates, and deliver quality work on schedule. Fully remote or on-site as needed.
The capabilities below reflect hands-on experience, not a generic list of technologies.
EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, EBS, WorkSpaces, CloudWatch, and OpenSearch.
Terraform modules, Ansible configuration, repeatable deployment, and environment documentation.
GitLab CI, Jenkins, Python, PowerShell, Bash, deployment workflows, and release support.
CloudWatch, Dynatrace, AWS OpenSearch, centralized logging, alerting, and troubleshooting.
Every engagement is led directly by William Lewis, founder and principal consultant of Gray Matter LLC.
Solutions Architect – Associate, SysOps Administrator – Associate, and Cloud Practitioner.
Security-minded delivery grounded in identity, access, network, logging, and operational controls.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, earned Cum Laude from Alabama State University.
Experience supporting AWS and DevOps delivery in security-conscious enterprise and government environments.
Bringing enterprise-level cloud experience to teams that need results — on a contractor basis that actually works for your budget.
I identify the access, documentation, stakeholders, and first deliverable needed to begin producing useful work quickly.
You work directly with me — clear scope, honest timelines, and no agency markup. What you see is what you get.
Every cloud engagement includes a security lens. I don't just build infrastructure — I build it to be safe, compliant, and resilient.