We make cloud practical, secure, and scalable.

Helping small teams do big things — the right way

Cloud Solutions for Modern Enterprise

We design and deliver practical, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure — tailored to your context, not someone else's blueprint.

Data Governance & Classification

Enterprise-grade data management and protection.

  • Automated data classification and tagging
  • Data lifecycle management and retention policies
  • Compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
  • Data access controls and audit trails

From sensitive PII to public data, we help you protect what matters.

Cloud Platforms

Deep, hands-on experience across:

  • AWS – Infrastructure, security, serverless, landing zones
  • Azure – Identity, networking, automation
  • Google Cloud – IAM, networking, storage, and hybrid workloads

We understand the realities of multicloud — when it makes sense, and when it doesn't.

Infrastructure & Automation

We write infrastructure as code like it's production code — because it is.

  • Terraform, OpenTofu, Terragrunt
  • Policy-as-code, DRY modules, CI-integrated pipelines
  • GitOps workflows, change control, and auditability

DevOps & Source Control

We've worked with every flavour of source control and CI/CD.

  • GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines
  • Secure pipelines, secrets management, and dependency scanning
  • Artifact publishing, container builds, automated testing

Developer & Engineering Experience

With over 20 years in software and infrastructure, we bridge the gap between devs, ops, and cloud.

  • Former senior developer, systems engineer, and SRE
  • Comfortable in Python, Bash, and TypeScript
  • Deep appreciation for clean architecture and simple, secure solutions

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
  • Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Terraform Associate + other practical certs

Certs don't write good code — but they do help you speak the language of compliance and credibility.

Want to Work Together?

We love working with fast-moving teams who care about doing it right. If you're scaling up, shifting to cloud, or cleaning up technical debt — we can help.

Industries We Serve

Cloudcaster has supported clients across a wide spectrum of industries and sectors. Our ability to work at both the strategic and technical implementation levels means we can deliver value whether you're an agile startup, a government department, or a global enterprise.

Modern B2B data analytics dashboard

Business-to-Business (B2B) Services

We have worked closely with B2B companies across industries to strengthen their data infrastructure, enable automation, and scale their services securely.

  • Building cloud platforms for multi-tenant environments
  • Integrating analytics, identity, and billing systems
  • Supporting secure customer-facing APIs and reporting portals
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Public Sector

We understand the complexities of delivering services within government environments. From procurement constraints to regulatory compliance, we've worked with teams at the national and state level to:

  • Implement cloud solutions that align with security classification standards
  • Modernise data architecture within the public accountability framework
  • Support audits, access control, and reporting transparency
Community service and support

Not-for-Profit and Community Organisations

Cloudcaster has worked with mission-driven organisations to uplift digital capability in a sustainable, affordable way. Our approach balances operational urgency with the governance expectations of service providers. We have experience in:

  • Aged care and health services
  • Classification of sensitive data (PII, PHI, PFI)
  • Secure data platform delivery in Azure and AWS
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Higher Education

We've worked with universities and academic institutions on complex data challenges. From research support to enterprise IT strategy, we understand the academic operating model. Our work includes:

  • Cloud adoption at a faculty and whole-of-institution level
  • Research computing support (including hybrid cloud)
  • Implementation of classification and governance frameworks
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Commercial & Private Sector

We help businesses reduce cloud waste, automate infrastructure, and improve their posture for compliance and customer trust. Experience includes:

  • Car leasing and finance operations
  • Professional services and consulting firms
  • Startups scaling quickly and securely
Team collaborating on cloud strategy

Strategy Through to Delivery

What makes Cloudcaster different is our ability to translate strategic direction into implemented, documented systems. We operate across multiple clouds and work hands-on with modern tools.

  • Translate strategic direction into implemented, documented systems
  • Operate across multiple clouds: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
  • Work hands-on with tools like Terraform, OpenTofu, GitHub, GitLab, and Databricks

Insights

At Cloudcaster, we believe that sharing knowledge is part of delivering value. Our Insights page is a space for commentary, guides, and lessons learned from working across cloud, data, and governance projects.

We focus on ideas that are practical, readable, and relevant to small and mid-sized teams operating in complex environments.

Topics We Cover

  • Infrastructure as code and platform automation
  • Working in regulated environments (e.g. aged care, finance, government)
  • Cloud-native architecture patterns
  • Practical implementation of data governance
  • Real-world lessons in cross-functional delivery

Why Insights?

This content isn't about marketing. It's about helping others avoid common pitfalls, and sharing what works in the real world. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by cloud choices, compliance obligations, or tech fads, this is written for you.

Want to suggest a topic or ask a question?

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About Cloudcaster

Independent cloud consultancy based in Brisbane, Queensland

We specialise in helping small and mid-sized teams solve big cloud problems without unnecessary complexity or overhead.

With over 20 years of experience across software development, infrastructure engineering, and data architecture, we bring a hands-on, practical approach to cloud transformation. We've worked with public and private sector organisations, non-profits, universities, and global enterprises—often bridging strategy and delivery in the same engagement.

We focus on:

  • Designing cloud environments that are secure, scalable, and cost-aware
  • Implementing infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, OpenTofu, and Git workflows
  • Supporting compliance with frameworks like the QGISCF and Australian Privacy Principles
  • Building data platforms that are both powerful and governable

Cloudcaster works primarily with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and maintains a strong preference for open standards, clean documentation, and leaving teams better off than we found them.

We operate locally, work nationally, and think globally.

If you value clarity, pragmatism, and technical excellence — we'd love to work with you.

Principal Engineer Lyndon Swan