About Cloud Intelligence

Where software craftsmanship meets business transformation

Our Story

Founded in 2020 by James Burgess (CEO/Lead Architect) and Kaitlyn Wilson (COO), Cloud Intelligence emerged from a simple yet powerful vision: to build an amazing software shop known for making the highest quality products in the world.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we operate as a remote-first company that has grown into a boutique software engineering agency specializing in high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions. Our focus areas include data engineering, web applications, and AI integration – technologies that are reshaping how businesses operate in the digital age.

What started as a two-person partnership has evolved into a carefully curated team of 8 elite professionals, each bringing exceptional skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We've maintained our boutique approach, ensuring every project receives the attention and craftsmanship it deserves.

Our Mission

"To build an amazing software shop known for making the highest quality products in the world."

Our Values

  • Correctness: Things must be done correctly, no exceptions
  • Quality: Highest standard quality in all deliverables
  • Value: Every action must extract business value
  • Craftsmanship: Approaching software development as an art form
  • Systems Thinking: Understanding and simplifying complex systems

Our Impact

8TB+
Daily data processed via customer pipelines
1M+
Users trust our platforms globally
100+
Countries where our applications operate
$400M+
Processed & audited through our systems

Our Approach

Our philosophy centers around "Quality < Value" – extracting value from the first keystroke while maintaining the highest quality standards. We believe in treating software development as an art form, where every line of code reflects our commitment to excellence.

Craftsman Philosophy

Deep love and appreciation for the art of building with software, ensuring every deliverable represents a masterpiece of engineering excellence.

Systems Thinking

Exceptional ability to understand complex systems and break them into simple, manageable components that scale effortlessly.

Value Engineering

Identifying exactly what needs to be built and how to build it for maximum value extraction and business impact.

Technical Expertise

Core Technologies

  • Python (primary), language-agnostic approach
  • Django + Vue.js + Kubernetes + PostgreSQL
  • Cloud-native architectures (GCP certified)
  • AI/ML integration and generative AI

Specialized Skills

  • Complex systems architecture
  • Custom ETL pipeline design
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • Enterprise integration solutions

Meet Our Leadership

Led by visionary architects and supported by elite professionals, our team combines technical brilliance with strategic business insight.

Meet the Team

Looking Forward

As we continue to grow, our focus remains on three key areas: building professional presence through case studies and partnerships, expanding our analytics services with weekly public data dashboards, and launching our proprietary AI chat application to demonstrate our capabilities to potential clients.

We maintain our boutique approach while scaling strategically, adding specialists as new clients require and leveraging our reliable network of elite developers.