Meet Our Team
Elite professionals dedicated to software engineering excellence
Leadership
James Burgess
CEO & Lead Architect
GCP Cloud Engineer Certified
James is the visionary architect behind Cloud Intelligence's success. A true builder by heart, he combines deep technical expertise with an artisan's approach to software development. His exceptional ability to understand complex systems and break them into elegant, manageable components has been instrumental in delivering transformative solutions for enterprise clients.
With his GCP Cloud Engineer certification and years of experience in enterprise architecture, James leads our technical strategy and ensures every project meets our uncompromising quality standards. His philosophy of treating software development as an art form permeates throughout our entire organization.
Key Expertise
- Enterprise Systems Architecture
- Cloud-Native Solutions (GCP Certified)
- Complex Data Pipeline Design
- AI/ML Integration & Implementation
- Team Leadership & Strategic Vision
Notable Achievements
- Led development of healthcare platform processing $400M+ in transactions
- Architected systems serving 1M+ users across 100+ countries
- Designed ETL pipelines processing 8TB+ daily data volumes
- Built award-winning AI-powered document processing systems
Kaitlyn Wilson
Chief Operating Officer
Operations & Strategy Leader
Kaitlyn is the operational backbone of Cloud Intelligence, ensuring our boutique approach scales effectively while maintaining our commitment to excellence. As co-founder and COO, she brings strategic vision and operational expertise that enables our team to deliver consistent value to enterprise clients.
Her focus on process optimization, team development, and client success has been crucial in building Cloud Intelligence's reputation as a premium software engineering partner. Kaitlyn's leadership ensures our remote-first culture thrives while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Key Expertise
- Strategic Operations Management
- Remote Team Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Process Optimization
- Quality Assurance & Standards
Notable Achievements
- Co-founded Cloud Intelligence and scaled to 8-person elite team
- Established partnerships with international enterprise clients
- Implemented quality processes achieving zero security incidents
- Built remote-first culture with 100% client satisfaction rate
Our Core Team
Our carefully curated team of 8 elite professionals represents the cream of the crop in their respective disciplines. Each member brings exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and a shared commitment to delivering nothing short of perfection.
Engineering Team
4+ Senior Engineers led by James, specializing in:
- Full-stack development (Django, Vue.js, React)
- Data engineering and ETL pipeline development
- Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes orchestration
- AI/ML integration and context engineering
- Enterprise security and compliance implementation
Design & Product
1 Senior Designer focusing on:
- User experience (UX) design and research
- User interface (UI) design and prototyping
- Brand identity and visual design systems
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Accessibility and inclusive design practices
Product Management
1 Senior Product Manager responsible for:
- Product strategy and roadmap development
- Client requirements analysis and documentation
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Quality assurance and testing oversight
- Project delivery and client communication
Business Intelligence
1 Skilled BI Analyst creating:
- Advanced dashboard development with Metabase
- Data visualization and reporting solutions
- Business analytics and insights generation
- Public data analysis and research projects
- Client-specific intelligence solutions
Our Culture
Remote-First Excellence
We've mastered the art of remote collaboration, enabling us to work with the best talent regardless of location while maintaining our Cape Town roots.
Craftsman Philosophy
Every team member shares our deep love and appreciation for the art of building with software, treating each project as a masterpiece.
Continuous Learning
Our team stays at the forefront of technology, continuously expanding expertise in AI, cloud technologies, and emerging development practices.
Quality Obsession
We maintain uncompromising quality standards, ensuring every deliverable reflects our commitment to excellence and correctness.
Join Our Elite Team
We're always looking for exceptional talent who share our passion for software craftsmanship and commitment to excellence. While we maintain our core team of 8 professionals, we expand strategically by adding specialists as new clients require.
Our Hiring Philosophy
We believe in demand-based expansion, leveraging James's reliable network of elite developers and using OfferZen as our secondary hiring channel. When we do hire, we look for:
- Exceptional technical skills and proven expertise
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Passion for continuous learning and improvement
- Alignment with our values of correctness and craftsmanship
If you're an elite developer who shares our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.
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