I'm Dan Guisinger, an AWS-certified cloud architect based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. I help companies design, build, and optimize their AWS infrastructure. My focus is .NET applications, multi-tenant SaaS, and regulated industries like healthcare and finance.
Why Work With a Local Consultant?
While most of my work is remote (AWS doesn't care where you sit), there's value in having a consultant who understands the local business landscape. Minnesota has a strong presence in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, industries where compliance, security, and reliability aren't optional.
You also work directly with me. No handoffs to junior engineers, no layers of project management. For Twin Cities companies that prefer face-to-face kickoffs, architecture workshops, or team training sessions, I'm available on-site. For everything else, remote collaboration works just as well.
Services for Minneapolis Businesses
Fractional Cloud Architect
A senior AWS architect embedded part-time with your team. Architecture decisions, code reviews, cost optimization, and technical strategy on a monthly retainer.
Learn more →AWS Cost Optimization
Most AWS environments have 20-40% waste. I'll identify quick wins and build a roadmap for sustainable cost management.
Learn more →Architecture Review
Security, scalability, and cost analysis for your AWS setup. Includes detailed findings and prioritized recommendations.
Learn more →.NET Modernization
Migrate .NET Framework applications to modern .NET on AWS (Lambda, ECS, or containers) with minimal disruption.
Learn more →Security & Compliance
SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS readiness. IAM hardening, encryption, logging, and audit preparation.
Learn more →AWS Technologies I Specialize In
Languages: C# / .NET, TypeScript, Node.js, Rust, Python
Background
I've spent 20+ years building enterprise applications, including 9 years in highly regulated industries: 5 years at a COBRA insurance provider and 4 years at a Fortune 500 financial services company. That experience taught me how to navigate compliance requirements, build business cases for technical investments, and deliver solutions that actually get approved and deployed.
I hold three AWS certifications: Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, and Security Specialty. I also maintain several open-source projects for .NET developers working with AWS.
Serving the Twin Cities Metro
I work with companies across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Eagan, Maple Grove, St. Louis Park, Edina, Burnsville, Roseville, Brooklyn Park, Woodbury, Lakeville, Shakopee, Wayzata, Golden Valley, Chanhassen, Hopkins, and Richfield.
On-site availability for workshops and kickoffs, remote for everything else.
Industries I Work With
My experience is concentrated in regulated industries where security and compliance aren't optional:
- Healthcare — HIPAA-aware architecture, PHI protection, audit logging
- Financial Services — Data encryption, regulatory considerations, secure multi-tenant design
- SaaS Companies — Multi-tenant architecture, cost optimization at scale