[Interview] Roman Burdiuzha, Founder, Gart Solutions, Ukraine

Gart Solutions is a Ukranian started IT startup working in the areas of DevOps, Cloud Solutions, and Infrastructure.

The company helps customers to achieve the next level of infrastructure maturity, optimize costs, simplify management, solve availability issues and build internal development and delivery processes. The founder Roman Burdiuzha tells us more.

Tell us about your startup

Gart Solutions is consultancy and IT company specialized on DevOps, IT Infrastructure, Data Managements and Cloud services in the sector of mobility and transportation. We help to improve efficiency, save costs, automate operations, and eliminate human errors during development. We specialize in digital transformation solutions and possess relevant experience within our previous projects.

Who are the founders and what are their professional backgrounds?

The company was founded by Roman Burdiuzha who also doubles up as the CTO

Roman Burdiuzha has over 15 years of experience in the DevOps field, having held leadership positions at large enterprises such as SoftServe and lifecell Ukraine. At SoftServe, Roman worked as a DevOps Architect for 5 years and 7 months. At lifecell Ukraine, he served as the Manager of Enterprise Applications Operations Team for 5 years and 10 months.

Roman's extensive experience in DevOps and his proven track record of success in managing large-scale IT operations led him to decide to start his own company.

How is your Gart financed?

Client project fees: Our primary source of income is from client project fees. We charge an hourly rate or a fixed fee for specific DevOps projects we undertake for clients.

Subscription model: We may offer some services on a subscription basis. This could be for ongoing DevOps support or access to a DevOps platform we manage.

What are – in your opinion – the dynamics that have shaped the deep and high tech?

New gadgets and ideas pop up all the time, so everyone has to keep learning new things just to stay on top. Companies gotta invent the next big thing before yesterday's coolest tech gets old. Plus, surprises happen a lot, with new ways of doing things shaking things up.

The world is also more connected than ever. The best tech whizzes aren't just down the street anymore, so companies gotta compete to find them. Saving money is a must, so sometimes companies work with people far away or use fancy machines to get things done. No matter where everyone is, they gotta work together to build the next big thing.

Keeping things safe is super important too. Just like our tech gets better, the bad guys trying to break in get smarter too! There are also more and more rules to follow about keeping everyone's information safe. If people don't trust a company with their stuff, they won't use it, so building trust is key.

Finally, there's the cloud! Think of it as having all your stuff on the internet, not your computer. This cloud can grow or shrink depending on how much space a company needs. Of course, with this new cloud thingy, IT folks gotta learn some new tricks again!

That's the high-tech world in a nutshell: fast-paced, all about working together, and always keeping up with the newest and coolest stuff!

Why did you start Gart? What opportunities did you see?

You know that feeling when you see a great business idea, but it's stuck in the starting blocks? That's what fired me up to launch Gart.

What problem or problems does Gart solve?

We all know tech is crucial these days, but for new businesses, it can be a confusing mess. It's like trying to build a spaceship with half the instructions! Gart cuts through that confusion. We help businesses get their tech dialed-in, so they can blast off into the market faster than ever.

Here's where the magic happens:

Tech Tidy-Up: Businesses often waste cash on clunky tech setups, kind of like having a toolbox overflowing with junk. We come in, analyze everything, and get them using their tech efficiently. No more money wasted!
Cybersecurity Fortress: Just like you wouldn't ride a bike without a helmet, you shouldn't run a business without top-notch cybersecurity. We help companies build a strong defense against online threats, keeping their data safe and sound.
Growth on a Budget: Every business loves saving money, right? We help companies achieve sustainable growth by optimizing their tech infrastructure and cloud costs. Think of it like planting a money tree – it keeps growing without needing a fortune to maintain!

What can Gart do that no other company can?

As CTO, I see a lot of DevOps and SRE companies. But Gart? We're different. Here's the thing: sure, most can handle the tech side, the nuts and bolts. But what about the extras? The compliance maze that trips up so many businesses, especially in the EU? That's where Gart shines.

We're not just DevOps and SRE wizards (though let's be honest, we are pretty darn good). We've built a whole arsenal of pre-made solutions specifically for crushing EU compliance headaches. SOC 2, NIS 2, GDPR – you name it, we've got battle plans.

Who are your customers?

Startups and Scaleups. These ambitious young companies are brimming with potential, but sometimes their tech setup can be a bit...well, messy. We help them get their house in order, so they can focus on what they do best – disrupting the market!

Established Businesses Going Digital. We help traditional companies navigate the digital revolution, optimizing their DevOps and SRE processes for the modern age.

Anyone Facing EU Compliance Hurdles. Navigating the EU's compliance landscape can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded. We've got the magic touch for untangling SOC 2, NIS 2, GDPR, and a whole bunch of other acronyms.

What does Gart need in order to grow?

We need to get the word out there – loud and clear! PR is key. We gotta tell every business in the EU that Gart is their one-stop shop for slaying IT headaches. We do amazing things for our clients, but the world needs to hear about it. Showcasing success stories – like how we helped Spiral Technology dominate ISO 27001 compliance – is a PR goldmine. People need to see the Gart difference in action.

What is your growth strategy?

Оur growth strategy is one that builds on our current strengths in conferences, events, and webinars.

What are the ambitions of your Gart?

Gart's got big dreams. We're crushing it in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, and those guys) and already tackled a cool project in Iceland. We're setting our sights on becoming the go-to IT partner for even more businesses across Europe.

What are your plans for the coming 12 months?

Gart's setting its sights on the Smart Health Summit in Dublin this September. It's a huge healthcare tech event, and we're going all in. The Smart Health Summit is a big opportunity for Gart to connect with the healthcare tech world.

www.gartsolutions.com

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