Stepjon Technology Associates, LLC

Build smarter. Spend wiser. Sleep better.

Executive-level strategy and hands-on delivery for owners who need outcomes, not jargon. I modernize cloud and infrastructure, tighten security, and streamline operations—on a flexible, part-time basis.

Strategy

Clear, pragmatic roadmaps

Know what to do next, what to delay, and what to retire—backed by cost, risk, and impact.

Cloud & Ops

Reliable, scalable systems

Migrations, backups/DR, monitoring, SLAs, and vendor alignment that just works.

Security

Right-sized protection

MFA, zero-trust basics, endpoint hardening, and policy packs mapped to common standards.

People

Mentored teams

Upskill your staff with playbooks for incident, change, and problem management.

Services

A flexible stack of executive guidance and hands-on delivery, tuned for small-business budgets.

Technology Strategy & Roadmaps

Quarterly plans tied to business goals and cash flow
Application portfolio cleanup and lifecycle plans
Vendor/tool selection with unbiased comparisons

Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization

Right-sized cloud moves (AWS/Azure) and cost control
Backups, disaster recovery, and uptime SLAs
Monitoring/observability with clear runbooks

Security & Compliance Essentials

Security health checks and prioritized remediation
MFA, SSO, endpoint hardening, least-privilege access
Policies and controls mapped to SOC 2/PCI/HIPAA*

*Right-sized for small teams; I help you avoid enterprise bloat.

IT Operations & Process

Incident, change, and problem processes with KPIs
Service desk tuning and knowledge base build-out
Vendor management and contract reviews

Team Enablement & Mentorship

1:1s, growth plans, and leadership coaching
Playbooks and templates for repeatable excellence
Interviewing and onboarding for key hires

On-Demand Executive Presence

Board, client, and investor-facing support
Quarterly business reviews and technology budgets
Clear, plain-English communication

Outcomes You Can Expect

Reduced spend

Cut cloud/SaaS waste and avoid costly outages with proactive ops.

Fewer surprises

Security basics done right, with measurable risk reduction.

Faster delivery

Cleaner pipelines and prioritization accelerate what matters.

Happier teams

Clear ownership, sensible processes, and coaching that sticks.

Flexible Engagements

Start small, prove value, and scale support as needed.

Starter Light touch

8–12 hours / month • Strategy cadence + quick wins

Monthly roadmap + priorities
Security/ops health checks
Email/Slack advisory access

Core Most popular

1–2 days / week • Strategy + hands-on delivery

Roadmap execution & vendor mgmt
Backups/DR, monitoring, and policies
Team mentoring & playbooks

Sprint Project-based

2–6 weeks • Focused outcomes with fixed scope

Cloud cost tune-up or backup/DR rollout
MFA/SSO + device hardening baseline
Incident/change process jump-start

Retainer Based on Need

1-2 weeks • Indepth need alignment with clear KPIs

Transparent, simple contraccts
Customized to your needs
Cancel any time, with 30 day notice

Custom retainers available. Transparent, simple contracts. Cancel anytime with 30-day notice.

How It Works

01 • Intro Call (30 min)

We map your goals, constraints, and timelines. If I can’t add value, I’ll say so.

02 • Rapid Assessment

A 1–2 week snapshot of systems, spend, and risks—ending with a prioritized plan.

03 • Execution

We tackle the high-leverage work first and automate the rest. Clear owner + KPIs.

04 • Operate or Hand-off

I can run ongoing ops as a fractional leader or enable your team to own it.

Let’s have a quick conversation

No pressure, no jargon. Bring your half-formed ideas and your deadlines. I’ll bring clarity.