Our Vision
FoundationIO exists to help organizations build strong foundations for their cloud platforms. As software systems grow in complexity and scale, the infrastructure that supports them must evolve as well. Modern platforms are no longer simply collections of servers and services; they are sophisticated systems that enable developers, researchers, and organizations to build, deploy, and operate critical workloads reliably and efficiently.
Our vision is to make modern platform engineering accessible, structured, and sustainable. By combining deep technical expertise with practical engineering principles, FoundationIO helps organizations design and operate platforms that scale with their ambitions.
Our Mission
At FoundationIO, our mission is to organize and deliver bespoke Platforms as a Service, providing robust cloud platform foundations tailored to the unique needs of each organization.
We believe that a well-designed platform accelerates innovation across the entire organization. When infrastructure is reliable, automated, and thoughtfully architected, development teams can focus on building the systems that deliver value to users and customers.
FoundationIO works closely with engineering teams to design platforms that emphasize resilience, automation, scalability, and operational clarity. By leveraging the cloud-native ecosystem and proven architectural patterns, we help organizations establish platforms that support both present workloads and future growth.
Our Story
FoundationIO was founded on the belief that infrastructure should empower organizations, not constrain them, with a dream that began in 2012.
Over the past decade+, the rise of cloud computing and the cloud-native ecosystem has provided powerful technologies for building distributed systems. However, many organizations struggle to combine these tools into a cohesive platform that supports their developers and operations teams effectively.
FoundationIO was created to bridge that gap.
By focusing on platform architecture rather than isolated tools, FoundationIO helps organizations design infrastructure systems that are intentional, consistent, and maintainable. Our approach emphasizes strong architectural foundations, automation, and the thoughtful integration of cloud-native technologies.
Through consulting engagements and engineering partnerships, FoundationIO has helped organizations modernize infrastructure, migrate to cloud environments, and build scalable platform foundations capable of supporting demanding workloads and growing teams.
Experienced Leadership
Josh West is the Founder and CEO of FoundationIO and a cloud architect with extensive experience designing and operating large-scale infrastructure platforms.
Josh has spent his career helping organizations build reliable, scalable systems that support demanding workloads and rapidly growing engineering teams. His work spans cloud platform architecture, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale distributed systems across both public cloud environments and traditional data centers.
Throughout his career, Josh has led initiatives involving platform modernization, cloud migrations, and the design of resilient infrastructure systems capable of operating at significant scale. His approach emphasizes strong architectural foundations, thoughtful automation, and the practical application of cloud-native technologies to solve real operational challenges.
At FoundationIO, Josh focuses on advancing the discipline of platform engineering by helping organizations design and operate platforms that empower developers while maintaining reliability, security, and operational clarity.
Our Advisors
FoundationIO benefits from the guidance and experience of trusted advisors who bring deep knowledge in engineering leadership, infrastructure systems, and organizational growth.
Matt Berg is a specialist in engineering staffing who helps technology leaders build and scale high-performing engineering teams. He works closely with organizations to identify and place strong technical talent, enabling companies to strengthen their engineering capabilities and accelerate execution. As an advisor to FoundationIO, Matt provides guidance on talent strategy and building the teams required to design, build, and operate modern infrastructure platforms.
John Kalogerakis is a seasoned technologist and executive who has held leadership roles including Vice President of Engineering, Chief Technical Officer, and Co-Founder at multiple successful startups. With decades of experience building complex software systems and leading engineering organizations, he brings deep insight into technology strategy, systems architecture, and scaling high-growth companies. As an advisor to FoundationIO, John provides guidance on technology direction and organizational growth.