# Ndianabasi Udonkang's Consultancy - Expert Software Engineering / DevOps / Self-Hosting / Anti-Vendor Lock-In 

Battle-tested Technical founder who built & self-hosted all production services at the Gotedo Platform — now slashing your SaaS & hosting bills with custom, ownable infrastructure and offering you software-architect-level technical services.

10+ years crafting performant systems • Deep expertise with building large-scale software systems • 20,000+ automated tests written • 100% self-hosting/anti-vendor lock-in philosophy

**High-ROI technical consulting and custom software engineering services.**

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## Why Work With Me

01. 10+ years deep software engineering & production systems architected from scratch.
02. Gotedo’s Node.js API Backend: 300+ PostgreSQL tables, 600+ API endpoints, 10k+ tests.
03. Gotedo Impress: Native desktop software for high-performance media & presentation.
04. Gotedo Accounts System: Robust OAuth / OIDC server implementation & security.
05. Product Documentation System: Unlimited & full localisations of articles and categories.
06. Billing & Subscription Management: Automated pricing tables, invoicing, & recurring billing.
07. Media Processing Service: Scalable image, video, and audio handling for the platform.
08. 100% self-hosting philosophy: Eliminated vendor lock-in & saved thousands yearly.

Proven ability to start, finish, and scale long-term complex projects.

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## The Problem -> The Solution

### Common Challenges I Solve

- **Groaning under crushing SaaS + cloud hosting bills** (AWS/GCP) you don’t actually need
- **Vendor lock-in and monthly recurring costs** that keep climbing with no end in sight
- **Database and backend performance bottlenecks** that slow growth and waste resources
- **Security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps** (SOC2 audit logging, intrusion protection, zero-trust)
- **Lack of observability and reliable data resilience** (PITR, backups), and scalable job queuing
- **Privacy and data sovereignty concerns** with third-party providers and fragmented tools

### My Approach

I deliver `custom, self-hosted, enterprise-grade solutions you fully own` – from Node.js hosting and PostgreSQL optimizations to bespoke identity servers, media pipelines, observability stacks, automated billing, secure file handling, and more. Built on the exact `battle-tested architecture I used at the Gotedo Platform`, these solutions deliver `immediate cost savings`, rock-solid security and performance, zero-downtime upgrades, and long-term scalability – with flexible one-time projects or monthly retainers.

**Proven Capability at Gotedo**  
Developed the Gotedo Application Backend with 300+ PostgreSQL tables, 600+ API routes, 10,000+ functional tests, 100% self-hosting of all services.

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## Technical Services (45)

Searchable catalog of high-velocity engineering services. Each service includes detailed specifications, pricing, and booking options.

01. **Advanced Fail2Ban Configuration and Custom Jail Setup for Server Hardening**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/mq14kak8njpl77z0ir3kx7oz/advanced-fail2-ban-configuration-and-custom-jail-setup-for-server-hardening.md)

02. **Robust pg-boss Integration: High-Performance Job Queuing for Nodejs Applications**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/wvaynkthpv6uc8fnazyn79t4/robust-pg-boss-integration-high-performance-job-queuing-for-nodejs-applications.md)

03. **Cross-Platform Licensing System Development: Secure and Monetize Your Software**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/ynz2vuzqh9cfg8l1xv383ica/cross-platform-licensing-system-development-secure-and-monetize-your-software.md)

04. **Expert Strapi Customization and Plugin Development**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/ugc069jjroov5rc86vim4bbl/expert-strapi-customization-and-plugin-development.md)

05. **Seamless Integration of WhatsApp and Telegram Notifications into Your Backend**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/y1qp1k4telt77y6hkay755a6/seamless-integration-of-whats-app-and-telegram-notifications-into-your-backend.md)

06. **Enterprise Node.js Backend Development: Scalable, Secure, and High-Performance Architectures**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/pdb1h8ii1sg08z6rz0iz50xp/enterprise-node-js-backend-development-scalable-secure-and-high-performance-architectures.md)

07. **Advanced Cross-Platform Compilation for Desktop Applications with Docker**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/lb66o1r5cwl58af1kdm3xoxd/advanced-cross-platform-compilation-for-desktop-applications-with-docker.md)

08. **Enterprise Node.js Hosting: Scalable, Distributed, and Secure Infrastructure**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/yffqms6t7qc2f90adhzeabhn/enterprise-node-js-hosting-scalable-distributed-and-secure-infrastructure.md)

09. **Enterprise Odoo Hosting: Fast, Secure, and Offline-First On-Premise Solutions**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/onit39yzxem0vdpa3ivwrhi7/enterprise-odoo-hosting-fast-secure-and-offline-first-on-premise-solutions.md)

10. **Secure Centralized Identity: Odoo SSO Integration with GLAuth LDAP**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/wv1c3rdjdutbi6vc5xgjz74h/secure-centralized-identity-odoo-sso-integration-with-gl-auth-ldap.md)

11. **Zero-Trust Identity and Access Management: Securing Private Services with Open-Source Technologies**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/bqaln8r68hrml0qqkd0ihtat/zero-trust-identity-and-access-management-securing-private-services-with-open-source-technologies.md)

12. **Advanced PostgreSQL Data Resilience: Automated Backups and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/z9crogr7htzazdqq4augthuk/advanced-postgre-sql-data-resilience-automated-backups-and-point-in-time-recovery-pitr.md)

13. **Custom Identity Solutions: Bespoke OAuth2 and OpenID Connect Server Development**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/q7ne39xpd4iz1effmuu18xzs/custom-identity-solutions-bespoke-oauth2-and-open-id-connect-server-development.md)

14. **High-Performance Media Processing: Scalable Golang Pipelines for Global Content Delivery**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/k3tn3lho7c0elu7eyz38b3dl/high-performance-media-processing-scalable-golang-pipelines-for-global-content-delivery.md)

15. **Enterprise-Grade Automated Billing and Subscription System Engineering**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/abx0mmcm07hbydgmc7pd7npt/enterprise-grade-automated-billing-and-subscription-system-engineering.md)

16. **Enterprise-Scale Distributed Storage: SeaweedFS Deployment and Optimization**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/ydcc7kuii4tru8dqsnjrs2dj/enterprise-scale-distributed-storage-seaweed-fs-deployment-and-optimization.md)

17. **Database Architecture and Schema Design: Engineering for Data Integrity and Scale**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/t5l3hih6jba5t1pd5rhkuqza/database-architecture-and-schema-design-engineering-for-data-integrity-and-scale.md)

18. **High-Performance Desktop Application Development with Golang and Wails v3**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/ikbccppasgzjzo6cb9miy86v/high-performance-desktop-application-development-with-golang-and-wails-v3.md)

19. **Real-time Activity Systems with Intelligent Notification Delivery via WebSockets and Push**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/z4q1za0ifmfdgzb6t2aee0e5/real-time-activity-systems-with-intelligent-notification-delivery-via-web-sockets-and-push.md)

20. **Enterprise Web Scraping: Automated Data Extraction at Scale**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/u709lyky9bcfovyp8xjyym6p/enterprise-web-scraping-automated-data-extraction-at-scale.md)

21. **Node.js Performance Engineering: Advanced Memory Leak Profiling and Optimization**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/pke66u16c9h9sfrrnwsy2jx1/node-js-performance-engineering-advanced-memory-leak-profiling-and-optimization.md)

22. **SOC2 Compliant Audit Logging: Immutable Evidence and Security Oversight**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/vn49h8pcbxnhyxafpf43l58o/soc-2-compliant-audit-logging-immutable-evidence-and-security-oversight.md)

23. **Enterprise CI/CD Automation: Secure GitHub Actions and Idempotent Deployment Pipelines**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/tpe7uhmioaa7b1vfutf0lsjz/enterprise-ci-cd-automation-secure-git-hub-actions-and-idempotent-deployment-pipelines.md)

24. **Distributed Observability with Jaeger Tracing and OpenTelemetry Integration**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/mxjeo92ognwld3x9cuwlz2ud/distributed-observability-with-jaeger-tracing-and-open-telemetry-integration.md)

25. **PostgreSQL Performance Engineering: Advanced Query Optimization and Tuning**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/xtl63e0rtkhb8fn3jz2hgpls/postgre-sql-performance-engineering-advanced-query-optimization-and-tuning.md)

26. **High-Density Self-Hosted GitHub Runner Provisioning**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/hgw2mchojgnsmwc1ah8bnpbt/high-density-self-hosted-git-hub-runner-provisioning.md)

27. **Full-Stack Observability: High-Performance Prometheus Metrics Pipelines**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/gv2g3gyjui7quv2nnvi44u7q/full-stack-observability-high-performance-prometheus-metrics-pipelines.md)

28. **Professional Grafana Analytics Dashboards for Data Storytelling and Intelligence**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/ozbexor5hl5kar7z1w7xuk2p/professional-grafana-analytics-dashboards-for-data-storytelling-and-intelligence.md)

29. **High-Performance Redis Caching: Eliminating Latency and Cache Stampedes**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/jieka17wvzkrzhgf139zjsgy/high-performance-redis-caching-eliminating-latency-and-cache-stampedes.md)

30. **AWS S3 & Cloudflare R2 Cloud-Native Object Storage Integration**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/hcapwn5puz1kz1xd8fmyfqp6/aws-s3-and-cloudflare-r2-cloud-native-object-storage-integration.md)

31. **Secure File Upload Engineering and Malware Scanning for Perimeter Hardening**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/o04k9ns6qijk48honp73viab/secure-file-upload-engineering-and-malware-scanning-for-perimeter-hardening.md)

32. **Nginx Layer 4/7 Reverse Proxy & Load Balancing for Enterprise Traffic Management**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/fzjlsc1fz1lgcxjm2unlegr2/nginx-layer-4-7-reverse-proxy-and-load-balancing-for-enterprise-traffic-management.md)

33. **Advanced Nginx Rate Limiting and Traffic Shaping for Precision Traffic Control**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/n0xipm824k046cdadqdean10/advanced-nginx-rate-limiting-and-traffic-shaping-for-precision-traffic-control.md)

34. **PostgreSQL Partitioning for Billion-Row Tables for High-Performance Data Scaling**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/gjco741mwk62d1wa8b504cf8/postgre-sql-partitioning-for-billion-row-tables-for-high-performance-data-scaling.md)

35. **Zero-Downtime PostgreSQL Major Version Upgrades for Seamless Enterprise Database Modernization**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/tku09y009ah4ezwgku3k03ku/zero-downtime-postgre-sql-major-version-upgrades-for-seamless-enterprise-database-modernization.md)

36. **PostgreSQL Replication and Read-Replica Load Balancing for High-Volume Database Scalability**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/l097cqlhbbgs4u5i8x3r8v1q/postgre-sql-replication-and-read-replica-load-balancing-for-high-volume-database-scalability.md)

37. **Enterprise E-Commerce Architecture: Strapi Headless CMS Development and Storefront Customization**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/o6k79i4ry4s3lkg2uvy08cf0/enterprise-e-commerce-architecture-strapi-headless-cms-development-and-storefront-customization.md)

38. **Automated PostgreSQL Backup and Archival with pgBackRest for Enterprise Data Resilience**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/erx5pb5fs2hpilotxenw490p/automated-postgre-sql-backup-and-archival-with-pg-back-rest-for-enterprise-data-resilience.md)

39. **DBOS Cloud Deployment and Durable Workflow Orchestration for Resilient Backend Architecture**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/bd4pplfdd6jmn7znkcmwoc5t/dbos-cloud-deployment-and-durable-workflow-orchestration-for-resilient-backend-architecture.md)

40. **Self-Hosted Authentication with Keycloak and Authentik for Enterprise Identity and Access Management**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/gat0am7pqwmfwk8dedbxg2d6/self-hosted-authentication-with-keycloak-and-authentik-for-enterprise-identity-and-access-management.md)

41. **Secure, Self-Hosted Project Management Deployment via Vikunja for Enterprise Productivity**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/irrwrzpwbjwbbboqnzg3b2ko/secure-self-hosted-project-management-deployment-via-vikunja-for-enterprise-productivity.md)

42. **Open Source Web Analytics Self-Hosting via Plausible for Privacy-First Data Intelligence**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/jzum2ow7zt609gumxpunf0ck/open-source-web-analytics-self-hosting-via-plausible-for-privacy-first-data-intelligence.md)

43. **Privacy-Focused Self-Hosted Analytics Deployment using Umami for Enterprise Data Sovereignty**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/nb1r7kokml5e57rk95vdenfd/privacy-focused-self-hosted-analytics-deployment-using-umami-for-enterprise-data-sovereignty.md)

44. **Custom Video and Audio Processing and Streaming Service**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/zdicxrr3nklo8iasczxkws1a/custom-video-and-audio-processing-and-streaming-service.md)

45. **Custom Website/Application Development with Open-Source CMS Platforms**
   - [View Full Specifications](/llms/services/a52b6n8ai3hhguyih7i4iaot/custom-website-application-development-with-open-source-cms-platforms.md)

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## Consultancy Packages (11)

Clear, predictable pricing for every need — from quick wins to full-scale transformations

Packages are available in **Fixed-price** and **Retainer** models. All packages include full ownership of deliverables.

### Automated Billing & Subscription System — Fixed Price

**Starting at $10000** fixed

A Stripe/Chargebee replacement you own forever, integrated into your platform.

**Deliverables:**
- Full enterprise-grade billing engine
- Cross-platform licensing system
- Subscription management & recurring billing
- Automated invoicing & tax calculation logic

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=wgi3miy5p2b6zlji3ip2vzwg)

### Complete Self-Hosted Stack Retainer — Monthly Retainer

**Starting at $2000**/mo

The highest-value option for companies ready to own their entire digital footprint.

**Deliverables:**
- Full stack management: Identity to Observability
- Self-hosted Analytics (Umami/Plausible)
- Self-hosted PM Tools (Vikunja/Odoo)
- Complete infrastructure sovereignty management

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=j11i2ipacxb6qczulvyyyk5l)

### Custom Identity & Zero-Trust Security Suite — Fixed Price

**Starting at $10000** fixed

Secure your organization with bespoke OIDC servers and SOC2-compliant logging.

**Deliverables:**
- Bespoke OAuth2 / OpenID Connect server
- Zero-trust IAM with Keycloak/Authentik
- SOC2-compliant audit logging implementation
- Fail2Ban & system hardening configuration

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=wnwhm799ctwprjfpjtwdc3de)

### Enterprise Database Resilience Retainer — Monthly Retainer

**Starting at $1000**/mo

Continuous PostgreSQL care for systems that simply cannot go down.

**Deliverables:**
- High-availability replication management
- Zero-downtime database upgrades
- Continuous data resilience & disaster recovery
- Database partitioning & vacuuming optimization

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=owxxu8612uu1z0hhr9qnyqel)

### Enterprise Database Resilience Retainer — Monthly Retainer

**Starting at $2000**/mo

Continuous PostgreSQL care for systems that simply cannot go down.

**Deliverables:**
- High-availability replication management
- Zero-downtime database upgrades
- Continuous data resilience & disaster recovery
- Database partitioning & vacuuming optimization

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=j234octzk5iukbpaofy1l66i)

### Enterprise Node.js Hosting & Infrastructure — Fixed Price

**Starting at $5000** fixed

Own your infrastructure with a scalable, distributed, and secure Node.js environment.

**Deliverables:**
- Distributed Node.js hosting on your hardware
- Nginx Layer 4/7 proxy + load balancing setup
- Full CI/CD pipeline & GitHub runner provisioning
- Zero-downtime deployment architecture

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=x7f7pa1hxz3u1icgjm5rmfs9)

### Full-Stack Observability & Notifications — Fixed Price

**Starting at $10000** fixed

Real-time visibility into every system log, metric, and user activity.

**Deliverables:**
- Prometheus + Grafana + Jaeger tracing
- Real-time activity & notification systems
- WhatsApp / Telegram backend integration
- Centralized logging & intelligent alerting

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=vojralqzsarlimtnrtz3slom)

### High-Performance Media Processing Pipeline — Fixed Price

**Starting at $8000** fixed

Scalable processing for images, video, and audio without third-party fees.

**Deliverables:**
- Scalable Golang media processing & streaming
- Secure file upload + malware scanning
- Distributed storage with SeaweedFS/MinIO
- CDN integration for global asset delivery

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=ohpjqujzupmmq7cwtpeaai88)

### Monthly DevOps Retainer (Core) — Monthly Retainer

**Starting at $1000**/mo

Ongoing performance engineering and security hardening for your growing stack

**Deliverables:**
- Weekly performance audits & optimizations
- Security hardening & patch management
- Unlimited small support tickets
- Ongoing cost-reduction monitoring

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=f1ratdmed7j2m9y1mfpdo0cq)

### PostgreSQL Optimization Sprint — Fixed Price

**Starting at $2000** fixed

Eliminate database bottlenecks and ensure 100% data resilience.

**Deliverables:**
- Advanced query optimization and tuning
- Database schema design & integrity engineering
- Automated backups + PITR implementation
- Performance monitoring setup (Grafana/Prometheus)

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=n9ptaoi5rrt3tjt6ihjn70ha)

### Self-Host Migration Audit + 30-Day Support — Fixed Price

**Starting at $1000** fixed

Identify immediate cost savings and map your exit from expensive SaaS/Cloud vendors.

**Deliverables:**
- Full audit of current AWS/GCP or SaaS stack
- Detailed migration plan to Hetzner/self-hosted
- Immediate cost-saving recommendations
- 30 days of post-migration support

[Book This Package](/contact?technical_service_id=zqn16md2is6sk9fldpq22o4w)

## How It Works

### 1. Initialisation

Reach Out & Book a Quick Call

Submit the form or book a 30-minute discovery call directly. Tell me about your current stack, pain points, and goals. No sales pitch - just a focused conversation with the founder who built Gotedo’s production platform.

### 2. Data Mapping

Same-Day Scope & Transparent Proposal

Within hours, receive a clear, fixed-price or retainer proposal. Everything is scope-locked with exact deliverables, timeline, and pricing (hourly or fixed). No surprises.

### 3. Execution

Kick-Off & Expert Delivery

I personally lead the architecture. You get regular updates, zero-downtime deployment, and full ownership of every line of code. Delivery is fast because I’ve done this exact work at scale at Gotedo.

### 4. Optimisation

Ongoing Retainer for Continuous Optimization

Most clients move to a monthly retainer for ongoing tuning, security hardening, and cost optimization. This keeps systems at peak efficiency and prevents cloud bills from creeping back.

### Ready to Get Started?

- **[Book Discovery Call](/contact)** — Book a Discovery Call
- **[Request Package](/contact)** — General Inquiry

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## Ready to Move Forward?

Start saving immediately – get your free Self-Hosting Cost Calculator + Savings Blueprint

### What You'll Get

- Calculate instant savings on Hetzner vs AWS/GCP
- 8-point high-velocity service audit checklist
- Real-world blueprint used to eliminate vendor lock-in at the Gotedo Platform
### Action Buttons

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## Take the Next Step

Book a discovery call or request a paid audit to discuss your specific needs.

*This document was generated from the live consultancy page on https://ndianabasi.com/consult • 2026-06-07*