AI infrastructure that runs in production, not just in demos.
We build, stabilize, and operate the platform foundations that enterprise AI workloads depend on. GPU-enabled Kubernetes. Multi-site resilience. Operational discipline that scales. When your AI initiatives move from experiment to executive accountability, we make it work.
Trusted by
THNKBIG is a US-based Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure consultancy serving enterprises across Texas, California, and nationwide. Founded by engineers who've scaled systems at the world's largest technology companies, we bring Fortune 500 expertise to organizations of every size — from growth-stage startups to federal agencies. Headquartered in Austin, Texas with engineers in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft Lauderdale, we provide both on-site and remote consulting services tailored to your specific needs.
We're not a body shop that staffs projects with whoever is available. Every THNKBIG engagement is led by senior engineers with 10+ years of experience in production Kubernetes, cloud architecture, and DevOps. Our team holds certifications across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Red Hat — but more importantly, we've operated the systems we help you build. We understand the 3am pages, the pressure of production incidents, and the complexity of managing infrastructure at enterprise scale.
Our engineering philosophy centers on operational excellence, not just technical elegance. We've learned hard lessons managing production outages at Fortune 500 companies, and those experiences shape every recommendation we make. When we design a Kubernetes cluster, we're thinking about how it will behave during node failures, network partitions, and traffic spikes. When we implement GitOps workflows, we're considering rollback procedures, audit requirements, and how on-call engineers will troubleshoot issues at midnight.
As a CNCF Silver Member, we're active contributors to the cloud native ecosystem. You'll find us at KubeCon in cities across the US and internationally, speaking on panels, and publishing insights on Kubernetes best practices. Our engineers contribute to open source projects including Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Prometheus. This isn't just consulting work — it's our craft, and we're deeply invested in getting it right. When you work with THNKBIG, you're partnering with engineers who genuinely care about cloud native infrastructure and your success.
Foundation of our code.
Trust
Unwavering reliability in every deployment. We build systems that sleep soundly so you can too.
Precision
Code that performs exactly as architected. Zero tolerance for ambiguity or sloppy implementation.
Speed
Rapid iteration without technical debt. Moving fast doesn't mean breaking things—it means building smarter.
Built by Engineers,
for Engineers
We don't just "consult." We function as an embedded partnership, solving your most complex problems with the same rigor you apply internally. When you engage THNKBIG, you're getting engineers who will roll up their sleeves and work alongside your team — not PowerPoint consultants who disappear after the initial assessment.
Our team consists of former CTOs, principal architects, and senior engineers who have scaled systems for the world's largest tech companies. We understand the pressure of the pager and the pride of a perfectly executed release. This operational DNA shapes everything we do — from the architectures we recommend to the documentation we write to the training we provide.
Based across Austin, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other major US metros, our engineers bring local market knowledge combined with global cloud native expertise. Whether you're an energy company in Texas, a fintech in California, or a federal contractor in Washington DC, we understand your industry context and regulatory environment.
Our Story
THNKBIG was founded in 2009 with a simple mission: bring enterprise-grade infrastructure expertise to organizations that couldn't afford to build those capabilities internally. In the early years, we focused on virtualization, data center operations, and traditional IT infrastructure. As the industry evolved, so did we — embracing containers, Kubernetes, and cloud native architecture as the foundation for modern enterprise systems.
Today, we're a CNCF Silver Member with deep partnerships across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Red Hat, SUSE, and the leading cloud native vendors. Our team has deployed over 200 production Kubernetes clusters across healthcare, financial services, government, energy, and manufacturing sectors. We've helped organizations achieve FedRAMP authorization, pass HIPAA audits, and implement PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.
What hasn't changed is our commitment to technical excellence and client outcomes. We still operate with a lean team of senior engineers rather than scaling with junior consultants. We still measure success by the business outcomes we deliver, not the hours we bill. And we still believe that the best way to build lasting client relationships is to deliver exceptional results on every engagement. That philosophy has sustained us for over 15 years and continues to guide our work with enterprises across Texas, California, and nationwide.
The Team
Active in the Cloud Native Ecosystem
THNKBIG Joins the Cloud Native Computing Foundation
We're proud to be a CNCF member, contributing to the Kubernetes and cloud native ecosystem.
A Glimpse into KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 23
Highlights and key takeaways from the largest cloud native conference.
THNKBIG Vision: Cloud Native with Rudy McComb
Our founder shares his vision for cloud native consulting and the future of infrastructure.
KubeCon EU 2023 Recap
Our takeaways from KubeCon Europe — trends, announcements, and what's next for cloud native.
KubeCon EU 2023: THNKBIG and Partners
How we're working with partners to drive cloud native adoption across enterprises.
Happy Thanksgiving from THNKBIG
Gratitude for the CNCF community and the engineers building cloud native infrastructure.
Ready to make AI operational?
Whether you're planning GPU infrastructure, stabilizing Kubernetes, or moving AI workloads into production — we'll assess where you are and what it takes to get there.
US-based team · All US citizens · Continental United States only