Danny Steenman

About me.

Hi, I’m Danny! AWS expert and founder of my one-person businessย Towards the Cloud.

With over a decade of hands-on experience, I specialized myself in deploying well-architected, resilient, and cost-optimized AWS solutions designed to scale using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Specialized in AWS Cloud
I’ve been designing, building and deploying infrastructure for over a decade for big and small clients running on AWS.
AWS Community Builder
ย Got recognized & invited to the AWS Community Builders program because I actively share my knowledge online and contributed to Open Source projects.
7x AWS Certified
Backed by 7 AWS Certifications, including DevOps Engineer & Solutions Architect Professional.

The Journey Towards the Cloud

Every transformation begins with a spark. Mine ignited in 2013 during my research thesis when I discovered the revolutionary potential of Cloud Computing. This “aha!” moment challenged everything I knew about traditional hosting and set me on a path that would define my career.

As I navigated through various cloud agencies and consultancies, I immersed myself in building robust AWS distributed systems. Leading large-scale migration projects, I climbed to the position of Principal Cloud Consultant, orchestrating entire project lifecycles from initial requirements to infrastructure deployment.

But throughout these years, I noticed a persistent pattern. While AWS promised to make Cloud Computing accessible, businesses were struggling with increasingly complex challenges:

  • Architecture decisions that seemed right today became costly burdens tomorrow
  • Security vulnerabilities emerged from subtle misconfigurations
  • Cloud costs spiraled as infrastructure grew
  • Teams spent more time managing infrastructure than innovating
  • Technical debt accumulated, making changes risky and expensive

By 2023, armed with extensive experience and a deep understanding of these challenges, I knew there had to be a better way. That’s when I founded Towards the Cloud with a revolutionary vision: providing startups and medium-sized businesses with enterprise-grade AWS infrastructure without the enterprise-level complexity and costs.

What makes my approach different? I’ve created a unique subscription-based AWS Landing Zone solution that combines:

  • A compliant multi-account foundation that automatically provisions and secures your AWS accounts.
  • A Library of ready-to-use, security-hardened infrastructure components.
  • A dynamic AWS consultancy retainer to help you in your projects.
  • Access to dedicated support through slack/teams.
  • Continuous maintenance and improvements on the Landing Zone.
  • Quarterly security assessments to see if you’re still compliant or not.


Our Mission & Commitment

As the founder of Towards the Cloud, my mission goes beyond just providing AWS infrastructure – I enable organizations to achieve their product goals while I shoulder the complexities of cloud architecture and delivery.

Being a builder myself, I intimately understand the challenges of modern cloud development. I know what matters at each stage of your journey, from early-stage startups to scaling businesses. This insight drives my unwavering commitment to providing best-in-class cloud infrastructure that grows with you.

When I say I handle the cloud so you can focus on your business, I mean it. Every solution I deliver is built on three core principles:

  • Excellence in infrastructure design and implementation
  • Proactive security and compliance management
  • Sustainable, cost-effective scalability

The results speak for themselves. My clients build twice as fast while automatically following AWS best practices. Their teams focus entirely on core applications, knowing their infrastructure is in expert hands – no more sleepless nights worrying about scaling issues or security vulnerabilities.

Want to eliminate AWS complexity and build a solid foundation that scales with your business? Let’s connect and discuss how we can help you achieve more with AWS Cloud.

Get in touch with us to discuss your specific needs, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together. We can’t wait to hear from you and help your business soar to new heights in the cloud!

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