Tomas Dabašinskas
Platform Engineering & DevOps Consultant
I'm a seasoned Platform Engineering consultant and leader with over a decade of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, AI integration, and developer productivity. As the founder of Datolabs, I combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. By building efficient, scalable, and innovative tech solutions — including AI-powered automation and intelligent tooling — I enable businesses to enhance agility, improve software quality, and drive faster time-to-market. My approach empowers teams and aligns technology initiatives with business goals, ultimately leading to increased competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Advisory Services
Get ongoing strategic guidance from a seasoned platform engineering leader. Perfect for engineering teams that need expert advice without the commitment of a full-time hire. Monthly usage reports. Month-to-month engagement, cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Platform Advisor
Build Your Foundation
Best For
Teams of 20-75 engineers building their first platform engineering capabilities
(ex VAT, month-to-month)
- 4 hours per month
- 24-hour response time
- Slack / Email support
- Best practices guidance
- Roadmap & planning guidance
- Tool & vendor recommendations
Platform Partner
Accelerate Your Growth
Best For
Organizations with 75-250 engineers undergoing active platform transformation
(ex VAT, month-to-month)
- 8 hours per month
- Same-day response (4 hours)
- Priority Slack / Email access
- Architecture decision reviews
- Code & architecture reviews
- Team mentorship
- Quarterly roadmap planning
- Bonus: Bi-weekly sync calls (30 min)
Platform Architect
Transform at Scale
Best For
Enterprise teams with 250+ engineers requiring strategic platform leadership
(ex VAT, month-to-month)
- 16 hours per month
- 2-hour response time
- Direct Slack / Email access
- Code & architecture reviews
- Participate in strategy meetings
- Leadership team alignment
- Strategic automation guidance
- Vendor evaluation
- Bonus: Weekly sync calls (30 min)
Frequently Asked Questions
Counts against hours:
- Scheduled calls (including prep)
- Code reviews
- Substantive Slack / Email consultations (>15 min)
- Document reviews
- Architecture design sessions
Doesn't count:
- Quick Slack / Email questions (<5 min)
- Scheduling/coordination
- Monthly reports (I do these anyway)
- Bonus items (e.g., quarterly planning, sync calls)
The value isn't just in hours used — it's in having access when you need it. Think of it like insurance.
- Platform Advisor: Hours don't roll over
- Platform Partner: Up to 2 hours roll over (max 10 hours banked)
- Platform Architect: Up to 8 hours roll over (max 24 hours banked)
If you're consistently under-using, we can adjust to a lower tier.
We'll discuss it. Options:
- Prioritize and wait until next month for non-urgent items
- Purchase additional hours (€400/hour, subject to availability)
- Upgrade to the next tier for following month
I'll let you know when you reach 75% usage so there are no surprises.
All tiers focus on advisory and strategic guidance. I don't:
- Write production code (I advise, not implement)
- Provide 24/7 on-call support
- Manage your projects or teams
- Replace your platform team
For hands-on implementation, check out my Implementation Services.
Absolutely. We'll have a simple NDA and Statement of Work before we start.
Yes! Many clients use retainers for ongoing strategy and add project work for specific implementations. We can discuss a hybrid approach on the discovery call.
Yes! While prices are listed in EUR, we accept payment in USD, as well as GBP. Current prices:
- Platform Advisor: €1,500 (~$1,620 USD)
- Platform Partner: €3,000 (~$3,240 USD)
- Platform Architect: €6,000 (~$6,480 USD)
Exchange rates may vary slightly at time of payment.
Implementation Services
Need hands-on execution? I build and implement platform engineering solutions from the ground up. From designing internal developer platforms to implementing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, I write the code, configure the systems, and deliver production-ready solutions. Perfect for project-based work where you need expertise and implementation combined.
Platform Engineering
Build internal developer platforms from scratch. Implement deployment pipelines, code management workflows, and observability stacks using Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern cloud technologies. Deliver self-service infrastructures that your teams can use from day one.
Internal Developer Portals
Implement custom Internal Developer Portals using Backstage or commercial platforms. Configure service catalogs, standardized templates, and self-service workflows. Ship production-ready portals with documentation, integrations, and onboarding guides included.
DevOps & Automation
Build CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions. Write GitHub Actions workflows, Helm charts, and custom tooling in Go and TypeScript. Implement testing, security scanning, and deployment strategies that ship code faster and safer.
Private & Public Cloud Infrastructure
Deploy production cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure. Build multi-cloud architectures, deploy Kubernetes clusters (managed or self-hosted), and write Terraform modules. Deliver secure, compliant, and highly available environments with monitoring and disaster recovery included.
Experience
15+ yearsWith over a decade of experience in the tech industry, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most innovative companies in the world. From startups to enterprise-level organizations, I've honed my skills in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering. My journey has equipped me with a unique perspective on solving complex technological challenges and driving digital transformation.
Certifications
12+Continuous learning is at the core of my professional ethos. These certifications represent my commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends and best practices. Each certification has expanded my knowledge and skills, enabling me to deliver more value to the projects and teams I work with.
CBA: Certified Backstage Associate
November, 2024
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
July, 2024
Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification
July, 2024
GitHub Advanced Security
April, 2024
Professional Cloud Developer Certification
April, 2024
GitHub Administration
March, 2024
GitHub Actions
March, 2024
CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification
January, 2024
Professional Cloud Architect Certification
January, 2024
PagerDuty Administrator Certification
September, 2023
PCA: Prometheus Certified Associate
September, 2022
PagerDuty Incident Management Certification
October, 2020
Open Source Contributions
7+ projectsI'm an advocate for open source software and the collaborative spirit it embodies. My contributions include several projects I've developed and shared with the community, including AI-powered tooling for DevOps and SRE workflows. These projects reflect my interest in creating useful, intelligent solutions and my desire to contribute to the broader tech ecosystem. While my contributions to other projects may be modest, I believe in the value of open source and continue to look for ways to participate and learn.
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Your AI-Powered SRE Colleaguego-backstage
Go client library for accessing the Backstage REST APIterraform-provider-backstage
Backstage provider for Terraformbackstage/plugin-catalog-backend-module-puppetdb
Backstage Catalog Backend Module for Puppetbackstage-community/plugin-puppetdb
Backstage PuppetDB Plugindrone-passwordstate
Drone plugin, allowing to export passwords (secrets) from a Click Studio Passwordstate password listpowershell-xiaomi
PowerShell module to interact with developer-unlocked Xiaomi Mi Smart Home devicesGet in Touch
Interested in collaborating on a project or just want to chat about the latest in tech? I'm always open to new opportunities and connections. Whether you're looking for consulting services, technical expertise, or just want to discuss innovative ideas, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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