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Page 2 — Expertise​

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Overview​

Mechancial Rock delivers software and cloud solutions across four core areas of expertise:

  • Data & Artificial Intelligence
  • Product Development
  • Enterprise DevOps
  • Application Modernisation

These capabilities are underpinned by modern engineering practices, DevOps philosophy, and a focus on delivering outcomes that matter.

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Data & AI​

Mechanical Rock’s Data & AI service enables organisations to make confident, data-driven decisions by combining strategic expertise with scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Rather than relying solely on dashboards or reports, Mechanical Rock helps organisations modernise data infrastructure, build custom data products, implement secure cloud platforms, and apply AI solutions where they deliver genuine value.

Data & AI services include:

  • Data Strategy & Advisory
    Collaborating with and uplifting teams to align data landscapes with business goals.
    Engagements deliver clear recommendations and roadmaps that integrate people, process, and technology within robust governance frameworks.

  • Data Modernisation
    Transforming legacy data architectures through cloud-based platforms, DataOps practices, improved accessibility, secure data sharing, and automated testing and monitoring.
    Software engineering rigour is applied to data solutions to create scalable, reliable systems that require minimal ongoing maintenance.

  • Data Products
    Bridging data and application teams to create tailored data products that support strategic and operational needs.
    Solutions are designed to scale with growing data volumes and evolving requirements without compromising performance.

  • Cloud Data Platforms
    Designing secure, automated, self-service data platforms using infrastructure-as-code.
    Standardised patterns, strict security and RBAC controls, data mesh architectures, and automated domain vending enable consistent and efficient data access across the organisation.

  • Artificial Intelligence
    Delivering end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, from strategy through to implementation and support.
    Services focus on predictive analytics, process optimisation, cost reduction, and innovation.

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Product Development​

Mechanical Rock applies a unified product development approach to deliver world-class outcomes.

Every customer and problem is unique, but proven solution patterns — when rigorously applied — produce reliable results.

Product development engagements combine:

  • Impact Mapping
  • Service Design
  • Journey Mapping

These techniques are used to understand business problems and define optimal solutions before delivery begins.

Working software is delivered using Agile practices, Behaviour Driven Development, and Continuous Delivery.
Deep experience in DevOps and cloud technology ensures solutions are cost-effective, secure, efficient, and scalable.

Mechanical Rock focuses on solving problems the right way, the first time.

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Enterprise DevOps​

Delivering software quickly and securely is essential in today’s digital economy.

Mechanical Rock helps organisations transform how they operate to meet increasing demands in volatile environments — recognising that success depends as much on people and culture as it does on technology.

Mechanical Rock follows a structured approach to Enterprise DevOps transformation:

  • Understanding the organisation’s position in the competitive landscape
  • Establishing clarity of purpose and meaningful metrics
  • Building enabling culture, starting with leadership
  • Automating delivery and operations to create space for innovation
  • Embedding continuous improvement as a discipline and rhythm

This approach supports both short-term performance and long-term organisational resilience.

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App Modernisation​

Application modernisation begins with business and user needs.

Moving workloads to the cloud alone delivers limited value.
To move faster and operate more efficiently, applications must be optimised for cloud environments.

Mechanical Rock modernises applications using container-based workloads to improve portability, scalability, and reliability.
By leveraging managed container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes alongside managed cloud services, organisations can remove operational constraints and accelerate delivery.

Mechanical Rock has deep experience building and deploying container-based workloads across multiple environments, enabling clients to unlock the full benefits of cloud-native architectures.

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Status​

These areas represent Mechanical Rock’s active and current expertise.

Practices evolve continuously as technology, platforms, and client needs change.