About Octasoft Ltd
Expert-led DevOps consulting dedicated to helping businesses automate, scale, and secure their infrastructure with enterprise-grade solutions and direct principal access.
About Octasoft Ltd
Founded in 2007, Octasoft Ltd specialises in DevOps consulting and implementation services. We help businesses automate their infrastructure, streamline their development workflows, and secure their applications.
Our approach combines deep technical expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools like GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins with the direct access and personalised attention of a specialised consultancy. For complex projects requiring additional expertise, we leverage our trusted network of senior engineers and architects.
Our Mission
To empower businesses with modern DevOps practices that drive innovation, efficiency, and reliability in their software delivery.
Our Vision
To be the premier DevOps partner for innovative companies, helping them build, deploy, and scale applications with confidence.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at Octasoft Ltd.
Technical Excellence
We stay at the forefront of DevOps practices and technologies to deliver the best solutions.
Client Partnership
We work closely with our clients, becoming an extension of their team to achieve their goals.
Security-First Mindset
We prioritise security in every aspect of our infrastructure designs and implementations.
Continuous Improvement
We're constantly refining our processes and exploring new ways to deliver value.
Leadership & Expertise
Deep technical expertise and strategic vision delivered directly by the principal consultant. No account managers, no junior staff - just expert-level DevOps implementation with full accountability. When projects require specialised skills, we collaborate with trusted experts in our network.
Ian Packard
Founder & Principal DevOps Architect
Ian brings over 20 years of software engineering experience, having started as a Senior Software Engineer specialising in Java/Spring before becoming a DevOps expert. He founded Octasoft to deliver enterprise-grade DevOps solutions through a specialised, expert-led consultancy model. His unique background bridges traditional software development and modern cloud-native practices, enabling comprehensive digital transformation strategies.
Experience Highlights
- 20+ years software engineering experience
- 15+ years Java/Spring development
- 10+ years DevOps and cloud architecture
- Led enterprise transformations across media, government, and finance
Core Expertise
Strategic Network & Partnerships
For larger implementations or specialised requirements, Octasoft collaborates with a carefully curated network of senior DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and security specialists. This expert-led approach ensures you get precisely the expertise your project needs while maintaining direct access to the principal consultant and consistent project accountability.