Infrastructure Built to Perform.
Oceanwind Tech partners with small and mid-size businesses to design, deploy, and secure the networks and cloud systems that modern operations demand.
Full-Stack IT Expertise
From routing protocols to AI pipelines - we handle the full technology stack so your team can focus on the work that matters.
IaaS and PaaS strategy, migration planning, and ongoing optimization for Azure and AWS environments.
Practical AI and automation implementation - from workflow automation to custom model deployment inside your existing systems.
Crucial AI policy and governance practices - empower your employees to be an innovative AI force within your business. Define tools, guidelines, expectations and understanding of appropriate AI use.
Design and deployment of enterprise-grade networks - from LAN/WAN topology to wireless coverage and redundant failover.
End-to-end security architecture: firewall policy, zero-trust design, endpoint protection, and compliance readiness.
Proactive monitoring, patch management, helpdesk support, and vCIO services - your IT department without the overhead.
A Straightforward Engagement
No bloated retainers. No black-box processes. Just structured consulting that moves fast and delivers results.
We audit your existing environment, document gaps, and align on business objectives before a single cable is touched.
A detailed design document - logical topology, security zones, vendor selection - reviewed and approved by your team.
Hands-on implementation with change management procedures. Rollback plans documented at every stage.
Full documentation, staff knowledge transfer, and optional ongoing managed services or block-hour retainers.
What Clients Say
"Oceanwind rebuilt our entire network after a ransomware incident. They had us back online in 72 hours with a security posture we never had before."
"The Azure migration was seamless. They handled the entire lift - licensing, VNets, AD Connect - and came in under budget."
"As a small firm we couldn't afford a full-time IT director. Their managed services plan gives us enterprise-level support at a price that actually makes sense."
Ready to modernize your infrastructure?
Get a no-obligation consultation. We'll assess your environment and outline a concrete path forward.
Technical Consulting for the Modern SMB
From on-prem infrastructure to cloud-native architectures and AI-augmented operations - we cover the full stack.
Cloud Platform Consulting
Cloud migrations fail when they're rushed or under-scoped. We take a structured approach - business requirements first, architecture second, migration third - so you end up with a cloud environment that's cost-optimized and operationally maintainable.
What's Included
- Cloud readiness assessment and workload analysis
- Azure and AWS architecture design (VNet/VPC, subnets, NSGs)
- IaaS migrations: physical and VM workloads to cloud
- VMware to Hyper-V and cloud-native virtualization
- Azure Active Directory and Entra ID configuration
- Hybrid connectivity: ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure AD Connect
- PaaS configuration: App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts
- Cost optimization and right-sizing analysis
- Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) templating
- Backup and disaster recovery (Azure Backup, ASR)
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
VMware / Hyper-VPlanning a migration?
We scope cloud migrations in a single workshop. Come away with a phased plan and an accurate cost estimate.
AI Integration & Development
AI isn't magic - it's engineering. We help businesses identify where AI creates genuine operational leverage, then build the integrations that actually work in production environments rather than just demos.
What's Included
- AI use-case discovery and ROI analysis
- LLM-powered workflow automation (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, local models)
- Custom API integrations connecting AI capabilities to existing systems
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for internal knowledge bases
- Intelligent document processing and data extraction pipelines
- Chatbot and virtual assistant development for customer-facing or internal use
- PowerShell and Python automation scripts with AI-assisted logic
- Security threat detection using ML anomaly detection models
- On-premise model deployment for data-sensitive environments
AI Policies & Governance
AI is transforming how businesses operate, but without clear policies and governance frameworks, it also introduces significant risks: data exposure, intellectual property loss, regulatory liability, and reputational damage. We help organizations establish the rules of the road for AI so your team can innovate confidently and responsibly.
What's Included
- AI inventory and discovery. Catalog all AI tools currently in use across the organization
- Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) development tailored to your industry and risk profile
- Approved AI tools list: Define which platforms are permitted and under what conditions
- Data classification guidelines - what data may be shared with AI systems and what must not
- Intellectual property and confidentiality protections for AI-generated outputs
- Employee AI training and awareness programs. Practical guidance for day-to-day use
- AI governance framework aligned with NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and emerging regulations
- Vendor AI risk assessments: Evaluating third-party AI tools for privacy and security compliance
- Incident response procedures for AI-related data events or misuse
- Ongoing governance review cadence: Keep policies current as the AI landscape evolves
Network Architecture, Deployment & Support
We design networks that align with how your business actually operates - not generic templates from a vendor playbook. Every engagement starts with a topology review and ends with documented, supportable infrastructure.
What's Included
- LAN/WAN architecture and IP addressing plans
- VLAN segmentation, inter-VLAN routing, and ACL design
- Fortinet FortiGate firewall deployment and policy migration
- Cisco Catalyst and FortiSwitch layer-2/3 switching
- Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti wireless deployment and RF optimization
- SD-WAN and WAN failover (dual-ISP, LTE backup)
- VPN site-to-site (IPsec, SSL) and remote access (FortiClient, GlobalProtect)
- Load balancing and redundancy configurations
- Fiber optic cabling and physical plant documentation
- Network monitoring setup (SNMP, syslog, dashboard alerting)
- Full as-built documentation and topology diagrams
Fortinet FortiGate / FortiSwitch
Cisco Catalyst / ISR
Ubiquiti UniFi / EdgeMaxNeed a network assessment?
We'll document your current state and show you exactly what needs to change - no obligation.
Network, Infrastructure & Data Security
Security is an architecture problem, not a product problem. We design layered defenses from the perimeter inward - firewall policies, identity controls, endpoint protection, and data governance - that work together as a coherent system.
What's Included
- Security architecture review and gap analysis
- FortiGate firewall policy design, audit, and migration
- Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) architecture
- Active Directory hardening and least-privilege RBAC
- Multi-factor authentication rollout (Entra ID, Duo, FortiToken)
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) deployment
- IDS/IPS tuning and SIEM log aggregation
- Vulnerability scanning and patch prioritization
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Compliance readiness (HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2 documentation)
Fortinet Security FabricMicrosoft Entra ID / Defender
CrowdStrike / SentinelOne EDRKnow your exposure.
Our security assessment identifies your highest-risk gaps and prioritizes remediation by actual business impact.
Managed Services
Oceanwind Tech's managed services plans give growing businesses the monitoring, maintenance, and strategic guidance of a full IT department - structured as a predictable monthly engagement rather than a revolving door of emergency calls.
What's Included
- 24/7 infrastructure and network monitoring with alerting
- Patch management for OS, firmware, and applications
- Helpdesk ticketing and end-user support (business hours and extended)
- Vendor management and procurement assistance
- Monthly security and performance reporting
- Backup monitoring and recovery testing
- vCIO services: budgeting, roadmap, and technology strategy
- Quarterly business reviews and infrastructure health assessments
- On-call emergency response with defined SLAs
Independent. Technical. Accountable.
Oceanwind Tech LLC is an independent IT consulting firm serving SMBs across the United States and internationally for US-based organizations.
Built on 30+ years of hands-on enterprise IT work
Oceanwind Tech was founded on a simple premise: small and mid-size businesses - whether across the street or across the country - deserve the same caliber of IT expertise that large enterprises access, without the bloated agency overhead or vendor lock-in.
We bring deep hands-on experience across Fortinet, Cisco, Meraki, and Ubiquiti platforms, combined with practical cloud and security expertise that comes from actually doing the work - not just certifying for it.
Every engagement is led directly by senior-level consultants. You won't be handed off to a junior resource or a call center. Whether you're in New York, Houston, or Tokyo - when you work with Oceanwind Tech, you work with the people who built the architecture.
We recommend what fits your environment, not what pays the highest commission.
Every project ends with clean, maintainable documentation - not a system only we understand.
Flat project rates and monthly managed service plans. No surprise invoices.
Enterprise methodology adapted for businesses of 10 to 500 employees.
Platform Specializations
FortiGate firewall deployment, FortiSwitch/FortiAP management, FortiManager centralized control, and SD-WAN configuration. Policy migration from Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, and legacy ACLs.
Catalyst switching, ISR/ASR routing, IOS/IOS-XE configuration, Cisco Meraki cloud dashboard management, and wireless controller deployments.
Azure Virtual Networks, Entra ID, Hybrid AD Connect, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and M365 administration. IaaS lift-and-shift and PaaS modernization.
AD DS administration, Group Policy design, LDAP integration, RADIUS/802.1X authentication, and MFA deployment with Entra ID or Duo.
Work with consultants who actually know the platforms
No generalists. No hand-offs. Direct access to senior-level expertise from day one.
Let's Start the Conversation
Describe your project or challenge and we'll respond within one business day with a clear next step.
Serving SMBs across the United States and internationally for US-based organizations. All engagements available remotely and on-site.