We Are Whakatipu.
We Do the Work.
Hands-On Senior Engineers. Zero Fluff.
We bridge the gap between hard technical network engineering and institutional-grade business operating systems.
We are Innovative
We listen to your complex architecture requirements, convert them into resilient VXLAN/EVPN spine-leaf fabrics or Zero Trust topologies, and bring them to life with hands-on senior execution.
We Fill Technical Gaps
Internal IT teams are often consumed by daily ticket queues. We step in as senior network leads, Fractional CISOs, and M&A consolidation architects to execute strategic initiatives.
We Protect Critical Assets
From Alberta energy pipeline OT networks to 40-site financial data centers, we implement strict Zero Trust micro-segmentation, Palo Alto NGFW rulebases, and PCI-DSS compliance.
We Scale Operations
Scaling mid-market businesses hit a ceiling where spreadsheets break. We build institutional financial command centres, automated pricing engines, and KPI tracking systems.
Our Technical & Practice Strength
Whakatipu Consulting offers senior-led technical advisory across Western Canada and international enterprise projects. Our strength lies in building resilient, audit-proof infrastructure spending that delivers maximum ROI.
The Two Founding Pillars
Infrastructure & Security Engineering
Technical Delivery from the KeyboardLed by a Senior Network Architect with 10+ years across banking, energy pipelines, and fintech platforms.
- Spine-leaf data center fabrics (VXLAN/EVPN, BGP/OSPF core)
- Palo Alto Networks & Fortinet Next-Gen Firewalls
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for industrial OT/ICS
- AWS & Azure multi-region landing zones & CSPM security
- PCI-DSS certification & SOC 2 compliance readiness
Business Operations & Growth Strategy
Operating Systems & Financial ArchitectureLed by an Operator/Founder with commercial & retail banking operations experience + consumer business scaling.
- Institutional financial command centres & pricing engines
- AI Governance Policy frameworks (AIGP alignment)
- Shopify e-commerce audits & Klaviyo automation roadmaps
- cBAP business analysis & ITIL v4 service management
- PMO setup & executive reporting dashboards
Growing Resilient Infrastructure & Operating Capability Since 2017
Whakatipu (Māori): "to grow, to cause to grow." Serving enterprise clients since 2017 — enterprise-grade infrastructure and business capability, grown deliberately into a trusted practice.
Registered & Based in Alberta
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, serving energy, financial services, industrial OT, and scaling mid-market enterprises across Canada and internationally.
Senior-Led Execution
Every project is designed and delivered directly by senior certified architects — no junior hand-offs or generic template fillers.
Enterprise & SMB On-Ramp
Whether you require a $750 Rapid Network Health Check or a $500,000 multi-site data center re-architecture, our pricing is transparent and non-contradictory.
Our 10 Specialized Practices
Deep technical expertise across Infrastructure & Security and Business Operations & Growth.
Network Architecture & Data Center
Spine-leaf fabrics (VXLAN/EVPN), BGP/OSPF core redesign, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and SD-WAN modernizations.
Cybersecurity & Zero Trust
Palo Alto Networks & Fortinet NGFW rulebases, ZTNA for industrial OT/ICS, Cisco ISE NAC, and SIEM integration.
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
AWS & Azure Multi-Region Landing Zones, private-to-cloud workloads, and CSPM posture enforcement.
M&A Technical Integration
Pre/post-merger network consolidation, active directory merging, data center unification, and technical due diligence.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
PCI-DSS certification support, SOC 2 / ISO 27001 audit readiness, and Disaster Recovery (DR/BCP) testing.
Managed Services (NOC/SOC)
24/7 network infrastructure monitoring, firmware lifecycle management, and managed detection & response (MDR).
Fractional CISO & Staff Augmentation
Fractional CISO retainers, Senior Network Architect advisory, and exam-track corporate cohort training.
Business Ops & Financial Systems
Institutional financial command centres, pricing engines, cBAP process mapping, and PMO framework setup.
AI Governance Advisory
AIGP-aligned corporate AI policy frameworks, model risk assessments, and secure ZTNA AI endpoint controls.
Brand & Growth Strategy
Shopify e-commerce platform audits, Klaviyo automation roadmaps, and customer lifecycle conversion optimization.
Featured Project Outcomes
40-Site Financial Institution Redesign
Re-architected core banking network to VXLAN spine-leaf fabric with zero unplanned downtime and 100% PCI-DSS audit compliance.
Pipeline OT Zero Trust Segmentation
Implemented Palo Alto ZTNA policies across remote Alberta energy pipeline terminals, isolating industrial control systems from corporate networks.
Multi-Region AWS Migration
Migrated core payment platform to multi-region AWS landing zone with automated failover and 99.99% uptime SLA.
Financial Command Centre Build
Built custom pricing engine and KPI reporting dashboard for mid-market consumer brand, expanding gross margins by 14% in 90 days.
Reconciled Service & Pricing Ladder
Clear, non-contradictory engagement levels designed for both fast low-risk entry and enterprise projects.
Rapid Assessment
Network Health Check, Security Posture Snapshot, or Cloud Audit. Low-risk entry engagement.
Core Project
Network Architecture Review, Firewall Modernization, Cloud Connectivity, Zero Trust Assessment.
Enterprise Project
Full Data Center Redesign, M&A Technical Consolidation, Enterprise Zero Trust Rollout.
Fractional Retainer
Fractional CISO, Senior Network Architect, or Ongoing Managed NOC/SOC Monitoring.
Request an Executive Discovery Call
Speak directly with a Senior Network Architect or Operations Lead. No high-pressure sales reps.
Direct Corporate Contact
Whakatipu Consulting Ltd is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, serving clients locally and globally.