Clear signals for complex systems
Use our expertise to discover what is and isn't working for your business
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Consulting services to help you launch and operate your systems from large to small.
Launch Readiness
Launching a major feature, product, or live event? We help you identify risks before they become problems—ensuring your systems are ready for the spotlight when it matters most.
Operational Excellence
Shipping code is only half the battle. When incidents strike, operational maturity makes the difference between a minor blip and a full-blown crisis. We assess your team's readiness and deliver actionable improvements to keep you running smoothly.
Architecture Review
Is your architecture holding you back or setting you up for success? We dig into your system design to uncover bottlenecks, technical debt, and scalability gaps—then provide a clear roadmap to get you where you need to be.
Cloud Analysis
Cloud bills climbing? Infrastructure feeling sprawled? We analyze your cloud footprint to optimize costs, improve reliability, and ensure your setup aligns with your actual needs—not just what seemed like a good idea at the time.
Mentoring and Coaching
Great systems are built by great people. We offer hands-on mentoring for engineers and leaders looking to level up their skills—whether it's navigating complex technical decisions, growing into leadership, or building a culture of operational excellence.
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Have a different challenge in mind? We're always open to new problems. Drop us a line below and let's explore how we can help.
About Us
Pete Shima
Founder
Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling high-impact backend systems. He has held senior positions at Epic Games, HashiCorp, Amazon/AWS, and Rockstar Games, specializing in reliability engineering, operational excellence, and infrastructure at massive scale. At Epic Games, he founded the Reliability organization and helped scale Fortnite's backend services to support millions of concurrent users.
Blinking Lights Technologies LLC brings deep expertise in launching and running large scale online services and games. We have years of experience helping organizations navigate the complexities of modern technology systems.
We understand that technology should work for you, not against you. That's why we focus on providing clear, actionable insights that help you make informed decisions about your systems and operations.
Whether you're preparing for a major launch or looking to optimize your existing operations, we're here to help you succeed. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical business sense to deliver results that matter.
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Ready to optimize your systems? Let's talk about how we can help.