We were particularly surprised by the cost-saving opportunities it uncovered, even at this early stage.
The collaboration was a true two-way partnership, and the high-level guidance we received has already led to meaningful improvements.
It was thorough, insightful, and clearly grounded in real-world experience.
The whole process was smooth and low-effort.
Prismea have provided a complete, joined up service: from bioinformatic analyses, to AWS cloud infrastructure
“"We didn't come into the AWS Health Check with any major concerns—our setup was relatively new, and costs were low. But as we prepare to scale from a handful of customer instances to hundreds, we wanted reassurance that everything was secure, efficient, and future-proof.
The assessment was extremely worthwhile. The report was clear, concise, and actionable—exactly what you want when juggling multiple priorities. We were particularly surprised by the cost-saving opportunities it uncovered, even at this early stage. It also gave us confidence that we’re fully aligned on GDPR, data protection, and infrastructure best practices.
One of the biggest benefits was identifying small vulnerabilities that could have become big problems down the line. The recommendations around account management and transitioning AWS responsibilities from our R&D team to a commercial environment were spot on.
Mark, who led the assessment, was knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He helped us think through not just today’s setup but the challenges we’re likely to face as we grow.
In terms of ROI, the potential savings alone more than justify the cost. I’d highly recommend doing an AWS Health Check proactively—even if everything seems fine. For us, it could become an annual ‘system MOT’ and a key part of how we reassure both ourselves and our customers that we’re building on solid ground.”
“Working with Prismea had a significant impact on our bioinformatics team's cloud DevOps. Although we had a solid foundation in cloud technologies, we needed expert insights into cloud DevOps and an understanding of the unique challenges in biotech. Mark's scientific background and pragmatic approach made a real difference. His strategic recommendations provided us with a clear path forward without unnecessary complexity. The collaboration was a true two-way partnership, and the high-level guidance we received has already led to meaningful improvements. Prismea truly understands the intersection of science and software engineering, making them an invaluable partner for any biotech company navigating cloud solutions.”
“As we started moving more of our software into the cloud, we knew AWS had a lot to offer—but we also knew we weren’t using it to its full potential. We’d used a contractor to set up the initial infrastructure but wanted an independent second opinion to make sure we were heading in the right direction.
The AWS Health Check gave us exactly that. It was thorough, insightful, and clearly grounded in real-world experience. We got practical recommendations around cost savings—such as using reserved instances and cleaning up storage—as well as some eye-openers on security and compliance, especially around permissions and underused AWS tools.
It didn’t significantly change our long-term roadmap, but it has helped shape our budget planning. One interesting takeaway was the idea of moving from Java to a leaner, more maintainable React-based setup—something we’re now seriously considering.
If you’re early in your cloud journey, I’d highly recommend doing a Health Check. It’s a smart way to catch issues before they become problems and to get an experienced, external perspective on where you stand. Even before we implemented any of the recommendations, it was already a valuable investment.”
“We brought in an AWS Health Check shortly after migrating from an on-premises solution to the cloud. Our internal team had limited AWS experience and was largely relying on third-party recommendations. The goal was to sense-check our setup, get ahead of any cost or security pitfalls, and make sure we were on the right track as we scale.
The whole process was smooth and low-effort. After a short scoping call, we had a half-day session with Mark, who immediately stood out for his technical depth and personable, no-nonsense approach. He was able to quickly understand our setup, give us practical advice, and communicate it in a way that was easy to absorb and act on.
The Health Check gave us a clear view of where we could optimise for cost—things like reserved instances—and where we needed to tighten up our security. It also helped us start thinking ahead. Mark’s recommendations around account structure and scaling made us realise we’ll need to adapt our setup as we grow, and possibly rethink some aspects of the software architecture.
It came at the perfect time: just far enough post-migration to have real context, but early enough to avoid costly missteps down the line. We haven’t implemented everything yet, but we’ve got a clear roadmap and know where to focus. The insights were well worth the investment.”
Director - Clinical diagnostic company
“Prismea have provided a complete, joined up service: from bioinformatic analyses, to AWS cloud infrastructure as well as creating easy to implement PHI policies.
Prismea's professionalism and kindness in transferring knowledge to incoming scientists has made working with them incredibly easy and has helped us to grow our capabilities and team.”