Rust/Axum Microservices
Design and implement robust HTTP APIs with async Rust, structured concurrency, observability, and testing. Containerized and ready for CI/CD.
Practical engineering for systems, data, and infrastructure
Ztuph Consulting Corporation helps teams design, build, and operate reliable software and storage systems — from Rust/Axum services and data pipelines to ZFS/TrueNAS architectures and performance troubleshooting.
Focus Areas
- Rust / Axum microservices
- ZFS & TrueNAS design
- Data pipelines & storage
- Performance & reliability
- Legal‑tech research tooling
- Systems analysis & reviews
Services
Engagements are tailored and pragmatic. A typical collaboration starts with a short discovery session and a written plan you can act on immediately.
Data Pipelines & Storage
High‑throughput upload services, chunking, metadata catalogs, and lake‑style storage for large media (5 MB–5 GB).
ZFS/TrueNAS Architecture
Pool/vdev design, special vdevs, caching (SLOG/L2ARC), migration plans, and performance triage.
Performance & Reliability
Profiling, latency‑budgeting, load testing, and failure‑mode analysis; pragmatic fixes and dashboards.
Systems Reviews
Architecture and code reviews, threat modeling, and "root‑cause" reports that lead to concrete action.
Legal‑Tech Research Tooling
Evidence pipelines, document processing, and knowledge workflows that support research & writing.
About
Ztuph Consulting Corporation is a boutique engineering practice based in British Columbia, Canada. The focus is making complex systems understandable and dependable — combining hands‑on software engineering with systems thinking and measured, testable change.
Typical engagements range from a few focused days (triage, reviews, proofs‑of‑concept) to part‑time advisory roles that guide a team through delivery milestones.
Rates
Standard consulting rate: CAD $100/hour.
Rates are negotiable based on scope, duration, and impact. Non‑profit and research collaborations may qualify for discounts.
Contact
Ready to discuss a problem, a prototype, or a performance puzzle? Send a brief note outlining your goals and constraints, and we’ll propose a practical next step.
Email: contact@ztuph.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Typical next steps
- Short intro call to clarify goals and constraints.
- Proposal with scope, deliverables, and options.
- Time‑boxed kickoff with measurable outcomes.