Engineering digital systems
that scale.

Integration. Cloud platforms. Intelligent automation.

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Common Challenges

Systems that don't talk
create friction.

Disconnected platforms slow you down. We connect them.

Disconnected Systems

Siloed applications that can't share data.

Legacy Architecture

Monolithic systems that slow down deployment.

Slow Data Pipelines

Hours of delay when you need real-time insights.

Fragile Integrations

One change breaks everything downstream.

Capabilities

What we
build.

Modern platforms designed for scale and speed.

01

Integration Platforms

MuleSoft · TIBCO · Dell Boomi

Governed API layers that replace fragile point-to-point connections.

  • API-led connectivity with centralized runtime governance
  • Zero-downtime migration from legacy platforms
  • Production cutover playbooks with rollback strategies
02

Microservices Architecture

Java · Spring Boot · Kubernetes

Independently deployable services with automated CI/CD pipelines.

  • Domain-driven service boundaries on Kubernetes
  • Blue-green and canary deployment patterns
  • Distributed tracing and SLA-aligned monitoring
03

API Ecosystems

REST · GraphQL · Event-Driven

Governed API layers with gateway infrastructure and developer portals.

  • Policy-based routing with OAuth 2.0 and mTLS enforcement
  • Self-service developer portals with live documentation
  • Contract testing and SLA monitoring
04

Custom Web Platforms

React · Next.js · Node.js

Modern web applications with SSR, real-time dashboards, and headless CMS.

  • Next.js with SSR/ISR optimized for performance
  • Real-time dashboards integrated with data pipelines
  • Headless CMS with structured content models

Our Process

How we
deliver.

Structured phases. Clear deliverables. Measurable progress.

01

Discovery & Assessment

We map your systems, identify dependencies, and surface risks.

Systems Landscape Dependency Map Risk Assessment
02

Architecture & Design

We design the target architecture with documented trade-offs and API contracts.

Architecture Blueprint API Documentation Technology Selection
03

Implementation & Delivery

Sprint-based delivery with CI/CD automation and zero-downtime deployments.

Blue-Green Deployment CI/CD Pipelines Rollback Strategy
04

Stabilization & Handover

Post-launch monitoring, performance tuning, and complete knowledge transfer.

Hypercare Support SLA Monitoring Operations Runbook

Why Shepherd

An Execution Partner
Built for Production.

We don't just advise — we deliver. From architecture through production cutover, we own the outcome.

Production-Grade Execution

Zero-downtime migrations, blue-green deployments, and controlled cutovers.

Our team has managed zero-downtime migrations, blue-green deployments, and controlled production cutovers across complex multi-system environments. We plan for failure scenarios before they happen.

Transparent Communication

Clear timelines, written scope, and honest risk assessments at every decision point.

Clear timelines, written scope agreements, and regular status reporting. We surface risks early and provide honest assessments of trade-offs at every decision point.

Operational Reliability

Monitoring baselines, SLA alerting, and documented rollback procedures.

Every system we deliver includes monitoring baselines, SLA-aligned alerting, incident response runbooks, and documented rollback procedures. Your team inherits a system ready for production operations, not just a codebase.

Cross-Industry Experience

Financial services, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors.

We have delivered integration and architecture projects across financial services, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors. This breadth informs practical, tested recommendations.

Leadership

Led by Engineering
Experience.

Mihai Ciobanu - Integration Architect and Founder of Shepherd Consulting Services

Mihai Ciobanu

Integration Architect & Founder

10+ years in enterprise integration and software architecture.

Mihai Ciobanu brings more than a decade of experience in enterprise integration and software architecture. Through Shepherd Consulting, he works with engineering teams to modernize complex systems, connect critical platforms, and design reliable integration architectures for large-scale environments.

Java MuleSoft TIBCO Spring Boot Kubernetes REST APIs

Track Record

Proven
delivery.

Real projects. Measurable outcomes.

Technology Stack

MuleSoft TIBCO Kafka Kubernetes Spring Boot Next.js GraphQL PostgreSQL AWS Azure

By the Numbers

150+ Zero-downtime migrations
100+ Production deployments
24/7 Hypercare support
99.9% SLA targets achieved

Engagement Models

Structured to Fit
Your Requirements.

Defined engagement formats with clear deliverables and accountability.

Contact

Discuss Your
Integration Needs.

Describe your current architecture challenges. We will respond within one business day with an initial assessment and a proposed path forward.

contact@shepherdconsulting.ro
Bucharest, Romania · Serving clients across Europe

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