Reasons to Hire
FrontRunner Computer Performance Consulting

FrontRunner Computer Performance Consulting can offer clients several advantages compared to other consultants.

Performance Analysis is FrontRunner's business, not a sideline

Many consultants list performance analysis as one of their services. While they are experienced in specific applications or technologies, their experience in defining and solving performance analysis problems may be limited. By contrast, FrontRunner CPC does performance analysis full-time. We have the knowledge, tools and experience to address even difficult and complex performance questions, using a full spectrum of modeling, simulation, and measurement techniques.

FrontRunner supports developers

While many consultants offer assistance in tuning and optimizing existing systems and networks, FrontRunner believes in keeping performance bottlenecks out of designs in the first place. We work closely with development teams to ensure a new product meets performance expectations "out of the box."

FrontRunner provides real-world performance analysis

Unlike academics or researchers, the FrontRunner CPC staff has extensive experience helping development teams understand and improve the performance of their products. We measure achievement by successful product introductions, not publications. We understand the constraints and pressures facing developers and their managers. The FrontRunner CPC staff has helped dozens of programmers and engineers working on software, systems and silicon in such areas as UNIX kernels, protocol stacks, telecommunications, network processors and packet voice. We can work within large corporations and small-startups, all the way from a product's initial conception to its release.

FrontRunner uses modeling proactively

It is common knowledge that in any sort of design or programming effort, problems found in early stages are easier and cheaper than those found later. This applies equally well to performance issues. FrontRunner principal scientist Chris Walton is a proven innovator in analytical performance modeling and has extensive experience in simulation as well. Both techniques can used to find and remove bottlenecks quickly and cost-effectively. FrontRunner's proactive use of modeling makes development teams more aware of performance trends and issues in their product, sooner and less expensively.

FrontRunner uses the best tools for you

Unlike measurement and simulation tool vendors who also sell consulting services, FrontRunner has no vested interest in advocating any specific performance analysis solution. Our only interest is helping clients answer performance questions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are free to pick the set of tools, both commercial and open source, and techniques that best fit a client's needs.

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