Hiep L.

Need cheaper, private CI without buying new infrastructure? I turn spare laptops and PCs into reliable self-hosted runners so your team can ship faster, keep builds on your network, and cut cloud CI minutes. I set up Drone CI or Woodpecker for Gitea, Forgejo, or GitHub teams, with Docker-based runners, secure secrets, caching, clear promotion gates, and documentation your team can operate. Self-hosted GitHub Actions runners are also available when Actions is the right fit. Ideal for small product teams burning through Actions minutes, or teams that need CI close to their code and deployment environment. Packages: • Starter runner — $250–$400, 2–3 days: install Drone/Woodpecker, connect your Git host, configure one Docker runner on a spare machine, add one build-and-test pipeline, and provide a short handoff doc. • Team CI — $500–$900, 4–6 days: configure 2–3 runners, deliver lint → test → build → deploy to one environment, set up secrets and a promote flow, add hardening notes, and hold a 30-minute handoff. • Cost cut + migrate — $1,000–$1,800, 1–2 weeks: migrate from Actions or similar, set up staging and production with a manual gate, add caching, create a dead-runner runbook, and include 7 days of async support. Add-ons: extra runner ($80–$150) and monthly retainer ($150–$300). I also build and run production ERP and operations platforms, with hands-on Node.js, Docker, Linux, and Gitea experience. That means the CI is designed around real delivery, security, observability, and day-to-day operations—not just a demo pipeline.