Designing Tools for Autonomous AI Agents: A Data Engineer's Guide
An AI Agent is only as smart as the tools it wields. Learn how to architect robust, error-handling toolsets that allow LLMs to interact reliably with your APIs and databases.
Your go-to Partner for
Cloud, Data & AI Architecture
2020
Established
20+ Yrs
Founder Experience
Public & Pvt
Sectors Served
100%
Delivery Success
Trusted By
We are proud to support leading organisations in the Public and Private sectors.
HMRC
Delivering secure, high-scale data solutions for UK Government.
Home Office
Supporting critical public safety infrastructure with robust cloud architecture.
Pfizer
Accelerating pharmaceutical innovation through advanced data analytics.
Why Alps Agility?
We believe that modern data problems require modern engineering solutions. We don't just migrate data; we transform how organizations operate. By leveraging open standards and rigorous automation, we empower our clients to own their future.
Our boutique approach means you get the attention and expertise you deserve, without the overhead of traditional consultancies.
Senior-Led Delivery
We deploy small, high-impact teams of senior engineers who have "seen it all" across public and private sectors.
Vendor Agnostic
We advocate for the right architecture for your needs, not the licence we want to sell.
Security Focus
From Zero Trust to G-Cloud compliance, security is baked into our designs from day one.
Open Data Foundations
We build on open standards (Iceberg, Delta Lake) to dismantle silos. Your data belongs to you, not a vendor.
Vendor-Agnostic Migration
Whether moving from Oracle to BigQuery or Hadoop to Databricks, we ensure a seamless transition with zero data loss.
Intelligent Automation
Embed predictive AI and machine learning into your core business processes to automate complex workflows.
Strategic Partners & Certifications
Recognized by industry leaders for our expertise and commitment to excellence.
Success Stories
Delivering Real Impact
Proven Methodology
See how we help businesses transform with data and AI.HMRC: EU Exit & NCTS
Challenge: Scaling critical NCTS infrastructure for EU Exit.
Solution: Re-platformed to AWS using Cloudera, Pentaho, and Solr.
Outcome: Enabled zero-downtime customs processing during Brexit transition.
Public Safety: Secure Cloud Architecture
Challenge: Critical national infrastructure lacked scalability.
Solution: Re-architected to AWS Serverless with Zero Trust security.
Outcome: 99.99% uptime for critical 24/7 operations.
Pfizer / Seagen: Warehouse Migration
Challenge: Modernising large-scale analytics infrastructure.
Solution: Orchestrated seamless migration from AWS Redshift to Snowflake.
Outcome: Scalable, unified data platform supporting advanced oncology research.
Latest Insights
View all posts »Stay ahead of the curve with our expert analysis on Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, and Generative AI.
Securing the Gen AI Gateway: Guardrails for Enterprise Adoption
Shadow AI is a major risk. Learn how to architect a secure Gen AI Gateway that detects PII, blocks prompt injection, and ensures compliance without stifling innovation.
Gen AI for Marketing: Building a Personalisation Engine on Google Cloud
Move beyond generic campaigns. Learn how to combine BigQuery, Dataflow, and Gemini to generate truly personalised marketing content for every customer.
Multi-Agent AI Systems: Orchestrating Intelligence on Google Cloud
Single agents are powerful. Teams of agents are revolutionary. Discover how to architect robust multi-agent systems using Cloud Run, Vertex AI, and the Agent2Agent protocol.
Ready to transform your business?
Partner with us to build your future-ready data and AI capabilities.