The Load Balancer Crew

The LBC was founded by F5 engineers who got tired of watching deployments fail because the right expertise was not in the room. We built a model that puts seasoned engineers exactly where they are needed - through a trusted network of channel partners.

We are not a body shop. We are a specialist crew with deep, hard-won expertise in application delivery, load balancing, and network automation. That same engineering approach led us to author the BIG-IP Pack for CuteOS, which we now deploy and support for customers that need the full platform delivered correctly.

Our operating model is simple: we work through your partners, we embed in your process, and we make your projects succeed.

Work With Us

Deep Expertise

Every engineer we deploy has hands-on F5 experience. No juniors billed at senior rates.

Channel First

We work through your partners - not around them. We strengthen relationships, not disrupt them.

No Surprises

Accurate scoping, realistic timelines, and honest communication from day one to handoff.

Built to Scale

From a single BIG-IP to a global fleet - our processes and tooling scale with your needs.

How We Work

A straightforward engagement model built around transparency and outcomes.

01

Partner Referral

Your VAR or distributor connects you with The LBC. We operate exclusively through our channel network.

02

Discovery and Scoping

We listen, ask the right questions, and produce an accurate scope of work - no padding, no ambiguity.

03

Delivery

Our engineers embed in your team and execute. Whether it is a two-week deployment or a 12-month staff aug engagement, we deliver.

04

Knowledge Transfer

Every engagement ends with thorough documentation and knowledge transfer so your team can own what we have built.

Built by Engineers, for Engineers

The LBC team brings decades of combined F5 and application delivery experience across every major vertical.

LB

Team Member

F5 Principal Engineer

15+ years of BIG-IP deployments across healthcare and finance. iRules specialist and AS3 advocate.

CR

Team Member

Automation Lead

Ansible, Terraform, and F5 automation expert. Led enterprise-scale automation programmes for Fortune 500 clients.

NX

Team Member

Multi-Vendor Specialist

Deep expertise across F5, NGINX, Citrix ADC, and HAProxy. Guides clients through complex migration projects.

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Find a Partner Near You

Contact us to get connected with the right VAR or integrator in your region.