FAQ
Questions we hear most.
Straightforward answers about how we work, what we deliver, and who we work best with.
We are a strategic engineering studio, not a staffing agency or advisory-only firm. Every engagement is designed for real-world use with clear operating responsibilities. We combine 20+ years of data and AI experience with hands-on engineering. No slide decks without code. No prototypes that never ship.
We offer four models matched to your needs: Assessment (focused evaluation and roadmap), Build Sprint (fixed-scope implementation with defined deliverables), Embedded Engineering (our engineers working alongside your team), and Advisory Retainer (ongoing strategic guidance and optimization). Every engagement starts with understanding your systems, constraints, and goals. See our engagement models.
For client-owned builds, you do. Code, models, infrastructure, documentation, runbooks, and training are handed over so your team can operate independently. In product, pod, or operated-solution arrangements, ownership and operating responsibility are defined explicitly before work begins.
Assessments typically take 1-2 weeks. Build Sprints run 4-8 weeks depending on scope. Embedded Engineering engagements are typically 3-6 months. Advisory Retainers are ongoing. We scope every engagement with clear milestones and deliverables before starting. No open-ended timelines.
We work with organizations that have real data and operational complexity. Companies where AI is a strategic lever, not a marketing checkbox. Our ideal clients have existing systems that need modernization, data that is underutilized, or teams that need reliable AI infrastructure rather than experiments.
We scope and price based on outcomes and deliverables, not hourly rates. Every engagement has a defined scope, timeline, and set of deliverables agreed upon before work begins. We offer a free initial assessment so you can evaluate our approach before committing to a larger engagement.
For client-owned builds, delivery includes source code, documentation, runbooks, and team training so your team can operate with confidence. If you want ongoing support, our Advisory Retainer model provides continuous optimization, architecture review, and strategic guidance as your systems evolve.
No. We are technology-agnostic and select the best tools for each problem. Our core expertise spans Python, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and major LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models). We work with your existing stack and integrate with your current systems rather than forcing a platform migration. See our services.