ENGAGEMENT MENU
Predictable, timeboxed packages—delivered like a product.
Choose a fixed-scope engagement to get outcomes fast—audits, architecture, SDLC hardening, AI readiness, and healthcare-grade delivery patterns. For larger builds, request a proposal.
Most packages start within 1-2 weeks depending on availability.
Reserve = request a start date. Confirmation within 1 business day. A 30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your slot; the remaining balance is invoiced upon delivery.
ENGAGEMENT MENU
Why an Engagement Menu?
Traditional consulting is vague: ‘Let’s talk’ with no scope certainty. The Engagement Menu flips that model.
Fixed scope, fixed timebox
Each engagement has a named outcome, scope, and timebox—so you know exactly what you're buying and what will be delivered.
Executive readout for alignment
You get a written brief plus a live, executive-ready readout so stakeholders walk away aligned on decisions, risks, and next steps.
Written deliverables you can execute
You receive a clear report, diagrams, and a prioritized next-steps plan your team can implement immediately.
Optional hands-on implementation
When you want help executing, add hands-on support without changing the engagement's scope discipline.
PROCESS
How It Works
Pick a package
Choose the package that matches your situation. We confirm goals, systems access, and who needs to be in the room.
Kickoff in ~48 hours
We start quickly with a structured agenda, pulling in the right artifacts and constraints so work begins with context, not guesswork.
Delivery + readout
You receive written deliverables plus a live readout to walk leaders through recommendations, tradeoffs, and concrete next steps.
GUARANTEE
The Inference-Stack Guarantee
High-ticket work should come with high accountability. The focus is simple: clear scope, clear artifacts, and disciplined delivery.
- Deliverables you can use. Every package ships with the artifacts listed, tuned for production reality: diagrams, decision logs, and plans your team can execute.
- Dates treated as commitments. When a delivery date is agreed, it is treated as a commitment. If there is a slip on my side (not access blockers or scope changes), you receive a 10% credit or equivalent additional support time.
- Kickoff as a safety check. Kickoff is a working session where we confirm fit, scope, and constraints. If we agree during kickoff that the engagement is not the right move, you can cancel within 24 hours (before work begins) for a full deposit refund.
Excludes delays caused by access blockers, client-side scheduling, scope changes, or force majeure.
Quick Bites
Quick Bites
Short, high-signal engagements that de-risk decisions and unlock momentum.
Frontend Performance + Accessibility Audit
Identify the fastest path to measurable speed and WCAG improvement.
- Repo + runtime review (or deployed app review)
- Core Web Vitals + UX performance bottlenecks
- WCAG quick hits and remediation guidance
Deliverables
- Prioritized findings (P0/P1/P2)
- Fix recommendations with code-level examples
- Next 2 sprints execution plan
Ideal for: Teams shipping a user-facing web app in healthcare, fintech, or enterprise
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Backend Reliability + Security Audit
Reduce downtime risk and surface the highest-impact security gaps.
- Architecture + code review (API, auth, data access)
- Logging/telemetry coverage review
- OWASP risk scan and hardening plan
Deliverables
- Top reliability risks + remediation plan
- Security findings + prioritized fixes
- Stabilize in 30 days checklist
Ideal for: Teams scaling an API, integrating vendors, or handling sensitive data
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Architecture Review + Diagram Pack
Replace architectural ambiguity with a clean target design and decision log.
- Current-state assessment
- Target-state architecture proposal
- Risk + tradeoff analysis
Deliverables
- Top-down architecture diagrams (C4-style)
- Data flow + trust boundaries diagram
- Migration sequence + decision log (ADRs)
Ideal for: Leadership alignment, investor diligence, new build planning
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
SDLC / CI-CD Maturity Audit
Make shipping predictable: environments, testing, branching, release discipline.
- Branching + release management review
- CI pipeline review (unit/integration/e2e posture)
- Environment strategy (dev/stage/prod)
Deliverables
- SDLC maturity scorecard + top gaps
- Recommended branching + release model
- 30-day hardening plan with milestones
Ideal for: Teams moving from prototype to production
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
AI Readiness Audit (Healthcare-grade)
Identify what’s needed to ship AI safely—without PHI accidents or governance debt.
- Data boundary review (prompts/logs/embeddings)
- RAG/agent architecture risk review
- LLM security threats + mitigations overview
Deliverables
- AI risk register + mitigations plan
- Governance + auditability recommendations
- Roadmap: v0 → v1 production readiness
Ideal for: Healthcare SaaS, medtech, and regulated AI initiatives
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Prix Fixe Sprints
Prix Fixe Sprints
Fixed-scope sprints that end in something decision-ready or shippable.
Blueprint Sprint (Product + Architecture in 5 Days)
Walk away with a decision-ready blueprint: product scope, architecture, threats, and delivery plan.
- Stakeholder alignment sessions
- Domain model + system design
- Risk and delivery planning
Deliverables
- PRD outline + scope boundary
- Architecture diagrams + data flows
- Threat model + security recommendations
- Delivery plan + milestone roadmap
Ideal for: New product builds, re-platforming, healthcare modernization initiatives
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
RAG / Agent System Design Sprint (Healthcare-grade)
A production-grade design for retrieval + agents: evals, cost, safety, governance.
- Retrieval strategy + evaluation plan
- Policy and safety controls (PHI boundaries)
- Observability and cost controls
Deliverables
- Target architecture + component responsibilities
- Evals blueprint (quality, latency, cost)
- Security model (OWASP LLM risks mapped)
- Runbooks + operating model
Ideal for: Teams shipping assistants into real workflows
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Design System / Component Library Kickstart
Establish a scalable UI foundation that teams can ship with consistently.
Deliverables
- Token strategy + component architecture
- Storybook baseline + contribution guidelines
- CI checks for quality and consistency
Ideal for: Teams scaling frontend delivery across multiple apps
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Observability + Incident Readiness Sprint
Make reliability operational: SLOs, dashboards, alerts, and runbooks.
Deliverables
- SLOs + alerting strategy
- Dashboards and incident workflow
- Runbooks and ownership model
Ideal for: Teams entering production or stabilizing after growth
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Documentation + Diagrams Sprint
Replace tribal knowledge with a living architecture knowledge base.
Deliverables
- Current-state + target-state diagrams
- Decision log (ADRs) + onboarding docs
- Security boundaries + integration map
Ideal for: Teams onboarding engineers, preparing for audits, or scaling delivery
30% deposit (or signed SOW + PO) secures your start date.
Chef’s Table
Chef’s Table
These engagements start with a short discovery to define scope, success metrics, constraints, and a delivery plan.
Custom Software Build (Web / Mobile / Platform)
Ship a production-grade product with architecture, CI/CD, observability, and handoff docs.
- Scoped PRD and milestone roadmap
- Production architecture + CI/CD + observability
- Runbooks + handoff documentation
Deliverables
- Functional product build (web/mobile/API)
- Architecture + diagrams + decision log (ADRs)
- Runbooks and support model
Enterprise AI Delivery Platform
Stand up a shared AI execution foundation with governance and repeatable delivery.
- Core platform components and patterns
- Governance + safety controls
- Observability + cost controls + runbooks
Deliverables
- Platform architecture + component responsibilities
- Operating model + runbooks
- Baseline dashboards + alerts
Healthcare GenAI Safety Orchestration Program (LSAS-aligned)
Operationalize safe GenAI in clinical workflows with LSAS-aligned controls.
- PHI boundary design + policy enforcement
- Threat model + evals plan
- Risk register + governance playbook
Deliverables
- Safety orchestration architecture
- Evals blueprint (quality/latency/cost)
- Governance artifacts + runbooks
Fractional Principal Architect (Retainer)
Hands-on architectural leadership, decision-making support, and delivery acceleration.
- Architecture reviews + decision facilitation
- Delivery risk assessment + remediation
- Team coaching + quality bars
Deliverables
- Architecture decisions + ADRs
- Roadmaps + hardening plans
- Coaching artifacts + checklists
Training
Training
Practical sessions for teams that need a step-change in execution quality.
Brown Bag Talk (60–90 minutes)
High-signal session to align teams on critical topics.
- Examples: RAG pitfalls and patterns
- Shipping AI safely (PHI boundaries, auditability)
- Frontend performance + WCAG quick wins
Deliverables
- Slides + examples + Q&A
- Optional recording + resource pack
Workshop (Half-day / Full-day)
Hands-on team working session with exercises and take-home artifacts.
- Architecture lab: model trust boundaries + data flows
- Observability lab: SLOs, alerts, incident workflows
- Design system lab: tokens, components, contribution model
Deliverables
- Workshop workbook + exercises
- Starter templates + checklists
Team Cohort (4 sessions)
Progressive capability-building over four sessions with accountability.
- Cohort plan + goals + checkpoints
- Applied exercises on real code
- Office hours between sessions
Deliverables
- Cohort artifacts and scorecard
- Implementation plan for next quarter
ADD-ONS
Add-ons (optional)
Implementation support (hands-on):
$225–$350/hr
Executive readout deck:
$1,500
Additional diagram pack:
$1,000–$3,000
On-site travel:
billed separately (pre-approved)
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