When to Choose Custom
Situations where standard services don't fit
Emergencies
- • AI feature broken in production
- • Critical deadline approaching
- • Unexpected technical crisis
Larger Projects
- • Need multiple AI features
- • Building ML platform or infrastructure
- • Complex multi-system integration
Optimization & Rescue
- • AI costs spiraling
- • Model performance degraded
- • Technical debt cleanup
How It Works
Flexible process for your situation
Discovery Call
Understand your situation. Assess fit. Discuss approaches.
Proposal
Scope, timeline, milestones. Clear next steps.
Adjust
Discuss, refine, finalize terms.
Execute
Work to agreed scope. Regular updates. Milestone delivery.
Example Scenarios
Real situations we've handled
Production Emergency
Problem
AI feature failing, can't figure out why
Approach
Intensive debugging sprint
Deliverables
- •Root cause analysis
- •Fix deployed
- •Monitoring to prevent recurrence
Outcome
System restored, future issues prevented
Multi-Feature Build
Problem
Need 3 AI features for competitive positioning
Approach
Extended engagement building all three
Deliverables
- •Three production-ready features
- •Unified architecture
- •Team training
Outcome
Complete AI capability uplift
Cost Optimization
Problem
OpenAI bills out of control
Approach
Intensive optimization sprint
Deliverables
- •Cost analysis
- •Caching and batching implementation
- •Monitoring dashboard
Outcome
50-80% cost reduction typical
Why Custom Exists
Not every problem fits a standard offering
Fast Response
Emergencies need immediate attention. Start within days.
Different Scope
More than one feature, or less than ongoing advisory.
Specialized Expertise
Unique situations need specific approaches.
Flexibility
Complex projects evolve. Custom engagements evolve with you.
Common Questions
How do you decide if you can help?
Discovery call. If we're not right, we'll tell you honestly.
Not sure what we need?
Common. Discovery call helps clarify. Might start with assessment phase.
Can scope change?
Minor adjustments expected. Major changes trigger discussion. We're reasonable.
Let's Discuss Your Situation
Free 30-minute discovery call. Describe challenge, assess fit, discuss approaches. No obligation.