How We Work

Aedeon + FDEs. Five phases. One outcome.

A delivery model built for outcomes, not outputs. Aedeon absorbs 60-70% of the engagement work. Forward-deployed engineers own architecture, judgment, and cutover. The combination is the firm.

Operating Principles

How we think.

01

Outcome-Obsessed

We measure success by business impact, not billable hours. Every sprint delivers demonstrable value.

02

Embedded Partnership

Our teams work alongside yours, transferring knowledge and building internal capability.

03

Velocity Without Shortcuts

We move fast by doing things right the first time. Technical debt is a tax we refuse to pay.

04

No Surprises

Radical transparency in progress, risks, and trade-offs. You always know where things stand.

The Delivery Journey

Five phases. Named exits.

Every phase ends with a named exit. Each exit is a decision point for both parties.

01

Discovery

Week 1-2

Aedeon scans your environment. FDEs validate the findings and surface the architecture decisions that need human judgment.

Key Activities

  • Automated environment scanning via Aedeon
  • Technical architecture assessment
  • Data landscape mapping
  • Risk and constraint identification

Phase Exit

Architecture decision document signed off

02

Define

Week 2-3

Solution architecture crystallized. Success metrics agreed. Fixed fee and fixed date locked in the contract.

Key Activities

  • Solution architecture design
  • Success criteria and KPIs
  • Sprint planning and sequencing
  • Commercial terms finalized

Phase Exit

SOW signed with fixed date and fee

03

Build

Ongoing

Forward-deployed engineers own the execution. Aedeon handles validation, observability, and documentation in parallel.

Key Activities

  • Two-week delivery sprints
  • Continuous integration and testing
  • Automated validation via Aedeon
  • Weekly stakeholder updates

Phase Exit

Working system in staging

04

Cutover

Final sprint

Production deployment with FDE-led cutover. The date in the contract is the date we ship.

Key Activities

  • Production deployment
  • Data migration and validation
  • Runbook handoff
  • Hypercare period begins

Phase Exit

Customer-signed acceptance

05

Sustain

Post-delivery

Operations handed to your team. Mactores available for evolution work under new scope.

Key Activities

  • Knowledge transfer complete
  • Operations playbook delivered
  • Performance baseline established
  • Roadmap for next phase scoped

Phase Exit

Team operating independently

Engagement Models

Three ways to engage.

Flexible structures that adapt to your needs and context.

01

Discovery Sprints

Two-week fixed-fee assessment to validate fit and scope

Best For

When you need clarity before committing to a full engagement

Typical Structure

FDE + Aedeon scanning + architecture decision document

02

Delivery Engagements

Fixed-date, fixed-fee delivery of production systems

Best For

Data platforms, application modernization, AI agent deployments

Typical Structure

Dedicated FDE team + Aedeon automation + customer-signed acceptance

03

Evolution Retainers

Ongoing FDE capacity for continuous improvement

Best For

Post-delivery optimization, new feature development, capacity extension

Typical Structure

Named FDE allocation + Aedeon observability + monthly scope cycles

Let's discuss what the right engagement looks like for you.

Every project is different. We'll help you find the approach that fits your context.

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