Can build work start without a Blueprint first?
Yes, if the target architecture, assumptions, acceptance criteria, and scope are already approved. If not, the Architecture Blueprint Sprint comes first to produce them.
PRODUCTION
8 to 16 weeks · $75K to $250K
Move Approved Azure or AI Scope Into Production.
When architecture and scope are already approved, the Pilot to Production Build gives your team senior delivery support for the controls, monitoring, documentation, training, and handoff that make a pilot ready to run, without losing ownership. Scoped delivery over 8 to 16 weeks ends in a documented handoff to your team.
Use This When
Use This When Approved Scope Needs Delivery Control.
- A pilot works, but production controls, deployment, and operations are not ready.
- Architecture has been approved and implementation needs senior guidance.
- Security, monitoring, rollback, documentation, or ownership must be in place before launch.
- Internal engineers or vendor teams need clear implementation boundaries.
Delivery Structure
How the Engagement Runs.
- 01Implementation kickoff and delivery plan
- 02Infrastructure, deployment pipeline, integration, and control setup
- 03Testing, documentation, monitoring, and training
- 04Operational handoff and closeout
Outcomes
What the Build Puts in Place.
The build turns approved architecture into running production capability your team owns, with controls, monitoring, documentation, and a documented handoff.
- Implemented Azure or AI production capability
- Deployment pipeline and release controls
- Monitoring, alerting, and runbook notes
- Security and governance controls
- Training and operational handoff
- Build against approved architecture and acceptance criteria.
- Add identity, security, governance, deployment, and monitoring controls using Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights.
- Test functional behavior, failure handling, observability, and handoff readiness.
- Record material scope or architecture changes before they become undocumented drift.
- Close out with documentation, an owner model, and recommended next actions.
Questions
Before You Book.
The first call confirms the goal, the timeline, and whether this service matches the work.
Is this a managed service?
No. It is bounded delivery with a fixed scope and a defined end. Ongoing support continues through Architecture Office or a Managed AI and Cloud Governance retainer once the build hands off.
Can internal teams build while architecture is led separately?
Yes. Architecture direction and QA gates can be led separately while your internal or partner teams deliver parts of the implementation.
Scope the Production Build.
Every week a pilot runs half-productionized adds operational risk that nobody owns. Bring the approved architecture, known scope, acceptance criteria, blockers, and launch timeline. The first architecture call is free for qualified teams and confirms whether the build is ready to scope.
Related services: Architecture Blueprint Sprint · Architecture Office