Forward Deployed AI Engineering
Map the process. Build the engine. Govern what moves into production.
Map → build → govern
01 / Discovery
$2,000 kickoff + $500/mo
Kickoff, then monthly
Map the job and open the client desk. The $2,000 is kickoff only; $500/month keeps Discovery alive; catalog modules are extra.
02 / Engine
$24,500–$48,000 one-time
6–8 weeks · optional milestones
Build the governed system, supporting brand, and operating assets inside the client stack.
03 / Governance
$3,500–$8,500 / month
12-month agreement
Maintain the system, oversee risk, and keep process and brand work moving.
Coming later Oruanyi toolbox $299–$899/mo. No purchase path in this release.
Scope by stage
| Capability | Discovery | Engine | Governance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process mapping | Included | Included | Add-on |
| Architecture blueprint | Included | Included | Add-on |
| Brand + web | Not included | Included | Add-on |
| Stationery/marketing files | Not included | Included | Included |
| Custom AI in their stack | Not included | Included | Add-on |
| HIPAA-aligned controls | Not included | Included | Add-on |
| SecOps-aligned monitoring | Not included | Add-on | Included |
| CI/CD | Not included | Included | Add-on |
| Data governance | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Training/handoff | Included | Included | Add-on |
| Ongoing retainership hours | Not included | Not included | Included |
Client-supplied directional context, not an independently verified market-average study: enterprise FDE programs can reach $500k–$2M+; AI boutiques may be thinner on brand; studios may be thinner on governed AI.
The operating sequence
PHP security
For PHP and WordPress sites. A one-time security engagement, separate from Discovery and Engine. An Oruanyi engineer checks the site by hand, with your permission.
$499 non-refundable
Your exact PHP version is checked against PHP2Shell and your host’s build, then you get a written report with recommended fixes, usually one business day after ownership is confirmed and access is granted.
$2,499
Fixes PHP2Shell or another critical PHP issue the scan finds. The written quote confirms the terms before any work starts.
Scan terms and the free passive scan · Ask about a security scan
All public prices
Last updated . Planning figures; a person reviews the final scope, agreement and invoice.
| Offer | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery — Process Mapping | $2,000 kickoff + $500/month keep-alive | The keep-alive retainer keeps Discovery alive; it is not Engine. |
| Engine — Build & Deploy | $24,500–$48,000 one-time | Builds the agreed system in your environment, typically in six to eight weeks. |
| Governance — Maintain & Evolve | $3,500–$8,500/month | Usually after Engine hypercare or a written review of an existing system. |
| Redesign of an existing site | $8,000–$24,000 | Catalog module; not inside the $2,000 Discovery kickoff. |
| Passive website scan (/scan) | Free | Public pages only, after you confirm by email. |
| PHP Scan and vulnerability report | $499, non-refundable | Written vulnerability report for a PHP or WordPress site. A one-time security engagement, not Discovery or Engine. |
| PHP Scan and Fix | $2,499 | Fixes PHP2Shell or another critical PHP issue the scan finds; the written quote confirms terms before work. |
Clear before work begins
Engagements are invoiced. ACH Direct Debit is the default. Cards may include a processing surcharge on invoices over $5,000 where permitted by law. Debit and prepaid cards are never surcharged.
Invoices over $5,000 require ACH unless Oruanyi grants a written exception. Bank transfer avoids card-network fees on high-ticket work.
FAQ
Oruanyi invoices engagements. ACH Direct Debit is the default for Discovery, Engine, and monthly Governance drafts. Invoices over $5,000 require ACH unless Oruanyi grants a written exception. Bank transfer avoids card-network costs on high-value work. As an illustration, ACH on a $25,000 invoice is typically a few dollars, while a card fee can run into hundreds depending on the actual cost of acceptance.
Only credit-card transactions may be considered, with advance disclosure and a separate line item on the invoice and receipt. Oruanyi caps any surcharge at the lower of its actual cost of acceptance or 3%. Debit and prepaid cards are never surcharged. Oruanyi does not surcharge clients in Connecticut, Maine, or Massachusetts. Colorado and Oklahoma are capped at 2% unless a lower limit applies. New York clients receive the full dollar-and-cents card total before payment. California commercial engagements still receive advance disclosure as Oruanyi policy. Fee-free ACH remains available.
It means the workflow is designed with relevant privacy, security, access, logging, and human-oversight safeguards in mind. It does not mean Oruanyi certifies the client, acts as the client’s covered entity, or guarantees compliance. Final obligations remain specific to the client, its role, and its legal guidance.
The statement of work defines ownership before delivery. Clients receive the contracted deliverables and implementation rights. Oruanyi retains its pre-existing methods, reusable tools, and general engineering knowledge unless the written agreement says otherwise.
Yes when included in the statement of work. Oruanyi can coordinate production-ready files, proofing, production, and delivery without making a specific production vendor part of the public engagement promise.
Yes. Discovery only is a valid engagement: a $2,000 kickoff plus the $500 per month keep-alive retainer. You receive the process map, ranking, gap analysis, blueprint, and audit described in the scope. Catalog modules, including redesign of an existing site at $8,000–$24,000, are add-ons and are not inside the $2,000. A later Engine build is a separate decision.
Governance normally begins after an Engine deployment and its 30-day hypercare period, or after Oruanyi reviews an existing system and accepts a maintenance scope in writing.
No. Map → build → govern is the recommended sequence, but each engagement is scoped in writing. Oruanyi may begin with Discovery, accept a qualified build based on existing discovery work, or govern an existing system after review.
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