Work from actual tasks.
Use real records to identify rules, ownership, system constraints, and decisions that need judgment.
Forward-deployed engineering
Build with people who understand the work.
Work directly with the engineers building your applications, integrations, and AI workflows.
Show us the actual work.
Show us the emailed spreadsheet, the PDF you copy from, and the update that takes three systems to complete.
Those details shape the design. Some steps need human judgment; others need a reliable connection to their source.
Move from a working version to everyday use.
Review the software as it takes shape.
Test working versions with your team. Resolve missing steps and awkward handoffs directly with the engineers.
Account for deployment and adoption.
Test the connected workflow and permissions. Define launch, ownership, and support responsibilities within the engagement.
Questions before you start
What is forward-deployed engineering?
Engineers work directly with your team to understand the workflow, build the software, and put it into use.
How does embedded engineering help a business team?
Your team tests working versions and discusses rules and exceptions directly with the engineers, while changes are easier to make.
Does forward-deployed mean the engineers must be on-site?
No. Direct collaboration is the defining feature. Remote or on-site arrangements depend on the engagement.
Put the business problem in front of the builders.
Tell us what needs to work better and who will use it.
Discuss a process