How We Engage
A structured engagement model designed for enterprise technology leaders who require clarity before commitment.
We begin with assessment, provide documented findings, and proceed only when the path forward is clear.
Engagement Flow
Four-phase approach from assessment to execution
01
Paid Assessment
Comprehensive technical and operational review of your platform
02
Executive Summary + Risks
Clear documentation of findings, risks, and technical debt
03
Phased Roadmap
Structured plan: Now / Later / Not Yet
04
Advisory / Execution
Ongoing guidance or incremental implementation when appropriate
What You Get
Key deliverables from the assessment phase
Assessment Report
Detailed analysis of current state, risks, and technical constraints
Phased Roadmap
Clear prioritization of changes with risk assessment and sequencing
Risk Analysis
Identification of failure points, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Contracting Structure
How we structure engagements to maintain clarity and client control
  • Paid assessment phase establishes baseline understanding
  • No execution work begins without documented findings
  • Assessment deliverables stand alone—no obligation to continue
  • Roadmap informs decision-making before resource commitment
  • Standard terms reviewed by legal and procurement teams
  • Defines liability, confidentiality, and IP ownership
  • Establishes change control and approval processes
  • Reviewed once, applies to all subsequent Statements of Work
  • Each SOW defines scope, timeline, and success criteria
  • Budget and resource allocation clearly documented
  • Deliverables explicitly listed with acceptance criteria
  • New SOW required for scope changes beyond defined thresholds
  • Each phase includes specific deliverables and decision gates
  • Progress is validated before advancing to next phase
  • Client retains control to pause, adjust, or terminate between phases
  • Roadmap may be revised based on findings from completed phases
  • Duskbyte provides recommendations; client makes final decisions
  • Client retains control over deployment timing and rollback
  • Client owns acceptance testing and production validation
  • Client responsible for internal change management and stakeholder communication
  • Recommendations based on information available at time of assessment
  • Implementation outcomes affected by evolving requirements and constraints
  • No guarantees on specific performance, cost, or timeline outcomes
  • Success requires collaboration, client resources, and shared accountability
  • Weekly status updates with progress, blockers, and decisions needed
  • Technical decisions documented with context and alternatives considered
  • Change requests logged and approved before implementation
  • Final documentation includes runbooks, architecture diagrams, and handoff materials
  • Assessment-first model prevents premature commitment to flawed approaches
  • Phased execution allows for course correction based on real findings
  • Clear documentation ensures knowledge transfer and reduces dependency
  • Explicit client control prevents vendor lock-in and preserves flexibility
Guiding Principles
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