Outcome-based engagement models.
Designed for organizations solving complex software challenges. SazM combines autonomous AI execution with 20+ years of principal engineering oversight to deliver production-ready software faster.
How Engagements Work
We do not accept random feature-factory work. All engagements follow a strict, de-risked progression.
Diagnostic Audit (Assess & Plan)
We never write code without understanding the system. Every engagement begins with an intensive audit to map the exact state of the architecture.
Engineering Project (Execute)
Once the roadmap is defined, we move into direct technical execution to resolve the bottlenecks and harden the platform.
Architect-in-Residence (Scale & Oversee)
After the system is stabilized and shipped, ongoing strategic oversight ensures the platform maintains integrity as your team grows.
Which engagement is right for you?
| Engagement | Goal | Ideal For | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Audit | Expose technical debt & define a remediation strategy. | Teams facing sudden bottlenecks or recurring downtime. | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Engineering Project | Direct execution of the roadmap to modernize the system. | Companies needing complex architecture implemented without distraction. | 2 to 4 months |
| Architect-in-Residence | Ongoing technical leadership for long-term architectural evolution. | Scale-ups requiring strategic oversight as they grow. | Ongoing (Retainer) |
Engagement Specifications
Diagnostic Audit
- Purpose
- An intensive architectural review to expose technical debt and define a precise, actionable remediation strategy.
- Ideal Customer
- Teams facing sudden scaling bottlenecks, recurring downtime, or blocked feature velocity.
- Typical Duration
- 1 to 2 weeks.
- Deliverables
- Architecture Assessment, Risk Matrix, Remediation Roadmap.
- Client Responsibilities
- Provide source code access, existing architectural diagrams, and deep context on business constraints.
- Success Criteria
- Total clarity on technical bottlenecks and an exact, actionable path to resolution.
- When NOT a fit
- If you are looking for a standard website build or general staff augmentation.
Engineering Project
- Purpose
- Direct execution of the remediation roadmap to harden infrastructure or modernize legacy systems.
- Ideal Customer
- Companies that need complex architecture successfully implemented without distracting their internal product teams.
- Typical Duration
- 2 to 4 months.
- Deliverables
- Production-Ready Code, System Documentation, Performance Benchmarks, Deployment Pipelines.
- Client Responsibilities
- Timely feedback on milestones, API/integration access, and staging environment provisioning.
- Success Criteria
- A resilient, scalable system successfully deployed to production with zero translation loss.
- When NOT a fit
- General IT maintenance or ongoing operational support for simple applications.
Architect-in-Residence
- Purpose
- Ongoing technical leadership to guide your internal teams through long-term architectural evolution.
- Ideal Customer
- Scale-ups that have stabilized their core platform but require continued strategic oversight as their user base and engineering headcount grow.
- Typical Duration
- Ongoing (Retainer).
- Deliverables
- Weekly Architectural Guidance, High-Stakes Code Reviews, Strategic Planning, Mentorship.
- Client Responsibilities
- Active integration of guidance into the team's agile process and a commitment to maintaining architectural standards.
- Success Criteria
- Continuous architectural integrity as the platform and engineering team scales.
- When NOT a fit
- Teams looking for a full-time, dedicated senior engineer simply to close tickets.
Technical Buyer Concerns
How does AI-Native Software Delivery work?
Saravana Bhava defines the architecture, system boundaries, and quality requirements. AI orchestrates the coding, unit testing, documentation, and refactoring. Saravana performs final code review, performance validation, and security auditing before production deployment.
Do I buy engineering hours or business outcomes?
You purchase verified business outcomes, speed, and production reliability. SazM does not bill hourly or sell developer time.
How do you handle intellectual property and security?
All generated code, architecture specs, and artifacts are 100% owned by your organization upon delivery. Code execution takes place in isolated environments under strict NDAs.
What happens after an Engineering Project is completed?
Engagements conclude with automated test suites and architecture documentation. Most clients transition into an Architect-in-Residence retainer for continued strategic oversight.
Describe your
technical challenge.
Describe the technical challenge, your current stack, and the outcome you need. Every inquiry is read personally and answered in writing.
I reply to every brief in writing, usually within a few business days.