03 · Process

Six phases. Audit at every step.

A structured engineering process with named deliverables. We sign a Statement of Work before any code is written, and every phase has a clear set of artifacts you can audit.

01

Discovery

1–2 wks

We start by understanding your business objectives, technical requirements, and success criteria. This phase includes stakeholder interviews, requirement analysis, and technical feasibility assessment.

Deliverables
  • Requirements document with user stories
  • Technical specification
  • Project timeline and milestones
  • Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Acceptance criteria for each milestone
  • Risk register
02

Design

1–3 wks

We create detailed designs for your software solution, including user interface designs, system architecture, database schemas, and API specifications. We review designs with you before development begins.

Deliverables
  • User interface mockups
  • System architecture diagram
  • Database schema design
  • API specification
  • Authentication and role model
  • Design review sign-off
03

Build

4–10 wks

Our engineering team develops your software solution following best practices for code quality, security, and performance. We provide regular updates and demos throughout the development phase.

Deliverables
  • Working source code in your repository
  • Continuous integration pipeline
  • Automated test suite
  • Weekly demo recordings
  • Progress reports against milestones
  • Change orders where applicable
04

Quality Assurance

1–2 wks

We conduct comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, security testing, and user acceptance testing. We ensure your software meets quality standards before launch.

Deliverables
  • Test plans and results
  • Bug reports and fixes
  • Performance test results
  • Security audit report
  • User acceptance sign-off
05

Launch

3–5 days

We deploy your software to production, configure infrastructure, and ensure everything is running smoothly. We provide launch support and monitoring during the initial rollout period.

Deliverables
  • Production deployment
  • Deployment documentation
  • Runbook for operations
  • User training materials
  • Launch support window
06

Support

Ongoing

After launch, we provide ongoing support including bug fixes, updates, performance monitoring, and feature enhancements. We can establish a support agreement tailored to your needs.

Deliverables
  • Monthly status and metrics report
  • Bug fix releases
  • Patch deployments
  • Feature releases against budget
  • Postmortems where applicable
How we contract

Deliverables, not headcount.

All projects are structured as contracts with Statement of Work (SOW) documents that clearly define deliverables, milestones, and timelines. We establish project scope upfront and provide regular updates throughout development.

Our contracts specify what software products and services we will deliver — not how many hours or people will work on the project. This approach keeps us focused on outcomes and gives you a clear audit trail at every milestone.

Next step

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