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Contractual Structures

Enterprise AI Engagement Models

Esaholic structures AI engineering engagements around transparent, risk-aligned contractual models. Whether you require a fixed-scope milestone build, an embedded dedicated AI squad, executive fractional architecture advisory from Umar Abbas, or performance-backed retainers, we eliminate ambiguity with deterministic code delivery.

4 Structure Options

Transparent Delivery

Guaranteed deliverable outcomes with explicit SLA benchmarks, capped milestone budgets, and clear timeline commitments.

Ideal For:Well-defined AI deliverables (RAG systems, fine-tuning, agent POCs)
Typical Investment:Fixed Price ($25k - $120k)
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Full-stack AI engineers, vector database architects, and MLOps leads embedded directly into your engineering organization.

Ideal For:Scaling continuous AI product roadmaps
Typical Investment:Monthly Retainer ($18k - $45k/mo)
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Strategic architecture guidance from Umar Abbas to audit vendor proposals, architect infrastructure, and ensure compliance.

Ideal For:Executive leadership, AI architecture & vendor audits
Typical Investment:Monthly Retainer ($8k - $18k/mo)
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Risk-shared engagement tying compensation to agreed technical milestones such as API cost optimization or latency SLA compliance.

Ideal For:Production SLAs, latency tuning & cost reduction
Typical Investment:Base + SLA Performance Metric Bonus
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