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Engagement Model

Fractional AI Architecture Lead

Typical Investment: $8,000 - $18,000 / month • Timeline: Ongoing Retainer

The Fractional AI Architecture Lead model provides high-level executive strategy, infrastructure auditing, vendor proposal validation, and compliance oversight from Founder & Principal AI Architect Umar Abbas.

Execution Framework

How the Fractional AI Architecture Lead Operates

Founder & Principal AI Architect Umar Abbas conducts weekly executive strategy calls, reviews technical architecture pull requests, audits vendor proposals for inflated estimates, and leads security compliance evaluations.

Target Client Profile:

Founders, enterprise VPs, and engineering leaders needing high-stakes AI architectural governance without a full-time executive overhead.

Division of Responsibilities

Accountability & Payment Structure

Esaholic Responsibilities

Esaholic: Strategic architecture guidance, security policy design, vendor proposal audits, and board-level technical presentations.

Client Responsibilities

Client: Executive access, strategic business goals context, and architectural decisions enforcement.

Billing & Invoicing Structure:

Monthly retainer covering dedicated advisory hours, architecture reviews, and emergency call availability.

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