Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs)
Forward Deployed Engineering Services
Get the engineering power to take your computer vision applications from concept to production.
Starter
Validate a single, high-value AI use case in production with one camera in 4 weeks
Standard
For teams who want multiple production-ready applications across multiple business workflows in less than 7 weeks
Advanced
For organizations who want to build a platform-level AI deployment across sites or systems in under 12 weeks
Why use an FDE?
Production Ownership
You retain full ownership of all work delivered during the engagement.
Video Data & Pipeline Review
Assessment of video data quality, pipelines, and production readiness.
Project Intake & Feasibility
Upfront scoping to validate technical feasibility, constraints, and success criteria.
Dedicated FDE Resource
A forward-deployed engineer embedded with your team for the duration of the engagement.
Model Selection & Integration
Guidance on model choice, tuning, and integration into your production stack.
Weekly Progress & Deliverables
Clear weekly updates tied to milestones, outcomes, and metrics.
Meet our Head of FDE
Shanker Iyer is a seasoned engineering and operations leader with a track record at some of the industry’s most innovative organizations. He is currently Head of FDE at Plainsight and previously held leadership roles at LiveReach AI and Facebook’s Building 8, where he contributed to breakthrough consumer hardware initiatives.
What You'll Get
Dedicated Engineer
Hands-on support that works as an extension of your team from kick-off to go live.
Tailored Capacity
Consistent engineering support tailored to your priorities, with the ability to adjust as needs evolve.
Scalable Support
Internal comprehensive onboarding, training, and communication resources.
Let's Scale Up Your Vision Together.
If you’re ready to build AI-powered vision workflows, don’t wait. Whatever industry you operate in, we can help you decide how best to pursue your vision.