Some checks failed
Deploy Nexus / deploy (push) Has been cancelled
- Change 'no API dependency' to 'API fallback available for large models' - Update package tagline to 'local inference capability' Closes #907
185 lines
5.9 KiB
Markdown
185 lines
5.9 KiB
Markdown
# Service Offerings
|
|
|
|
## Who We Are
|
|
|
|
Whitestone Engineering is a human-led, AI-augmented engineering firm. Our principal engineer directs a fleet of five autonomous AI agents that build, test, and ship production infrastructure around the clock. We deliver at the speed and consistency of a 10-person team with the overhead of one.
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Tier 1: Agent Infrastructure
|
|
|
|
**For companies that want autonomous AI agents working for them.**
|
|
|
|
### What We Build
|
|
- Custom AI agent deployment using our battle-tested Hermes framework
|
|
- Multi-agent fleet orchestration with persistent memory and skills systems
|
|
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server development and integration
|
|
- Local LLM inference stacks (Ollama, vLLM, custom model serving)
|
|
- Agent-to-agent communication networks
|
|
- Cron-scheduled autonomous workflows (burn-mode operations)
|
|
- Multi-platform agent gateways (Telegram, Discord, Slack, custom)
|
|
- Self-hosted code forge setup with full CI/CD integration
|
|
|
|
### Pricing
|
|
- **Hourly:** $400 — $600/hr
|
|
- **Project:** $15,000 — $25,000+
|
|
- **Retainer:** $8,000 — $15,000/month
|
|
|
|
### Ideal Client
|
|
- AI startups building agent products
|
|
- Companies wanting to deploy internal AI workforce
|
|
- Organizations needing sovereign (self-hosted) AI infrastructure
|
|
- Teams that want agents integrated into their existing toolchain
|
|
|
|
### Deliverables Include
|
|
- Deployed agent system with documentation
|
|
- Monitoring and health check dashboards
|
|
- Runbook for operations and troubleshooting
|
|
- 30 days of post-deployment support
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Tier 2: Security & Hardening
|
|
|
|
**For companies that already have AI systems and need them locked down.**
|
|
|
|
### What We Build
|
|
- AI agent security audits (jailbreak resistance, prompt injection, data exfiltration)
|
|
- Conscience validation systems (ethical guardrails that actually work)
|
|
- Crisis detection and automated response pipelines
|
|
- CVE-class vulnerability identification and remediation
|
|
- Secure agent communication protocols
|
|
- Audit logging and compliance frameworks
|
|
- Red-teaming exercises against existing AI deployments
|
|
|
|
### Pricing
|
|
- **Hourly:** $250 — $400/hr
|
|
- **Project:** $8,000 — $15,000
|
|
- **Retainer:** $5,000 — $10,000/month
|
|
|
|
### Ideal Client
|
|
- Companies deploying customer-facing AI agents
|
|
- Regulated industries (finance, healthcare) using LLMs
|
|
- Organizations that have had AI safety incidents
|
|
- AI companies preparing for SOC 2 or similar compliance
|
|
|
|
### Deliverables Include
|
|
- Security assessment report with severity ratings
|
|
- Remediation implementation (not just a report — we fix it)
|
|
- Jailbreak resistance test suite
|
|
- Ongoing monitoring recommendations
|
|
- Optional: retained security review as systems evolve
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Tier 3: Automation & Research
|
|
|
|
**For companies that need things built, automated, or investigated.**
|
|
|
|
### What We Build
|
|
- Webhook-driven CI/CD pipelines
|
|
- Automated data processing and ETL workflows
|
|
- Intelligence reports and research synthesis
|
|
- Custom tooling and scripts
|
|
- Infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform, shell)
|
|
- API integrations and middleware
|
|
- Technical due diligence reports
|
|
- Proof-of-concept development
|
|
|
|
### Pricing
|
|
- **Hourly:** $150 — $250/hr
|
|
- **Project:** $5,000 — $10,000
|
|
- **Retainer:** $3,000 — $5,000/month
|
|
|
|
### Ideal Client
|
|
- Startups that need a "get it done" engineering partner
|
|
- VCs needing technical due diligence on portfolio companies
|
|
- Companies drowning in manual processes
|
|
- Research teams that need technical implementation support
|
|
|
|
### Deliverables Include
|
|
- Working automation/pipeline with documentation
|
|
- Source code in client's repository
|
|
- Handoff documentation for internal team
|
|
- 14 days of post-delivery support
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Package Deals
|
|
|
|
### Starter — $5,000
|
|
*Get your first AI agent working for you.*
|
|
|
|
- Single Hermes agent deployment
|
|
- Basic automation workflow (cron-scheduled tasks)
|
|
- One platform integration (Telegram, Discord, or Slack)
|
|
- Basic monitoring and alerting
|
|
- Documentation and runbook
|
|
- 14 days post-deployment support
|
|
|
|
**Timeline: 1-2 weeks**
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
### Professional — $15,000
|
|
*A multi-agent fleet that operates autonomously.*
|
|
|
|
- Up to 3 Hermes agent instances
|
|
- Fleet coordination and task routing
|
|
- Multi-platform gateway (2+ platforms)
|
|
- Persistent memory and skills system
|
|
- Monitoring dashboard with health checks
|
|
- Webhook-driven automation pipelines
|
|
- Comprehensive documentation
|
|
- 30 days post-deployment support
|
|
|
|
**Timeline: 3-4 weeks**
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
### Enterprise — $40,000+
|
|
*Full sovereign infrastructure with local inference capability.*
|
|
|
|
- Full agent fleet (5+ instances)
|
|
- Local LLM inference stack (API fallback available for large models)
|
|
- Self-hosted code forge (Gitea) with CI/CD
|
|
- Agent security hardening and conscience validation
|
|
- Nostr-based sovereign communication layer
|
|
- Custom agent skills development
|
|
- Burn-mode autonomous operation cycles
|
|
- Full test suite and quality assurance
|
|
- Dedicated support channel
|
|
- 90 days post-deployment support
|
|
- Priority response SLA
|
|
|
|
**Timeline: 6-8 weeks**
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## How We Work
|
|
|
|
1. **Discovery Call** (30 min, free) — We learn about your problem
|
|
2. **Proposal** (1-2 business days) — Detailed scope, timeline, and pricing
|
|
3. **Kickoff** (Day 1) — 50% deposit, project begins immediately
|
|
4. **Delivery** — Fleet builds, human reviews, client receives updates
|
|
5. **Handoff** — Documentation, training, and support period begins
|
|
6. **Ongoing** (optional) — Retained relationship for continued development
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Why Us vs. Traditional Consultancies
|
|
|
|
| Factor | Traditional | Whitestone Engineering |
|
|
|--------|-------------|----------------------|
|
|
| Team size | Must hire/staff up | Fleet is always ready |
|
|
| Hours/day | 8 | 24 (agents don't sleep) |
|
|
| Ramp-up time | Weeks | Days |
|
|
| Consistency | Varies by person | Systematic and reproducible |
|
|
| AI expertise | Learning it | Built the infrastructure |
|
|
| Overhead | Office, HR, benefits | Lean and efficient |
|
|
| Cost | $300-500/hr billed | Competitive, transparent |
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
*All prices are in USD. Custom scoping available for complex engagements. Volume discounts for multi-project commitments.*
|