Three structured ways to engage CloudKraft — each built around the AI Control Framework™ framework, scoped to a specific architectural deliverable, with a defined timeline and a fixed fee. You know exactly what you're buying before work begins.
Our commitment
Fixed fees, not open retainers. Every engagement has a defined scope, a specific deliverable, and a price agreed before any work begins.
Our role
Architecture, not implementation. CloudKraft makes the decisions, documents the trade-offs, and hands off to your team — we don't replace your engineers.
Our position
Vendor neutral, always. No referral relationships with AI platforms or cloud providers. Every recommendation is made in your interest.
The CloudKraft AI Control Framework™
Every CloudKraft engagement is structured around the AI Control Framework™ — a five-layer framework that defines where AI governance, architecture, and integration decisions must be made before a production system can be trusted. Each service tier maps to specific layers of the framework.
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AI Control Framework™ — Five-Layer Reference Framework
A structured methodology for enterprise AI governance — covering the five architectural layers that determine whether an AI system is production-ready, auditable, and aligned with business objectives.
Layer 1
Data Readiness
Data quality, lineage, contracts, and vector store design for AI consumption
Layer 2
Architecture Patterns
RAG design, agent orchestration, integration patterns, and system topology
Layer 3
Governance & Risk
RBAC, audit logging, responsible AI controls, and regulatory compliance
Layer 4
Operating Model
Team structure, ownership, vendor management, and AI programme governance
Layer 5
Integration & Scale
Workflow embedding, observability, cost control, and production hardening
Tier 1 — Diagnostic
T1 · Diagnostic Assessment
AI Readiness Diagnostic
A structured 3–4 week assessment of your current AI landscape mapped against the AI Control Framework™ framework — identifying data gaps, governance weaknesses, integration risks, and vendor dependencies before they become production problems.
Starting at $7,500FIXED FEE◷ 3–4 weeks
What You Receive
✓
AI Landscape Assessment — current state of your data, integration, and AI tooling mapped against Control Tower Layer 1 & 2 production readiness criteria
✓
Governance Gap Report — Layer 3 evaluation of security controls, RBAC, audit logging, and responsible AI posture against your regulatory context
✓
Vendor Dependency Map — architectural lock-in risks identified across LLM providers, platforms, and data tools
✓
Prioritised Recommendations — sequenced action plan across all five Control Tower layers with effort estimates and decision dependencies
✓
Executive Briefing Deck — board and C-suite ready summary of findings and recommended investment decisions
Control Framework™ Layers Covered
L1 Data ReadinessL2 ArchitectureL3 GovernanceL4 Operating Model
This Engagement is Right For
Organisations with active AI experimentation but no clear path to production deployment
CTOs and CDOs who need an independent assessment before making a major AI platform investment
Regulated enterprises in banking, insurance, or healthcare preparing for an AI governance review
Leadership teams who want to understand their AI risk exposure before it becomes a board-level issue
Tier 2 — Blueprint
T2 · Architecture Blueprint
Enterprise AI Architecture Blueprint
A 5–7 week deep architecture engagement that produces a full Control Framework™-aligned reference architecture — technology decisions, integration patterns, and governance framework specific to your organisation, stack, and regulatory context.
Starting at $15k–25kFIXED FEE◷ 5–7 weeks
What You Receive
✓
Reference Architecture — C4-model diagrams covering system context, containers, components, and data flows for your target AI system
✓
Architecture Decision Records — documented trade-offs for every major technology and integration choice, with rationale and alternatives considered
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Control Framework™ Governance Framework — Layer 3 RBAC model, audit trail design, data lineage requirements, and responsible AI controls built into the architecture
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Technology Evaluation Matrix — vendor-neutral comparison of LLM providers, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, and cloud AI services
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Layer 4 Operating Model Design — team structure, ownership model, vendor management, and AI programme governance recommendations
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Phased Implementation Roadmap — delivery plan with team requirements, dependencies, and milestone definitions across all five layers
Control Framework™ Layers Covered
L1 Data ReadinessL2 ArchitectureL3 GovernanceL4 Operating ModelL5 Integration
This Engagement is Right For
Organisations ready to build a production AI system and needing the architecture designed before development starts
Engineering teams who have a clear AI use case but lack the enterprise architecture depth to design it for scale and governance
Enterprises evaluating competing AI platforms and needing a neutral architecture perspective before committing budget
Organisations that completed a T1 Diagnostic and are ready to move from gap analysis to architecture design
Tier 3 — Advisory
T3 · Implementation Advisory
Implementation Advisory
Ongoing fractional architecture oversight during AI delivery — architecture reviews, trade-off decisions, Control Framework™ governance checkpoints, and stakeholder alignment. For teams with builders who need architectural authority.
$5,000-$10,000PER MONTH◷ 3-month minimum
What You Receive Each Month
✓
Weekly Architecture Reviews — structured review of design decisions and implementation choices against the Control Framework™ blueprint
✓
Trade-off Decision Support — on-demand input for architecture decisions that arise during delivery, with documented rationale
✓
Layer 3 Governance Checkpoints — monthly review of security controls, data handling, audit logging, and responsible AI compliance
✓
Stakeholder Alignment — executive briefings and progress communication artefacts for C-suite and board reporting
✓
Architecture Decision Log — maintained ADR registry capturing every significant decision and its context for future reference
Engineering teams actively building an AI system who need architecture oversight without a full-time hire
Organisations that completed a T2 Blueprint and are entering the implementation phase
CTOs who need a senior architecture voice in delivery ceremonies, not just strategy documents
Regulated enterprises where architecture decisions require documented rationale for compliance and audit purposes
At a Glance
What's Included
T1 · Diagnostic
T2 · Blueprint
T3 · Advisory
Control Framework™ L1 — Data Readiness
✓ Full audit
Input to design
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Control Framework™ L2 — Architecture
Gap analysis
✓ Full design
✓ Maintained
Control Framework™ L3 — Governance
Gap report
✓ Designed in
✓ Monthly review
Control Framework™ L4 — Operating Model
Recommendations
✓ Designed
✓ Maintained
Control Framework™ L5 — Integration
—
✓ Roadmap
✓ Oversight
Architecture Decision Records
—
✓ Full set
✓ Ongoing
Executive briefing deck
✓ Included
✓ Included
✓ Monthly
Fixed fee
Starting at $7,500
Starting at $15k–25k
Starting at $5k–10k/month
Standalone Engagements
Lighter-touch entry points for organisations not yet ready for a full tier engagement — or for specific, bounded architecture needs.
Workshop
AI Governance Workshop
A structured half-day workshop for your leadership team covering AI risk frameworks, Control Framework™ governance model design, and responsible AI controls. Delivered remotely or on-site.
$3,500 · Half-day
Review
Architecture Review
A focused review of an existing AI system design — trade-off analysis, Control Framework™ gap identification, and a written findings report. Ideal before a major build or procurement decision.
$5,000 · Fixed
Briefing
CTO / CDO Briefing
A 90-minute executive briefing on enterprise AI architecture — current landscape, key decisions your organisation needs to make, and how to evaluate build vs. buy using the Control Framework™ framework.
$2,500 · 90 minutes
Assessment
AI Maturity Assessment
A structured assessment across all five Control Framework™ layers — benchmarked against industry peers in regulated sectors. Produces a radar chart, gap analysis, and prioritised roadmap.
$4,000 · Fixed
Next Step
Not sure which engagement fits? Start with a call.
A 30-minute discovery conversation is enough to understand where you are, what decision you're trying to make, and which Control Framework™ engagement — if any — makes sense. No obligation, no proposal before the call.