How long does it take to recruit an AI developer who understands LLMs and AI agents?
We can usually supply engineer profiles in 2–5 days. And when you're ready to get started, the entire onboarding process is measured in days, allowing us to accelerate your AI development team velocity almost overnight.
What are the skills to look for in an AI developer focused on custom AI and data engineering projects?
Seek a mix of data engineering (Python, SQL, ETL) and ML skills (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain). Also, first-rate developers will need to have familiarity with backend integration if AI system development is not to be theoretical but scalable.
How do engineers work with third-party AI tools compared to custom workflows?
What we're looking for: Our engineers are experts at API and microservice-based AI software integration. We facilitate data flow between third-party models (such as OpenAI or Anthropic) and your in-house systems (CRM, ERP), for seamless automated ecosystems.
What are the best practices to manage communication and projects with remote AI developers?
Our engineers will work directly in your current communication tools (Slack, Teams, Jira). In case you decide on a squad model, we assign a Project Manager to arrange sprint planning and reporting, so our remote software development team meets your needs head-on.
How can I assess the reliability and quality of an AI developer's past work?
We include real-world case studies and technical interviews. Our AI consulting services roots mean our engineers are screened not only for coding capabilities, but also for their ability to produce production code in highly complex enterprise environments.
What are the legal/privacy concerns that one should address when hiring AI developers?
We sign very detailed NDAs and have strict data security procedures in place (including GDPR and SOC2 compliance where applicable). We guarantee that the client 100% owns the IP of all code and models constructed.
Will I be able to obtain support and maintenance in the long term after initial development has been done?
Yes. Whether you are looking to hire dedicated AI devs or go for a fixed-scope model, we provide post-deployment support packages which include model monitoring and retraining - along with regular maintenance of your environment.
What are the warning signs to look out for when selecting an AI development partner online?
Stay away from partners who promise "magic" and don't tell you what data they need. Trained on good data. It's always a good sign when the company developing your AI implementation is focusing on how to make your brand more ready for AI, as opposed to who wrote their marketing copy.
What if these AI models underperform in production, or their predictions stop being accurate after some time?
We develop MLOps pipelines to track model drift and performance decay. Our engineers establish that automated retraining triggers and alert systems are in place so your custom AI solutions stay accurate as time goes on.
How do you manage IP ownership and confidentiality when dealing with confidential business data?
DATAFOREST guarantees 100% Client IP ownership. We do not use your proprietary data to train our own models or sell it to third parties.
Can your AI developer help us determine whether we really need AI or if a simpler solution would suffice?
Absolutely. We are focused on the right solution rather than the AI solution as a strategic partner. We frequently advise conventional engineering approaches if they provide a better ROI and stability compared to a convoluted path of AI model development.
How fast can you go from a single AI developer to an entire AI team if our project becomes larger?
We keep a bench of vetted engineers. In 2-4 weeks, we can grow your team from one developer to an entire cross-functional team as your project needs expand!