Our Services

Work that
ships. Thinking
that scales.

We engage in three disciplines — but operate to one standard. Whether you need engineers, advisors, or a programme to grow your team, we bring rigour, structure, and clarity.

01 — SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

We build systems
that scale.

WhiteBox engineers embed with your team to architect, build, and ship production-grade software. From greenfield products to legacy modernisation, AI integration to platform engineering — we bring technical clarity at every layer.

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Architecture ReviewsAPI DesignAI IntegrationCloud InfrastructureDevOps & CI/CDCode AuditsPerformance OptimisationSecurity Hardening
Backend Engineering

Python, Node.js, Go — production-ready APIs, data pipelines, and microservices built for reliability and maintainability.

AI & LLM Integration

RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, LLM-powered features — designed for production, not proof of concept.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS, GCP, Azure — infrastructure as code, containerisation, auto-scaling, and observability from day one.

Platform & Developer Tooling

Internal tooling, developer platforms, and automation that multiply the productivity of your engineering team.

Legacy Modernisation

Systematic migration from ageing stacks to maintainable, observable, and deployable modern architectures.

How We Engage
01
Discovery

We map your codebase, architecture, team, and constraints. No assumptions — we read the code.

02
Proposal

A scoped proposal with clear deliverables, milestones, and ownership. Fixed-price or time-and-materials.

03
Build

Two-week sprints, daily standups, weekly demos. You see progress every step.

04
Handoff

Full documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer. Your team owns what we build.

Engagement Types
Embedded
Team Augmentation

One or more engineers embedded in your team, working in your tools and processes.

4–24 WEEKS · ON-DEMAND
Project
Fixed-Scope Delivery

A defined product, feature, or system delivered end-to-end by a WhiteBox team.

6–16 WEEKS · FIXED-PRICE
Advisory
Architecture Review

A deep technical review with a prioritised set of recommendations and a remediation plan.

1–2 WEEKS · REPORT DELIVERABLE
02 — TECH CONSULTING

We solve the
hard problems.

WhiteBox advisors work with CTOs, founders, and engineering leaders to make the decisions that matter most — technology strategy, team structure, AI adoption, and build-vs-buy choices grounded in first principles, not frameworks.

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Tech StrategyAI RoadmappingOrg DesignDue DiligenceVendor EvaluationBuild vs BuyCTO AdvisoryHiring Strategy
Technology Strategy

Multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to business goals. We make the trade-offs explicit and defensible.

AI Adoption Roadmap

Where AI creates real leverage in your business — and where it doesn't. A practical, phased adoption plan.

Engineering Org Design

Team topology, hiring plans, and engineering culture — structured to support the product you're building.

Technical Due Diligence

Pre-investment or pre-acquisition assessment of codebases, architecture, technical debt, and team capability.

Fractional CTO

Senior technical leadership on a part-time basis — for startups that need CTO-level thinking without a full-time hire.

Advisory Process
01
Intake Call

30-minute call to understand your challenge, goals, and timeline. No pitch — just listening.

02
Diagnosis

We review materials, interview stakeholders, and map the problem space with rigour.

03
Strategy

A clear, written set of recommendations with rationale, risks, and implementation sequencing.

04
Support

Implementation support, stakeholder communication, and accountability through execution.

Engagement Types
Workshop
Strategy Sprint

Intensive 2-day facilitated session to align leadership and produce a clear technology direction.

2 DAYS · FIXED-PRICE
Retainer
Ongoing Advisory

Monthly retainer for continuous access to senior WhiteBox advisors — for strategic decisions as they arise.

MONTHLY · ROLLING CONTRACT
Project
Fractional CTO

Part-time CTO service for early-stage or growing companies — 2 to 4 days per week.

3–12 MONTHS · PART-TIME
04 — AI AUTOMATION

We automate the
work slowing you down.

Most businesses are sitting on hundreds of hours of manual, repetitive work — reporting, approvals, data entry, customer responses, and internal processes that could be handled in seconds. WhiteBox identifies exactly where AI creates real leverage in your business and builds the automations that free your team to focus on what only humans can do.

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Process AutomationAI AssistantsReport GenerationCustomer WorkflowsData ProcessingDocument IntelligenceAI IntegrationWorkflow Design
Business Process Automation

We map your most time-consuming workflows and replace manual steps with intelligent automations that run 24/7 without error.

AI-Powered Assistants

Custom AI assistants trained on your business knowledge — handling customer queries, internal FAQs, and document search without adding headcount.

Automated Reporting & Insights

Turn raw data into polished reports and dashboards automatically. Your team gets the answers they need, when they need them — without the manual work.

Document & Data Intelligence

Extract, classify, and act on information locked in PDFs, emails, spreadsheets, and forms. Reduce processing time from hours to seconds.

System & Tool Integration

Connect your existing tools — CRMs, ERPs, spreadsheets, communication platforms — so data flows automatically and nothing falls through the cracks.

How We Engage
01
Map

We spend time understanding your current workflows, bottlenecks, and where your team's time actually goes. No guesswork.

02
Prioritise

We identify the automations with the highest ROI — quick wins first, then a structured roadmap for the rest.

03
Build

We build, test, and deploy automations in weeks, not months. You see results before the engagement ends.

04
Hand Over

Full handover with documentation. Your team can manage and extend what we build.

Engagement Types
Audit
Automation Audit

A structured review of your business operations to identify the top automation opportunities and expected time and cost savings.

2 WEEKS · FIXED-PRICE REPORT
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Project
Build & Deploy

We design and deliver a set of automations end-to-end — integrated into your existing tools and ready for day-one use.

4–10 WEEKS · FIXED-PRICE
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Setup
AI Assistant Setup

A custom AI assistant for your business — customer-facing or internal — trained on your content, policies, and processes.

3–6 WEEKS · FIXED-PRICE
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03 — PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

We develop the
next generation.

Structured, project-led programmes that take individuals from fundamentals to industry-ready in 3 months. All training is delivered online and part-time — built for working professionals. Cohorts are intentionally small to protect quality.

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AI & Automation EngineeringData Science for BusinessCybersecurityCorporate TrainingTeam Upskilling
Individual Programmes

Three open-enrolment tracks — AI Engineering, Data Science, and Cybersecurity — with structured cohorts starting September 2025.

Corporate Upskilling

Custom training programmes delivered to your team — aligned to your stack, tools, and business context. Group pricing available for teams of 3+.

Live Workshops

Standalone 2–4 hour workshops on specific topics: prompt engineering, data storytelling, security fundamentals. Available for internal events.

Curriculum Partnerships

We work with universities, bootcamps, and HR teams to design and co-deliver technical curricula aligned to hiring outcomes.

Career Transition Support

Portfolio review, mock interviews, and job search strategy — included in all individual programmes at no extra cost.

Open Programmes — Cohort Starting September 2025
Track 01
AI & Automation Engineering

5 phases from Python fundamentals to production agentic AI. 11+ shipped projects. Industry-ready in 3 months.

3 MONTHS · ONLINE · COHORT OF 40
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Track 02
Data Science for Business

From spreadsheets to ML systems. Real datasets, stakeholder-facing deliverables, and deployed capstone project.

3 MONTHS · ONLINE · COHORT OF 30
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Track 03
Cybersecurity

Ethical hacking, defensive security, and incident response. Graduate with a professional pentest report and detection lab.

3 MONTHS · ONLINE · COHORT OF 25
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Why WhiteBox

What makes us different.

We show our reasoning

Every recommendation comes with a rationale. We don't deliver conclusions — we deliver thinking. Clients leave every engagement understanding why, not just what.

Outcomes over outputs

We measure success by business impact, not lines of code or slide count. Every engagement starts with defining what "done" looks like — and we hold ourselves to it.

Practitioners, not theorists

Our consultants and instructors are actively building — not retired. What we teach and advise on reflects what's working in production today, not yesterday's best practice.

No black boxes

We document everything we build and explain every decision we make. When we leave, your team is smarter — not dependent on us.

Consulting meets training

The same rigour that drives our consulting practice shapes our training curriculum. Students learn from active practitioners; clients get teams trained in real methods.

Structured from day one

Every engagement has a clear architecture: phases, milestones, owners, and exit criteria. You always know where you are and what comes next.

Ready to work together?

Tell us what you’re building or where you’re stuck. We’ll come back with a clear proposal within 48 hours.