Advisory Sprint
A fixed-scope, fixed-price assessment that turns a problem into a costed, prioritized plan.
- Duration
- 2–4 weeks
- Pricing
- Fixed fee
- You get
- Roadmap & estimate
Why Cylus Creators
Why companies choose Cylus Creators.
We combine the senior attention of a boutique consultancy with the delivery discipline of an enterprise IT partner. Here is what that means in practice, and what we commit to on every engagement.
Principles
Six principles that shape every engagement.
They are why clients stay with us for years, and why the systems we build keep working long after launch.
Senior-led by default
Every engagement has a named senior lead who stays hands-on from discovery to delivery. You never get bait-and-switch staffing.
Outcome-first scoping
We define success in business terms such as cost, speed, risk and revenue before we write a line of code.
Radical transparency
Weekly demos, a shared backlog, honest estimates and early warnings. You always know where things stand.
Security and IP from day one
NDAs on request, least-privilege access and secure engineering practices. You own everything we build.
Time-zone friendly
Full overlap with the Middle East, strong overlap with the UK and Europe, and scheduled mornings for the Americas.
Built to hand over
Documentation, runbooks and knowledge transfer are part of the scope. There is no lock-in, ever.
The difference
Not your typical outsourcing vendor.
Where many IT vendors optimize for billable hours, we optimize for outcomes and long-term trust.
| Aspect | Typical outsourcing | Cylus Creators |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Senior people pitch, juniors deliver | Senior consultants and engineers lead delivery hands-on |
| How scope is set | Hours and headcount | Business outcomes with measurable success criteria |
| Visibility | Monthly status reports | Weekly demos, a shared backlog and live dashboards |
| Estimates | Optimistic, then change requests | Bottom-up and transparent, with risks called out early |
| Ownership | Code and accounts held by the vendor | You own the code, IP, cloud accounts and documentation |
| After launch | A new contract and a new team | The same team supports, improves or hands over cleanly |
Our commitments
What you can hold us to, in writing.
These commitments are part of how we work with every client, from a two-week sprint to a multi-year partnership.
- A reply from a consultant within one business day
- A named senior lead on every engagement
- Weekly demos and transparent reporting
- You own all code, IP, designs and accounts
- A mutual NDA before any detail is shared, on request
- Documentation and handover included, with no lock-in
Engagement models
Start small. Scale with confidence.
Most clients begin with a short Advisory Sprint, then choose the model that fits. You can switch models as your needs change.
Project Delivery
Clear outcomes delivered in milestones, with fixed-price or capped time-and-materials options.
- Duration
- 6–26 weeks
- Pricing
- Fixed or capped
- You get
- Production-ready solution
Dedicated Team
A senior-led, cross-functional squad that works as an extension of your own team and processes.
- Duration
- 6+ months
- Pricing
- Monthly per team
- You get
- Ongoing delivery capacity
Managed Services
SLA-backed support, monitoring, security and continuous improvement for business-critical systems.
- Duration
- 12+ months
- Pricing
- Monthly retainer
- You get
- Reliability & peace of mind
Is Cylus Creators a good fit for small projects?
Yes, if the problem matters to your business. We regularly run focused engagements such as architecture reviews, cloud cost reviews and pilots. Our Advisory Sprint is designed to be a low-risk first step.
How do you ensure quality with an offshore team?
Senior leads stay hands-on, every change is peer-reviewed and covered by automated tests, and you see working software in a demo every week. Quality is visible, not promised.
What if we want to bring the work in-house later?
That is a normal outcome and we plan for it. Documentation, runbooks and knowledge transfer are part of every engagement, and you own all code and accounts from the start.
Do you work remotely or on-site?
We are a remote-first company and collaborate in your tools, such as Slack, Teams, Jira and GitHub. For workshops, kick-offs and key milestones our consultants can travel to you when it adds value. Travel is agreed up front.
Start a conversation
Let's talk about what you're building next.
Tell us about the challenge on your desk. Within one business day a senior consultant will reply with initial thoughts, and with questions if we need them, before any sales conversation.