Forward Deployed AI Engineer: Taking AI from Demo to Production

Mentor

Sonu leads Kodryx AI, a deeptech company focused on building enterprise‑grade AI systems with generalized autonomy, not just surface‑level tools. He works closely with businesses to design and deploy AI that can run complex workflows reliably in real environments.

What you'll learn

• What a Forward Deployed AI Engineer actually does and how the role sits between product, engineering, and customers.
• How to take an AI idea from “cool demo” to a production‑ready system: discovery, scoping, design, build, deploy, and iterate.
• Core architecture patterns for AI deployments (RAG, agents, integrations, workflows) used in real client projects.
• How FDEs work with stakeholders, manage constraints (data, infra, compliance), and own measurable business outcomes.
• How to build an FDE‑ready portfolio: projects, artefacts, and stories that signal you can own deployments, not just write prompts.