
Beyond the Eight-Stage Model
The eight phases are a reference architecture- not a rigid waterfall. Engagements are scoped to your outcome: a discovery-only audit, a proof-of-concept sprint, a strangler migration off legacy, or a full build-through-innovation program. Each phase has named deliverables, a lead role, and a timeline band so executives know what ships when.
Parallel workstreams run where it reduces risk: security review during Build, observability setup before Launch, and data migration rehearsals while Design is still in flight. That keeps momentum without skipping the documentation and sign-offs that make handoffs survivable after we leave.



