Replace SaaS bloat with custom
AI-powered solutions
Fast. Accurate. Proprietary. Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) build the AI apps your business actually needs — inside your team, on your stack, in production.
Custom solutions that work the way you work
We build AI-powered systems that replace expensive SaaS subscriptions with proprietary solutions you own. Our Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) work directly with your team to deliver production-ready systems in weeks.
Our core services
Every solution is built with three principles: speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
Custom AI solution building
We design and build AI systems tailored to your specific business processes — from natural language processing to computer vision. Solutions integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure while delivering measurable performance improvements.
SaaS replacement & migration
Eliminate recurring subscription costs by replacing generic SaaS tools with custom solutions you own. We handle the entire migration — zero downtime, complete data integrity, reducing total cost of ownership by an average of 67%.
AI agent development
Deploy intelligent agents that automate complex workflows, make decisions based on your business rules, and continuously learn from interactions. Our agents handle customer support, document processing and more with accuracy rates exceeding 94%.
Enterprise integration
Connect your custom AI solutions with existing enterprise systems through robust APIs and data pipelines. Secure, scalable integrations that maintain compliance with your industry standards while enabling real-time data flow.
How we leverage AI agents
Our AI agents are not generic chatbots. They are purpose-built systems trained on your data, configured to your workflows, and deployed within your infrastructure.
Domain-specific training
Agents learn from your historical data and business rules, not generic internet content.
Continuous improvement
Systems adapt and improve based on real-world usage and feedback loops.
Full transparency
Every decision made by an agent is logged, auditable, and explainable.
Why replace SaaS?
Eliminate recurring costs
One-time development investment vs. perpetual subscriptions.
Own your data
Complete control over storage, access, and usage.
Perfect fit
Built for your exact workflows, not generic templates.
No vendor lock-in
You own the code, infrastructure, and intellectual property.
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) work alongside your team
Our FDE approach means engineers embed directly with your organization, understanding your workflows at a granular level. No more explaining requirements through layers of project managers.
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Rapid iteration cycles
Daily feedback loops ensure the solution evolves with your needs.
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Complete transparency
Full visibility into development progress and technical decisions.
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Knowledge transfer
Your team learns the system as it's built, ensuring long-term success.
FDE = AI Infra · Domain knowledge · Full-stack data science · AI apps dev — with great communication at the core.
Five phases from concept to production
Each phase is designed for speed and transparency, with clear deliverables and continuous feedback.
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01 3–5 days
Discovery
Our FDE engineers embed with your team to understand workflows, pain points, and technical requirements. We map existing systems, identify inefficiencies, and define success metrics.
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02 5–7 days
Design
We architect the solution around your infrastructure — data flow, API specs, security, integrations. You receive wireframes, technical documentation, and a deployment roadmap.
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03 2–6 weeks
Build
Development happens in rapid sprints with daily check-ins. We build modular components that can be tested independently — reducing risk and accelerating delivery.
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04 2–3 days
Deploy
We handle infrastructure setup, data migration, and integration testing. Engineers ensure zero downtime during cutover and provide comprehensive monitoring with full rollback capability.
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05 Ongoing
Optimize
We monitor performance, gather user feedback, and ship iterative improvements. Includes performance tuning, feature enhancements, and knowledge transfer to your team.
Typical project timeline
Most projects go from initial discovery to production deployment in 4–8 weeks.
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1Discovery3–5 days
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2Design5–7 days
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3Build2–6 weeks
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4Deploy2–3 days
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5OptimizeOngoing
Why FDE works
Traditional software development suffers from the telephone game: requirements pass through multiple layers before reaching developers. By the time code is written, the original intent is often lost.
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) eliminate this problem. They sit with your team, observe workflows firsthand, and build solutions in real-time. This direct feedback loop means fewer misunderstandings, faster iterations, and better outcomes.
The result? Solutions that actually solve your problems — not generic implementations of what someone thought you needed.
- 1 Stakeholder explains to PM
- 2 PM writes spec for tech lead
- 3 Tech lead briefs engineers
- 4 Engineers build wrong thing
- → FDE sits with stakeholder. Ships right thing.
Key principles
Four commitments that shape every engagement.
Embedded collaboration
Engineers work where you work — on-site at your office or integrated into your remote workflows.
Rapid iteration
Daily demos and feedback sessions ensure the solution evolves correctly. No waiting weeks for the next milestone.
Technical ownership
You receive complete documentation, source code, and infrastructure setup. No black boxes.
Knowledge transfer
Your team learns the system as it's built, ensuring long-term maintainability and independence.
Real results from real deployments
Our clients see measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and speed.
Enterprise client replaced 5 SaaS tools with one custom solution.
AI agent automated document review workflow.
From discovery to production-ready custom platform.
Building the future of enterprise software
We believe every organization deserves software that fits their exact needs, not generic SaaS products designed for the lowest common denominator.
Our mission
Empower enterprises with precise, proprietary AI solutions that replace bloated SaaS subscriptions and deliver measurable ROI.
We started LPPSolutions-ai after watching too many organizations struggle with software that almost fits their needs. The SaaS model works for simple use cases, but complex enterprises deserve better.
Our Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) approach ensures you get exactly what you need — built by engineers who understand your domain, delivered in weeks instead of months.
- Founded2026
- HQPittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
- Team3 Engineers
- ModelForward Deployed
- FocusIn-house AI apps
Why we exist
SaaS bloat is expensive
Organizations pay for features they never use while missing the ones they actually need.
Data ownership matters
Your proprietary data should live in systems you control, not vendor clouds.
Custom doesn't mean slow
With the right approach, custom solutions deploy faster than SaaS implementations.
Our values
These principles guide every project we take on and every solution we build.
Precision over scale
We build exactly what you need, not what can be sold to the most customers.
Innovation through constraints
Your specific requirements drive creative solutions, not generic templates.
Partnership, not vendor relationship
We succeed when you succeed. Our engineers become part of your team.
Quality over speed
Fast delivery matters, but not at the expense of robust, maintainable code.
Deep technical expertise
Our team brings decades of combined experience across AI, machine learning, and enterprise software development.
Our vision for the future
We envision a world where every enterprise runs on software built specifically for their needs. Where data ownership is the default, not the exception. Where AI agents handle repetitive work while humans focus on strategy and creativity.
The SaaS era taught us that software can be delivered quickly and maintained easily. The next era will combine that speed with the precision of custom development. That's the future we're building at LPPSolutions-ai.
Ready to replace SaaS bloat with something built for you?
48-hour response. First call is with a senior engineer, not a salesperson. Tell us what you're trying to build.
Opens your email client with a starter template pre-filled.
A real engineer reads every email — not an autoresponder.
Scope, constraints, success metrics. No sales deck.
Fixed engagement shape, timeline, and pricing.