CHIEF AI OFFICER AS A SERVICE

Quick and cost-effective onboarding of a fractional CAIO to lead your AI transformation.

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Strategic AI Planning

Developing a bespoke AI strategy that aligns with the client’s business objectives and competitive landscape.

Technology Assessment

Evaluating current technological infrastructure and capabilities, identifying gaps, and recommending solutions.

AI Governance

Establishing guidelines for ethical AI use, data governance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Talent and Ecosystem Development

Advising on talent acquisition, team structure, and fostering partnerships with AI vendors, academia, and research institutions.

Innovation and Growth

Identifying opportunities for AI to drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency.

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Outcomes of CAIO as a Service

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer as a Service (CAIOaaS) offers flexible and cost-effective onboarding, eliminating the need for the lengthy and expensive process of hiring an in-house executive.

Organizations can quickly access top-tier AI expertise without the long recruitment cycles and high salaries associated with full-time positions. This model allows businesses to scale AI leadership up or down based on project needs, ensuring they only pay for the required services, thus maximizing budget efficiency and reducing financial risk.

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Are you wondering why businesses need leadership in AI transformation? The answer is easy—too much is at stake. Rapidly changing AI technology requires masterful actions and a feasible strategy. It is something that merely an experienced CAIO can manage ensuring the team development and OKRs achievement.

Oleksandr Trofimov

CTO, MSc in Technology Management

How does CAIO as a Service work?

01

Selecting the Proper CAIO

In this initial stage, the organization interviews potential CAIO candidates provided by the CAIOaaS service to ensure a good fit. The focus is on understanding the business objectives and defining Key Results (OKRs). This step ensures the selected CAIO aligns with the company’s vision and has the expertise to drive AI initiatives effectively.

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Assessment and Strategy Development

After selecting the CAIO, they evaluate the organization’s current AI capabilities, business goals, and data infrastructure. They develop a tailored AI strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives, identifying key areas for AI integration and potential ROI.

03

Implementation and Integration

The third stage involves deploying AI solutions based on the strategy. This includes integrating AI technologies into existing systems, developing custom AI models, and ensuring seamless operation with other business processes. The focus is on delivering quick wins while laying the groundwork for more complex AI applications.

04

Training and Support

The final stage ensures the organization can maintain and evolve its AI capabilities. The CAIOaaS provider offers staff training to use AI tools effectively and provides ongoing support to address any issues. This includes updating AI models, staying abreast of technological advancements, and ensuring the organization remains competitive.

Why do clients choose our Chief AI Officer as a Service?

01

We ensure the ethical AI

We follow all required regulations, industrial standards, and company policies to secure the data and mitigate all possible risks.

02

We are the most reviewed company

We are the most reviewed company on Clutch with exclusively 5*star reviews

03

We provide turnkey solution

We provide comprehensive assistance with selecting, configuring, integrating, and maintaining the most suitable AI solutions for your specific needs.

Our Clients Say

Garrett Kababik

Co-founder

Adventure Rental System

It’s nice to finally find a team that we can work with. Communications are managed well and the efficiencies gained by the software have led to a 15-20% increase in revenues.

Kseniya Savelyeva

Marketing Director

Perseus Group

The project launched successfully ahead of schedule in part thanks to clear project management. Key stakeholders volunteered positive feedback. The development of this site has led to other projects in sister organizations, further strengthening the partnership.

Pei Shan Wong

Founder

Lookgood

Even though the project was completed years ago, the team still responds to maintenance requests within 24 hours. The demonstrated an understanding and interest in the business model from the onset which led to helpful insights.

Name withheld

Head of Product

Financial Advisory Company

The new system has demonstrated impeccable performance during testing by managing large transactions and growing user accounts. Unicrew’s frequent communication, transparency, and around-the-clock availability continue to drive exciting results.

Igal Nikomarov

Owner

Matok Realty

Exceptional communication skills, creative vision, high quality work at a competitive price, and on time delivery created a successful collaboration with unicrew. A thorough QA process and workflow reports meant very few revisions were needed.

Boruch Akbosh

Founder

Mover Technologies

Unicrew capably runs large-scale projects, providing a stable workflow and efficient cross-cultural contact. Deliverables function flawlessly and serve as impactful proofs-of-concept to solicit investor capital. Developers and managers consistently work to improve to serve client needs better.

Frank Addivinola

President

Dante Alighieri Society of MA

The new website receives positive feedback and effectively meets the needs of its users, which are mostly of an older demographic; it also transmits its message more clearly. The project team exceled at communicating the status of the project while implementing all suggestions and feedback promptly.

Craig Elsdon-Dew

Founder

WaiverKing

Unicrew’s consistently high-quality deliverables set them apart from their competitors. The team employs a tried and true development process to guarantee project success. They are strong communicators and talented coders.

Name withheld

Marketing Director

Digital Marketing Firm

After delivering 15–20 unique templates for over 100 WordPress pages, Unicrew’s relaunch has preserved SEO rankings and even boosted organic traffic. The team continually provides flexible responses to evolving requirements on a tight schedule.

Name withheld

CEO

Software Consulting Firm

Highlights include a sense of ownership of the project as demonstrated by unicrew’s commitment to high code quality assurance and resolving problems quickly. They have delivered 6 of 7 major projects on-time and on-budget to the client’s satisfaction.

Michael Trup

Founder

Adman Management Partners

While acknowledging that his initial set of requirements were pretty straight-forward, the client is so pleased with unicrew’s performance that he plans to award them a much more complicated project soon.

Name withheld

Director

Design Studio

A dynamic and reliable partner, unicrew guided a startup from its infancy to a recent multimillion-dollar investment. This engagement is now valued in excess of $300,000 for over two years of seamless collaboration. Both parties catalyze one another’s growth, skill, and long-term success.

Patrick W.

Founder & President

B2B SaaS Company

unicrew has helped us to reduce AWS costs by 30% and develop and roll out products faster. The team has an impressive ability to complete work requirements. Unicrew delivers work on time and has excellent communication skills.

Dr. Bernhard Schirm

Managing Director

quattro research GmbH

unicrew has met all project milestones on time and within budget. They have excellent communication skills and available resources as promised. We are impressed with the quality and reliability of the team’s developers.

Jonathan Muller

CTO

Open Room Inc.

unicrew’s testing had a very positive impact on the client’s processes, elevating their team’s morale and making them more confident in the quality of their work, which ultimately improved their productivity. Unicrew was proactive, communicative, and autonomous and delivered items as expected.

Name withheld

Co-Founder

ERP SaaS Provider

unicrew’s developers are very good and have excellent work ethic. Both developers are very professional at executing their work, providing frequent reports, and tracking time and activities efficiently and accurately. Moreover, Unicrew’s management team is highly responsive and proactive.

Tal Holtzer

CEO

Cloud Solutions Company

unicrew delivered a customized and reliable solution that fits the client’s needs. The team has provided all the requested work on time and within budget. Their project management is vital to finding the optimal solution. The client is happy with the quality and the results.

Andreas Fünderich

Head of Development

GIATA GmbH

unicrew has completed a shippable and well-received WebGUI for an application. The team is dedicated to the project’s success, delivers on time, understands requirements well, and is responsive to feedback. The client praises the team’s supportive approach and good sense of humor.

Name withheld

Executive

SaaS Company

unicrew has been able to learn the client’s state-of-the-art technologies quickly, allowing them to rapidly iterate on the product and significantly improve it. The team is responsive, timely, and communicative via MS Teams. Moreover, their skills, work quality, and work ethic are outstanding.

Sven Grundmann

CEO & Lead Architect

Logic Screen Solutions

unicrew has delivered excellent code quality, so the end customer is very satisfied with their work. The team is very flexible, available, and skilled, working on weekly sprints and delivering upon tight schedules. Moreover, unicrew is very responsive and provides suitable developers as needed.

Name withheld

Executive

Interone GmbH

We are satisfied with the engagement; unicrew met all deadlines and achieved the story points committed to the end client. Moreover, the team successfully integrated into the client’s Scrum team. They stood out for their great technical expertise, dedication, and resilient attitude.

Kevin Power-Kelly

Project Executive

Triathlon Ireland

Thanks to unicrew’s help, there has been a net gain in available staff hours as a result of improved website abilities that reduced workload. The team has also improved the website’s overall functionality — from the UX, financial monitoring, and front- and backend aspects of website management.

Frank Rössler

CTO

Goldn

We were pleased with unicrew’s services. The team’s project management was highly effective. They assigned a single point of contact and had clear communication throughout the engagement. They were also flexible when our requirements changed, resulting in a smooth partnership.

Andreas Trautmann

Managing Director

Bitergo

After the site launch, there was a rapid increase in test accounts ordered by potential customers. With unicrew’s support, the website provided a steady source of sales leads. They used an agile methodology that led to a fruitful collaboration

Craig Elsdon-Dew

CEO

WaiverKing Inc.

Working together for nearly a decade, unicrew has fostered the growth of the client base that uses our platform from several hundred companies to several thousand. Their singular focus on the client stands out from competitors, as does their execution of end-client requirements. It is a seamless project.

Malte Donay

CTO & Shareholder

meta-fusion GmbH

We are satisfied with unicrew’s well-coded product, which is key for their processes. Their flexibility and ability to stick to deadlines ensured a solid project management experience. Our team praised their commitment and dedication to solving our issues and concerns.

Name withheld

CEO

Software Development Company

Thanks to unicrew, we went from 5,000 data sets per month to doubling it due to the successful automatization. The team handles well the timeline and communication. Overall, we are happy with their engagement, and impressed with the team’s knowledge of multiple technologies.

Brad Nobbs

CEO

Booked it

unicrew has developed custom software for a booking solutions company. The team is in charge of refactoring the platform’s code and implementing new features. Their professionalism and quality of work have stood out in the partnership. We have had the code audited by a 3rd party who was extremely complimentary of the work.

Name withheld

Co-Founder & CEO

Commodity Trading Company

We were very pleased with unicrew’s work and the overall experience. The team was very organized and communicative, and they demonstrated an excellent commitment to the project. Additionally, they showcased different skill sets to complete the challenging parts of the project.

Jeff Sides

CFO & VP of IT

MiniMoves, Inc

With the help of unicrew, our productivity has increased and they are able to maintain a double-digit growth without requiring additional staff. The team communicates via Slack and they also conduct daily video stand-ups. So far, we are happy with the ongoing collaboration.

Stephanie Allemann

President

Crik-IT LLC

unicrew has taken a large burden off of internal resources by taking on all development tasks. End clients are thrilled with the accuracy of the features once delivered. With deep executive involvement and a commitment to identifying and following-through on client goals, they are a focused team.

Patrick McGuire

IT Director

Barrett Values Centre

unicrew completed their work within their expected time frame. They were very easy to work with and accessible, while taking the time to understand their needs. In the end, we were proud of the project’s outcome.

Efrat Kalmar

COO

Global On Media

unicrew successfully migrated and re-wrote the website resulting in improved performance and a stable site. They communicated seamlessly and displayed high-levels of expertise. Customers can expect a responsive and efficient team.

Andrew Taylor

Head of IT

JewelCandle

unicrew dedicates proficient resources that consistently produce satisfactory deliverables, encouraging an expansion of their responsibilities. The team’s reliability mitigates project oversight to streamline collaboration. Their integrity and transparency ensure a valuable partnership.

Name withheld

Owner

EZ-SQR

Though the engagement is temporarily on hold due to COVID-19, the demo Artefact delivered performs excellently. Along the way, the team was highly professional, communicative, and understanding. Customers can expect a smooth, successful engagement.

Paul Z.

CTO

Advertising & Marketing Company

Stakeholders are pleased with the collaboration. The solution has integrated into internal systems, and it requires minimal maintenance. Unicrew’s project management style was effective.

Jeff Chizmas

CEO

Cloud Van Lines LLC

Although they continue to make changes, the system meets all initial project requirements and feedback from outside experts has been very positive. While unicrew’s leadership stands out as very ethical and skilled, their team manages expectations well through consistent communication.

Jeff Sides

VP of IT

MiniMoves, Inc.

Internal stakeholders are impressed by unicrew’s client-oriented work ethic. Despite being remote, they foster a seamless collaboration by communicating frequently and providing a reliable lead developer to act as a liaison. The team deploys the Agile methodology and stays within cost estimates.

Name withheld

Managing Partner

Digital Agency

unicrew’s expertise has expanded the internal team’s skillset. Their team delivers well-thought-out solutions and quality work. They are extremely open to suggestions and feedback. Their work ethnic spurs continued engagement.

Sebastian Reza

Senior Digital Manager

Bigfood Group

Their professional-quality output creates high value for cost. Documentation and daily meetings ensure an effective partnership. The solutions reflect the team’s diligent approach and openness to feedback. Customers can expect fair pricing and candid discussions.

Name withheld

COO

Sterling Test Prep

The new platform offered an enjoyable customer experience, and unicrew’s assistance freed internal staff to focus on growth. The team’s effective workflow and positive, proactive attitude made them a reliable partner.

Arturs Dubra

Head of Development

MBIT SIA

unicrew takes the time to confirm a mutual comprehension of requirements and expectations before beginning tasks. Thanks to their clear and effective communication, the project is going smoothly. The team delivers high-quality work and even outpaces deadlines.

Name withheld

COO

Software Development Agency

unicrew’s overall efficiency created high value for cost. The team’s outsourcing implementations were timely and their technical skills were both impressive and reliable. Clear communication and supportive service made the partnership a smooth experience.

Matthew Ainscow

CEO

Solus Connect

unicrew’s work strictly adheres to the requirements and scope to ensure a successful engagement. Their team is meticulous, creating a clear plan of action and effective lines of communication. Their dedication to the project’s success is impressive.

Myron Cizdyn

CEO

BLPS CC, Inc.

unicrew delivered on time and was highly professional throughout the entire engagement, handling the workflow efficiently.

Name withheld

CEO

Digital Solutions Company

unicrew’s consistently high-quality work as led to a long-term partnership with a constantly expanding scope. Their knowledge of multiple languages, ability to work independently, and habit of satisfying end-users sets them apart from other firms. Clients can expect strong communication.

Donovan Fowkes

Founder

Digital Agency

Never missing a deadline, unicrew continues to deliver high-quality work. With their proper development process in place, the code is easily tracked and managed. Their ability to communicate clearly and be transparent is a hallmark of their work.

Name withheld

CEO

Moblers

The sole developer who worked on the project produced excellent results, bringing a good level of attention to detail to the work and keeping to the project’s timeline, despite its unusual scope. The success of the project thus far can be attributed to the developer’s skills.

Jose Dorantes

Research Assistant

RWTH Aachen University

With the semi-automated tool, engagement has increased by 40%, and its reports provide awareness of which projects should take priority. The team was proactive, structured, and used their expertise in databases and SQL to go beyond requirements.

Garrett Kababik

Co-founder

Adventure Rental System

It’s nice to finally find a team that we can work with. Communications are managed well and the efficiencies gained by the software have led to a 15-20% increase in revenues.

Kseniya Savelyeva

Marketing Director

Perseus Group

The project launched successfully ahead of schedule in part thanks to clear project management. Key stakeholders volunteered positive feedback. The development of this site has led to other projects in sister organizations, further strengthening the partnership.

Pei Shan Wong

Founder

Lookgood

Even though the project was completed years ago, the team still responds to maintenance requests within 24 hours. The demonstrated an understanding and interest in the business model from the onset which led to helpful insights.

Name withheld

Head of Product

Financial Advisory Company

The new system has demonstrated impeccable performance during testing by managing large transactions and growing user accounts. Unicrew’s frequent communication, transparency, and around-the-clock availability continue to drive exciting results.

Igal Nikomarov

Owner

Matok Realty

Exceptional communication skills, creative vision, high quality work at a competitive price, and on time delivery created a successful collaboration with unicrew. A thorough QA process and workflow reports meant very few revisions were needed.

Boruch Akbosh

Founder

Mover Technologies

Unicrew capably runs large-scale projects, providing a stable workflow and efficient cross-cultural contact. Deliverables function flawlessly and serve as impactful proofs-of-concept to solicit investor capital. Developers and managers consistently work to improve to serve client needs better.

Frank Addivinola

President

Dante Alighieri Society of MA

The new website receives positive feedback and effectively meets the needs of its users, which are mostly of an older demographic; it also transmits its message more clearly. The project team exceled at communicating the status of the project while implementing all suggestions and feedback promptly.

Craig Elsdon-Dew

Founder

WaiverKing

Unicrew’s consistently high-quality deliverables set them apart from their competitors. The team employs a tried and true development process to guarantee project success. They are strong communicators and talented coders.

Name withheld

Marketing Director

Digital Marketing Firm

After delivering 15–20 unique templates for over 100 WordPress pages, Unicrew’s relaunch has preserved SEO rankings and even boosted organic traffic. The team continually provides flexible responses to evolving requirements on a tight schedule.

Name withheld

CEO

Software Consulting Firm

Highlights include a sense of ownership of the project as demonstrated by unicrew’s commitment to high code quality assurance and resolving problems quickly. They have delivered 6 of 7 major projects on-time and on-budget to the client’s satisfaction.

Michael Trup

Founder

Adman Management Partners

While acknowledging that his initial set of requirements were pretty straight-forward, the client is so pleased with unicrew’s performance that he plans to award them a much more complicated project soon.

Name withheld

Director

Design Studio

A dynamic and reliable partner, unicrew guided a startup from its infancy to a recent multimillion-dollar investment. This engagement is now valued in excess of $300,000 for over two years of seamless collaboration. Both parties catalyze one another’s growth, skill, and long-term success.

Patrick W.

Founder & President

B2B SaaS Company

unicrew has helped us to reduce AWS costs by 30% and develop and roll out products faster. The team has an impressive ability to complete work requirements. Unicrew delivers work on time and has excellent communication skills.

Dr. Bernhard Schirm

Managing Director

quattro research GmbH

unicrew has met all project milestones on time and within budget. They have excellent communication skills and available resources as promised. We are impressed with the quality and reliability of the team’s developers.

Jonathan Muller

CTO

Open Room Inc.

unicrew’s testing had a very positive impact on the client’s processes, elevating their team’s morale and making them more confident in the quality of their work, which ultimately improved their productivity. Unicrew was proactive, communicative, and autonomous and delivered items as expected.

Name withheld

Co-Founder

ERP SaaS Provider

unicrew’s developers are very good and have excellent work ethic. Both developers are very professional at executing their work, providing frequent reports, and tracking time and activities efficiently and accurately. Moreover, Unicrew’s management team is highly responsive and proactive.

Tal Holtzer

CEO

Cloud Solutions Company

unicrew delivered a customized and reliable solution that fits the client’s needs. The team has provided all the requested work on time and within budget. Their project management is vital to finding the optimal solution. The client is happy with the quality and the results.

Andreas Fünderich

Head of Development

GIATA GmbH

unicrew has completed a shippable and well-received WebGUI for an application. The team is dedicated to the project’s success, delivers on time, understands requirements well, and is responsive to feedback. The client praises the team’s supportive approach and good sense of humor.

Name withheld

Executive

SaaS Company

unicrew has been able to learn the client’s state-of-the-art technologies quickly, allowing them to rapidly iterate on the product and significantly improve it. The team is responsive, timely, and communicative via MS Teams. Moreover, their skills, work quality, and work ethic are outstanding.

Sven Grundmann

CEO & Lead Architect

Logic Screen Solutions

unicrew has delivered excellent code quality, so the end customer is very satisfied with their work. The team is very flexible, available, and skilled, working on weekly sprints and delivering upon tight schedules. Moreover, unicrew is very responsive and provides suitable developers as needed.

Name withheld

Executive

Interone GmbH

We are satisfied with the engagement; unicrew met all deadlines and achieved the story points committed to the end client. Moreover, the team successfully integrated into the client’s Scrum team. They stood out for their great technical expertise, dedication, and resilient attitude.

Kevin Power-Kelly

Project Executive

Triathlon Ireland

Thanks to unicrew’s help, there has been a net gain in available staff hours as a result of improved website abilities that reduced workload. The team has also improved the website’s overall functionality — from the UX, financial monitoring, and front- and backend aspects of website management.

Frank Rössler

CTO

Goldn

We were pleased with unicrew’s services. The team’s project management was highly effective. They assigned a single point of contact and had clear communication throughout the engagement. They were also flexible when our requirements changed, resulting in a smooth partnership.

Andreas Trautmann

Managing Director

Bitergo

After the site launch, there was a rapid increase in test accounts ordered by potential customers. With unicrew’s support, the website provided a steady source of sales leads. They used an agile methodology that led to a fruitful collaboration

Details about our CAIO as a Service

Discover how a Chief AI Officer favors your business

Does your business require a highly professional C-level executive to lead AI transformation, but you still can’t make the decision given the tight budget and unclear vision of AI?

By offering a flexible, expertise-driven approach, fractional (on-demand) CAIOaaS effectively democratizes access to AI leadership, enabling a wider range of organizations to harness the power of AI for strategic advantage.

Challenges that the Chief AI Officer as a Service solves

Lack of AI Expertise

Difficulty in understanding and leveraging AI technologies due to a lack of specialized knowledge.

Resource Constraints

Limited budget and manpower to invest in AI development and implementation.

Strategic Direction

Need for a clear AI strategy that aligns with business goals but lacks the leadership to define and drive it.

Implementation and Scaling

Challenges in operationalizing AI solutions, moving from pilot to full-scale deployment.

Compliance and Ethics

Navigating the complex landscape of data privacy, ethical AI use, and regulatory compliance.

Examples of CAIO as a Service

The CAIO as a Service transformative role goes beyond these examples, and you are welcome to contact us to get more insights on how it could be customized to your specific needs.

For Startup

A startup’s founders often lack the extensive AI expertise to analyze customer data and market trends effectively. By leveraging CAIOaaS, they can refine product offerings and create features that meet customer needs without the high cost of hiring a full-time AI expert. This approach is not only cost-effective but also allows for fast implementation, helping the startup stay competitive.

For Marketplace SaaS

A Marketplace SaaS company planning an AI transformation may find an in-house CAIO unaffordable. CAIOaaS can help personalize user experiences based on behavior analysis and detect fraudulent activities in real-time. This strategy optimizes budget allocation by reducing the need for a large in-house AI team and quickly enhances user satisfaction and trust through rapid AI integration.

For a mid-sized logistics company

A mid-sized logistics company aiming for AI-driven route optimization and predictive maintenance may struggle with the high costs of maintaining an in-house AI team. Utilizing CAIOaaS improves efficiency and reduces maintenance expenses, minimizing operational costs. This rapid enhancement of logistics operations leads to better delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.

For a marketing agency

A marketing agency that wants to implement advanced AI solutions might find building an in-house AI team too expensive. CAIOaaS allows them to optimize campaigns, segment customers more effectively, and personalize content delivery. This avoids the significant expense of an in-house team and accelerates the deployment of AI-driven marketing strategies, securing a competitive edge and boosting client satisfaction.

How to outsource a fractional Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer?

Outsourcing a fractional Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) involves several key steps to ensure a transparent legal procedure.

First, clearly define the scope of work, including specific AI initiatives and expected outcomes.

Next, conduct thorough due diligence on potential CAIOaaS providers, checking their credentials and client references. Draft a detailed contract outlining responsibilities, confidentiality agreements, and performance metrics.

Include clauses for data privacy, intellectual property rights, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Finally, establish regular communication and reporting protocols to monitor progress and ensure alignment with business goals, maintaining transparency throughout the engagement.