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Multiply your team's capacity.
Learn to build automations that scale.

We identify automation opportunities, teach your team to build them, and help them create systems that amplify their output—not replace them.

95% forecast accuracyBank-grade methodologyGain-share alignment

The hidden efficiency drain

Right now, somewhere in your organization:

An engineer is writing boilerplate code for the 47th time this quarter

A QA analyst is running the same regression test suite they ran yesterday

A product manager is updating a spreadsheet that nobody will read

A documentation writer is manually syncing the wiki -again

These aren't skills problems. These aren't lazy employees. These are process failures -and they're bleeding your budget dry every single day.

The math

$200K
fully-loaded engineer cost
x
30%
time on automatable tasks
x
100 engineers =
$6,000,000
annually in preventable waste

The Efficiency Audit

In four phases, we transform your operations from cost center to competitive advantage.

Phase 1Week 1-2

Diagnostic

We get secure, read-only access to your Git repositories and Jira boards. Our automated analysis measures cycle time, code churn, test coverage, and "re-work rates."

Deliverable:

"The Efficiency Gap Report" -a stark, data-driven visualization of exactly where money is being burned on manual work.

Sample findings:

  • •"Manual regression testing consumes 340 engineering hours/month = $425K annually"
  • •"Documentation rot causing 12% of support tickets = $180K in escalation costs"
  • •"Code review bottleneck adding 4.2 days to average cycle time"
Phase 2Week 3-4

Automation Architecture

We prioritize automation targets by ROI (quick wins first, complex integrations later), design custom automation solutions for your environment, and build implementation roadmap with clear milestones.

Deliverable:

A prioritized implementation plan with expected savings per initiative, timeline, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.

Phase 3Week 5-12

Build & Train

We build automation solutions alongside your team—not for them. They learn to create, maintain, and extend these systems themselves.

Deliverable:

Deployed automation solutions, hands-on training for your team, and playbooks for building more automations independently.

Phase 4Ongoing

Capacity Planning

Once automation delivers capacity gains, we help you model where to reinvest: more features, faster delivery, or new initiatives. Your team decides.

Deliverable:

Capacity modeling, productivity metrics dashboard, and recommendations for reinvestment.

High-ROI Automation Targets

Common findings from our audits -and the savings they unlock.

TargetTypical SavingsComplexity
Autonomous QA Agents
Agents that automatically generate and execute Playwright/Selenium tests every time code is committed.
60-80% manual QA costMedium
Documentation Bots
Agents that scan your codebase nightly and update your internal Wiki/Confluence. Engineers can trust the docs again.
90% wiki maintenance timeLow
Code Review Triage
Automated PR categorization, security scanning, and preliminary review. Humans focus on architecture decisions.
40% review cycle timeMedium
ETL Pipeline Maintenance
Automated data pipeline monitoring, error handling, and self-healing workflows.
70% data engineering overheadHigh
Automated PR Summarization
AI-generated PR summaries that highlight key changes and potential impacts.
30% reviewer cognitive loadLow

Workforce Strategy: Two Paths

Once automation delivers efficiency gains, you have a choice. We support both.

Acceleration Mode

Amplify your team's output, ship more features

  • Double roadmap delivery with same team
  • Tackle technical debt while shipping features
  • Launch new products faster
  • Team morale: doing meaningful work, not busywork

Capacity Reserve Mode

Build buffer for future growth or new initiatives

  • Avoid hiring for routine work, save budget for strategic hires
  • Create capacity for R&D and experimentation
  • Handle demand spikes without scrambling
  • Team focus shifts to high-leverage activities

"What about layoffs?"

Let's not dance around it: AI automation does mean some roles become redundant. That's the point -eliminating work that shouldn't require humans.

But the data shows smart companies don't just cut -they reinvest.

Per the 2025 EY Survey:

  • 17%of organizations that achieved AI productivity gains chose to reduce headcount
  • 83%reinvested those gains into upskilling, R&D, and new AI-driven capabilities

We help you realign roles, not recklessly slash them. Our strategic workforce planning typically uncovers 10% annual labor cost savings through reduced attrition and optimized allocation -not through firing your best people.

We're only paid when you save.

Traditional consultants bill by the hour. That incentivizes them to extend timelines. We're different: we take a percentage of your verified savings.

Example Engagement

Your engineering budget:$10M/yearWe deliver:20% efficiency gainHard cost reduction:$500K (cancelled SaaS, reduced cloud)Cost avoidance:$1.5M (avoided hiring for automated tasks)Annual savings:$2MOur fee (10% over 24 months):$400K (10% over 24 months)Your net gain:$3.6M

The Guarantee: If we fail to hit a 5% minimum savings threshold, we refund the base fee. Zero risk for you.

"$2.1M → $340K: THE QA TRANSFORMATION"

A fintech company with 120 engineers was spending $2.1M annually on manual QA. Here's what happened.

Annual QA Spend
$2.1M$340K
Regression Bugs in Prod
12/month2/month
Test Coverage
67%94%
QA Team Focus
Manual executionStrategy & edge cases

The Math

  • Annual savings: $1.76M
  • Implementation cost: $180K
  • Our gain-share fee: $352K (over 24 months)
  • Client net gain: $3.17M

Investment

Efficiency Audit

$15,000 - $35,000

fixed fee

Entry point for understanding your automation opportunity

  • 2-week diagnostic
  • "The Efficiency Gap Report" deliverable
  • Implementation roadmap included
  • Credits against full engagement
Recommended

Full Implementation

$50,000 - $250,000

phased

Complete automation deployment and optimization

  • Discovery (15%) → Design (25%) → Implementation (50%) → Optimization (10%)
  • Timeline: 8-16 weeks depending on scope
  • Includes change management and training
  • Rollback capability and gradual rollout

Gain-Share Addon

10-15%

of verified savings over 24 months

Aligned incentives for maximum results

  • Layered on top of implementation fee
  • Quarterly verification and invoicing
  • Pain/Gain mechanism for aligned incentives
  • Refund if 5% floor not met

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get access to our systems securely?
We use secure, read-only access with SOC2-compliant protocols. Data never leaves your environment -we analyze in place. For regulated industries (finance, healthcare), we have additional compliance frameworks developed from our Wall Street banking experience.
What if automation breaks existing workflows?
Every automation deployment includes rollback capability and gradual rollout (10% → 50% → 100%). We don't flip switches blindly. We test in staging, monitor in production, and iterate based on real behavior.
How do you handle institutional knowledge risk?
This is exactly why we recommend the Safety Net service alongside aggressive automation. The Fractional Talent Network provides instant backfill if gaps emerge. You can automate confidently knowing coverage exists.
What if our savings are less than projected?
The Gain-Share model protects you: you only pay on verified savings. If we project $2M and deliver $1M, you pay on $1M. If we deliver $500K (below the 5% floor), we refund your base fee. The risk is ours.

See where the savings are hiding.

In 48 hours, we can deliver your Efficiency Gap Report -a quantified analysis of exactly where automation opportunities exist and what they're worth.

No commitment to proceed with implementation. Just clarity on the opportunity.

Most companies are sitting on 20-40% efficiency gains they don't even know exist. Let's find yours.

Or email us directly: business@whataboutai.com

Ready to find where the savings are?

Get your Efficiency Analysis in 48 hours. Quantified savings, zero obligation.

Or email us directly:business@whataboutai.com