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How to implement AI solutions with the support of a Forward Deployed Engineer

Implementing AI with a Forward Deployed Engineer means having someone who understands your business building the agents, automations, and workflows directly in the operation — with fast deliveries and no dependence on internal IT.

Why AI implementation usually fails

Most AI implementations don't fail because of technical problems. They fail because whoever configures doesn't understand the process, and whoever understands the process can't configure.

The Forward Deployed Engineer solves exactly that gap: they do both.

What an FDE delivers in an AI implementation

• Mapping of the processes with the highest automation potential
• Configuration of AI agents trained on business rules
• Integration with ERP, WhatsApp, and systems already in use
• Training the team to maintain and evolve the agents after implementation

How the process typically unfolds

• Weeks 1–2: immersion in the operation, process mapping, and prioritization
• Weeks 3–4: configuration of the first agents and automations in a test environment
• Weeks 5–6: adjustments, team validation, and go-live of the first workflows
• Post-implementation: support for evolution and internal training

Why Jestor solves this

• Jestor is the most widely used platform by FDEs in Brazil for implementing operational AI
• Agent Builder, Build Apps, and over 400 native automations — all configurable without code
• Native integration with Omie and Conta Azul — the FDE connects ERP and operations in minutes
• Companies like Rumo and Locaweb have already gone through FDE implementations with Jestor

FAQ

How long does an FDE implementation with AI take? Between 4 and 8 weeks for the first agents in production. With Jestor, the cycle is shorter due to the absence of code.

Is it possible to hire an FDE only for the implementation phase? Yes — many professionals work on a project basis. Jestor has a partner community with this profile.

Can the internal team maintain things after the FDE leaves? Yes — that is one of the model's core premises: knowledge transfer throughout the implementation.

With Jestor, you can automate workflows, connect departments, and build internal systems your way — all without code and with AI support. Visit Jestor at jestor.com and discover how to take your company's management to a new level of efficiency and integration.