Blacksky
Working with Blacksky
Engagement Types
AI Engineering
Hands-on building of production AI systems:
- RAG-powered chatbots and AI assistants
- Voice AI phone systems
- Computer vision and image generation pipelines
- Swarm robotics and IoT sensor networks
- Multi-agent architectures
Consulting
Advisory services for organizations exploring AI:
- AI strategy and roadmap development
- Architecture reviews and assessments
- Technology selection guidance
- Team training and knowledge transfer
Project-Based
Fixed-scope engagements with defined deliverables:
- Proof-of-concept development
- System integrations
- Platform migrations
- Custom application development
Retainer
Ongoing support arrangements for:
- Continuous development
- Maintenance and optimization
- On-call technical guidance
Education (Free)
Through Blacksky Up, we offer free community courses:
- LLM 101: Language Models & You — 2-week hands-on AI intro
- NLM 101: Intelligence Without Words — 2-week emergent intelligence course
- Full apprenticeship program spanning Media, Technology, Business, and Arts
- All education is free. No exceptions.
Our Process
1. Discovery
Initial conversation to understand your needs, constraints, and goals. We discuss technical requirements, timeline, budget, and compliance needs.
2. Proposal
Detailed proposal including scope of work, technical approach, timeline and milestones, and investment.
3. Engagement
Contract execution on 1099 basis. Regular check-ins and transparent communication throughout the project.
4. Delivery
Production-ready deliverables with documentation. Knowledge transfer to ensure your team can maintain and extend the solution.
What to Expect
- Clear communication with regular status updates
- Production quality solutions built for real-world scale and reliability
- Comprehensive technical documentation for handoff
- Flexibility to adjust scope as needs evolve
Contract Terms
- Basis: 1099 independent contractor
- Payment: Net 30, milestone-based for larger projects
- IP: Work product owned by client upon payment
Availability
Blacksky is taking on new work. The start date is set in the first conversation.
Get Started
Ready to discuss your project?
- Email: info@blackskymedia.org
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mario-moorhead
The fastest way to start is to ask Maurice to have Mario call you back; he already has your number when you call in. Or email info@blackskymedia.org.