How is a candidate actually vetted before I see them?

Every specialist on our bench completes a live, task-based skills assessment designed for their specific role — not a generic aptitude test. We also review work samples, verify tool proficiency (e.g. Python, LangChain, Make.com), and conduct background checks before anyone appears in a client shortlist. You see assessment scores and tool ratings alongside each profile, so capability is verified before the first conversation.

What does 'KDCI supervision' mean once someone's deployed?

KDCI supervision means your specialist isn't left to operate without oversight after day one. A dedicated KDCI account manager runs weekly QA reviews of deliverables and sends you a monthly performance report covering output metrics and utilisation. If something isn't meeting the agreed standard, we flag it and resolve it — you don't have to manage performance directly unless you choose to.

What happens if a specialist isn't a good fit?

If a placement isn't working within the first 30 days, KDCI will replace the specialist at no additional cost. Beyond 30 days, your account manager is your first point of escalation — we work to resolve fit issues before recommending a replacement. In either case, you won't be left without support or stuck in a long notice period.

How much does this cost, and what's the contract structure?

KDCI operates on a flat monthly rate with no recruiting fees, no placement markups, and no long-term lock-in. Contracts run month-to-month after an initial term, and pricing varies by role and seniority. See the full breakdown on our Pricing page.

Can I hire for roles outside your listed categories?

Yes — our listed role pages cover the most common AI staffing requests, but we regularly place specialists in adjacent and emerging categories not yet on the site. Tell us what you need on your scoping call and we'll confirm whether we can match it. You can also browse our full role catalogue on the Browse Roles page.

How do you handle tooling/software access and security?

Tool and stack access is set up during the onboarding phase in coordination with your IT or operations team, following your existing security policies. Specialists access your systems under their own credentials — KDCI does not hold or proxy access. If your organisation requires specific compliance standards (e.g. SOC 2, GDPR data handling), raise it during scoping and we'll confirm compatibility before placement.

From scoping call to deployed specialist in 2 weeks.

No lengthy recruiting cycles, no guesswork. Here's exactly how KDCI's managed AI staffing process moves you from a scoping brief to a supervised specialist on your team.

KDCI team collaborating on an AI staffing workflow

Three steps. Two weeks.

Here's exactly how KDCI's managed AI staffing solutions works, from start to finish.

Scope the role

A 30-minute scoping call with KDCI covers the tasks, tools, and outcomes you need. We deliver a placement brief within 24 hours, matched to your needs.

Task breakdown, deliverables, and expected outputs
Tool stack, AI workflow, and integration requirements
Collaboration model: hours, timezone, sync vs. async cadence
Success criteria and KPIs agreed up front
24-hour written placement brief delivered for your sign-off

Review 2–3 vetted profiles

You receive 2-3 shortlisted profiles already tested against your stack. Every candidate completes a live, role-specific assessment. No resume pile.

Live, role-specific skills assessment (task-based, not multiple-choice)
Tool proficiency scoring (e.g. Python, LangChain, Make.com)
Work sample review and background verification
Profile includes: experience summary, tool scores, assessment result
Shortlist limited to 2–3 hand-picked candidates

Deployed in 2 weeks

KDCI handles onboarding, stack access, and role documentation. Your specialist starts under full KDCI supervision with weekly QA and a dedicated account manager.

Onboarding documentation and structured role handoff
Tool and stack access set up per your security policy
Weekly QA reviews of deliverables and outputs
Monthly performance reports delivered to the client
Dedicated KDCI account manager for escalation and support

What happens once your specialist starts

Placement is not the finish line. KDCI's supervision layer keeps your specialist on track and gives you full visibility from week one.

Weekly QA reviews

A KDCI account manager reviews your specialist's deliverables every week and flags any quality or scope issues before they compound. You receive a brief written summary each week — no login required.

Monthly performance reports

Each month you receive a structured report covering output volume, quality rating, tool utilisation, and any escalations raised. Reports are designed to drop into your existing ops review without extra preparation.

Replacement guarantee

If a placement isn't working within the first 30 days, KDCI replaces the specialist at no additional cost. Beyond 30 days, your account manager manages the performance conversation and coordinates any transition.

Dedicated escalation path

Every client has a named KDCI account manager available via Slack or email. Response SLA: same business day for standard issues, within 4 hours for critical escalations. You're never passed to a generic support queue.

See It In Action

Hiring AI talent shouldn't take months.

See exactly how KDCI moves from your first scoping call to a supervised, working AI specialist on your team.

This 3-minute walkthrough covers the scoping call format, how live skills assessments work, and what KDCI's day-one supervision looks like in practice.

See How It Works

Companies building with KDCI

400%

Scaling up of the team

45%

Reduction on Staffing Costs

24/7

Client Support

"I've been working with KDCI for the past 8 years, and they've made such a huge impact in my business. The team I'm working with is proactive, responsive, dependable and more importantly executes each project in a timely manner. The communication is consistent, and they don't have any issues diving into new projects, even if they're not familiar with the customer's backend."
BP
Brian Puccinelli
Owner, Avanti Technology, Inc.

Traditional hiring vs. KDCI

A straightforward comparison across the factors that matter most when building an AI team.

Traditional Hiring

KDCI

Time to hire

60–90 days

~2 weeks

Vetting process

Résumé review + interview

Live skills assessment + tool proficiency test

Management overhead

Full HR, onboarding, and performance management

KDCI-managed and supervised from day one

Contract flexibility

Full-time employment, long notice periods

Monthly, flexible, no long-term lock-in

Recruiting fees

15–25% of annual salary

None

Cost structure

$150K+ loaded cost per seat per year

Flat monthly rate

Flat monthly rate, no recruiting fees

No upfront placement costs, no per-hire markup, no long-term lock-in. See the full breakdown — including what's included, role tiers, and how billing works. You can also browse available roles or read our AI staffing guides to learn more before booking a call.

See Pricing

Common questions

Everything you need to know before your first scoping call.

Still have questions? Talk to a KDCI specialist directly.