Ravula AI

AI Training / Fine-Tuning Infrastructure

Build comprehensive MLOps infrastructure for AI model training and fine-tuning. Create domain-specific models with custom training infrastructure that accelerates R&D, enables specialized use cases, and delivers superior performance for your specific domain.

  • Complete MLOps platform for model training, fine-tuning, and deployment
  • Domain-specific model training for R&D, IT operations, and specialized applications
  • Scalable training infrastructure with GPU clusters and distributed training
  • Model versioning, experiment tracking, and continuous improvement workflows

Who this is for

Organizations needing custom AI models for domain-specific applications where off-the-shelf models don't meet requirements. Ideal for R&D organizations, IT operations teams, or companies requiring specialized models for unique use cases where custom training delivers superior performance.

Typical titles:

  • • Head of AI / ML Engineering Lead
  • • R&D Director / Research Lead
  • • CTO / VP Engineering
  • • ML Platform Lead / MLOps Engineer
  • • Data Science Director

Trigger phrases you might be saying

  • ""Off-the-shelf models don't work—need domain-specific models for our use case"
  • ""R&D needs—want custom model training for research applications"
  • ""MLOps platform—need infrastructure for model training and fine-tuning"
  • ""Training infrastructure—need GPU clusters and distributed training capabilities"
  • ""Model experimentation—need experiment tracking and versioning for R&D"
  • ""Specialized use cases—need custom models that outperform generic solutions"

Business outcomes

Model Performance

30-50% improvement

Domain-specific models outperform generic models significantly for specialized use cases

Training Speed

5-10x faster

Scalable infrastructure with GPU clusters accelerates model training and experimentation

R&D Acceleration

3-5x faster

MLOps platform accelerates research cycles and model experimentation

Cost Efficiency

40-60% reduction

Optimized infrastructure and efficient training workflows reduce training costs

What we deliver

  • MLOps Platform & Infrastructure

    Complete MLOps platform with model training, fine-tuning, and deployment pipelines. GPU clusters and distributed training infrastructure. Experiment tracking, model versioning, and continuous integration workflows

  • Domain-Specific Model Training

    Custom model training for domain-specific applications (R&D, IT operations, specialized use cases). Fine-tuning pipelines for adapting base models to your domain. Data preparation and preprocessing pipelines

  • Training Infrastructure & Compute

    Scalable GPU clusters and compute infrastructure for model training. Distributed training capabilities for large models. Infrastructure optimization and cost management

  • Model Lifecycle Management

    Model versioning, experiment tracking, and performance monitoring. Model registry and deployment pipelines. Continuous model improvement and retraining workflows

  • Integration & Support

    Integration with existing data pipelines and systems. Training and support for ML teams. Ongoing infrastructure maintenance and optimization

How it works

Step 1

Design & Architect

We analyze your model training requirements, use cases, and data. We design MLOps platform architecture with training infrastructure, pipelines, and workflows. We create implementation roadmap and infrastructure plan.

Step 2

Build & Deploy

We build MLOps platform with training infrastructure, GPU clusters, and pipelines. We deploy experiment tracking, model versioning, and deployment workflows. We integrate with existing data pipelines and systems.

Step 3

Train & Optimize

We train domain-specific models using your data and use cases. We optimize training workflows and infrastructure for efficiency. We establish model lifecycle management and continuous improvement processes.

Timeline & effort

Duration

6-12 months

From design through infrastructure build, platform deployment, and initial model training. Long-term model development and optimization is ongoing

Your team's time

30-50% FTE

Dedicated ML engineering team time for requirements, design review, data preparation, and model training

Timeline factors:

  • • Complexity of model training requirements and use cases
  • • Scale of training infrastructure and compute needs
  • • Data preparation and preprocessing requirements
  • • Integration complexity with existing systems

Pricing bands

$200,000 - $2,000,000+

Very high capital investment. Pricing based on infrastructure scale, compute requirements, and platform complexity. Includes GPU clusters, MLOps platform, and initial model training. Ongoing infrastructure and compute costs typically $50K-$500K+ annually depending on usage.

Pricing factors:

  • • Scale of training infrastructure and GPU compute requirements
  • • Complexity of MLOps platform and workflows
  • • Number of models and training pipelines
  • • Data preparation and preprocessing requirements
  • • Integration complexity with existing systems

KPIs we move

Our training infrastructure directly impacts model development, R&D, and performance metrics.

Model training time (hours)

Model accuracy (%)

Training cost per model ($)

R&D cycle time (weeks)

Experiments run per month

Model deployment time (days)

Infrastructure utilization (%)

Training throughput (models/day)

Model performance improvement (%)

Cost per experiment ($)

Time to first model (weeks)

Model iteration speed (days)

Tech stack & integrations

We build MLOps platforms using modern ML frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and training tools. Platforms integrate with your existing data pipelines and systems.

MLOps Technologies

  • • ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
  • • MLOps platforms (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow)
  • • GPU clusters and distributed training (NVIDIA, cloud GPUs)
  • • Model versioning and experiment tracking
  • • Model deployment and serving infrastructure

Common Integrations

  • • Data pipelines and data lakes
  • • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • • Model serving and inference platforms
  • • CI/CD pipelines and development tools
  • • Monitoring and observability platforms

Risks & safeguards

Infrastructure Costs & Over-Provisioning

Risk: Training infrastructure may be over-provisioned or underutilized, leading to high costs without proportional value

Safeguard: We start with right-sized infrastructure and scale based on actual usage. We implement cost monitoring and optimization. We use cloud infrastructure with auto-scaling and spot instances where possible. We also provide cost management and optimization services. We recommend starting with smaller infrastructure and scaling as needed.

Model Training Complexity & Time

Risk: Model training may take longer than expected or fail to achieve desired performance, delaying value realization

Safeguard: We start with proof-of-concept training to validate approach. We use proven training methodologies and best practices. We provide realistic timelines and performance expectations. We also offer training optimization and hyperparameter tuning services. We recommend iterative training with incremental improvements.

Data Quality & Availability

Risk: Insufficient or poor-quality training data may prevent achieving desired model performance

Safeguard: We assess data quality and availability before infrastructure build. We provide data preparation and preprocessing services. We recommend data augmentation and synthetic data generation where appropriate. We also offer data quality improvement services. We validate data requirements before major infrastructure investment.

Caselets

R&D Organization: Domain-Specific Model Training

Challenge: R&D organization needed custom models for specialized research applications. Off-the-shelf models performed poorly (60% accuracy). Training models manually was slow (2-3 months per model) and inconsistent. Needed MLOps platform to accelerate research and enable reproducible experiments.

Solution: Built comprehensive MLOps platform with GPU clusters and distributed training. Created training pipelines for domain-specific models. Implemented experiment tracking and model versioning. Established continuous training workflows for research applications.

Impact: Improved model accuracy from 60% to 88% through domain-specific training. Reduced training time by 80% (from 2-3 months to 1-2 weeks). Enabled 10x more experiments through automated workflows. Accelerated research cycles by 3x. Reduced training costs by 50% through infrastructure optimization. ROI: $2M+ value from accelerated research and improved model performance.

IT Operations: Custom Model Training for IT Automation

Challenge: IT operations team needed custom models for incident classification, log analysis, and automation. Generic models had poor accuracy (65%) for IT-specific use cases. Lacked infrastructure for model training and fine-tuning. Needed MLOps platform to build and deploy custom IT models.

Solution: Built MLOps platform with training infrastructure for IT use cases. Created custom models for incident classification and log analysis. Implemented model deployment pipelines for production. Established continuous training workflows using IT data.

Impact: Improved model accuracy from 65% to 92% through domain-specific training. Reduced incident classification time by 70%. Enabled automated log analysis and anomaly detection. Reduced false positives by 60%. Accelerated IT automation deployment. ROI: $1.5M+ value from improved IT operations and automation.

Frequently asked questions

When do we need custom model training vs. using off-the-shelf models?

Custom training is needed when: off-the-shelf models don't meet performance requirements, you have domain-specific data that improves model performance, you need specialized capabilities not available in generic models, or you require models optimized for specific constraints (latency, cost, etc.). If off-the-shelf models work well, custom training may not be necessary. We assess your use case and data to recommend the best approach.

How much data do we need for custom model training?

Data requirements vary by use case: fine-tuning typically needs 1K-10K examples, training from scratch needs 10K-100K+ examples, and specialized domains may need more. We assess your data availability and quality before infrastructure build. We also provide data augmentation and synthetic data generation services. We recommend starting with available data and iterating.

Can we use cloud infrastructure instead of building our own?

Yes, most MLOps platforms use cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with GPU instances. Cloud infrastructure provides scalability, cost efficiency, and eliminates hardware management. We design platforms to use cloud infrastructure with auto-scaling and cost optimization. On-premises infrastructure is only needed for specific security or compliance requirements.

How long does it take to train a custom model?

Training time varies: fine-tuning typically takes hours to days, training from scratch takes days to weeks, and large models may take weeks. Time depends on model size, data volume, and compute infrastructure. Our infrastructure accelerates training significantly. We provide realistic timelines based on your specific requirements.

What's the ongoing cost of maintaining training infrastructure?

Ongoing costs include: compute costs ($50K-$500K+ annually depending on usage), infrastructure maintenance (20-30% of initial investment), and model training costs (varies by frequency). We optimize infrastructure for cost efficiency and provide cost management services. Most organizations see 40-60% cost reduction through optimization.

Can we start small and scale infrastructure over time?

Yes, we design infrastructure to scale. We start with right-sized infrastructure and scale based on usage. Cloud infrastructure enables easy scaling. We also provide scaling strategies and cost optimization. Most organizations start with smaller infrastructure and scale as model training needs grow.

What's the typical investment and ROI?

Typical investment is $200K-$2M+ depending on infrastructure scale. ROI depends on model value: successful custom models can deliver 30-50% performance improvement, accelerate R&D by 3-5x, and enable new capabilities. Most organizations see ROI within 12-18 months from improved model performance and accelerated research. For R&D organizations, ROI can be 5-10x from accelerated research cycles.

Ready to build MLOps infrastructure for custom model training?

Let's discuss your model training needs and explore how custom training infrastructure can accelerate your AI initiatives.

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Last updated: November 2025