Masterclass for Forward Deployment — Build Production Software with AI
We are starting a Pilot program to train Forward Deployed Engineers & Product Designers
Learn how to turn a business problem you understand into working software with AI
Across two full, in-person days, John Ang will show you the exact process he uses to lead a team of non-engineers to deliver bespoke software for SMEs, give you real business cases to work on, and personally review what you build
John is the former Head of AI Engineering at Temus, a Temasek-owned portfolio company delivering digital transformation for enterprises and governments
The programme is valued at S$2,600. For this pilot, we are offering 10 full scholarships.
Apply for one of 10 founding scholarships
Review the full programme and apply at https://academy.sq-collective.com/forward-deploy
Registering on Luma records your interest in the programme. It does not reserve or guarantee a place. Our team reviews every scholarship application and gets back to you
Why we are training forward-deployed builders
SMEs, agencies and enterprises are asking us for people who understand how their businesses work and can use AI to build working software. Strong candidates are still difficult to find because this kind of role is still new
The market increasingly calls them forward-deployed engineers or product designers. They work close to the company and the real problem, combining domain expertise with AI coding agents to decide what should be built, then scope, build, test and ship it
SMEs are where this capability can create value fastest. Decisions sit closer to the work, with less legacy and cross-department change management, giving builders more room to reshape data, workflows and management together
What you will do
You will watch John break down a real business problem, receive a genuine business case, scope the first useful version, direct AI coding agents to build it, and present your work for direct feedback on what holds up, what is off and what you would need to correct before shipping
You do not need a conventional software-engineering background. The programme is designed for operators, consultants, product managers, business analysts, designers and freelancers who already understand real business problems and want to turn that knowledge into useful software
Programme details
The first full day is Monday, 10 August 2026, from 9am to 6pm at SQ Collective. This is a two-day programme; the second full-day date will be announced before places are offered
A refundable S$200 commitment fee applies only after selection and is returned after completing both days
Review the full programme and apply at https://academy.sq-collective.com/forward-deploy