The RO Framework
A proprietary methodology for translating squishy ethical principles into hard engineering requirements.
Overview
The biggest failure mode in tech ethics is the "translation gap." Philosophers talk about "justice," while engineers need to define variable types. The RO (Requirements & Outcomes) Framework is my structured approach to bridging this divide. It forces us to move beyond high-level values statements and identify the specific system states we want to encourage or prevent. We treat ethics as a design constraint—just like latency or battery life—that can be specified, measured, and tested.
What You Get
- Traceability: A clear lineage from your company values down to specific Jira tickets.
- Measurable Metrics: Definition of proxy metrics that allow you to track "fairness" or "autonomy" in production.
- Accountability: Clear ownership of ethical requirements, removing the "everyone's job is nobody's job" problem.
Format & Duration
Duration: Variable (Project-based)
Format: Workshops + Documentation Sprints
Best For
This service is ideal for:
- Technical PMs who need to turn "AI Safety" into a backlog.
- Engineering leads tired of vague ethical requirements they can't implement.
- Compliance teams needing to bridge the gap with product development.
Process
- Definition — We take a core value (e.g., "Privacy") and decompose it into specific user stories.
- Operationalization — I work with your engineers to determine how to technically enforce or measure those stories.
- Integration — We embed these requirements into your existing QA and CI/CD pipelines.
Investment
Project Fee: Custom quoted.