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The cognitive leader
How to Drive Strategic AI Transformation in Software Development
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"A master plan for CTOs and VPs of Engineering. If you’ve been afraid to start, here’s your roadmap."

Jim Marascio
Principal & CEO, Equals 11

"…provides a proven blueprint for delivering smooth, effective, and sustainable AI transformation.”

Mike Spence
VP of Software, TechInsights

"[The] emphasis on coaching, culture, and foundational practices deeply resonated with my own beliefs as an engineering leader."

Yao Lu
VP of Engineering, Aeris Communications
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The Cognitive Leader
How to Drive Strategic AI Transformation in Software Development
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Who this is for: CTOs and VPs of Engineering who know they need to transform but don't know where to start. This book replaces the guesswork with a clear picture of where you are and a tested map of where to go. Engineers who want to understand how AI is reshaping their teams will find it valuable too.
What's inside:
AI-READY ENGINEERING TRAINING, so every engineer can work effectively with AI from day one
THE COGNITIVE ENGINEERING FRAMEWORK™ for orchestrating AI across every stage of your SDLC
THE TEAM ZERO to prove the model before scaling it, without stopping delivery
NINETY-DAY DELIVERY LOOPS to execute, measure, and evolve with every cycle so your transformation stays grounded in real results, measurable ROI, and continuous improvement, not guesswork
COACHING FOR AI TRANSFORMATION to build the ownership and confidence that makes change stick
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Transform Your Team
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$32
The Book
Who this is for: Any technology leader, engineering manager, or software professional who wants to understand how to drive AI transformation in software teams with structure, measurement, and intention.
What's included:
1 premium hardcover of The Cognitive Leader
Immediate digital access to the full book
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Get the book into your team's hands.
$79
The Starter Pack
3 books/$30 per copy
Who this is for: An engineering lead or manager who wants their immediate circle — their tech lead, their product partner, their engineering manager peer — reading from the same playbook.
What's included:
3 premium hardcovers of The Cognitive Leader
Immediate digital access to the full book (3 copies)
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Read. Get certified. Change how you work.
$99
The AI-Ready Engineering Certification
$99 Per person/Retail value: 
Who this is for: An individual engineer or team lead who wants to go beyond reading and earn the certification that proves they understand how to work with AI responsibly and effectively. The certification is one of the cornerstones of the Cognitive Engineering Framework™ — the foundation every engineer needs before the transformation begins.
What's included:
1 premium hardcover of The Cognitive Leader
Immediate digital access to the full book
AI-Ready Engineering Certification (3 levels: safety, prompt engineering, risk mitigation)
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Organizational Offers
Get your whole team on the same page and certified.
$499
The Team Package
10 Books + 10 Certifications/Retail value: $1,340
Who this is for: A director or team lead managing 8-12 engineers who wants every person on their team reading the same book and completing the same certification. This is how you create a shared language across your team before making any decisions about tools, process, or AI adoption strategy.
What's included:
10 premium hardcovers of The Cognitive Leader
Immediate digital access to the full book (10 copies)
10 AI-Ready Engineering Certifications (3 levels each)
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Know exactly where you stand and where to go.
$1,995
The Blueprint
Presale price/Valued at $5k
Who this is for: A CTO or VP of Engineering with 10-50+ engineers who knows they need to transform but doesn't know where to start. The Blueprint eliminates the guesswork: you get a clear picture of where you are and a tested map of where to go. You can execute it on your own, or you can engage Teravision to help you implement it.
What's included:
50 premium hardcovers of The Cognitive Leader
Immediate digital access to the full book (50 copies)
50 AI-Ready Engineering Certifications (3 levels each)
AI Transformation Blueprint: a hands-on engagement with the Teravision leadership team (the architects of the Cognitive Engineering Framework™) who assess your organization across three dimensions — People, Process, and AI Adoption — and deliver your personalized Adoption Map showing exactly which steps to take, in what order, to begin your transformation
Diagnostic results (traffic-light scores): your position on the AI Adoption Maturity Curve, and a prioritized roadmap tailored to your organization's specific gaps and strengths
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$15k
Plus travel expenses (business class flight + hotel)
60-minute in-person keynote presentation by Ricardo Arcia for your engineering team
Topic: AI Transformation for Software Development Teams — grounded in patterns observed across 150+ technology leaders and real transformation engagements, not theory
Format can be adapted: keynote, workshop, fireside chat, or executive consultation depending on what fits your team best
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