Research to Reality: Bringing Frontier ML Research to Production - Vaidas Razgaitis, Higharc
TL;DR
Research Prototype Taxonomy Document: A standardized six-part document captures domain context, business goals, type contracts, and system architecture before any code handoff begins.
One researcher, one microservice: Higharc maintains a mono repo of fully decoupled Python microservices, letting researchers iterate independently without stepping on each other's work.
Layered architecture with clear boundaries: Each microservice follows a consistent pattern with API layer, business logic, and data layer wrapped in FastAPI with documented specs.
Stack-based PR decomposition: Using Graphite for stack diffs, teams decompose large monolithic prototypes into tightly scoped PRs reviewed asynchronously by the right subject matter experts.
Diagnostic questions reveal process gaps: If engineers struggle to find where to contribute, or timeline estimates are consistently wrong, the problem traces back to handoff documentation or code structure.
The Breakdown
Higharc solved the research-to-production handoff problem by creating a standardized "Research Prototype Taxonomy Document" that bridges ML researchers with production engineers, alongside a mono repo architecture where each researcher gets their own microservice. The approach turns messy prototype handoffs into a repeatable system with clear ownership and decomposition strategies.
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