Phase 10: Capstone Deployment Project · 3-4 hours · Python · Markdown · Mermaid

Capstone Client Presentation & Portfolio Finalization

Present like an FDE. Defend like an FDE. Get hired as an FDE.

What you will learn

Present the capstone system using the Minto Pyramid Principle to a simulated client CTO
Defend architecture decisions under technical questioning (vector DB choice, chunking strategy, eval methodology)
Write the final case study: problem, constraints, solution, evaluation results, lessons learned
Finalize the FDE portfolio: case study, architecture diagrams, evaluation report, presentation deck
Practice the client simulation: Q&A on scope, timeline, risks, and expansion opportunities

Objective

What you'll learn

This lesson takes approximately 3-4 hours. By the end, you will be able to:

Present the capstone system using the Minto Pyramid Principle to a simulated client CTO
Defend architecture decisions under technical questioning (vector DB choice, chunking strategy, eval methodology)
Write the final case study: problem, constraints, solution, evaluation results, lessons learned
Finalize the FDE portfolio: case study, architecture diagrams, evaluation report, presentation deck
Practice the client simulation: Q&A on scope, timeline, risks, and expansion opportunities

The Problem

The capstone presentation is the final interview simulation. You'll present your system using the Minto Pyramid Principle to a simulated client CTO, defend architecture decisions under technical questioning, and demonstrate radical ownership of the full deployment. This lesson covers presentation structure, Q&A preparation, and defense strategies.

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