When business objectives, technical needs, and business reality are not congruent, implementation of technology can be complex. A well-designed system might encounter issues with adoption, integration, or even unwanted costs or performance problems following deployment. These dangers are a common occurrence as solutions are made based on assumptions and not on the full understanding of how people and processes operate. Forward Deployed Engineering offers a participatory structure toward accomplishing this through direct contact between engineers and operational realities. Early user engagement, iterative testing, constant communication, and quantifiable results all help businesses to make technology implementations more realistic, flexible, and sustainable.