For founders & teams

Build a scoped pilot in weeks

I work on focused builds where a workflow needs to become a usable system quickly: document extraction, internal tools, workflow automation, and applied AI prototypes.

From operational drag to a working system

The best fit is a real workflow problem, a narrow first version, and a team that wants something useful quickly.

Before

Scattered tools, manual steps, unclear ownership, and too much time lost between “we should build this” and something people can actually use.

After

A scoped first version with clear inputs, working logic, usable output, and a realistic path to iteration.

How it typically goes

ProblemProblem → scoped build brief
BuildBuild → working first version
IterationIteration → usable system

Best-fit engagements

These are the kinds of projects where I'm usually most useful.

AI prototype

A focused first version of an applied AI product, built to validate the workflow, the interaction, and the technical approach without overbuilding.

Best fit

A product idea needs to become something real that a team or early users can interact with.

Typical timeline2 to 4 weeks
Starting scope$10K+

Workflow automation or internal tool

A practical system that reduces repetitive work, cleans up a messy process, or gives a team a tool they can actually use day to day.

Best fit

Manual work, document-heavy operations, data movement, approval flows, or internal coordination that is slowing a team down.

Typical timeline1 to 3 weeks
Starting scope$5K+

Technical advisory

A short, senior-level working engagement for teams that need help deciding what to build, how to scope it, or which technical direction is actually realistic.

Best fit

A team is making a high-stakes product, architecture, or AI implementation decision and wants sharper technical judgment before committing.

Typical timeline1 to 2 weeks
Starting scope$3K+

These are starting scopes, not fixed package prices. Final scope depends on the workflow, constraints, integrations, and delivery expectations.

How the work runs

01

Discovery

We get clear on the problem, the constraints, the users, and what a useful first version actually needs to do.

02

Scope

I turn that into a concrete scope with deliverables, timeline, and clear boundaries. No vague plan.

03

Build

I work in short milestones so progress is visible early. The goal is working software, not long status cycles.

04

Handoff

You get something usable, documented, and understandable, with a short support window to close the loop properly.

What you get

AI prototype

A working first version that proves the flow, not just the idea.

  • Usable prototype with the core interaction or AI workflow in place
  • Technical direction clear enough for the next build decision
  • Basic documentation and handoff notes

Ideal for: Teams that need to validate quickly before investing in a larger build

Workflow automation or internal tool

A cleaner process with less manual work and a system people can actually use.

  • Working internal tool or automation flow
  • Integration with the existing process or stack where needed
  • Basic operational documentation

Ideal for: Teams losing time to repetitive work, document handling, or process bottlenecks

Technical advisory

A sharper decision before time and money get committed in the wrong direction.

  • Architecture or implementation review
  • Trade-off analysis and written recommendation
  • Feasibility view tied to the actual product or workflow context

Ideal for: Teams that need better judgment before choosing architecture, stack, or AI approach

Frequently asked questions

What is the smallest scope you take?

Usually something with a clear workflow, a real user need, and a narrow first version that can be built in weeks rather than months.

What if the idea is still vague?

That is fine as long as there is a real problem underneath it. Part of the early work is turning a vague request into a tighter scope.

Do you work with existing teams?

Yes. That is often the best setup. I can plug into an existing product, engineering, or operations context and help move a specific build forward.

What does a typical week look like?

Clear milestone, visible progress, and working output. I prefer short feedback loops over long reporting cycles.

Send a brief. I'll tell you if there's a fit.

Share the problem, the constraints, the timeline, and what “done” needs to look like. If it's a fit, I'll reply with a concrete next-step plan.

Send a short brief