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Independent AI Consultant

Business-focused AI strategy, architecture, and implementation support.

Pricing: From $700 per day

Who it is for
Founders, product leaders, and teams integrating AI into real products.
Outcome
Clear roadmap, architecture decisions, and delivery guidance that reduce risk.
Engagement
Flexible retainers and fixed-scope options after an initial call.
How to start
Book session or take a free call to scope the next step.

What You Get

  • Strategy and Roadmap: Define goals, ROI, and a plan your team can execute.
  • Architecture and Design: LLM, RAG, and data pipelines built for reliability and scale.
  • Implementation Guidance: Integration patterns, code reviews, and delivery support.
  • Cost and Performance: Improve latency, reliability, and infrastructure spend.
  • Technical Leadership: Fractional CTO-style support for key decisions.
  • Team Enablement: Knowledge transfer so your team owns the system.

AI Strategy and Consulting Process

A clear path from discovery to delivery for production AI systems.

  1. Problem Analysis: We assess goals, data, and architecture to identify root causes and opportunities.
  2. Solution Design: We design a solution aligned with business goals and technical constraints.
  3. Implementation: Hands-on guidance for integration, code reviews, and knowledge transfer.
  4. Review & Optimization: We measure results, optimize performance, and improve reliability.
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Independent AI Consultant

Business-focused AI strategy, architecture, and implementation support.

From $700 per day
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Quick Summary

Who it is for

Founders, product leaders, and teams integrating AI into real products.

Outcome

Clear roadmap, architecture decisions, and delivery guidance that reduce risk.

Engagement

Flexible retainers and fixed-scope options after an initial call.

How to start

Book session or take a free call to scope the next step.

What You Get

Strategy, architecture, and implementation support for production AI.

Strategy and Roadmap

Define goals, ROI, and a plan your team can execute.

Architecture and Design

LLM, RAG, and data pipelines built for reliability and scale.

Implementation Guidance

Integration patterns, code reviews, and delivery support.

Cost and Performance

Improve latency, reliability, and infrastructure spend.

Technical Leadership

Fractional CTO-style support for key decisions.

Team Enablement

Knowledge transfer so your team owns the system.

If you need AI that ships, you need a clear plan, strong architecture, and realistic scope. I help founders and teams turn ideas into a production roadmap with ROI, data readiness, and risk reduction in mind.

As an independent AI consultant and technical partner, I review architecture, design retrieval and evaluation flows, and guide integration and deployment. You get decisions that keep systems reliable, fast, and cost-aware.

Ready to scope your AI roadmap?

Book a session or take a free call to map the next step.

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Consulting Packages

Choose 1 day, 1 week (4 days), or 1 month (16 days).

1 Day

$700/ day

One advisory day for focused decisions, architecture feedback, and unblockers.

Book 1 day

What's included

  • 1 advisory day
  • Architecture review or audit
  • Decision support & validation
  • Technical unblocking session
  • Stack or vendor recommendations
  • Risk and feasibility assessment
  • Session summary with next steps

Engagement: 1 day

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1 Week

$2,500/ week

One-week engagement for strategy sprints and architecture design.

Reserve 1 week

What's included

  • 4 advisory days used within 1 week
  • AI feasibility & ROI analysis
  • System architecture design
  • Data readiness assessment
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Technology stack selection
  • Risk mitigation plan
  • Evaluation framework
  • Strategy summary document

Engagement: 4 days over 1 week

1 Month

$7,000/ month

Monthly advisory retainer for ongoing support and guidance.

Start 1 month

What's included

  • 16 advisory days within 1 month
  • Weekly sync calls
  • Architecture reviews
  • Code and design feedback
  • Team mentoring & upskilling
  • Vendor evaluation support
  • Async support via Slack
  • Priority scheduling

Engagement: 16 days over 1 month

What Clients Say

Feedback from people who have worked with me.

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Experience

Hands-on builder and advisor focused on production AI and reliable systems.

Experience

16+ years building production systems and AI integrations.

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Let's discuss your architecture challenges and find the right path forward.

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FAQ

How much does an AI consultant cost?

AI consulting rates vary by scope. I offer day rates from $700, weekly engagements at $2,500 (4 days), and monthly retainers at $7,000 (16 days). Most clients start with a 1-day session to validate direction before committing to longer engagements.

What does an AI consultant actually do?

An AI consultant helps you define strategy, design system architecture, select the right models and tools, and guide implementation. I review your data readiness, build roadmaps with ROI targets, and provide hands-on support for LLM integration, RAG pipelines, and production deployment.

When should I hire an AI consultant instead of building in-house?

Hire an AI consultant when you need strategic direction fast, lack in-house AI architecture experience, or want an independent review before a major investment. A consultant reduces risk by validating feasibility, architecture, and vendor choices before your team commits resources.

Do you work with startups or only enterprise companies?

Both. I work with early-stage startups building their first AI product and with established companies integrating AI into existing systems. Engagement formats are flexible, from a single advisory day to ongoing monthly retainers.

Can you help us build a RAG system or LLM application?

Yes. I design and guide implementation of retrieval-augmented generation systems, LLM-powered applications, AI agents, and data pipelines. I handle architecture design, model selection, evaluation frameworks, and production deployment guidance.

Do you provide AI consulting remotely?

Yes. All consulting is available remotely worldwide. I work across time zones with teams in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Communication happens via video calls, Slack, and async updates.

What industries do you work with for AI consulting?

I work across SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare tech, and enterprise platforms. The common thread is teams building production AI systems that need to be reliable, cost-efficient, and scalable.

How do I get started with AI consulting?

Book a free discovery call or a paid session. In the first meeting, we scope your goals, current stack, and constraints. You walk away with a clear next step, whether that is a roadmap, architecture review, or implementation plan.

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AI Strategy and Consulting Process

A clear path from discovery to delivery for production AI systems.

Step 1

Problem Analysis

1-2 weeks

We assess goals, data, and architecture to identify root causes and opportunities.

Deliverables

  • Technical audit report
  • Problem identification
  • Root cause analysis
  • Opportunity assessment
Step 2

Solution Design

1 week

We design a solution aligned with business goals and technical constraints.

Deliverables

  • Solution architecture
  • Implementation plan
  • Technology recommendations
  • Risk assessment
Step 3

Implementation

2-8 weeks (varies)

Hands-on guidance for integration, code reviews, and knowledge transfer.

Deliverables

  • Working solution
  • Code reviews
  • Documentation
  • Team training
Step 4

Review & Optimization

Ongoing

We measure results, optimize performance, and improve reliability.

Deliverables

  • Performance metrics
  • Optimization recommendations
  • Best practices guide

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Get clarity on strategy, architecture, and delivery. Start with a focused session or a free call.

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