AI Strategy & Architecture
A clear plan for putting AI to work.
Find the work worth improving before committing to another tool. I help you assess the opportunities, understand the constraints, and define a practical first project.
A good fit when…
You see potential in AI, but need a clearer answer to what to build, what to buy, and what to leave alone.
FOCUSED ON THE WORK
What we can work on together.
Find the right starting point
Map a real workflow: who does the work, where information comes from, and which steps take the most effort. Prioritize a useful outcome over a list of features.
Design around your systems
Review the software, data sources, access controls, and integrations involved. Identify dependencies early, including subscription costs and limits on what existing tools can do.
Define a focused pilot
Agree on a manageable scope, a way to evaluate results, and the points where a person should review or approve the output. Make the next investment an informed decision.
A DEFINED SCOPE
Know what we’re building toward.
The exact deliverables are agreed before work begins. Depending on the project, that can include:
- A prioritized set of opportunities tied to business tasks
- A proposed workflow and system architecture
- Build-or-buy options with costs and dependencies to investigate
- A pilot scope, evaluation approach, and next-step roadmap
AN EXAMPLE TO MAKE IT CONCRETE
A practical starting point.
Your team wants a company knowledge assistant. Before building it, we identify which documents are authoritative, who may access them, and what a useful answer looks like. The result is a smaller, testable project with clearer boundaries.
Illustrative scenario, not a client case study.
A practical way forward.
Understand the work
Start with a conversation and a walkthrough of the process. Bring examples of recurring tasks, existing tools, and the problems your team encounters.
Compare the options
Consider a focused AI tool alongside ordinary automation or a simpler process change. Choose based on the task and the people using it.
Plan the first release
Document the proposed approach and agree on what needs to be proven before expanding. Implementation can become a separate, clearly scoped engagement.
Before we begin.
Do I need an AI strategy for my whole company?
No. A single workflow is often a better starting point. We can learn from a focused project and use that evidence to inform broader decisions.
Will you recommend a specific AI platform?
If a platform fits the requirements, I can recommend it and explain the tradeoffs. The starting point is your workflow, information, and budget, rather than a commitment to one vendor.
Can you also build the solution?
Yes, where the requirements fit my capabilities. Discovery helps define that scope and identify any specialist expertise the project may need.
LET’S TALK
Have an idea, but need a plan?
Tell me about the work, the tools you use, and where things get stuck. We can start with a conversation about fit and a useful next step.