DeskDude

AI consulting

I design practical AI systems that remove repeated work, not add another layer of complexity.

Most AI work fails because people start with the model instead of the workflow. I help map where AI can actually carry useful work, where it should stay out of the way, and how to connect it to the tools a team already uses.

AI consulting

What this can cover

scope by request
consult

Current-state audit

Map current tools, repeated decisions, manual handoffs, data sources, and the points where work slows down or becomes inconsistent.

agentic

Agentic workflow design

Design agent-like flows with clear inputs, boundaries, checks, fallback paths, and human approval where the system should not act alone.

go-live

Measured rollout

Define acceptance criteria, logging, error handling, ownership, and test cases so the first version can be trusted before it is expanded.

Toolbox

The AI tools I actually work in

Not a buzzword list. These are the models and platforms I set up, compare, and use for real work every day.

Primary tool

Claude

Certified through Anthropic Academy across a broad part of the ecosystem. My primary tool for coding, agentic work, and written content.

Since launch

Codex

Have used Codex since it first shipped, for fast code generation and scoped automation tasks.

Task delegation

GLM, DeepSeek, Kimi

Delegate scoped tasks to GLM, DeepSeek, and Kimi when the job fits them better, and cheaper, than the larger models.

Local

Local LLMs

Set up small and larger local models myself and know which model fits which task type when the data needs to stay on the machine. See my stance on local AI.

Practical AI scope

How I would use this

practical AI scope
who it fits

Small teams with messy operations

Best for founders or teams that already have repeated work happening in email, spreadsheets, forms, CRMs, docs, or internal tools.

outcomes

Typical outcomes

A clear workflow map, a realistic AI architecture, prioritized build steps, and a first version that reduces manual work without hiding risk.

next step

Delivery format

Usually starts as a focused scope session, then becomes either a build plan, a prototype, or a small implementation sprint.