The Reality of AI Implementation
Industry research reveals a sobering truth: 70-80% of AI projects fail to deliver measurable business value. The gap between AI potential and actual ROI isn't about the technology—it's about execution. Most failures stem from three critical mistakes: inadequate data quality, misalignment with business objectives, and unrealistic expectations.
I help organizations navigate this complexity. With hands-on experience building production AI systems that actually ship, I bring a pragmatic approach grounded in what works in the real world, not just in research papers or demos.
My Consulting Framework
Successful AI adoption requires structured methodology. My framework follows industry best practices for enterprise AI implementation, emphasizing phased deployment, continuous iteration, and tight alignment with business outcomes.
Every engagement starts with brutal honesty about what AI can and cannot solve for your specific context. Not every problem needs AI—and forcing it where it doesn't belong is a recipe for wasted resources.
What's Included
- Strategic Discovery & Business Alignment: I assess your current capabilities, data landscape, and competitive position to identify AI opportunities with genuine ROI potential. This includes workshops with stakeholders, process analysis, and feasibility assessment using frameworks like the AI Canvas. The output is a prioritized roadmap with clear success metrics—not vague promises.
- Data Readiness Assessment: AI is only as good as its training data. I evaluate your data quality, availability, and infrastructure to establish whether you're ready for AI or need foundational work first. This includes data inventory audits, quality scoring, gap analysis, and ETL/pipeline design. I help you build the data foundation that AI systems require to succeed.
- Technology Architecture Selection: The AI landscape evolves rapidly. I help you cut through vendor marketing to select the right models, frameworks, and infrastructure for your needs. This includes build-vs-buy analysis, cloud provider evaluation, model selection guidance, and scalability planning. The goal is the right solution for your constraints—not the trendiest technology.
- MLOps Implementation Planning: Getting models into production requires robust operations. I design your MLOps strategy covering version control (for code, data, and models), CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and observability, automated retraining workflows, and governance frameworks. These practices separate successful AI systems from abandoned prototypes.
- Risk Mitigation & Governance: AI systems introduce new risks: model bias, data privacy concerns, explainability requirements, and security vulnerabilities. I help you implement guardrails including bias detection and mitigation strategies, compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA), explainable AI (XAI) approaches, and security best practices. Trust and safety aren't optional.
Why Most AI Projects Fail (And How to Avoid It)
Research shows the primary failure modes: insufficient data quality (the "garbage in, garbage out" problem), lack of clear business metrics, underestimating resource requirements, poor cross-functional collaboration, and attempting problems too complex for current AI capabilities.
I've seen these patterns repeatedly. My consulting addresses each directly: rigorous data assessment before model building, business-outcome KPIs defined upfront, realistic scoping and resource planning, structured stakeholder engagement, and honest assessment of problem suitability for AI.
The biggest differentiator is my hands-on technical background. I don't just recommend strategies—I've implemented them. When I say something will work, it's because I've built it. When I flag a risk, it's because I've debugged it at 2 AM in production.
Who This Is For
This service is for organizations serious about AI—those ready to invest in doing it right, not chasing hype. Whether you're beginning your AI journey, recovering from a failed initiative, or scaling successful pilots to enterprise deployment, I provide the expert guidance to navigate complexity and deliver real business value.