Okay so, you've probably seen a dozen city pages by now. They all kinda say the same thing, right? 'Cutting-edge solutions,' 'paradigm shifts,' 'unlocking potential.' It's exhausting, I know. I’m not gonna hit you with that. I'm just one guy, A.I. Consulting LLC, and I do the actual work of building and deploying machine learning models and data science projects.
I figure if you're looking for help with machine learning or data science here in Yonkers, you want someone who understands that you've got a business to run. You don't need a three-month discovery phase just to tell you what you already suspect. You need someone who can come in, assess what's possible, and then just... build it. That's what I try to do. I help businesses, small and mid-sized, take advantage of their data without all the fuss and overhead of a big consulting firm.
## What I actually do for Yonkers clients
Most of my projects for businesses in and around Yonkers fall into a few categories. Often, it's about taking a messy spreadsheet or database and finding patterns that save money or make more of it. Think predicting which customers are about to churn so you can re-engage them, or optimizing pricing based on historical sales data. It's about turning 'hunches' into data-backed decisions.
Sometimes, it's building a small, focused machine learning model to automate a repetitive task or improve forecasting. Maybe you've got a warehouse in Yonkers and you need to better predict inventory, or you want to categorize incoming customer support tickets automatically. I'm not building a new Google, but I can build a really useful tool for *your* business, quickly and efficiently.
## How a Yonkers engagement usually goes
1. **Week 1: The Chat & The Plan.** We'll start with a few calls to really dig into your problem. I’ll ask a lot of questions about your data, your goals, and what success looks like. By the end of this week, I’ll give you a clear, fixed-price proposal for a pilot project. No hourly meters running forever. Just a straightforward plan. 2. **Weeks 2-4: Data Deep Dive & Initial Build.** This is where I get my hands dirty. I'll connect to your data (securely, of course), clean it up, and start building the first version of the model or analysis. We'll have weekly check-ins, sometimes more often if needed, to make sure I’m on the right track. My goal is to show you something tangible quickly. 3. **Weeks 5-8: Refinement & Testing.** We’ll test the model together. Is it accurate enough? Is it doing what we hoped? We’ll make adjustments based on your feedback and real-world performance. This is an iterative process, and it’s important we get it right for your specific needs. 4. **Week 9: Deployment & Hand-off.** Once we’re happy, I’ll help you integrate the solution into your existing systems. This might mean setting up dashboards, providing an API, or simply training your team on how to use the new insights or tool. My goal isn’t just to build it, but to make sure it actually gets used and provides value to your Yonkers business.
## What it costs, roughly
I mostly work on fixed-fee pilot projects. This means you know the total cost upfront. For a typical initial engagement – something like building a predictive model or a robust data analysis tool – you're usually looking at a range starting from several thousand dollars and going up from there, depending on complexity and data availability. It's not cheap, but it’s an investment that should pay for itself, often many times over. I don’t do hourly billing for these projects because I want you to focus on the outcome, not the clock.
## Who I'm usually NOT a fit for
I’m not the guy for you if you’re looking for a giant, months-long enterprise-level transformation project with a team of twenty people. I’m also probably not a fit if you don’t have any data yet, or if your data is locked away and impossible to access. My sweet spot is working with businesses that have some data, a specific problem they want to solve, and are ready to move relatively quickly. If you’re looking to “explore AI” without a concrete use case, I might recommend some resources, but I won’t sign you up for a consulting project.
## Getting in touch
If any of this sounds like what your Yonkers business needs, or if you just want to talk through an idea, I’m happy to chat. The best way to figure out if I can help is to just have a quick conversation. Go ahead and book a 20-min call.
FAQs — Yonkers
How do I know if AI is worth it for my Yonkers business?
It's worth it if you have a specific, repetitive problem where data could help you make better decisions or automate a task. If you're spending a lot of time on manual analysis or consistently making educated guesses, there's a good chance AI could provide a tangible benefit.
Do you work with companies outside Yonkers?
Yes, I work with businesses all over the United States. While this page is for Yonkers, New York, my services are entirely remote, so location isn't a barrier. I'm based in Florida myself.
What does the first 2 weeks look like?
The first week is mostly about us talking and me understanding your problem and data. By the end of that week, I'll give you a concrete proposal. Weeks two through four are when I start to actually build out the initial solution based on your data.
What kind of data do I need to have?
You typically need access to historical data related to the problem you want to solve. This could be sales records, customer interactions, sensor data, or operational logs, ideally in a structured format like spreadsheets or a database.
Can you train my team to use the new tools?
Yes, part of the hand-off process includes training your team on how to use any new dashboards, reports, or models I've built. My goal is for you to be self-sufficient and get ongoing value from the solution.