AI & Automation Engineering

Mike G 3D

Dream → Develop → Deliver

Production-grade AI and automation, built by one engineer you'll actually talk to - from the first call to the final deploy.

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Problems I Solve

Where Automation
Pays Off

The best projects start with work your team should not still be doing by hand.

01

Repetitive Operations

Replace recurring data entry, document processing, report generation, inbox triage, and approval handoffs.

02

Disconnected Systems

Move information cleanly between your CRM, spreadsheets, email, forms, databases, and business platforms.

03

Missing Internal Tools

Build focused software for the workflow your off-the-shelf tools cannot handle without workarounds.

What I Do

The 3D
Process

Every build follows the same path — from technical scoping to working software in production. Each phase builds on the last, just like layers on a print bed.

Dream

Technical scoping and architecture. Before any code is written, we figure out exactly what to build, how it should work, and what tradeoffs make sense — so the build is right the first time.

  • Discovery & Requirements
  • System Architecture
  • Tech Selection
  • Build Estimate

Develop

Building the system. Backend services, frontend interfaces, AI integrations, and automations — written cleanly, tested, version-controlled, and ready to ship.

  • Backend & APIs
  • Frontend Interfaces
  • AI / LLM Integration
  • Automation & Workflows

Deliver

Shipping the build and keeping it running. Deployment, monitoring, technical docs, and a clean handoff — or an engineering retainer if you'd rather I keep iterating.

  • Deployment & Hosting
  • Monitoring & Logging
  • Technical Docs
  • Ongoing Maintenance
About

Built Layer
by Layer

I've been writing software and shipping technical systems for over 15 years — from internal tools at startups to AI-driven workflows for teams handling thousands of users a day. I think in code, systems, and the boring stuff that makes both stay up.

As a solo operator, you get direct access to senior engineering without an agency wrapper. Every project gets my full attention from first scoping call to working software in production.

15+
Years Building
1
Engineer, Start to Finish
0
Project Handoffs
<24h
Response Time
Pricing

Three Ways In

No packages, no upsells — just the right-sized door for what your business actually needs.

01 · Start Here

Strategy Call

Free

No pitch and no obligation. You'll leave with a clear next step, whether or not we work together.

  • One problem, 30 minutes — a process that eats your week, or the tool you wish existed
  • A clear answer on whether it's worth building
  • The approach and ballpark cost, before you spend a dollar
  • A written game plan in your inbox after the call
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02 · On Tap

Consulting

$200 / hour
  • Senior help by the hour — no minimums, no lock-in
  • AI and automation guidance for your team
  • Architecture, integration, and code reviews
  • Focused fixes for problems that don't need a full build
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03 · Full Build

Project Builds

from $10k
  • Fixed scope and outcome, priced before we start
  • One developer end to end — design, build, deploy
  • Tested, documented, and monitored in production
  • Optional retainer to keep it evolving after launch
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Toolbox

Tech Stack

The tools I reach for every day — from first line of code to running in production.

Code & AI
Python Claude Code Ollama
Data & Integrations
PostgreSQL Redis RabbitMQ
Deploy & Operate
Docker Nginx Ubuntu Grafana Telegraf
Business Platforms
n8n Windows Azure / M365 Google Workspace / Cloud WordPress
More Tools
WooCommerce
Content

From the Build Log

Guides, build logs, and teardowns — how these systems actually get made. I publish what I learn.

Small business owner reviewing an AI decision flowchart with an advisor Dream
Jul 2026

Do You Need an AI Consultant for Your Small Business? What They Do and What They Cost

What AI consultants actually do, what fair pricing looks like in 2026, when you don't need one at all —…

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FAQ

Common Questions

Before we build together, here's what most people ask.

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Small to mid-size businesses, startups, and technical teams who need software built, integrations wired up, or AI tooling that actually works in their environment. If you’ve got a clear problem and budget for a real engineer to solve it, we’re probably a fit.

Both. Most engagements are project-based — scope it, build it, ship it. For systems I’ve built, I also offer engineering retainers for new features, bug fixes, and keeping the platform healthy.

You talk to me. Not a project manager translating between you and three offshore developers. I own the build start to finish, I know the code I wrote, and the overhead is lower — so you get senior engineering without the agency stack.

Depends on scope. A focused automation or AI integration might take 1–2 weeks. A full custom system can run a couple of months. You get a realistic timeline before any code is written.

Dream, Develop, Deliver — the three phases of every build. It’s also a nod to my 3D printing hobby. I like building things from scratch, whether it’s a piece of software or a functional print off the build plate.

Contact

Start a Build

Got a project in mind? Drop the details and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Let's Talk

Have a specific process in mind? Book a free call and skip the back-and-forth. For project inquiries, questions, and second opinions, use the form.

[email protected]
(347) 941-1752
New York, US
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