AI & Automation Consulting

AI That Works — Not Just AI That Demos Well

We build production AI systems for businesses that want real results, not proof-of-concepts that never ship. Custom AI agents, local LLM infrastructure, workflow automation, and mobile apps — deployed and running.

Everything we recommend, we run ourselves: 96GB of GPU inference, 54 AI tool integrations, 48 mobile apps, and a multi-agent AI workforce — all self-hosted.

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96GB
GPU VRAM in production
48
Apps built
54
AI tool integrations
35+
Docker containers
24/7
Systems uptime

Services & Pricing

Every service listed here runs in production on our own infrastructure. Real experience from systems running 24/7 — not theoretical knowledge.

AI Strategy & Assessment

$200/hr

Where should AI actually help your business?

AI readiness assessment, use case identification, build vs. buy analysis, and cost modeling. Vendor-neutral recommendations backed by hands-on production experience — not slide decks.

What's Included

  • ✓ AI readiness assessment (workflows, data, team capability)
  • ✓ Use case identification and prioritization
  • ✓ Build vs. buy analysis (cloud API vs. self-hosted models)
  • ✓ Cost modeling (API costs vs. local GPU inference)
  • ✓ Vendor-neutral tool recommendations

Deliverable: Written assessment with prioritized roadmap + ROI estimates

Project Pricing

Assessment $2,000 - $4,000

10-20 hours, written report + roadmap

LLM Integration & AI Agents

Core $300/hr

Custom AI that works with your tools, your data, on your terms.

Custom AI assistants, multi-model routing, tool-calling agents, RAG systems, and voice interfaces. AI that queries databases, calls APIs, and takes actions — not just a chatbot on a webpage.

What's Included

  • ✓ Custom AI assistant / copilot builds (Claude, GPT, Ollama, local models)
  • ✓ Multi-model routing (cheap models for simple tasks, expensive only when needed)
  • ✓ Tool-calling agents (query databases, call APIs, take actions)
  • ✓ RAG systems (AI that answers from your documents)
  • ✓ Voice interfaces (speech-to-text + AI + text-to-speech)
  • ✓ Prompt engineering and system design

Deliverable: Working AI system deployed to your infrastructure + documentation

Project Pricing

Custom Chatbot / Assistant $5,000 - $15,000

2-4 weeks, deployed + documented

Full AI Platform $15,000 - $50,000

4-12 weeks, multi-agent + integrations

AI Infrastructure & Cost Optimization

Core $250/hr

Stop paying $10K/month in API costs when a $3K GPU does it better.

Local LLM deployment, GPU planning, self-hosted AI stacks, and hybrid architectures. We migrate you from cloud API dependency to on-premise inference — same quality, fraction of the cost.

What's Included

  • ✓ Local LLM deployment (Ollama, vLLM, llama.cpp)
  • ✓ GPU planning and optimization (model sizing, quantization, multi-GPU)
  • ✓ Self-hosted AI stack (inference server, monitoring, model management)
  • ✓ API cost analysis and migration to local inference
  • ✓ Docker/container orchestration for AI workloads
  • ✓ Hybrid architectures (local for routine, cloud API for complex)

Deliverable: Running local AI infrastructure + cost comparison report

Project Pricing

Local LLM Setup $3,000 - $8,000

1-2 weeks, running infrastructure + docs

Workflow Automation

$200/hr

If a human does it more than twice, a machine should do it.

Business process automation, IoT automation, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and multi-system integration. We connect your tools and eliminate manual busywork.

What's Included

  • ✓ Business process automation (data entry, reporting, email triage)
  • ✓ Home/office IoT automation (Home Assistant, ESP32, smart devices)
  • ✓ CI/CD and deployment pipelines
  • ✓ Monitoring, alerting, and self-healing systems
  • ✓ Multi-system integration (CRM, ERP, email, databases)

Deliverable: Automated workflows running in production + runbook

Project Pricing

Automation Package $2,500 - $10,000

1-3 weeks, running workflows + runbook

Mobile App Development

$175/hr

From idea to APK in days, not months.

React Native / Expo cross-platform apps with AI-powered features. Full-stack builds including backend API and database. Rapid prototyping with working MVPs in 1-2 weeks.

What's Included

  • ✓ React Native / Expo cross-platform apps
  • ✓ AI-powered features (local inference, voice, OCR, image analysis)
  • ✓ Full-stack: mobile app + backend API + database
  • ✓ Play Store submission and optimization
  • ✓ Rapid prototyping (working MVP in 1-2 weeks)

Deliverable: Working app + source code + deployment documentation

Project Pricing

App MVP $5,000 - $15,000

2-4 weeks, working app + source code

Case Studies

Real systems we built and operate. Not mockups — production infrastructure running right now.

Nova — Multi-Model AI Assistant

Challenge

Needed a personal AI assistant integrating 10+ services without $500+/month in cloud API costs.

Solution

3-tier model routing (regex → local LLM → cloud API), 54 tool integrations, WebSocket mobile app, GPU-accelerated voice.

Results

  • ✓ ~90% of queries handled by free local model
  • ✓ API costs cut to <$50/month
  • ✓ Sub-second response for routine queries
  • ✓ 34 integrated features replacing 6+ apps
Tech: Node.js, React Native, Ollama, Claude API, WebSocket, Docker

Multi-Agent AI Workforce

Challenge

One person managing 6+ projects — needed to parallelize work without hiring a team.

Solution

4-worker AI system with project locks, shared memory, failure journals, tiered model spending, and automated QA gates.

Results

  • ✓ 48 mobile apps built in ~10 weeks
  • ✓ 4 workers operating simultaneously
  • ✓ Automated QA prevents broken builds
  • ✓ Context survives across sessions via disk-based memory
Tech: Claude Code, Bash, Docker, Git, custom coordination protocol

Self-Hosted AI Infrastructure (96GB VRAM)

Challenge

Running local AI inference for dev, assistant, and content generation without recurring cloud costs.

Solution

3x NVIDIA Tesla V100 GPUs running 80B parameter models, GPU-accelerated Whisper, custom container management.

Results

  • ✓ $200-400/month saved vs. API usage
  • ✓ 42 tokens/sec on 80B parameter model
  • ✓ Zero data leaving the network
  • ✓ Supports 4 parallel AI sessions simultaneously
Tech: Ollama, NVIDIA V100, Unraid, Docker

Rapid Mobile App Factory

Challenge

Build 20+ Android apps across diverse categories fast enough to test market demand.

Solution

Shared design system, automated 8-gate verification, version policy enforcement, automated privacy policies.

Results

  • ✓ 48 apps built (13 at mature v0.3.0+ stage)
  • ✓ Average app: concept to verified APK in 1-2 days
  • ✓ 143K+ lines of TypeScript
  • ✓ 8-gate QA catches broken builds before distribution
Tech: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Android Studio, Gradle

Ways to Work Together

Choose the engagement style that fits your needs

Project-Based

$2,000 - $50,000

Fixed scope, fixed price. Clear deliverables with a defined timeline. 50% deposit, 50% on completion.

Ideal for: AI assistant builds, infrastructure setup, app MVPs

Hourly

$175 - $300/hr

Flexible support for consulting, troubleshooting, or technical guidance. Billed weekly with time tracking.

Ideal for: Strategy sessions, architecture review, debugging, training

Retainer

$875 - $4,500/mo

Monthly availability with guaranteed response times. Priority support and ongoing development.

Ideal for: Continuous development, monitoring, expansion projects

Retainer Plans

Plan Hours / Month Effective Rate Monthly Cost
Advisory 5 hrs/mo $175/hr $875/mo
Standard 15 hrs/mo $165/hr $2,475/mo
Dedicated 30 hrs/mo $150/hr $4,500/mo

50% deposit on project-based work. Net 15 payment terms.

How Projects Work

1

Discovery Call

Free 30-minute call to discuss your goals, current setup, and budget. Honest conversation — no pitch.

2

Proposal

Detailed scope, timeline, and fixed quote. No surprises. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.

3

Build & Ship

We build, you see progress. Regular updates and feedback loops. No disappearing for weeks.

4

Handoff

Full documentation, source code, walkthrough. 30 days of support included. You own everything.

Technology Expertise

Tools and platforms we run in production daily.

AI / ML

Ollama Claude API Whisper LLaMA RAG vLLM

Mobile

React Native Expo TypeScript SQLite

Infrastructure

Docker Unraid Tailscale Cloudflare NVIDIA GPUs

Automation

Home Assistant ESPHome Node-RED MQTT Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work remotely?

Yes, 100% remote. Based in Central Florida (Eastern Time), available for clients nationwide. Most projects start with a video call and proceed via screen sharing and secure remote access.

How do I get started?

Email charles@griswoldlabs.com with a description of what you're trying to accomplish. I'll respond within 24 hours to set up a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch — just an honest conversation about what's realistic for your situation.

What's included in the handoff?

Full documentation, all configuration files, source code, and a walkthrough session. You own everything — no proprietary lock-in, no recurring fees to keep things running. I want you to be self-sufficient.

Can you help us reduce our OpenAI / Anthropic API spend?

That's one of our specialties. We run our own 96GB GPU cluster serving an 80B parameter model for free. We can assess your API usage, identify what can run locally, and deploy the infrastructure — often paying for itself in 2-3 months.

What if something breaks after the project is done?

All projects include 30 days of follow-up support at no extra charge. After that, hourly support or a retainer plan keeps you covered.

How fast can you deliver?

AI assessments in 1-2 weeks. Infrastructure setup in 1-2 weeks. Custom AI agents in 2-4 weeks. Mobile app MVPs in 2-4 weeks. We move fast because we've built these systems before — for ourselves.

Ready to stop talking about AI and start using it?

Free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about what AI can do for your business.

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