Services¶
How I Work¶
Every engagement starts with understanding your situation — not selling you a package. Here's what I offer, organized by what you're trying to accomplish.
For Investors¶
AI Due Diligence¶
The Problem: You're evaluating an industrial company with AI claims. Is it real, or marketing? What are the technical risks? Will it scale?
What You Get:
- Independent technical assessment of AI capabilities
- Gap analysis between claims and reality
- Integration risk evaluation (how does their AI connect to operations?)
- Red flags and validation of key assumptions
- Executive summary for investment committee
Timeline: 2-4 weeks depending on complexity
Investment: Starting at $25K
Portfolio Company AI Strategy¶
The Problem: You've made the investment. Now you need your portfolio company to actually capture AI value — without wasting 12 months on failed pilots.
What You Get:
- AI opportunity assessment across operations
- Prioritized roadmap based on ROI and feasibility
- Governance framework to manage risk
- Quarterly advisory to keep implementation on track
Timeline: Initial assessment 4-6 weeks, ongoing advisory quarterly
Investment: Assessment from $35K, Advisory retainer $12-15K/quarter
For Operators¶
AI Strategy & Roadmap¶
The Problem: Everyone's pitching you AI solutions. You need to cut through the noise and figure out what actually makes sense for your operations.
What You Get:
- Current state assessment (systems, data, organizational readiness)
- Prioritized AI opportunities with realistic ROI estimates
- Integration strategy for your existing ERP and operational systems
- Governance framework for responsible AI adoption
- 12-18 month implementation roadmap
Timeline: 4-8 weeks
Investment: Starting at $35K
Document Intelligence¶
The Problem: Your projects generate massive documentation — environmental studies, regulatory filings, compliance reports, stage gate packages. It's slow, expensive, and error-prone.
What You Get:
- AI-powered document drafting for standard deliverables
- Automated compliance checking against regulatory requirements
- Cross-reference validation across project documentation
- Integration with existing document management systems
Typical Results:
- 60-80% reduction in initial drafting time
- 3-6 month acceleration in regulatory review cycles
- Consistent quality across teams and projects
Timeline: 3-6 months depending on scope
Investment: $75K-200K depending on complexity
Discuss Your Document Challenges
AI Security & Governance¶
The Problem: You want to enable AI adoption but can't afford security incidents or compliance failures. You need guardrails before you accelerate.
What You Get:
- Enterprise AI security assessment
- M365 Copilot secure deployment (if applicable)
- Data governance and access control framework
- AI usage policies for regulated environments
- Risk mitigation protocols
Timeline: 2-6 weeks for assessment, 2-4 months for full implementation
Investment: Assessment from $15K, Full implementation $45K-125K
Entry Point¶
AI Strategy Session¶
Not sure where to start?
A 3-hour working session to cut through the noise. We'll map your current situation, identify the highest-impact opportunities, and give you a clear picture of what AI can (and can't) do for your specific operation.
You'll leave with:
- Prioritized list of AI opportunities
- Realistic assessment of what's feasible
- Clear next steps (whether or not they involve me)
Investment: $1,500
How Engagements Work¶
Step 1: Conversation (30 min, free) We discuss your situation. I'll tell you honestly if I can help.
Step 2: Scoping If there's a fit, I'll send a clear proposal with fixed pricing and timeline.
Step 3: Delivery I do the work. You get deliverables, not decks full of recommendations you can't act on.
Step 4: Optional Advisory Many clients continue with quarterly check-ins to stay on track.
Frequently Asked Questions¶
How long do projects typically take? Assessments: 2-6 weeks. Implementations: 3-12 months depending on scope. I'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Do you work outside Houston? Yes. While my network is strongest in the Gulf Coast industrial corridor, I work with clients nationally and internationally.
What makes you different from big consulting firms? I've actually implemented the systems AI needs to integrate with. 25 years of hands-on work — not theoretical frameworks from consultants who've never touched a production environment.
What if we're not sure what we need? Start with the $1,500 Strategy Session. Three hours to get clarity, no commitment beyond that.
Ready to Talk?¶
Ferguson Analytics | Houston, Texas | Serving industrial clients globally