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Freelance AI Consultant

I help businesses identify, build, and deploy practical AI solutions that deliver real, measurable results, from initial strategy through to production.

How I can help

AI strategy & guidance
Custom AI solutions
Data science & analytics
Paul Ferguson

Organisations I've worked with

UnitedHealth Group
Samsung
AT&T
Verizon
Qualcomm
Wharton
AIB
Indiana University
Penn State
Amdocs
QinetiQ
Greymatter
Metal Supermarkets
Dublin City University
CLARITY
Eaglexp
Fairview Analytics
Yellow Pages
Percontor
Zignals
Ellicares
Auburn
UnitedHealth Group
Samsung
AT&T
Verizon
Qualcomm
Wharton
AIB
Indiana University
Penn State
Amdocs
QinetiQ
Greymatter
Metal Supermarkets
Dublin City University
CLARITY
Eaglexp
Fairview Analytics
Yellow Pages
Percontor
Zignals
Ellicares
Auburn

Featured in

business.com
TheStreet
Medium
The Daily Upside
PYMNTS
Towards Data Science
DataDrivenInvestor
Towards AI
AI Advances
business.com
TheStreet
Medium
The Daily Upside
PYMNTS
Towards Data Science
DataDrivenInvestor
Towards AI
AI Advances

Common challenges I help with

Most organisations I work with are dealing with one of these situations. If yours sounds familiar, let's talk.

Not sure where AI fits?

Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or have an existing programme that is not delivering, I help you work out where AI realistically fits, what to prioritise, and how to evaluate the options.

For programmes already in flight, that often means an outside technical view, board-level advisory, or training for your team.

Need a custom AI solution?

Not every problem can be solved with an off-the-shelf tool.

If you need a custom AI model, AI built into an existing system, or bespoke software with an AI component, I design, build, and deploy it end to end.

Want to get more from your data?

You have customer information, operational data, or research outputs that should be telling you something useful, but you are not getting clear insight from it.

I turn that data into analytics, predictive models, and forecasts that support real decisions.

Work with me

Paul Ferguson in consultation at a conference

Whether you need something custom built, want to make better use of your data, or are working out where AI fits in your business, I work with you directly: from the initial conversation through to a working solution.

My consulting work covers six core areas:

Getting Started with AI
AI Strategy
AI & Machine Learning
Data Science & Analytics
NLP & Generative AI
Research

Beyond consulting, I also take on a small number of speaking engagements, technical and board advisory roles, and team workshops.

Where to start

Not sure where to start? I offer a free introductory call to meet, discuss what you're working on, and explore how AI might help. There's no commitment and no obligation.

Publications & patents

Stack of academic papers and publications

My R&D work has resulted in several patents and academic publications spanning various areas of AI, including information retrieval, NLP, data science, and multimedia retrieval.

These works have found practical applications across diverse industries such as healthcare, consumer electronics, and telecommunications, showcasing the benefits of AI in real-world scenarios.

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