AI consulting
Defined project work, from working out what to prioritise through to building and deploying.
- AI strategy & roadmaps
- Machine learning & NLP
- Generative AI & LLMs
- Data science & analytics
- Research & feasibility
Independent AI Consultant & Advisor
I work with organisations on AI strategy and delivery, bringing the strategic perspective to judge what's worth doing and the technical depth to build it.
- More than 20 years of experience in AI
- Former Director of Data Science at UnitedHealth Group
- PhD in AI, with patents and publications
- Founder of Clearlead AI Consulting, where I still advise on and build AI systems myself
How I can help
AI strategy & advisory
Custom AI solutions
Data science & analytics
Speaking & workshops
Organisations I've worked with
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Common challenges I help with
Most organisations I work with are dealing with one of these situations. I help through project work, board-level advisory, and speaking at events where these questions matter. 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
Whether the work is a defined consulting project or a speaking, advisory, or training engagement, I work with you directly.
Speaking, advisory & workshops
Conference talks, board-level advisory, and training for teams.
Explore beyond consultingPublications & patents
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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