AI Consulting

AI Consulting — The Strategic Starting Point

Not every problem needs an AI solution. And not every AI solution needs a custom model. Before investing in development, take a step back: a structured analysis of your starting point, your data, and your goals.

As an AI consultant, I bring hands-on experience from production AI engineering projects — RAG architectures, agentic workflows, LLM integrations. My focus in consulting isn’t implementation but answering: What’s the right next move for your business?

Why Strategic AI Consulting Before Development?

Many teams start with a model and then look for a problem. That leads to demo solutions that never reach production. Strategic consulting prevents this:

• You avoid investing in technology that doesn’t fit your process
• You identify the highest-ROI areas before committing budget
• You get a clear roadmap that accounts for both implementation and operations

My AI Consulting Services in Detail

AI Readiness Audit

I analyze your current data landscape, infrastructure, and processes. The result: a clear picture of where AI can be deployed productively today — and where it cannot.

Use-Case Discovery & Prioritization

Together, we identify concrete AI use cases for your business. I evaluate them by feasibility, business value, and implementation effort.

ROI Modeling & Business Case

Before you build, you get a solid estimate: what does implementation cost? What does it save or earn? When does the investment break even?

Technology Roadmap

Which model, which architecture, which stack? I outline a step-by-step implementation strategy — from the first proof of concept to production operations.

Vendor & Platform Selection

OpenAI, Claude, Llama, local models, cloud-based or hybrid — I help you choose the right platform for your requirements and budget.

AI Governance & Compliance

Data protection, GDPR, model governance. Especially in regulated industries, the question isn’t just whether AI works, but whether it is and remains permitted.

My Consulting Process

1. Kick-off Workshop (2–4 hours): We clarify goals, data sources, and success criteria
2. Analysis Phase (1–2 weeks): I examine your systems, processes, and data landscape
3. Strategy Presentation: You receive a documented recommendation with roadmap and ROI model
4. Decision Support: I guide you in choosing the next step — whether internal implementation, an external project, or a targeted feasibility study

Consulting ends with an actionable decision framework, not an abstract PDF.

Who Is AI Consulting For?

• Business owners who want to understand if AI is relevant to their business
• Product owners who need to evaluate and prioritize concrete use cases
• Teams already experimenting with AI but lacking a clear strategy
• Companies in regulated industries that need to address compliance before implementation

Frequently Asked Questions About AI Consulting

How much does AI consulting cost? An AI Readiness Audit starts at €1,500. Comprehensive strategy consulting with use-case discovery and roadmap ranges from €3,000 to €7,000, depending on scope and complexity.

How long does AI consulting take? The kick-off workshop is scheduled within a week. Complete analysis including strategy presentation typically takes 2–4 weeks.

When do I need AI consulting vs. AI engineering? If you don’t yet know whether AI is the right tool or which use case to prioritize, start with consulting. If the use case is clear and you need production-ready implementation, start with AI engineering.

Do you also handle implementation after consulting? Yes — if consulting identifies a clear project, I can also handle implementation. Or you can take the roadmap to another provider. The strategy is your property.

Which industries do you consult for? Primarily SMEs, agencies, and tech startups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I understand the particular data protection requirements and the need for pragmatic solutions in the German Mittelstand.

Contact

Email me at arnaut@miran.at or connect on LinkedIn. In a free initial call (30 min), we’ll clarify whether structured consulting is the right step for you.