Shipping
Jul 17VantageAuth-drift root-caused as the mirage behind a 93-test 'code regression'. Every test using…Jul 16A11yReadyFive reliability fixes closed the gaps a large hands-on review exposed — each shipped…Jul 16VantageFirst end-to-end MEDIC pipeline validation on live baseline data — cluster → LLM…Jul 15A11yReadyA hands-on review of a 41-document batch — spanning new document types the pipeline…Jul 13A11yReadyMeasurement you can trust, plus a reviewer loop that actually learns. A new…Jul 11VantageURL/tab root-cause fix — every editreferral test 404-ed since inception. +298 net…Jul 9Civic SentinelRenamed to Civic Sentinel; the presentation now carries a live nightly metrics strip…Jul 6A11yReadyThe self-improving loop now closes on formatting — the pipeline's single biggest…Jul 6VantageVision extractor + sweep-CLI + Tier 1 production hardening — three shippable wins in one…Jul 6VantageQ-SEED-1 closed on the role axis: 23 of 23 authoritative UCR roles pinned in the seed…Jul 17VantageAuth-drift root-caused as the mirage behind a 93-test 'code regression'. Every test using…Jul 16A11yReadyFive reliability fixes closed the gaps a large hands-on review exposed — each shipped…Jul 16VantageFirst end-to-end MEDIC pipeline validation on live baseline data — cluster → LLM…Jul 15A11yReadyA hands-on review of a 41-document batch — spanning new document types the pipeline…Jul 13A11yReadyMeasurement you can trust, plus a reviewer loop that actually learns. A new…Jul 11VantageURL/tab root-cause fix — every editreferral test 404-ed since inception. +298 net…Jul 9Civic SentinelRenamed to Civic Sentinel; the presentation now carries a live nightly metrics strip…Jul 6A11yReadyThe self-improving loop now closes on formatting — the pipeline's single biggest…Jul 6VantageVision extractor + sweep-CLI + Tier 1 production hardening — three shippable wins in one…Jul 6VantageQ-SEED-1 closed on the role axis: 23 of 23 authoritative UCR roles pinned in the seed…

Consulting Services

Strategy.
Build.
Adoption.

Most AI initiatives fail between vision and execution. I close that gap by becoming your embedded AI lead — architecting, building, and shipping all three.

$2.7M+

Cost Saved (Q1 USAA)

26×

Speed Increase

90%

Scope Reduction

5

Peer-Reviewed Publications

PhD CandidateProsci CertifiedSHRM-SCPSAFe Agilist20-Year Military (E-9)UT Austin & Johns Hopkins

What I Do

Three pillars. One embedded lead.

The rarest combination in AI consulting: end-to-end technical execution, organizational transformation, and professional education — delivered by one person embedded inside your organization, not a 12-person team flying in and out.

“I become your AI lead. I architect the program, write the code, capture institutional knowledge, and ship features weekly — until the organization can run it without me.”

— Loren Cossette

01

Build

Production agentic systems, RAG pipelines, and full-stack AI products. Not demos. Deployed infrastructure that runs in the real world.

Multi-agent orchestration systems
RAG pipelines & retrieval evaluation
Full-stack AI application development
Serverless cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure/AWS)
Compliance & automation pipelines
LLM integration & prompt engineering
ETL & vector database pipelines
02

Transform

AI strategy, governance, and the organizational change management that makes technical projects actually get funded, adopted, and sustained.

AI readiness assessments & audits
Strategy & roadmap development
Governance & compliance frameworks
Change management programs (Prosci)
Executive stakeholder alignment
Vendor & platform selection advisory
AI adoption & rollout strategy
03

Teach

Research-backed training programs for executives, engineers, and entire organizations — from awareness to hands-on production capability.

Executive AI workshops (C-suite)
Technical bootcamps for engineering teams
AI literacy programs for non-technical staff
Curriculum design & certification paths
Train-the-trainer program development
Conference keynotes & speaking
Applied AI research & white papers

Ideal Clients

Who I work best with

My engagements work best when the problem is real, the stakes are high, and the organization is ready to move — not just explore.

Government agencies facing compliance or accessibility deadlines — Section 508, WCAG, ADA, or federal AI governance requirements

Enterprises that have run AI pilots but can't get to production or adoption at scale

Founders and startups who need a senior architect to build the real thing, not a prototype

Organizations with a made business case where the technical path, governance, or change management is the missing piece

Not sure if you're a fit? Email me directly — I'll tell you honestly.

How It Works

From first call to production

Step 01

Discovery

30-minute call to understand your problem, current state, and what success actually looks like for your organization.

Step 02

Scoping

I deliver a plain-language proposal: what gets built, what changes, what your team learns, timeline, and fixed-price cost.

Step 03

Execution

I own the full lifecycle. Architecture, code, stakeholder communication, change management. You get weekly updates, not surprises.

Step 04

Handoff

Your team is trained, your system is documented, and you're not dependent on me to keep it running. That's the goal.

Engagement Tiers

From discovery to embedded lead

Three ways to bring me in, depending on how ready you are. Most engagements start with discovery — a short fixed-fee assessment that scopes the embedded engagement (or honestly tells you it isn't the right time).

Tier 01

Discovery Engagement

$8K–15K

fixed · 2–3 weeks

AI program assessment + opportunity map
Workflow + stakeholder interviews
Architecture sketch for the top 1–2 opportunities
Plain-language deliverables for executive review
Recommended roadmap + sizing for next-step engagement
Flagship

Tier 02

Embedded AI Program Lead

$25K–40K

per month · 12–24 wk min

Own the AI program end-to-end — architecture, code, adoption
Ship features weekly with a dated public activity log
Capture institutional knowledge before SMEs retire
Stakeholder hub + executive briefings + ROI tracking
Train your internal team to run it without me
Same role I currently fill at Multnomah County

Tier 03

Architecture & Build Sprint

$30K–80K

fixed · 4–10 weeks

Specific system architected, built, deployed
Multi-agent pipelines, RAG, deterministic forms parsers
Production deployment + observability baseline
Hand-off documentation + train-the-trainer session
Optional retainer for ongoing maintenance

Availability

Currently embedded as the AI lead for Multnomah County. Available for advisory, training, independent review, and scoped modernization engagements with other agencies where there is no conflict with current obligations. Conflict-of-interest review takes place during the Discovery Engagement before any binding scope is agreed.

Hourly Rates

AI Strategy & Advisory$300–$400/hr
Technical Architecture$250–$375/hr
Hands-On Engineering$200–$300/hr
Training Delivery$250–$350/hr
Expert Review / Audit$350–$500/hr
On-Site / Day Rate$2,000–$3,000/day

Project-Based Pricing

AI Program Assessment + Roadmap$8K–$20K
Architecture & Design Sprint$15K–$40K
Targeted System Build (RAG / Forms / Pipeline)$25K–$80K
Multi-Agent System Build$60K–$150K
Knowledge Capture Engagement (SME → Specs)$30K–$80K
Executive AI Workshop (1 Day)$5K–$10K
Full Training Curriculum$15K–$40K

Let's Work Together

Ready to close
the gap?

Tell me what you're trying to build, fix, or transform. I'll tell you if I'm the right person — and if not, I'll point you to someone who is.