AI Consulting for Growth and Cost Reduction

Smarter Workflows • Leaner Costs • Faster Results

Helping businesses uncover inefficiencies and identify $100K+ savings opportunities

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Our System

Turning Complexity Into Clarity

Our 3-Step Audit System

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Discovery

The Deep Dive

  • Engage with stakeholders and end-users
  • Map processes to uncover inefficiencies
  • Review current technology stack
  • Identify key bottlenecks
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Mapping & Opportunities

The Blueprint

  • Visualize current processes end-to-end
  • Highlight redundancies and manual tasks
  • Pinpoint automation and AI opportunities
  • Roadmap from current → future state
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Presentation & Roadmap

The Action Plan

  • Comprehensive report of findings
  • Quantified financial and time impact
  • Prioritized actionable roadmap
  • Plan you can execute immediately

Measurable ROI

Every recommendation comes with math you can verify. We quantify time saved, cost avoided, and revenue enabled.

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Convert Time to Savings

We measure wasted hours and translate them into dollars.

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Create Capacity for Growth

Less manual work means more throughput and revenue support.

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Decide With Numbers

Transparent assumptions and before-after KPIs.

See real examples of ROI calculations and audit findings in our detailed case studies and insights.

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Scott Jessen

About Me

I bring 25+ years of software leadership and automation expertise to help organizations uncover inefficiencies, modernize workflows, and unlock measurable ROI through structured audits and practical solutions.

  • 25+ years leading software development, modernization, and delivery
  • Proven record designing scalable, efficient, and automated systems
  • Expertise across automotive, finance, logistics, payments, and enterprise platforms
  • Deep experience in document processing, P2P/O2C, and operational automation
  • Skilled in third-party integrations and workflow orchestration
  • Audit-driven approach to map current state, expose gaps, and deliver quick wins
  • Systems thinking and operator-first design for lasting impact

Want to learn more about my approach and see real audit findings? Read insights and case studies on our blog.

What Clients Say

Real results from real businesses

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"The audit gave us a roadmap that funded itself in quarter one. We saved $50K in finance operations alone."
— Finance Sector (CFO)
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"We moved from anecdotes to numbers in two weeks and picked a pilot with confidence. Results exceeded expectations."
— Logistics (VP Operations)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our AI audit process

What is an AI Opportunity Audit?
An AI Opportunity Audit examines your existing processes from start to finish to uncover where automation and AI can create the biggest impact. It highlights inefficiencies, reveals time and cost savings, and provides a clear view of where technology can deliver measurable gains.
Who is this service for?
Our audits are built for small and mid-sized businesses, operators, and teams that rely on repeatable processes and structured workflows. If manual tasks are eating up time or operational complexity is slowing you down, this service is designed to help you streamline and scale with clarity.
Do you implement the solutions after the audit?
The audit provides you with a detailed roadmap and prioritized action plan. While our primary focus is on discovery and strategy, we can discuss implementation partnerships based on your specific needs and the solutions identified.
How is ROI calculated?
We determine ROI by quantifying time savings in salary terms, reducing errors, increasing capacity for new revenue, and lowering operational costs. Each recommendation comes with clear baseline and improvement metrics so you can validate the numbers and make confident decisions.
How long does it take to see results?
The audit process typically takes 1-2 weeks. We deliver a prioritized roadmap of solutions and highlight quick wins that, once implemented, produce noticeable results fast. Many clients start seeing time savings within the first month.

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Dive deeper into AI automation strategies, industry insights, and case studies from our experience helping businesses streamline operations.

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Ready to Streamline Your Operations and Scale Smarter?

Schedule a 20-minute discovery call to uncover where AI can drive efficiency and accelerate growth. Limited spots this week!

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