Workflow assessment
A defined use case, the systems and data involved, and acceptance criteria for a useful first release.
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Abdul Rehman Consulting
AI Automation & Custom Software
Build software around the way your business works. From customer-facing products to internal automation, the engagement connects product decisions, application development, and the systems your team already uses.
Scope & deliverables
What the engagement can include
Application development
The agreed application, API, assistant, or automation, integrated with the required business systems.
AI evaluation & controls
For AI work: representative evaluation cases, access controls, human review where needed, and visibility into failures and usage.
Release & handover
Deployment, operating documentation, and a handover for the people who will maintain the software.
The proposal sets the deliverables, responsibilities, and acceptance criteria for your project.
Explore the workflow
From enquiry
to a reviewed response.
Follow a recorded example of source checks, draft review, and human approval. See how missing information and unsupported promises are handled.
Getting started
Agree the first step.
Start with one workflow or product milestone. Discovery establishes feasibility, data access, and the scope to quote before implementation begins.
Share the goal, your current systems, and any deadline. We’ll clarify fit and agree the scope and commercial terms before work begins.
Discuss your requirementsBudget & scope
An estimate for a focused start.
Consulting and engineering start at US$40/hour. This example gives you a planning range for a small, defined engagement.
We agree the requirements, estimated hours, and final fee before paid work begins. Larger projects and ongoing support are quoted to scope.
One workflow pilot
US$800–1,600
20–40 hours at US$40/hour · indicative estimate
A small internal pilot with one input, one output, and a review step, using an existing AI service or business API. Assumes representative sample data and access are available. A complete application or production rollout is a separate scope.
Hosting, AI/API usage, third-party licences, and any applicable taxes are additional.
Get an estimate for your projectBefore we start
Common questions
Does every automation need AI?
No. Rules, integrations, and conventional software often provide the simplest solution. AI is considered where interpreting language, retrieving knowledge, or handling variable inputs adds value.
Can you develop a product without AI?
Yes. Custom applications, APIs, and integrations are part of the service. The technology follows the product requirements.
What should I bring to the first discussion?
Describe who will use the software, the task they need to complete, and what you have today. For automation, an outline of the current workflow is a useful starting point.