AI Consulting
AI help that's scoped, hourly, and actually useful.
r.blackman is a small AI consulting practice working on voice AI, business process improvement, analytics, model training, and AI infrastructure. Hired by the hour, with no retainers and no multi-month contracts.
$150–$250/hr · free 20-minute intro call · no contracts
Eleven disciplines. Two consultants. No hand-offs.
Every engagement starts with a free consult to figure out which of these actually applies to you. Often it's fewer than you'd think.
Strategy & Operations
Business Process Improvement
Map the workflow, find where AI actually removes work, and cut the rest.
Learn more →Analytics & Decision Intelligence
Turn scattered data into decisions you can actually defend in the room.
Learn more →AI Strategy & Readiness
Figure out where AI actually fits your business before you spend a dollar building it.
Learn more →Workflow & Agent Automation
Custom AI agents that do the specific, repeatable task, not a generic chatbot.
Learn more →Models & Infrastructure
Voice AI Consulting
Phone and voice AI that actually resolves calls, not a frustrating IVR with a new coat of paint.
Learn more →Data Infrastructure & Reporting
The pipelines and warehouse your analytics and AI initiatives actually need underneath them.
Learn more →Open Source Model Consulting
Llama, Mistral, and the rest: know when open source beats a proprietary API, and when it doesn't.
Learn more →AI Hardware & Infrastructure
Cloud GPUs, on-prem hardware, or managed inference: pick your compute strategy with real numbers.
Learn more →Model Training, Fine-Tuning & RAG
RAG, fine-tuning, or both: the right approach depends on the problem, not the hype.
Learn more →Why work with r.blackman instead of a large agency
Direct access
You work directly with Ryan or Noaman, not a rotating bench of juniors learning on your budget.
Hourly, not locked-in
No annual retainers or six-month minimums. Pay for the hours you actually need.
Scoped, honest advice
If AI isn't the right answer to your problem, that's what you'll hear on the free call.
Start with a free 20-minute consult.
No pitch deck, no obligation. Just a straight answer on whether AI can actually help your situation, and how.
$150–$250/hr · no contracts, no retainers required