Notes from production
What I learn building and running AI and automation systems for clients: project write-ups, costs, tools, and what broke.
AI-Driven Workflow Automation with MCP
Integrating Claude AI with Google Drive, Airtable, and ClickUp using Model Context Protocol. Natural language queries across all your work tools.
Building a “Second Brain” for Seamless Knowledge Management
My client was drowning in Google Drive files and Slack threads. I built an AI-powered knowledge management system that turned file chaos into instant answers.
WhatsApp as a Surprisingly Powerful Data Management Tool
WhatsApp became the client’s practical data-management interface—a familiar tool that saved more than four hours per week on database updates.
Self Hosting on Render
I helped a client replace Zapier and Make with a self-hosted n8n instance on Render. Full workflow ownership, and the $20-$30 a month they were paying in subscriptions is gone.
Twilio-Slack SMS Routing
Routing Twilio SMS messages to department-specific Slack channels automatically. Saved 2 hours per week and eliminated missed messages entirely.
Business Document Generator for LLM Consumption
Automated business report generation using n8n, Airtable, and AI. Produces human-readable docs and structured outputs, cutting manual prep time in half.
AI-Powered Client Accountability Bot
A coaching firm needed automated weekly check-ins. I built an AI bot that calls clients, gathers progress, and emails coaches clear takeaways.
A New Frontier in AI Agent Development
After years of drag-and-drop AI builders, I rebuilt everything in Python with OpenAI Assistants API. The result: a leaner, faster AI system.
Automating Workflows With Zapier, Airtable, And MindStudio
AI true potential is in connecting outputs to real-world workflows. Exploring how Zapier, Airtable, and MindStudio create powerful automated processes.
New Beginning
From ChatGPT to MindStudio: how I discovered no-code AI builders and Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and why it changed my approach to AI workflows.
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