AI & Automation
Articles about ai & automation, written from real client work and hands-on builds.
When Claude Says No: Why I Use Gemini for Log Analytics (And You Probably Should Too)
Claude refused my 75KB log file at 2am. Gemini 1M context window handled it instantly. Here is when to use each AI for log analysis.
How I Validated an AI Ticket Agent in 2 Weeks (Before a Client Spent $30K Building the Wrong Thing)
I validated an AI ticket agent in two weeks on Azure AI Foundry before the client committed to a $30K production build.
I Almost Left AWS for Shinier Platforms. Then I Found Generative AI Application Builder.
I almost left AWS for Azure and GCP. Then Generative AI Application Builder changed my mind. Here is what it does that other platforms do not.
From $300/Month to Free: Rebuilding a Campaign Management System
A client Airtable portal cost 300 per month for one feature: client access. I rebuilt it with Google Sheets and automation for free.
My Deep Dive into Azure AI Foundry: The Good, The Bad, and The Reality Check
I tested Azure AI Foundry for agent development. Streaming issues, model selection quirks, and some genuine strengths. Here is the honest review.
Custom AI Chat Hub: Self-Hosting & Automation
Building a custom AI chat platform with Open WebUI, n8n workflow automation, and Cloudflare Tunnel. Function calls trigger n8n workflows directly.
Running an AI workflow that costs too much?
The AI Workflow Review finds the one change that makes it cheaper and better, in one week at a fixed price. Start with a 30-minute call.