Ongoing strategic advisory for businesses that are building with AI. Technology evaluation, vendor assessment, architecture review, and implementation oversight. Custom pricing. Book a call to discuss.
AI Consulting provides expert guidance on technology evaluation, vendor assessment, architecture review, and implementation oversight. Hourly and project-based pricing. No long-term commitment.
SanLuis AI Solutions is a Houston-based, AI-augmented team that builds automation and AI systems for small and mid-size businesses. We provide AI Consulting alongside Custom AI Systems from $5,000, AI Agent Systems from $5,000, AI Automation from $1,200, and a $300 Discovery Session to identify the right starting point.
Everyone has access to the same AI. The difference is knowing what to build, what to buy, and what to skip.
Building with AI is not just about writing code. It is about choosing the right model, the right architecture, the right vendor, and the right timeline. One wrong decision at the start can multiply costs, delay delivery, and lock you into a system that does not solve the real problem. Most teams make these decisions in isolation, without the benefit of experience.
AI Consulting fills that gap. We provide the strategic layer that sits above the implementation. We evaluate your options, review your architecture, assess your vendors, and oversee your build. You get the confidence of experienced technical leadership without hiring a full-time executive.
This is for businesses that are serious about AI. You have a team, a budget, and a timeline. You need someone who has done this before to help you make the right calls. We do not sell chatbots. We do not sell strategy decks. We sell the judgment that turns AI investment into business results.
We help you build a coherent AI strategy aligned with your business goals. Not a generic roadmap. A specific plan that accounts for your industry, your team size, your data maturity, and your budget. We evaluate where AI creates leverage and where it creates distraction, and we tell you the difference.
The AI vendor landscape changes weekly. We evaluate models, platforms, and tools against your specific use cases. We run benchmarks on your data, not marketing claims. You get a clear recommendation on what to use, what to avoid, and what to wait for.
Before you sign a contract with an AI vendor, we review the terms, the architecture, the integration requirements, and the hidden costs. We identify lock-in risks, data privacy concerns, and scalability limitations. You negotiate from knowledge, not hope.
If you have an existing AI system or are planning one, we review the architecture for scalability, maintainability, security, and cost efficiency. We identify bottlenecks, single points of failure, and design decisions that will cost you later. You get a prioritized list of improvements.
If your team is building AI systems internally or with another vendor, we provide ongoing oversight. We review progress against milestones, validate technical decisions, and ensure the system stays aligned with business outcomes. You get the confidence that comes from experienced technical leadership.
We start with a conversation about your goals, your current state, and the decisions you need help with. We scope the engagement, set expectations, and agree on a fixed price before any work begins.
We review your technology stack, vendor options, architecture plans, or implementation progress. We identify risks, gaps, and opportunities. You get a clear picture of where you stand and what to do next.
We deliver actionable recommendations in plain language. Technology choices, vendor evaluations, architecture improvements, and implementation priorities. You decide what to act on and when.
We stay engaged through the execution phase. Regular check-ins, milestone reviews, and on-demand guidance ensure your team stays on track and your investment delivers.
The Discovery Session is a one-time, 60-minute working session that produces a written roadmap. AI Consulting is an ongoing advisory relationship. You engage us for a defined period or retainer to provide strategic guidance, evaluate technology, review architecture, and oversee implementation. The Discovery Session is the starting point. Consulting is the sustained partnership.
Businesses that are actively building or investing in AI and need expert guidance to make the right decisions. You might be evaluating vendors, planning an architecture, or overseeing an implementation. You have a team and a budget, and you need someone who has done this before to help you avoid costly mistakes.
Not necessarily. If you already have a clear understanding of your AI goals and need strategic guidance to execute, you can start with a consulting engagement directly. If you are still exploring what is possible, the Discovery Session is the better starting point. We can help you decide which path fits during an initial conversation.
Consulting engagements are custom priced based on scope, duration, and level of involvement. We offer hourly advisory, monthly retainers, and project-based consulting. We discuss your needs and provide a fixed price before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Yes. Many of our consulting clients have internal engineering teams. We act as a strategic layer above the implementation, providing guidance, validation, and oversight. Your team builds. We help them build the right thing, the right way.
Related Case Study
Garza International: We provided architecture review and implementation oversight for their custom AI quoting engine. The result was a system that delivered 60% faster turnaround, 85% fewer errors.
Fixed price, scoped during the Discovery Session.
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