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Build an AI Agent for Your Work - From Workflow to Prototype

Chris E.
By Chris E.5.0· 19 reviewsBuild AI Agents with a Stealth AI Startup Founder’s Expertise

Most professionals do not need another general introduction to AI. They need help identifying where AI can genuinely improve their work, and then turning that opportunity into something they can actually test. In this private build sprint, we will transform one recurring, clearly defined workflow from your professional life into a functional AI-agent prototype. Your workflow might involve research, document analysis, meeting preparation and follow-up, competitive intelligence, reporting, content development, decision support, customer operations, or another knowledge-intensive process. The engagement consists of four stages: 1. Workflow diagnosis and opportunity selection We will map the current process, including its inputs, outputs, decision points, bottlenecks, repetitive work, and areas requiring human judgment. We will define what success should look like and determine whether an AI agent is actually the right solution. If a simpler automation would work better, I will tell you. 2. Agent architecture and tool selection We will design how the system should work: the tasks it performs, information it needs, tools it uses, steps it follows, and points where a person should review or approve its work. We will also select an appropriate no-code, low-code, or AI platform based on your technical comfort, security requirements, budget, and intended use. 3. Guided prototype development We will build and refine a functional proof of concept for the selected workflow. This includes creating the agent’s instructions, prompts, workflow logic, example inputs and outputs, and any practical integrations supported by the agreed platform. You will participate in the build so that you understand how the system works and can continue improving it after the engagement. 4. Testing, evaluation, and implementation planning We will test the prototype against realistic scenarios, identify failure modes, and determine where additional guardrails or human oversight are needed. We will conclude with a prioritized plan for piloting the agent in your actual work. Throughout the package, I will draw on more than a decade of experience in data science, applied AI, AI strategy, and technical education. My approach combines strategic judgment with hands-on implementation: we will consider not only what can be built, but whether it will create meaningful value and how its performance should be evaluated. No coding background is required. Technical clients may choose to work at a deeper architectural level. This package covers one bounded workflow and a proof-of-concept implementation. Production software development, custom model training, large-scale enterprise integration, and ongoing system maintenance are outside the package’s scope.

What's included

5h of coaching$166.25/hr · Live Sessions$831.25
Total$831.25

This package is delivered through four private, 60-minute working sessions over approximately three to five weeks, plus up to one hour of asynchronous review and feedback through Leland. Before our first session, you will complete a brief intake and provide a description or sanitized example of the workflow you want to improve. Sessions are collaborative and workshop-based. We will use screen sharing to map the workflow, make architectural decisions, build the prototype, and test it together. I will explain the reasoning behind each design decision so that you leave able to operate and improve the system, not merely watch a demonstration. Between sessions, you may be asked to test the prototype, collect representative examples, or complete a small implementation task. You should expect approximately one to two hours of independent work across the engagement. You will retain the workflow maps, architecture, prompts, evaluation materials, and prototype created during the package. Brief feedback on agreed-upon artifacts is included between sessions; ongoing development and unlimited messaging are not included.

  • AI Workflow Opportunity Map A structured map of your selected workflow, including its bottlenecks, decision points, automation opportunities, human-judgment requirements, and measurable success criteria.
  • Build-Ready Agent Architecture A visual and written blueprint showing the agent’s tasks, inputs, outputs, tools, workflow stages, information requirements, and human-review checkpoints.
  • Functional AI-Agent Prototype A working proof of concept for one bounded professional workflow, developed in an agreed no-code, low-code, or AI platform.
  • Customized Prompt and Instruction Pack The system instructions, reusable prompts, workflow logic, and example inputs and outputs needed to operate and continue refining your prototype.
  • Evaluation and Guardrail Toolkit A practical test set, performance scorecard, known failure modes, and human-oversight plan for determining whether the agent is reliable enough for its intended use.

Meet your expert

Chris E.

Chris E.

Build AI Agents with a Stealth AI Startup Founder’s Expertise

5.019 reviews
385Min coached
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I’m a Principal level data scientist and applied AI researcher with 13 years of industry experience across data science, strategy, analytics, and applied research. My path has taken me from working on U.S. national-level political campaigns, to roles at IBM and Nielsen, building early machine learning pipelines for brand-level consumer forecasts at firms like the Coca Cola Company , to co-authoring an ICML paper on LLM reasoning, and pursuing current research at the intersection of AI, formal reasoning, AI4Humanities and AI4Science. Across each chapter of my career, I’ve been drawn to hard, ambiguous problems: how to make sense of messy data, how to communicate complex ideas clearly, how to advise stakeholders under uncertainty, and how to turn intellectual curiosity into concrete outcomes. I’ve worked with executives, researchers, campaign teams, and technical peers, and I bring a mix of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and practical experience to my coaching. I help clients clarify their goals, sharpen their story, and navigate competitive academic and professional paths with confidence. Whether you’re breaking into data science or AI, preparing for graduate school, exploring AI/ML/DS projects at the enterprise, or trying to translate a nontraditional background into a compelling narrative, I can help you think through both the big picture and the details that matter.