Your Operations Problems Are Unique. Your Solution Should Be Too.

I embed with your team to find what's slowing you down—then build a custom system to fix it.

Google
Cornell
NIH
Lonely Octopus
EI Digital
Stack Expert
AI Ready RVA
Google
Cornell
NIH
Lonely Octopus
EI Digital
Stack Expert
AI Ready RVA

The Real Problem

Most consultants walk in with a solution looking for a problem.

They'll sell you ChatGPT training. Automation tools. Another dashboard nobody uses.

What they won't do: Sit with your team. Watch how work actually flows. Ask the uncomfortable questions about where time disappears.

That's where I start.

Nicole J. Patten

Ex-Google Engineer. AI Consultant

7 years at Google building products used by millions. Now I embed with operations teams to find what's slowing them down—and build custom systems to fix it.

Nicole Patten - AI Consultant

Who This Is For

✓ Operations teams of 5-50 people drowning in manual work

✓ Processes that work—but take too long

✓ Companies that want to understand AI, not just buy another tool

✓ Teams ready for discovery, not validation of decisions already made

Discovery comes first. We find the real problem before building the solution.

Why Work With Me

15 Years in Tech, 7 at Google

Products used by millions. Production-ready without overengineering.

Hands-On

Screen-sharing, building live, answering the edge-case questions.

Full Accountability

No account managers. When you work with me, you work with me.

Practitioner

My business runs on the same AI systems I build for clients.

How We Work Together

Discovery Session

90 minutes of clarity on where AI fits.

  • Deep-dive into your operations
  • Identify highest-ROI opportunities
  • Prioritized action plan
  • Recording + written summary
$497

Credited toward any engagement

Deep Discovery

Full workflow audit without the build.

  • 2-5 days embedded with your team
  • Shadow actual daily operations
  • Map where time and money leak
  • Detailed recommendations report
From $2,500

Scoped to your team size

MOST POPULAR

The 30-Day Sprint

Discovery + a custom-built system you own.

  • Week 1: Embed & discover the real problem
  • Week 2-3: Design & build custom solution
  • Week 4: Deploy, train, and document
  • One scoped product built for your specific workflow
$7,500

You own everything we build

What People Say

"Nicole has broad and deep technical expertise, and can communicate well with engineers, data scientists, and non-technical stakeholders alike. She stays calm under pressure and consistently delivers high quality work."
Eugene ParkEngineering Manager, Google
"I have worked with Nicole as a client. She did a phenomenal job creating a website for my business. Her expertise and guidance helped me so much. I highly recommend her services."
Andrew SispoidisBusiness Owner
"Nicole was wonderful to work with. When I would come up with crazy requests for my website, she delivered every time. Her patience and ability to translate my ideas into reality was impressive."
Seth KeanBusiness Owner
"Nicole is truly a pleasure to work with. On every production she goes above and beyond to deliver unmatched quality, always finding smart solutions to creative challenges."
Lindsey DeanAgency Producer
"Her ability to translate complex ideas into beautiful, functional designs is unmatched. Not only is she a talented designer, but she's collaborative and always keeps the user in mind."
Sam BorowyDesign Lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Member of AI Ready RVA

AI Ready RVA is a community initiative focused on building AI literacy across the Richmond region. As a member, I'm committed to helping our local businesses and workforce prepare for an AI-powered future.

This isn't about replacing people—it's about empowering them. When Richmond's workforce understands AI, our entire community benefits: more efficient businesses, more skilled workers, and a stronger local economy.

Start With Discovery

30 minutes to find out if there's a fit. I'll ask about your operations—you'll leave with clarity either way.

No pitch. No proposal. Just a conversation.