Ardilis
Discipline 02 - AI & Data Engineering

Your data should answer questions, not create another system nobody trusts.

AI projects fail when the use case is vague, the data is messy, or the model is bolted onto a product with no feedback loop. Ardilis starts with the decision your user needs to make, then builds the data pipeline, retrieval layer, or LLM feature around that outcome.

What you get

Concrete outcomes you can keep using after launch.

smart_toy

An LLM integration with product boundaries

The model has clear inputs, outputs, fallback behavior, and a place inside the workflow where it helps.

account_tree

A data pipeline your team can inspect

Raw data becomes structured, traceable, and ready for features instead of living in scattered files.

manage_search

A RAG system with useful retrieval

Documents are chunked, indexed, retrieved, and cited so answers can be checked instead of blindly accepted.

tune

A model plan that earns its cost

Fine-tuning is used only when retrieval, prompting, or workflow design cannot solve the problem cleanly.

extension

An AI feature inside your product

The result is a working feature in the existing interface, not a disconnected demo in a notebook.

When this is right for you

You're a good fit if...

explore

You know AI could help, but not where

You have a product, process, or dataset and need the first useful use case defined before build starts.

error

Your first AI attempt failed

The chatbot gives weak answers, retrieval misses context, or nobody can explain why the output changed.

verified

Your team needs reliable automation

You want AI to reduce manual work, but the output must be reviewable and safe enough for customers.

How we work together

Four steps, clear outputs.

You get a staging link at every milestone. No surprises.

01
Week 1

Discovery

We turn the problem, users, constraints, risks, and success criteria into a clear working scope.

You receive: A written scope, milestone plan, first technical assumptions, and the decisions that need your input.
02
Week 1-2

Architecture & Design

The core screens, data model, system boundaries, and integration points are mapped before build work hardens them.

You receive: A build plan, interface direction, architecture notes, and a clear list of what will be shipped first.
03
Weeks 2-6

Build

The product is implemented in focused milestones, with each release reviewed against the agreed scope.

You receive: Working software on staging, milestone notes, test coverage where it protects core flows, and visible progress.
04
Final week

Handover

The work is cleaned up, documented, deployed, and prepared so you can own it without guesswork.

You receive: Production deployment, repository access, environment notes, handover documentation, and support options.
Tools

The stack is chosen for the work, not for decoration.

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Supabase
  • Claude API
  • Docker
  • Sentry
Start here

Not sure if this is what you need?

Book a 30-minute discovery call. We will clarify the problem, the minimum useful scope, and the next technical decision.