Hi, I'm Ben.
I'm a Senior DevOps Engineering Consultant. By day, I architect complex software systems and AI infrastructure for enterprise clients. Nights and weekends, I bring that same expertise to small businesses who deserve better than cookie-cutter solutions and overpriced vendors.
The Short Version
I've spent years building the kind of systems that power major companies — cloud infrastructure, AI applications, automation at scale. I hold AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, and Kubernetes Administrator certifications. I'm not someone who just learned to use ChatGPT last year; I build the infrastructure that AI runs on.
But here's what frustrates me: all the innovation in AI is aimed at big companies with big budgets. Meanwhile, small business owners — the people who could benefit most — are left confused by the hype, overwhelmed by the jargon, and targeted by snake oil salesmen.
That's the gap I'm here to fill.
What I Actually Believe
Most "impossible" tasks aren't. When someone tells me their workflow can't be automated because it's too complex or too variable, that's usually where I get interested. The technology exists to handle nuance, ambiguity, and judgment calls — most people just don't know how to access it yet.
Education is as valuable as implementation. I don't want you dependent on me forever. Part of my job is teaching you how this stuff works, how to evaluate new tools, and how to spot the difference between real value and hype. My goal is to make you capable of navigating this landscape yourself.
Jargon is a red flag. If someone can't explain what they're doing in plain English, they either don't understand it themselves or they're trying to obscure something. I explain everything clearly, and I expect my clients to understand what they're getting.
Small businesses deserve real expertise. You shouldn't have to choose between some kid who watched a YouTube tutorial and a $300/hour consulting firm. There's a middle ground: someone with serious credentials who charges rates that make sense for your business.
The Credentials (If You Care)
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Plus: AI/LLM Application Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Full-Stack Development
Location
I'm based in Southern Maine and primarily serve businesses in New England. That said, most of what I do can be done remotely, so I work with clients anywhere.
For local clients, I'm happy to meet in person. There's value in seeing someone's actual workflow before trying to improve it. But I'm equally effective over video call if that's what works for you.
Let's Talk
If you've got a technology challenge — or you're just wondering whether AI could actually help your business — I'm happy to chat. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a real conversation about what's possible.