Ashwin Kashyap – AI Strategy & Engineering Consultant

Transforming Businesses Through AI

I help small businesses unlock the power of AI – from idea to deployment. With over 20 years of experience building real-world, scalable products at companies like Apple, Meta, and as a startup founder, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise and business acumen to every project.

My Approach

I believe in making AI accessible and practical for businesses of all sizes. My approach combines:

• Deep Technical Expertise: From search systems to personalization engines, I’ve built AI solutions used by millions
• Product Thinking: Focus on solving real business problems, not just implementing technology
• Startup Agility: Move fast, validate quickly, and iterate based on results
• Clear Communication: Break down complex AI concepts into actionable strategies

Services

I work directly with founders and business owners to:

• Develop AI Strategy: Create a roadmap aligned with your business goals
• Identify High-Impact Use Cases: Focus on areas like personalization, automation, and insights
• Build Lightweight Prototypes: Validate feasibility and ROI before full implementation
• Deliver Production Solutions: Collaborate with your team or vendors to bring ideas to life
• Empower Your Team: Provide practical knowledge to sustain your AI initiatives

Experience & Expertise

• AI Leadership at Scale:

  • Led ML development at Apple for predictive search and App Clip suggestions
  • Improved ad reliability at Meta with robust pre-processing pipelines
  • Inventor on multiple patents in AI and ML

• Startup Founder & CTO:

  • Built a Shazam-like real-time content recognition system
  • Led a 15-person team from concept to product
  • Experience across the full tech stack

• Full-Stack Perspective:

  • Client infrastructure
  • Cloud ML systems
  • Feature engineering pipelines
  • Edge computing and personalization

Ideal Clients

I work best with:

• Brick-and-mortar businesses looking to automate or personalize customer interactions
• SMBs with proprietary data but no AI expertise
• Founders exploring how AI can differentiate their product or service
• Enterprises outside of tech ready to take a practical first step into AI

Let’s Work Together

Curious how AI can help your business grow, save time, or stand out?
Contact me to discuss your needs. I’ll help you cut through the noise and find what works – affordably and effectively.