Strategic AI for Real-World Impact
Dena Neek | AI Strategist, Engineer, and Systems Thinker
20+ years of building intelligent systems. Applied AI for business since 2016.
AI isn’t something I dabble in—it’s what I’ve built my career on. I’ve engineered intelligent systems used by thousands, automated critical operations, and embedded AI into real businesses long before it became a buzzword.
I work with service-driven founders, operations-heavy teams, and private equity-backed leaders to do one thing well:
Embed intelligence into their workflows—securely, efficiently, and with measurable results.
This is applied AI—not theoretical strategy, not experimental fluff.
Proprietary Frameworks
Before we build, we align. I use two original frameworks designed to help businesses cut through noise and gain traction fast.
Clarity Map™→
A strategic alignment tool that clarifies what kind of AI your business actually needs—automation, augmentation, or prediction—how your team will interact with it, and how capable the system should be.
STRATA™→
A six-layer implementation framework that guides the entire AI journey—from surfacing operational friction to piloting smart systems and integrating them into the heartbeat of your business.
Start with a Strategic Assessment
1-hour private session – $250
Fully credited if we move forward.
This isn’t a sales call—it’s a working session designed to unlock immediate value.
You’ll leave with:
- Clarity Map Alignment
Uncover which type of intelligence your business actually needs—automation, prediction, or augmentation—and how your team will best interact with it. - Friction & Artifact Scan (from STRATA Layer 1)
Surface hidden inefficiencies, manual workarounds, outdated processes, and tribal knowledge that slow your team down. - AI Opportunity Matrix
Pinpoint the highest-impact, lowest-resistance areas to apply AI today—not someday. - Use Case Prioritization Plan
Choose your first AI win with confidence—based on pain, trust, and feasibility, not trends. - Build Path Recommendations
Whether no-code, low-code, or custom-engineered, you’ll get expert guidance on the right approach for your timeline, team, and tools. - Tech Stack Leverage Report
Know exactly what platforms and tools you can build on—and what’s holding you back.
This session sets the foundation. Whether we build together or not, you’ll walk away clearer, sharper, and more equipped to move forward.
Services
I work in multiple capacities, depending on what your business needs most:
- Consultant – Strategic guidance with tangible outputs
- AI Enabler – Help your team implement with the tools you already use
- Implementer – Design and build intelligent systems end to end
- Educator – Deliver executive-level and team-based AI training
- Fractional CTO / Chief AI Officer – Lead your AI efforts at the leadership level
Pricing
- Hourly Consulting: $200/hr
- Project-Based Engagements: Scoped after your assessment
Systems I design and build include automation flows, AI copilots, knowledge assistants, and predictive intelligence—always tailored to your operations and built for long-term value.
Book your assessment session today.
If you’re ready to bring real intelligence into your business—not just talk about it—let’s make it happen.
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