I'm Not a Developer. I'm an Everyday Person Who Taught Myself to Use AI to Build Systems 10x Faster.
(And I Can Teach Your Team to Do the Same)
No CS degree. No coding bootcamp. Just AI tools and persistence.
If I can do it, your non-technical team can too.
How an Everyday GIS Technician Saved His Company $576K
I grew up around engineering consulting firms. I understood the workflows, the pain points, the repetitive tasks eating up billable hours.
But I wasn't a "real developer." No Computer Science degree. No formal training. Just a GIS Technician who learned what I needed, when I needed it.
One day I had a simple goal: Use AI to make my work 10x faster.
Not to become an expert. Not to master every tool. Just to get better results with less effort.
So I started teaching myself. Using Claude for strategy. Using AI tools to build things I didn't know how to code manually. Trial and error. Figure it out as I go.
The result? In 90 days, I:
- Automated the civil engineering plan review process at Abonmarche (200+ employees, 11 offices)
- Saved the company $576,000 annually
- Recovered 240-320 billable hours per month
- Reduced PM administrative time by 60%
But here's what really mattered:
I taught 10 Project Managers - none of them technical - to use AI tools themselves.
They went from "I can't do this" to "I can solve my own problems."
That's when I realized: Everyone's trying to figure out how to use AI to work 10x faster.
I already figured it out.
And if I can teach myself - and teach 10 non-technical PMs - I can teach anyone. That's what I do now.
"Fun fact: When I'm not teaching teams to use AI effectively, I'm usually working on side projects or spending time outdoors. I'm also a chronic problem-solver - I can't help but look at repetitive tasks and think 'there has to be a better way to do this.'
I believe the future of work isn't about replacing humans with AI - it's about humans becoming more capable with AI. That's what I help companies do."
Proof This Works
(From Someone Who Isn't Even a "Real" Developer)
At Abonmarche Consultants (200+ employees, 11 offices):
I did this without being a "traditional developer."
I'm a GIS Technician who taught myself to use AI tools effectively.
If I can do it, your team can too.
This was ONE workflow.
Imagine what your team could do with 5 more.
What People Say
Real feedback from colleagues and early clients
"Working with Jonah at Abonmarche, I saw firsthand how he simplified complex AI concepts for our non-technical team. He doesn't just implement - he teaches you to think differently about problem-solving. What impressed me most was his ability to make something that seemed impossible feel achievable."
Jeff Weaver
Head of IT Solutions, Abonmarche Consultants
"The best part wasn't just the automated workflow - it was that Jonah showed us how to replicate his approach on other processes. We're now solving problems we used to think required hiring expensive developers. He proved that with the right guidance, our team could become AI-capable."
Rob Nichols
Construction Services Director, Abonmarche Consultants
"Jonah's practical, no-BS approach is exactly what our organization needed. He took a complex challenge and broke it down into manageable steps. The $576K in annual savings speaks for itself, but the real value is that our team now has the capability to tackle the next workflow themselves."
Daryl Knip
CEO, Abonmarche Consultants
The Old Way Doesn't Work Anymore
The traditional approach to AI:
This creates a cycle:
You never become capable. You stay dependent.
There's a better way.
The NEW Way: Build Capability, Not Dependency
What if instead of hiring someone to implement AI "for" you...
You learned to use AI tools to solve your own problems?
What if instead of depending on consultants...
Your team became AI-capable themselves?
This isn't theoretical. This is what I did at Abonmarche.
I didn't just automate a workflow.
I taught 10 PMs to use AI tools themselves.
Now they can:
That's the difference between dependency and capability.
How I Help: Build Capability, Not Dependency
I don't implement AI "for" you and leave.
I teach your team to use AI tools to solve their own problems.
Discovery Assessment
What You Get:
- Workflow analysis (where are you losing time/money?)
- Opportunity assessment (what can your team automate themselves?)
- ROI projections (conservative estimates)
- Tool recommendations (what's right for your team)
- 90-day roadmap (prioritized opportunities)
Not just "here's what we could automate" but "here's what YOUR TEAM could learn to automate"
Quick Win Pilot + Team Training
What You Get:
- ONE automated workflow (we build it together)
- 5-10 team members trained to use AI tools themselves
- Documentation so your team can replicate the process
- Measured results (time saved, cost savings, ROI)
- Roadmap for automating MORE workflows independently
Traditional consultant: "Here's your automated workflow" (done for you) My approach: "Here's how WE automated this workflow" (taught to you)
✨ You don't just get the solution. You get the capability to create more solutions.
AI Capability Program
What You Get:
- 3-5 automated workflows (we build them together)
- 10-15 team members trained extensively
- Internal "AI Champions" who can train others
- Self-service playbooks for future workflows
- Measured results across multiple processes
- Your team becomes AI-capable (not consultant-dependent)
By the end, your team can identify and automate workflows themselves. You don't need consultants anymore. You're self-sufficient.
How I'm Different: I Teach, Not Just Implement
| Traditional Consultant | Enterprise AI Firm | Me (PRACTICAL AI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Implements for you | Transforms everything | Teaches your team |
| Model | Dependency model | Requires replacement | Capability model |
| Outcome | You pay forever | 12-month timelines | You become self-sufficient |
| Philosophy | "Trust the experts" | $200K+ budgets | "You can do this" |
| Communication | Technical jargon | Complex strategies | Practical, simple |
| Process | Black box solutions | Enterprise complexity | Transparent process |
The P.R.A.C.T.I.C.A.L. Framework™
My proven 9-step methodology for building AI capability (not dependency)
"At Abonmarche, I didn't just 'implement AI.' I followed a systematic process that made complex AI adoption simple and repeatable. This is the framework I use with every client."
Pinpoint the Pain
Identify the specific workflow eating your billable hours. Not everything - just the ONE process with the biggest impact.
Research the Root Cause
Why does this workflow take so long? What are the actual bottlenecks? Understanding the "why" before jumping to solutions.
Analyze Alternative Solutions
Not every problem needs AI. We evaluate all options - automation, process improvement, or AI tools - and pick what actually works.
Create the Capability
Build or configure the solution using AI tools. No custom development needed - we use what's available to get results fast.
Train the Team
Your team learns to use the solution themselves. No black boxes. No dependency. You become capable, not reliant on consultants.
Implement Iteratively
Start small, test, refine. We don't "big bang" launch. We roll out gradually, learn from real usage, and improve as we go.
Capture the Results
Measure the actual impact. Time saved, cost reduced, hours recovered. Real numbers, not vague "improvements."
Adjust and Optimize
Based on real usage data, we refine the solution. What's working? What's not? Make it better based on feedback.
Launch at Scale
Roll out across teams, offices, or departments. Your team now knows the process and can apply it to the NEXT workflow.
This framework took 90 days at Abonmarche and saved $576K annually. It's proven, repeatable, and it works. That's what I bring to your company.
Is This Right for Your Team?
This is PERFECT if you:
- Have 20-200 employees (not enterprise, not tiny)
- Lose billable hours to repetitive administrative work
- Have workflows that repeat weekly/daily
- Want your team capable, not consultant-dependent
- Are tired of paying experts to solve every problem
- Have some budget but not $200K for enterprise consultants
- Need results in weeks, not years
- Want practical solutions, not buzzwords
This is NOT right if you:
- Want someone to do everything for you forever
- Don't want your team to learn new things
- Need enterprise-scale transformation
- Prefer dependency over capability
- Want to hire "experts" to stay in control
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Capability (Not Dependency)?
Here's what happens next:
- 1Book a free 30-minute discovery call
- 2We'll talk about your workflows and pain points
- 3I'll show you what your team could learn to automate
- 4We'll calculate potential ROI (conservative estimates)
- 5You decide if it makes sense
No pressure. No sales pitch.
Just an honest conversation about whether I can help your team become AI-capable.
Remember: I'm not a "traditional developer."
I'm a GIS Technician who taught myself this stuff.
If I can do it, your team can too.
Let me show you how.