AI Consulting & Solutions
Practical AI implementation for businesses that want results, not buzzwords.
I’m Matija Vidmar, a Senior AI Solutions Architect and backend engineer with 20+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling production systems. I help small and medium businesses across Europe figure out where AI actually makes sense, then I design and build it.
I don’t sell AI for the sake of AI. If your problem has a simpler solution, I’ll tell you. If AI is the right move, I’ll take it from strategy to working code — because I’m not just a consultant who talks, I’m an engineer who builds.
Why Work With Me
Most AI consultants come from a business or data science background. I come from 20+ years in the trenches of software engineering: building e-commerce platforms, managing complex data systems, and scaling applications that handle real traffic and real transactions.
This means I understand something many AI advisors don’t: how your existing systems actually work, and how to integrate AI into them without breaking what’s already running.
Here’s what sets my approach apart:
Builder, not just advisor. I write the code, design the architecture, and deliver working systems — not just slide decks.
Battle-tested engineering background. I’ve managed 100+ production platforms, scaled systems handling 100,000+ daily visitors, and built e-commerce solutions processing millions in annual revenue.
AI as a tool, not a religion. I evaluate every project honestly. Sometimes the answer is “you don’t need AI for this.” And that saves you time and money.
Full-stack integration expertise. Backend engineering (PHP, Python), databases, APIs, DevOps. I handle the entire pipeline from your existing infrastructure to the AI layer on top.
Services
AI Audit & Opportunity Assessment
Not sure where AI fits in your business? Start here.
A focused analysis of your current workflows, tools, and processes to identify where AI can deliver real value — and where it’s not worth the investment. You get a clear, prioritized report with concrete recommendations, estimated costs, and expected impact.
Best for: Business owners and team leads who want an honest, expert evaluation before committing resources. Duration: 1–2 hours · Starting from €250
AI Strategy Workshop
Turn AI ideas into a concrete action plan.
A half-day collaborative session where we map out your AI roadmap together. We define priorities, evaluate technical feasibility, estimate timelines and budgets, and identify the quick wins versus long-term projects. You walk away with a written strategy document your team can execute on.
Best for: CTOs, technical leads, and founders who need a structured plan before investing in AI development. Duration: Half-day (3–4 hours) · Starting from €500
Custom AI Development
From prototype to production — I build the solution, not just the plan.
This is where my engineering background makes the difference. I design and develop AI solutions that integrate directly into your existing systems:
RAG systems — Give your team or customers instant access to your company’s knowledge base through intelligent search and retrieval.
AI agents & automation — Autonomous assistants that handle customer support, internal processes, document analysis, and repetitive workflows.
LLM integration — Connect large language models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) to your applications with proper architecture, error handling, and cost optimization.
Legacy system integration — I add AI capabilities on top of your existing software stack without disrupting your current operations. I’ve done this dozens of times with established companies.
Best for: Businesses ready to build and deploy a specific AI solution. Pricing: Based on scope — contact me for a custom quote.
Technical Advisory (Retainer)
Ongoing AI guidance without hiring a full-time specialist.
A monthly retainer for teams that need continuous expert support on AI strategy, architecture decisions, code reviews, and implementation guidance. Think of it as having a senior AI architect on speed dial.
Includes: regular calls, async support, architecture reviews, and hands-on technical guidance for your development team.
Best for: Startups and growing companies that need senior-level AI expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. Starting from €900/month
Track Record
Client names are kept confidential by default. Here are real outcomes from my work:
E-commerce scaling: €0 to €2M annual revenue Designed and built the complete technical architecture for two major e-commerce platforms, handling complex international multi-pricing, logistics, and payment systems. Both grew from zero to over €2 million in yearly revenue.
AI-powered development: 50% faster delivery Built a custom AI tool suite integrated with GPT-4 for an engineering team, automating code generation, refactoring, and documentation. Cut the team’s development cycle time in half.
High-traffic systems: 100K+ daily visitors, zero downtime Engineered custom backend architectures (PHP/Redis) capable of handling peak traffic of over 100,000 visitors per day with no downtime — for platforms where every minute of outage means lost revenue.
Customer support automation: 40% less manual work Architected and deployed autonomous AI assistants for customer support and internal process optimization, reducing the manual operational load by approximately 40%.
Complex marketplace: 50,000 lines of code, solo delivery Solo-developed an entire multi-merchant marketplace platform — from server setup to payment gateway integration and mobile API synchronization — handling the full stack end to end.
How I Work
Every engagement follows a clear process:
1. Discovery We start with a conversation about your business, your challenges, and what you’re hoping AI can solve. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest assessment of whether I can help.
2. Proposal If there’s a good fit, I send you a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, deliverables, and pricing. No surprises.
3. Build & Deliver I work in short iterations with regular check-ins. You see progress every week, not just at the end. I deliver working systems with documentation — not prototypes that fall apart in production.
4. Handover & Support Your team gets full knowledge transfer. I make sure you understand what was built, how it works, and how to maintain it. I’m available for ongoing support if needed.
Let’s Talk
If you’re considering AI for your business — or you’re just not sure where to start — I’d like to hear about your situation.
No pitch, no pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about what’s possible and what makes sense for you.
→ Fill in the contact form — I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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