SMB AI Ally
I help small businesses in retail, hospitality, non-profit, and health & wellness boost profits and save time by turning their everyday data into actionable AI insights
Custom dashboards, demand forecasting, and strategic insights that actually move the needle.
Why SMB AI Ally
Ever feel like the tech giants are powered by rocket fuel while your small business is pedaling uphill on a tricycle? I did—so I built SMB AI Ally.
I'm Jay—engineer turned analytics nerd turned management consultant—who's wrestled data pipelines, trained machine-learning models, and delivered board-room strategy decks (often all before breakfast). I know every SMB has its own quirks—your "one-off" sale, that quirky nonprofit drive, your seasonal rush—and cookie-cutter AI tools are like handing you a pre-made suit that doesn't fit: expensive, uncomfortable, and prone to splitting at the seams.
That's where I come in. I blend my engineering rigor, data-science wizardry, and consulting chops to craft bespoke dashboards, demand-forecast models, and "aha!" insights that slot perfectly into your world. No more shotgun approaches that drain your budget and still leave you guessing. With SMB AI Ally, you get tailored solutions that actually move the needle—so you can finally swap that tricycle for a turbo-charged ride. Ready to leave the uphill battle behind? Let's roll!
For Small & Medium Business Owners
With a background in engineering and an MBA in Strategy, I've spent a decade+ delivering data-driven wins for companies big and small. Ready to upgrade from spreadsheets to AI-powered insights? Here's how we can transform your business with custom analytics and automation.
Boost Revenue
I've helped businesses unlock 10% new revenue in a year by modernizing their data—in a small business, that could mean turning a $500K company into a $550K company next year.
Save Time
Automate repetitive tasks (like weekly reports or invoice prep) so you reclaim hours each week to focus on what matters most to your business.
Make Confident Decisions
Custom dashboards that give you real-time insight into your sales and costs—no more spreadsheet guesswork or gut-feeling decisions.
Custom Dashboards
Real-time insights tailored to your business metrics and KPIs
Predictive Analytics
Forecast demand, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
Process Automation
Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to save time and reduce errors
How I Can Help in Your Industry
Retail & E-Commerce
Analyze sales patterns to forecast demand, identify your top 20% products that generate 80% of revenue, and optimize pricing or marketing spend accordingly. Never get caught off-guard by demand—forecast sales trends so you stock smarter and never run out of best-sellers or overspend on slow-moving inventory.
Restaurant & Hospitality
Use your POS data to see which menu items are most profitable, predict busy vs. slow periods for smarter staffing, and even automate your inventory ordering to reduce spoilage. Predict busy nights and optimize staff scheduling so you're never overstaffed on a Tuesday or understaffed on a Friday.
Non-Profit
Track donor engagement and campaign outcomes, so you can focus efforts on what works, and use predictive models to improve donor retention and fundraising event success. Make every dollar count with data-driven insights that help you serve your mission more effectively.
Health & Wellness
Optimize appointment scheduling, track patient outcomes, and identify trends in your practice. Whether you run a gym, yoga studio, or small clinic, use data to improve member retention, optimize class schedules, and deliver better health outcomes.
About Jay — Turning Data Gremlins into Growth Engines
I'm the sort of engineer who prefers spends his time on a flight to Mexico wiring a web-scraper to trawl Canadian auto-sales site, score each listing with a machine-learning model, and email me the top-ten bargains every Saturday at 7 a.m.—because weekends are for road trips and loved ones, not scrolling through 420 SUVs.
The Journey So Far
Automation roots. Factory floors taught me the magic of self-healing systems.
Management-consulting tour. Years in management consulting had me stress-testing everything from oil rigs to HVAC plants—proving that boardroom bets live or die by the right spreadsheet and a story that sticks.
MBA polish. Strategy & Business Economics added the "why it matters" narrative.
Data-science epiphany. A churn model that warned us three months before revenue dipped showed me prevention always beats firefighting.
Today. I fuse code, economics and a dash of humour so businesses can spot problems while they're still rounding-errors—and turn those insights into dollars.
How I Help
Predictive analytics & ML – spot the iceberg before everyone else sees fog.
End-to-end automation – let the leak fix itself while you sleep.
Strategic storytelling – translate algorithm-speak into language a CFO happily signs off on.
Impact Highlights
Revenue unlocked by modernising enterprise data pipelines and governance
Additional revenue projected from weekend e-commerce delivery model strategy
Revenue preserved after untangling the mystery of missing return parcels
Profit boost for an HVAC manufacturer by streamlining bottlenecks and costs
Bottom line: I solve problems before they hit the P&L—and I always keep score.
Off the Clock
Sparring in mixed-martial-arts classes to keep the reflexes (and humour) sharp.
Hiking Ontario's lake trails, or kicking a soccer ball with my three-year-old—because every dataset needs fresh-air context.
Trading tennis rallies with friends until sunset, then tinkering on passion projects like real-time investment dashboards.
Ready to turn your data puzzles into profit stories? Let's talk.
What Clients Say
John Smith
Owner, Local Retail Shop
"Jay's dashboard saved us countless hours and directly increased our monthly sales by 15%. The insights he uncovered about our inventory patterns completely changed how we stock our store."
Sarah Johnson
Manager, Regional Restaurant Chain
"The predictive analytics Jay built helped us reduce food waste by 30% and optimize our staffing schedule. His approach of starting small and proving value before scaling was perfect for our budget."
Services — Data Superpowers, At Your Service
(Shoot me a note: jaymudgal@gmail.com)
Data Alchemy & Analytics
Turn your data into actionable business intelligence.
Predict-Ahead™ Modeling
Replace last year's guesswork with forecasts built on real trends and customer habits. Stock smarter, staff better, and never run out of best-sellers again.
Statistical Sleuthing & Dashboard Candy
We dig through your scattered data, find hidden patterns, and create dashboards you'll actually use—tracking margin drivers and spotting slow-moving inventory before it hurts cash flow.
AI + Strategy Suite
Transform your business with intelligent automation and strategic insights.
AI Opportunity Detective & Impact Finder
Most businesses have dozens of AI opportunities, but only a few matter. We find the highest-impact ones and map out how to get results without burning budget.
Phase-Wise AI Roadmapping & ROI-Savvy Metrics
We build AI adoption like a business plan—start small, prove value, then scale. Measure every step so you know what's paying off.
Generative Copywriting & Clever Customer Bots
From midnight customer questions to product descriptions in minutes, we handle time-consuming communications with AI that sounds like your brand, not a robot.
AutoML for Business Forecasting & Insights
Why guess when software can test multiple forecasting methods and pick the most accurate one? Make confident decisions without hiring a data scientist.
Hyper-Personalization Engine for Customer Engagement
Treat every customer like a regular with tailored offers, perfectly timed outreach, and real-time service adjustments based on their behavior.
Trustworthy AI & Responsible Governance
We ensure AI builds trust, not creepiness. Like a café predicting orders so regulars get their coffee faster—smart, transparent, and customer-first.
Strategy GPS
Navigate your business strategy with data-driven precision.
Market X-Ray Insights & KPI Tune-Ups
We analyze your data to find what's working, what's wasting money, and which KPIs actually matter. Whether it's 70% of orders from one zip code or delivery bottlenecks, you'll know where to focus.
Business Narrative & Process Optimization
We map your processes, spot inefficiencies, and build data-backed improvements tailored to your business—not generic playbooks.
Automation Arsenal
Let the bots do the busywork while you focus on what matters.
Workflow Automation & Custom Smart Dashboards
Replace repetitive tasks like invoice prep and weekly reports with background automation. Create dashboards that show your business health at a glance so you can act fast.
One-Off Magic
Custom solutions for unique challenges that off-the-shelf tools can't solve.
Custom Development & Specialized Solutions
Have an idea too weird for off-the-shelf tools? We love that. Whether it's a unique product recommender, sales contest tracker, or data-powered fundraising pitch, we build custom tools that fit your vision.
Bottom line: I blend code, strategy, and a touch of humour to turn data headaches into competitive advantages. Ready for your upgrade? Let's talk.
Portfolio
Showcase of data science projects and analytical solutions.
Stock Portfolio Dashboard
Data Science | Analytics
Custom dashboard for tracking stock performance, yearly returns, deposits, and more. Built for clarity, honesty, and actionable insights.
View Project →My Crypto Dashboard Tells Me More Than Binance Ever Could—So I Built This
Data Science | Analytics
A crypto dashboard that aggregates trades, live prices, P&L, and allocation across exchanges—offline, privacy-first, and with beautiful charts and dark mode.
View Project →This Budgeting App Predicts Upcoming Expenses and Tracks My Spending Better Than Mint Ever Did
Data Science | Analytics
A personal finance tracker that predicts one-off expenses, visualizes spending trends, and gives actionable insights—no ads, no bloat, just clarity.
View Project →How I Used Web Scraping and Machine Learning to Save Hours Finding the Best Car Deals Online
Data Science | Analytics
A personal car-buying concierge: web scraper, ML scoring, deduplication, and a clean dashboard to surface the best used car deals online—no more endless scrolling.
View Project →Data Channel Optimization
Data Science | Analytics
Boosted revenue by 25% while cutting service times by 40% using machine learning and rule based automated appl.
View Project →Case Studies
Detailed analysis of projects and their impact on business outcomes.
Data Channel Optimization
Data Science | Analytics
From 7-Day Snail Pace to almost Same-Day Mail - Slashing wait times by 52% while prioritizing high-revenue customers.
Read Full Case Study →Data Strategy Reset
Data Science | Analytics
Spring-Cleaning a Billion-Dollar Basement - Transforming a $1B Smart Mail Marketing line with privacy compliance and process optimization.
Read Full Case Study →Income & Expense Tracker
Data Science | Analytics
A comprehensive, privacy-focused personal finance dashboard for tracking, analyzing, and optimizing household cash flow.
Read Full Case Study →Privacy Compliance Overhaul
Data Science | Analytics
Keeping Regulators Happy (and Revenue Happier) - Navigating Ontario privacy regulations while protecting revenue streams.
Read Full Case Study →Root-Cause Rescue
Data Science | Analytics
The Case of the Vanishing Returns - Solving a $40M revenue mystery through detective work and relationship rebuilding.
Read Full Case Study →Scenario Planning with Monte Carlo
Data Science | Analytics
Fortune-Telling for Parcel Nerds - Using Monte Carlo simulations to predict market growth with 95% accuracy during COVID uncertainty.
Read Full Case Study →Frequently Asked Questions
How can data analytics help a retailer?
We can analyze sales patterns to forecast demand, identify your top 20% products that generate 80% of revenue, and optimize pricing or marketing spend accordingly. This helps you stock smarter and never run out of best-sellers or overspend on slow-moving inventory.
How can data analytics help a restaurant?
We can use your POS data to see which menu items are most profitable, predict busy vs. slow periods for smarter staffing, and even automate your inventory ordering to reduce spoilage. This helps you optimize operations and improve your bottom line.
How can data analytics help a non-profit?
We help track donor engagement and campaign outcomes, so you can focus efforts on what works, and use predictive models to improve donor retention and fundraising event success. This ensures every dollar goes further toward your mission.
What's your approach to working with small businesses?
I work in iterative, value-proving phases. We start with a quick audit or pilot project in a few weeks, show results, then plan next steps. This approach fits your schedule and mitigates risk—you see value before making a big commitment.
How much time do you need from me?
I only take on 1-2 clients at a time (~20-25 hours/week available), so you get focused attention. Most projects start with a 30-minute strategy call, then we work in phases that fit your schedule and budget.
Ready to Turn Your Data Puzzles into Profit Stories?
Let's talk about how we can transform your business with AI-powered insights. I typically respond within 1-2 business days.
Book a Free Strategy Call
Schedule a 30-minute consultation to discuss your business challenges and explore how data analytics can help.
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