AI Consulting & Product Development

AI that works in the real world

I help companies in specialized industries build AI into their products and operations. Not slide decks. Working software. I know because I build my own.

29.7604° N
95.3698° W
Houston, TX

AI consulting for industries
that can't afford to get it wrong

Domain expertise and AI engineering in one person. No hand-off between the strategist who scopes it and the developer who builds it. I do both.

AI Strategy

Identify where AI creates real value in your business — and where it doesn't. Honest assessment, not hype.

  • Workflow analysis and opportunity mapping
  • Build vs. buy evaluation
  • ROI modeling for AI initiatives
  • Technical feasibility assessment

Custom AI Products

Full-stack AI product development from concept through App Store. iOS, web, cloud — the complete stack.

  • Native iOS / iPadOS applications
  • Cloud infrastructure and APIs
  • LLM integration and prompt engineering
  • Production deployment and monitoring

ML Integration

Embed machine learning into your existing products. On-device inference, cloud pipelines, or hybrid architectures.

  • CoreML and on-device model deployment
  • Computer vision and image classification
  • Natural language processing
  • Model training and optimization

Rapid Prototyping

From idea to working prototype in weeks, not months. Validate concepts fast with real users before committing to a full build.

  • Concept validation and user testing
  • Functional prototypes, not mockups
  • Hardware integration and IoT
  • Iterative development with real feedback

Products I've built

These aren't client mockups. They're shipping products I built because they needed to exist. Each one demonstrates a different facet of what I can build for you.

Dual Given

iOS · Flight Training

The instructor's side of the logbook. Tracks student progress against FAA Airman Certification Standards with proficiency ratings, session heatmaps, and all 96 endorsements.

  • ACS-aligned skill checklists
  • Student proficiency heatmaps
  • 96 FAA endorsements
  • WINGS program integration
  • CloudKit sync + web companion
"The instructor's side of the logbook."

Avionics Trainer Suite

iOS · 3 Apps · Simulation

Interactive Garmin G5, GI 275, and GFC 500 autopilot simulation. Real approach scenarios from Houston-area airports. Learn glass cockpit avionics by doing.

  • Garmin G5 / GI 275 simulation
  • GFC 500 autopilot interaction
  • Real approach scenarios
  • Interactive instrument manipulation
"Learn glass cockpit avionics by doing."

BridgeApp

iOS + Web · Multiplayer · Accessibility

Electronic bidding box for duplicate bridge, replacing dedicated hardware. Live scoring, tournament director dashboard, full VoiceOver and Braille display support.

  • BYOD — no hardware purchase required
  • Live matchpoint scoring
  • Tournament director dashboard
  • Full VoiceOver + Braille + Dynamic Type
  • Docker/Caddy server, 171 tests
"BYOD bridge — no hardware purchase required."

How I work

One person who understands your domain and writes the code. No telephone game between strategists, designers, and developers.

01

Understand

I learn your domain first. The problems you're solving, the constraints you work under, the people who'll use what we build. AI is the tool, not the starting point.

02

Prototype

Working software within weeks. Not wireframes or pitch decks — something you can touch, test, and show to real users. Fast iteration, real feedback.

03

Build

Production-quality engineering. Clean architecture, proper testing, deployment infrastructure. Built to last, not to demo once and fall apart.

04

Ship

Real products in real users' hands. App Store deployment, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, iteration based on actual usage data. The work doesn't stop at launch.

Scott Hutchinson

I build AI-powered software for specialized industries. My background is unusual — I'm a pilot with 3,600+ hours, a Gold Seal flight instructor, and a software engineer who's been shipping iOS apps for over a decade.

That combination matters. The best AI products are built by people who understand the domain, not just the technology. I've spent thousands of hours in cockpits, so when I build aviation software, I know what actually matters.

"I build things that work in the real world, for people who do real work."

Based in Houston, TX. Open to consulting engagements and partnerships across any industry where domain expertise meets technical opportunity.

Aviation instruction at txcfi.com
Credentials
  • Flight Hours 3,600+
  • Certificates Gold Seal CFII
  • iOS Development 10+ years
  • Apps Shipped 6 production
  • Location Houston, TX
  • Focus AI + Specialized Industry

Let's build something

Whether you have a specific AI project in mind or want to explore what's possible, I'd like to hear about it.

Start a conversation

Tell me about your industry, your challenge, and what you're trying to build. No pitch decks required — just the problem you want to solve.

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