About Pablo Manuel
I help executives and small teams use AI without friction, jargon, or wasted cycles.
If you need someone to **build, implement, and manage optimize your entire AI stack**, that’s what I do.
I build private, local AI systems (Ollama, LM Studio, custom automations) so your data stays with you and you’re not locked into monthly API costs. I design the workflows, install the tools, connect everything, and keep it running smoothly.
Most clients come to me when they’re overwhelmed by choices, stuck in experimentation, or losing hours every week to repetitive tasks. My work removes that friction. I translate your real needs into simple, reliable tools you can just use.
Typical projects include:
• Setting up personal or team AI assistants
• Building automations for reporting, summaries, research, document processing
• Creating “chat with documents” tools for internal knowledge
• Designing the AI layer for small startups
• Troubleshooting and upgrading existing setups
• Coaching leaders on how to integrate AI intelligently
20+ years of experience across systems, UX, business architecture, and executive communication. I’m comfortable working in ambiguity, defining the right problem, and delivering a clean, stable solution.
If you’re not sure what you need, I offer a low-risk clarity session (“Where You’re At”) to understand your situation and map your quickest wins.
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Italian
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
New York (up to 20km)
Experience
- Independent-FreelanceAI Systems Architect & Automation ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)New York, United StatesI design and build practical AI systems for real operational needs: local LLM setups (Ollama, LM Studio), workflow automations, document-processing pipelines, and private research tools. I combine Linux engineering, Python scripting, and system architecture to deliver fast, stable, privacy-respecting solutions.Typical work includes:• Local LLM deployment• Automated research + reporting• “Chat with your documents” systems• RAG-style internal knowledge tools• Whisper + multimodal workflows• Dockerized AI environments• Troubleshooting and ongoing optimizationA small deviation early on can grow exponentially in the wrong direction, so I communicate proactively and keep you aligned with frequent, clear updates — preventing drift and wasted time.I support founders, executives, and teams who need someone to take ownership of their “AI layer”: design it, implement it, and keep it running smoothly.
- wOw PreziCEO & Production ChiefJanuary 2013 - Today (13 years and 5 months)• Built nonlinear presentation systems for enterprise clients.• Trained 150+ leaders on clarity and adaptive communication.
- Level Next Ltd / FuturaHostFounder & CEOJanuary 1999 - January 2009 (10 years)• Early EU hosting company; proprietary control panel.• Managed full-stack infra and automation workflows.
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Education
- Prezi Expert Certification - Diamond LevelPrezi Inc. TExperts Training Program2013One of seven globally and one of two nationwide with highest (Diamond) tier certification
Certifications
- Prezi Expert - Diamond levelPrezi Inc.2013