New York City runs on speed. Your customers expect instant responses. Your competitors are automating everything. And you're still spending 20+ hours per week on tasks a machine could handle in seconds.
I'm Dmytro Negodiuk, a Fractional AI Officer based in Brooklyn. I build and deploy production AI systems for NYC businesses doing $1M-$10M in revenue. Not PowerPoint strategies. Working systems that process thousands of data points daily and save companies 10-30 hours per week.
This page is for New York business owners who know they need AI but want someone local who understands the pace, the market, and the operational realities of running a company in this city.
New York is one of the most competitive business environments in the world. The companies winning here in 2026 share one thing: they automated their repetitive operations and freed their people to focus on relationships, strategy, and growth.
Labor in New York is expensive. The average salary for an operations coordinator in Manhattan is $65K-$85K. In Brooklyn, $55K-$75K. Add benefits, office space, and overhead, and you're paying $80K-$110K per year for someone who spends a significant chunk of their day on tasks AI can handle.
An AI system that automates customer follow-ups, data entry, inventory syncing, and report generation costs $5K-$15K to build and $200-$500 per month in API costs. That's a one-time investment that replaces $80K+ in annual recurring costs. The ROI is obvious.
NYC customers expect fast responses. If a lead fills out your contact form at 2 PM and you respond at 5 PM, they have already called three competitors. AI systems respond in seconds. They qualify leads, schedule appointments, and send personalized follow-ups while your team focuses on closing deals.
One of my distribution businesses uses an AI system that responds to inbound leads within 60 seconds, 24 hours a day. That speed advantage alone increased our qualified lead conversion by 40%.
New York is the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Over 200 languages are spoken here. If your business serves NYC's diverse communities, AI systems with multilingual capabilities give you an edge. My AI voice agents handle conversations in English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. For NYC businesses with diverse customer bases, this isn't a nice-to-have. It's a competitive advantage.
Every system I build I tested on my own businesses first. I run B2B distribution, ecommerce, consulting, and education operations simultaneously, all powered by AI. Mapped to the industries I serve in New York, this is what it looks like in practice.
Automated customer service that handles 80% of inquiries without human intervention. Competitor price monitoring across Amazon, Etsy, and direct websites (4x daily). Product listing optimization. Review analysis and sentiment tracking. Inventory forecasting that prevents stockouts and overstock. I built these systems for my own ecommerce brand selling on Amazon and Etsy.
Lead qualification across databases of 100K+ contacts. Personalized outreach sequences that feel human. Order processing automation. Inventory sync across multiple platforms. Automated follow-up sequences that keep deals moving. New York's Garment District, food distributors in Hunts Point, and building materials suppliers in Brooklyn all have the same problem: too many leads, not enough time. AI fixes that.
Resume screening that processes hundreds of applications per day. Candidate-to-job matching based on skills, experience, and cultural fit. Automated outreach to passive candidates. Interview scheduling that eliminates the back-and-forth. Client reporting that updates in real-time. Staffing agencies in NYC operate at volume. AI makes that volume manageable.
Appointment scheduling and confirmation. Customer follow-up sequences after service delivery. Review request automation. Lead nurturing for repeat business. Business intelligence dashboards that show real-time performance. From Brooklyn contractors to Manhattan consultants, service businesses live and die by follow-up. AI makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.
You can hire an AI consultant from anywhere. Remote work makes geography irrelevant for the technical work. So why choose someone in NYC?
In-person kickoff meetings. The first meeting matters. Understanding your business, your team dynamics, your office workflow. That happens best in person. I meet clients at their office, a coworking space, or wherever is convenient. After kickoff, day-to-day work is remote, which is more efficient for both of us.
I understand the NYC market. I live and work in Brooklyn. I know the pace, the expectations, the competition. When I build a system for a NYC distributor, I understand that their customers expect responses within the hour, not within the day. That context shapes every system I design.
Same timezone, fast communication. When something needs attention, I'm in your timezone. No 12-hour delay waiting for someone overseas to wake up. For businesses that move at NYC speed, this matters.
Local network. I know NYC's business ecosystem. The coworking spaces, the industry events, the investor community. When my clients need connections beyond AI, I can often make introductions.
We talk about your business, your biggest operational pain points, and where AI could make the most impact. No sales pitch. An honest assessment of whether AI automation makes sense for your specific situation. If it doesn't, I'll tell you. About 40% of the leads I talk to aren't ready yet, and I tell them exactly what to do before coming back.
One week. I map your current workflows, interview key team members, and identify the top 3-5 processes with the highest automation ROI. You get specific cost savings projections, technology recommendations, and a prioritized implementation timeline. For NYC clients, this usually includes an in-person walkthrough of your operations.
Depending on scope, this takes 2-8 weeks. I build the AI systems, test them with real data, deploy them into your operations, and train your team. Everything is documented. Your team can manage it independently after handoff. 30 days of post-launch support included.
For businesses that want continuous improvement. I manage your AI systems, build new ones as needs emerge, optimize performance, and keep you ahead of AI developments relevant to your industry. Most retainer clients see compounding returns as each system builds on the last.
I moved to New York from Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2022. Before AI consulting, I spent 13+ years building distribution operations, scaling to $10M+ revenue across 15+ countries with 300+ B2B partners. That operations background is why my AI systems work in production. I understand business processes, more than technology alone.
Today I run B2B distribution, ecommerce, consulting, and education businesses simultaneously with zero full-time employees all on AI systems I built myself. Ecommerce (Amazon, Etsy, TikTok Shop), B2B distribution (paint brand entering US market), granite import (B2B construction), and AI consulting.
I hold three Anthropic certifications: Building with the Claude API, AI Fluency Framework & Foundations, and Claude Code in Action. I work primarily with Claude API (Anthropic) and GPT-4 (OpenAI), along with Python, TypeScript, n8n, and Telegram Bot API.
I'm listed on Clutch and Clarity.fm.
Based in Brooklyn, serving businesses across all five boroughs and the tri-state area.
Where is your AI consulting office in NYC?
I'm based in Brooklyn, New York. I meet clients in person across all five boroughs. Most kickoff meetings happen at the client's office or a coworking space. Ongoing work is remote, with in-person check-ins as needed. I also serve clients in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Do you work with NYC startups or only established businesses?
I work best with established businesses doing $1M to $10M in annual revenue. These companies have enough operational complexity to benefit from AI systems. Pre-revenue startups aren't a good fit because there are no repeatable processes to automate yet.
How much does an AI consultant in NYC cost?
Project-based pricing starts at $2,500 for an AI operations audit and goes up to $15,000 for a full AI operating system build. Monthly retainer: $3,000-$5,000 for 10-20 hours. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute strategy call.
What types of NYC businesses do you work with?
Ecommerce brands, Amazon sellers, B2B wholesale distributors, staffing agencies, and service businesses based in or around New York City. These industries have the repetitive, high-volume operations where AI delivers the fastest ROI.
Can you meet in person in New York City?
Yes. Kickoff meetings and quarterly reviews are typically in-person. Day-to-day work is remote because AI system development doesn't require physical presence. This hybrid model gives you the trust of in-person collaboration with the efficiency of remote work.
Do you speak languages other than English?
Yes. English, Ukrainian, and Russian fluently. My AI voice agents support multiple languages, which is useful for NYC businesses with diverse customer bases.
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