Vince Arizala · Human-Centered AI Systems Architect
AI Solutions Architect · AI Automation Specialist · Digital Operations Professional
I help founders and operations leaders turn ambiguous AI ambitions into clear, executable systems. Diagnosis before treatment. Workflows before software. Architecture before implementation.
Who I help
Teams that know AI matters but are not sure where to start, what to build, or whether their workflows can support it. Typical buyers: ops leaders, founders, and product owners at SMBs and mid-market organizations who need clarity before committing to tools or development spend.
How I work
Workflow-First — Map how work actually happens before choosing or building any software. Most AI failures are process problems dressed as technology problems.
Human-Centered AI — AI is the medium, not the objective. Design for the people who use the system, not the demo.
AIM Framework (Assess → Identify → Map) — A three-phase diagnostic used in every engagement:
- Assess — How does the business operate today? Where do time, money, and quality leak?
- Identify — Which AI opportunities have the highest leverage for this context?
- Map — Future-state workflows, integration logic, and a phased roadmap before any build begins.
How to engage
| Level | Offer | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Case studies, articles, AI Readiness Assessment | $0 |
| Entry | AI Workflow Audit, Automation Assessment | $99–$500 |
| Session | AI strategy, workflow architecture, product design | $500–$2,500+ |
| Flagship | AI Product Blueprint | $2,000–$10,000+ |
| Project | Automation, AI integration, learning systems | $5,000–$50,000+ |
| Retainer | Fractional AI architect / advisor | $500–$10,000+/mo |
AI Product Blueprint (flagship)
Before spending $50,000 on software, get the complete blueprint first. Deliverables include opportunity map, workflow diagrams, current and future-state design, technology recommendations, 90-day roadmap, implementation priorities, and risk analysis. Typical timeline: 3–6 weeks.
Sales motion: assessment → blueprint → roadmap → implementation. Sell diagnosis first, never implementation first.
Selected proof
- Adaptive AI-Powered LMS — AI-architected gamified learning platform for federal/government training; adaptive simulations and multi-role telemetry dashboards.
- vincearizala.com — Production consulting platform built solo: multi-lane routing, AI Readiness Assessment, lead capture, and technical SEO.
- KAIA (current) — AI Solutions Architect at an Emmy-winning visualization agency delivering mission-critical work for NASA, DARPA, MIT Media Lab, Disney, and Nike. Agency context only; not presented as direct client relationships.
Next step
Start with the free AI Readiness Assessment or book a discovery call. Every paid engagement begins with confirming fit and scope before any commitment.