AI That Compounds Human Capability.
I help organizations adopt AI in a way that compounds human capability rather than quietly eroding it. My work focuses on aligning autonomy, governance, and human judgment so that AI systems scale responsibly - without introducing hidden risk, regulatory exposure, or loss of expertise.
Engagements range from targeted judgment calls to retained advisory partnerships, all grounded in a single, coherent adoption framework.
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I help organizations adopt AI in a way that compounds capability rather than hollowing it out - with clear governance, calibrated risk, and accountable human judgment.
Engagements range from targeted judgment calls to retained advisory partnerships. All work is grounded in a single, coherent adoption framework.
Judgment & Signal
When the cost of being wrong is high
Judgment Session
90 minutesA focused, senior-level conversation to pressure-test an AI initiative, surface likely failure modes, and identify misalignments between autonomy, governance, and human ownership.
- No slides
- No implementation
- Verbal guidance only
Best suited for executives who need clarity before committing political or financial capital.
Judgment Session + Executive Memo
A judgment session plus a concise 2-3 page written memo suitable for internal circulation.
The memo documents:
- Primary risks and blind spots
- Where initiatives are likely to stall
- What should not be done next
Used when judgment needs to travel beyond the room.
Analyst & Structured Assessment
When leadership needs shared understanding
VP / Executive AI Assessment
A structured assessment of current AI usage, quality risks, and organizational vulnerabilities.
Includes:
- Half-day working session
- Written recommendations
- Clear articulation of exposure and opportunity
Designed for leaders who need an independent, system-level view of where AI is helping - and where it is quietly introducing risk.
AI Readiness Audit
A deeper diagnostic using the full AI Adoption System across four dimensions:
- Intent & decision scope
- Capability maturity
- Governance & auditability
- Human expertise preservation
Delivered as a readiness scorecard with prioritized gaps and sequencing guidance.
Best used before scaling, reorganizing, or making platform-level investments.
How Engagements Typically Progress
Most engagements begin with a focused judgment session to clarify risk, maturity, and likely failure modes. From there, some organizations choose to formalize that judgment through a written assessment so it can travel internally.
When deeper alignment or capability design is required, work expands into facilitated workshops or structured training. Organizations embedding AI into core workflows often transition into an ongoing advisory partnership, providing continuous oversight as autonomy and exposure increase.
Engagements are intentionally scoped to match decision risk - work only expands when the problem requires it.
Consulting & Capability Design
When organizations want to operationalize the framework
Capability Design Workshop
Facilitated sessions with senior stakeholders to design AI governance, review paths, ownership models, and escalation criteria appropriate to the organization's maturity.
Includes:
- One or two full-day workshops
- Tailored artifacts
- Structured decision scaffolding
Focused on how AI capability should evolve - not just what tools to deploy.
Team Training Program
2-day intensiveA two-day intensive program that trains teams to work effectively with AI systems using real workflows and live artifacts.
Includes:
- Hands-on exercises
- Quality and review practices
- 60 days of post-session support
Designed to build durable capability rather than tool-specific proficiency.
Advisory & Ongoing Partnership
When AI becomes a standing leadership concern
Retained Quality Partnership
An ongoing advisory relationship providing continuous judgment, artifact review, and escalation support as AI usage evolves.
Includes:
- Monthly strategy sessions
- Review of critical outputs and decisions
- On-call guidance for emerging risks
Appropriate when AI is embedded in core workflows and requires sustained oversight.
Strategic Advisory Partnership
A deeper advisory role supporting senior leadership, planning cycles, and board-level conversations.
May include:
- Participation in leadership reviews
- Risk and governance framing for executives or boards
- Ongoing calibration as autonomy increases
Used by organizations treating AI as a long-term organizational capability, not a discrete project.
Specialized Engagements
Offered selectively
Board or Risk Committee Briefing
A focused briefing for boards or oversight committees on AI risk, governance maturity, and decision accountability.
Regulatory Alignment Review
A governance-focused review aligning AI practices with regulatory expectations around auditability, accountability, and control - without offering legal or compliance sign-off.
Engagement Principles
If you're unsure where to start, a Judgment Session is the default entry point.
Ready to discuss your AI adoption challenges?
Schedule a Judgment SessionOr email dydavidyoussef@gmail.com
Not all AI problems require more technology. Many require clearer judgment.
What People Say
Feedback from workshop participants and professional connections
"David has a unique skill to explain in detail why - and more importantly how - you should use AI in your daily work and life. He takes abstract ideas like AI and makes them concrete. In a noisy information environment filled with AI hype influencers, David stands out as someone who actually knows what he's talking about and has specific advice that can be immediately put to use. His experience with coaching and teaching show. I highly recommend working with him for AI consulting, or any of his other areas of expertise."
Thomas Parlmer
Engineering @ Smilodon
"Just had a prompt engineering workshop with David and it was a pretty jam packed one hour. David knows his stuff and has kept up to date with the state of the art. He also shared templates and strategies generously but more importantly sets up the *way* to think about approaching LLM's as well as larger meta questions around breaking down problems. Highly recommend!"
Sagar Dubey
Workshop Participant
"David is an autodidact and an exceptional communicator. He is consistently fascinated by both the sales process as a whole and the details of interpersonal communication and decision making. I highly recommend him for any sales or marketing position."
Michael House
Professional Connection
Processes in Practice
The frameworks I teach come from building real systems. These projects are the laboratory where I develop and test the AI adoption strategies I share with clients.
Context Cascade
TypeScriptThe system behind my consulting practice. 660 reusable AI workflows I use daily with clients - proof that AI processes can be systematized and transferred.
Memory MCP
PythonSolving the "AI amnesia" problem I discuss in my writing. Persistent memory that survives context limits - the architecture behind AI systems that actually remember.
Agent Forge
PythonExploring what happens when you train small models from scratch. The hands-on research behind my perspective on when to use frontier models vs. fine-tuned specialists.
Ready to Discuss Your AI Adoption Challenges?
Most engagements start with a focused judgment session:
- Pressure-test an AI initiative before committing capital
- Build governance frameworks that scale with autonomy
- Preserve human expertise as AI capabilities expand
Or email me at dydavidyoussef@gmail.com