Chicago has a large base of finance, logistics, insurance and manufacturing companies looking to apply AI to real operational workflows. Smerdoff works remotely with Chicago businesses to integrate AI into websites, CRM systems, support workflows and internal tools, with a focus on practical automation rather than a standalone chatbot.
answers using your services, pricing, cases and FAQ
retrieves answers from documents, policies and internal notes
summarizes leads, classifies requests and drafts replies
AI-assisted workflows for logistics and back-office teams
We use a backend-mediated integration so the frontend never exposes model keys or unrestricted access to private context.
Chicago buyers tend to need AI that fits into an existing regulated or operations-heavy process, not a generic chatbot bolted onto a website.
A good AI assistant can collect a lead, summarize it, send it to the CRM, notify a manager and preserve the conversation context.
Start with one workflow where AI can save time or improve conversion: support answers, lead qualification, CRM summaries or internal knowledge search.
Both. We work with AI-focused Chicago teams building AI features into their core product, and with traditional businesses adding AI to an existing website or workflow.
Yes. We usually add a backend proxy, knowledge source, prompt controls, logs and lead handoff instead of placing a raw model call in the frontend.
Yes, if access is designed carefully. We can restrict what the model sees, log requests and keep sensitive actions behind explicit user confirmation.
A focused first AI feature usually takes 2-6 weeks depending on scope. We agree on a realistic timeline after a short discovery call.
Tell us the workflow you want to automate, the data available and your timeline. We will suggest a practical first AI feature to ship.