AI and operational advisory

We advise on AI and operations, build and connect systems, and help teams use and maintain them.

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Virginia. On site across Virginia, Washington D.C. and North Carolina, and remote elsewhere.
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We work with business leaders and their teams to decide where AI and better systems can help, then build, govern and support what is chosen. The work can address one decision or continue as an ongoing advisory relationship.

Strategy and implementation from one firm

AI

advisory

Deployments in your facility or cloud account, including offline options

Private

AI

Rules for which tools your team uses and what they may access

AI

policy

Workshops for your team and coaching for its leaders

Team

skills

The partners Isometric Partners is an AI and operational consulting firm founded by Shawn Baako and Phat Nguyen. We advise on technology decisions, build systems, and help teams use and maintain them. Our work can address a specific need or continue as an ongoing advisory relationship. Shawn Baako, AI Agent Systems Architect. Phat Nguyen, Systems & Experience Design.

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Our approach

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We study the work first

We look at how the work is done, where information moves and where it stalls before recommending any technology.

We compare the options

Buying software, building a system and changing the process are weighed against your requirements. Sometimes the simpler change is the right one.

We agree the scope

Each engagement has an agreed scope, whether it covers one decision, one system or an ongoing advisory relationship.

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Commitments to our clients

Client ownership

You own what we build. Private AI deployments include the model weights and inference setup under their applicable licenses, with no continuing Isometric subscription required.

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Data boundaries

We do not host client proprietary or customer datasets. Sensitive work can run in your facility or cloud account under access rules you approve.

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Human review

People approve the decisions that need their judgment. Your team sets who can use each system and what it may access.

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Training for your team

When we build a system, we prepare the people who will use it, including how to check results and when a person needs to take over.

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Working with Isometric

Answers about scope, ownership and getting started.

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Who do you work with?

We work with business leaders and teams deciding how to use AI, improve operations or connect the systems they already run. You may be exploring a first use case or looking for a broader advisory relationship.

Do we need to know what to build?

No. Bring the business question or the process that is getting in the way. We can help assess the options before you commit to a tool or a build—including when a simpler change would serve you better.

Can you advise and implement?

Yes. Our work includes strategy, custom systems, private AI, governance, training and support. Advice can stand on its own or lead into implementation. We agree the scope with you before work begins.

Who owns the systems you build?

You own what we build for you. Private AI deployments include the deployed model copies, complete model weights and inference setup, under their applicable licenses. You can operate independently of Isometric.

Can sensitive information stay private?

We can design private environments in your facility or cloud account, including offline and air-gapped options. Access, network connections, retention and support arrangements are agreed for the project. Compliance requirements need a separate assessment.

How do we start?

Start with a free 30-minute conversation. Tell us what you are considering or where work is getting stuck. We will discuss whether we can help and what a sensible next step would be. You can also reach us by email.