AI, R, and Shiny: Data Apps Made Easy.

AI should be accessible to everyone—not just enterprises with big budgets or teams of engineers.

I know this because I’ve spent my life overcoming barriers.

Born in Brooklyn, NY. Placed in foster care at age 3 in Warrenton, NC. Adopted at 12.

I barely graduated high school with a 1.705 GPA. College wasn’t in the plan. My future didn’t look promising.

I had two choices:

1. Stay in Warrenton, NC—population 984—
   where opportunities were scarce.
2. Find a way forward.

I chose forward.

In 1993, I joined the U.S. Navy. Pressure either breaks you or makes you stronger.

The Navy made me stronger.

But after leaving in 1995, life didn’t get easier:

• A rushed marriage, followed by divorce.
• Constant financial struggles.
• Career uncertainty, jumping between jobs
  without direction.

I had skills. I worked hard. But I was invisible.

Then, I made a decision that changed everything: I took control of my narrative.

• Went back to school at 41.
• Pivoted into tech in 2021.
• Landed two six-figure roles in three years.

The biggest lesson? Access changes everything.

AI & Open-Source Should Be Accessible to Every Business

Many organizations—startups, nonprofits, and small businesses—know AI can transform their operations. But they hesitate because they:

• Lack in-house engineers.
• Assume AI requires deep coding
  expertise.
• Think it’s only for tech giants with
  massive budgets.

The truth? AI and open-source platforms level the playing field.

Today, tools like R, Python, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity make it possible for any business to automate workflows, analyze data, and gain a competitive edge—without hiring a development team.

But just like I had to reposition myself to create opportunities, businesses must do the same.

Your skills alone won’t get you noticed. Your positioning will.

I Help Businesses, Nonprofits, and Teams Use AI—Without a Developer

I specialize in helping organizations:

• Leverage AI and R to automate tasks and
  extract insights—without deep coding
  expertise.
• Turn raw data into business impact with
  simple, scalable solutions.
• Implement AI-driven workflows to
  improve efficiency—without the cost of a
  full-time engineer.

AI isn’t just for enterprises. It’s for anyone who knows how to use it.

Because if you’re not taking control of AI, you’re letting competitors pass you by.

Let’s break the barriers together.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Alston