What to Learn Before Starting as an AI Consultant
BatSwinger · reddit · 2026-07-19
The author recently landed a contract AI Consultant role at a mid-sized company, tasked with identifying actionable AI use cases and developing AI agents to automate daily tasks. The company is heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. With a month to prepare, the author asks what software, platforms, and frameworks to learn, alongside lessons learned and expectation management for enterprise AI solutions.
The core value of this role isn't researching models, but turning AI into practical processes and tools for the organization. The post also highlights a broader reality: many companies are using pilot contracts to validate the actual ROI of AI.
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