I'm in project management and I just moved to LA to break into the AI space. No computer science degree. No coding bootcamp. Just curiosity, experimentation, and a commitment to doing AI responsibly. Follow my real-time journey from the outside looking in to AI professional.
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You see AI everywhere. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney. Your colleagues are talking about it. Your company is "exploring AI initiatives." Meanwhile, you're thinking: "This is too technical for me. I don't know how to code. I'm too late to the party."
I felt exactly the same way six months ago.
Business leaders anticipate significant industry change (WEF 2023)
Workers confident their skills will be relevant in 5 years (WEF 2023)
But only 5% of organizations provide training at scale (LinkedIn 2024)
Up from 25% since 2015 - adaptation is critical (LinkedIn 2024)
The gap isn't technical... it's about getting started. Most people want to learn AI but don't know where to begin.
Six months ago, I was a project cost analyst at American Electric Power in Columbus, wondering if AI was just hype. Today, I'm in Los Angeles, transitioning into AI consulting and building tools that actually work.
The difference? I stopped waiting for permission and started experimenting.
"The Real Secret: AI tools want to help you succeed. The hardest part is asking the right questions."
6 years managing complex projects at American Electric Power (Fortune 500 utility company)
Documenting my transition from traditional PM to AI consultant with full transparency
Testing AI tools and sharing what actually works - no hype, just honest results
Built functional tools, avoided financial scams, and helped others start their AI journey
Make AI accessible to professionals who think it's "not for them" while ensuring we use these tools responsibly and ethically.
No Overwhelm, Just Progress
I test AI tools so you don't waste time on duds
Follow along as I build actual projects and share what works (and what doesn't)
Copy-paste prompts that get better results
How to use AI ethically and avoid common pitfalls
What I'm learning about AI roles, skills companies want, and how to position yourself