Enterprise-grade AI, sized for your business.
DRP Consulting helps small and mid-sized companies put AI to work — practically, affordably, and fast. Thirty years of building intelligent systems. We work behind the scenes as your trusted advisor, not just another vendor.
You don't need a big-company budget to use AI well.
We scope every engagement to your business and budget — no six-figure minimums, no long contracts.
Right-sized, not enterprise-priced
Start with one high-value problem, prove the return, then expand. No six-figure minimums.
Results in weeks, not years
A focused first project usually ships in weeks. You see something working before committing further.
A low-risk first step
Free discovery call, plain-English plan. You'll know what's possible and what it costs before we touch a line of code.
"We work behind the scenes as your trusted advisor — integrating theory and practice, and always putting your interests ahead of ours."
Client interests, always first
We'll tell you when AI isn't the right answer. Our job is honest counsel — not selling you something you don't need. If another path serves you better, that's what we'll recommend.
Independent by design
No vendor relationships. No referral fees. No agenda but yours. We are a small, independent firm with nothing to gain from recommending one technology over another.
Long-term over transactional
Some clients have been with us for 20+ years. We measure our success by your outcomes — not our billable hours. That's what it means to be a trusted advisor, not just a vendor.
From a single AI tool to
your complete tech strategy.
AI Development & Integration
End-to-end AI built into your real workflow — from proof of concept to a production tool your team actually uses every day.
Custom AI Assistants & Copilots
A private, ChatGPT-style assistant trained on your documents and data — answering questions, drafting work, and automating the repetitive.
Voice AI & Phone Automation
Intelligent voice agents that answer routine inquiries 24/7, transcribe conversations, and hand off to a human when it matters most.
Data & Document Intelligence
Turn contracts, reports, and spreadsheets into searchable, summarized, decision-ready information with dashboards your team can actually read.
Systems Integration
Connect the tools you already pay for — ERP, CRM, legacy systems — into one AI-ready setup that stops the copy-paste and double entry.
Fractional CTO
Senior technology leadership on demand. We own the roadmap, guide your team, and make the big calls — CTO-level firepower without the full-time cost.
A clear, low-risk path
from idea to working tool.
No surprises, no lock-in. You'll know the plan, the cost, and the expected return before we build anything.
Free discovery call
30 minutes. We find where AI creates genuine value for your business — and where it doesn't.
Plain-English proposal
Fixed scope, timeline, cost, and expected return. Easy to say yes to — or no.
Build & validate
We build on your real data and show you it working — typically within weeks, not months.
Deploy & scale
Go live with ongoing support. Expand only when — and if — it makes business sense.
Real problems, solved with practical AI.
Representative results across construction, financial services, and distribution.
AI contract review & risk flagging
NLP tool reads subcontractor agreements, flags risky clauses, and summarizes obligations — cutting legal review from days to hours.
24/7 client voice assistant
Intelligent voice agent handles routine account inquiries, freeing the team for higher-value client interactions around the clock.
Product-spec assistant for sales reps
Assistant trained on product manuals answers complex technical questions instantly, eliminating back-office wait time.
Results are representative. Concrete targets will be set during your discovery call.
Three AI disciplines.
Deep expertise in each.
We have been working with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning since 2012 — well before the current wave. That foundation is what separates a proof-of-concept from a system that performs in production.
Natural Language Processing
Software that reads and understands written language — so contracts, emails, and reports can be sorted, summarized, and searched automatically.
- —Contract & document review
- —Smart search & Q&A
- —Classification & tagging at scale
Speech & Voice Systems
Voice interfaces that understand natural speech — for hands-free field work, smarter phone lines, and real-time transcription that integrates with your systems.
- —Smart call routing & IVR
- —Real-time transcription
- —Multilingual speech recognition
Large Language Models
The technology behind ChatGPT — deployed privately on your infrastructure so it knows your business and keeps your information in-house.
- —Private, secure deployment
- —AI copilots for your team
- —Fine-tuned on your own data
"The only thing certain in business today is that nothing remains certain for very long. The pace of change is incredible. That's why we exist — to help good companies navigate it, with honest advice and no agenda."
Building relationships
on trust since 1994.
DRP Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Sam Elshiwick. Three decades later we're still independent, still hands-on, and still ahead of the curve.
What began as software development grew into a full AI and technology practice. We started working with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in 2012 — years before it became mainstream.
Over 30 years we've built 100+ systems across diverse industries — from Exergent (an ERP for the lighting industry) and Blink (a web-based Loan Origination System for mortgage) to AI-based trading systems for fintech and robotic systems for dosimetry. Cross-industry insight is core to how we solve problems.
We're a small, minority-owned business — which is exactly why we're a natural fit for other small and mid-sized companies. Some clients have been with us for 20+ years.
30+ years building software. 12+ years in NLP and machine learning. Helping organizations deploy intelligent systems that create lasting, practical advantage.
Named one of the 10 Most Expert Tech Leaders Making Waves in Industry 2023 — CIO Business World ↗ Exclusive Interview: Pioneering Technology, Navigating Success Through Trust & Innovation — CIO Business World ↗
Good questions, plain answers.
Isn't AI only worth it for big companies?+
Not at all. The best AI projects for smaller businesses are narrow and practical — automating one painful process, answering common customer questions, or making your documents searchable. We scope to your size and budget so the return shows up quickly.
What does a first project usually cost?+
It depends on the problem, but we deliberately start small. After the free discovery call you'll receive a fixed, plain-English proposal with scope and cost before any work begins — no open-ended retainers required.
What is a Fractional CTO?+
A senior technology executive who works with you part-time — providing the strategic leadership of a full-time CTO without the full-time cost. We own the roadmap, guide your team, evaluate vendors, and make the big architectural calls.
Is my data kept private?+
Yes. We deploy private, on-premise or in-your-cloud models so your information never trains a public system. Privacy and security are designed in from the start — especially important for regulated industries.
How quickly can we see something working?+
A focused first version typically ships in weeks, not months. You'll see it running on your real data so you can judge the value before committing to anything larger.
Let's find your
first AI win.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through your business, identify where AI creates genuine value, and leave you with a clear plan — whether or not you work with us.