# Kevin Champlin — AI Consultant, Speaker & Trainer (Full Profile)

> Kevin Champlin is an AI consultant, speaker, and trainer who helps executives and engineering leaders implement agentic workflows with governance, modernization, and measurable shipping speed. Based in Naperville and La Salle, Illinois, serving clients across the United States and remotely worldwide.

## Company Overview

Kevin Champlin operates as an independent AI consultant and is the founder of two companies:

1. **Ironcrest Software** (ironcrestsoftware.com) — Enterprise software consulting focused on AI implementation, agentic workflows, and legacy modernization.
2. **815 Media** (815media.com) — Digital product agency building web applications, SaaS products, and marketing technology.

Both companies are built on the same principle: exceptional outcomes require technical excellence and real business understanding. No junior handoffs, no offshore layers — senior engineering and strategy with direct accountability.

## Detailed Service Descriptions

### Agentic Workflow Implementation
Design and deploy autonomous AI workflows with guardrails, verification loops, and delivery playbooks tailored to your codebase. This includes:
- Mapping high-value workflows (code review, test generation, environment setup, data pulls)
- Designing agentic flows that fit your repo structure and SDLC
- Implementing guardrails: lint/tests, diff inspection, policy validation, rollback paths
- Human-in-the-loop checkpoints where they count, automation everywhere else
- Prompt libraries and tool bindings (repo ops, ticketing, CI hooks)
- Versioned, auditable agent configurations
- Team training and delivery playbook handoff

**Best for:** Engineering teams with 5-50 developers who want to adopt AI-assisted development safely and at scale.

### AI-Ready Team Audit
Executive workshop combined with an engineering audit to:
- Map your highest-ROI AI opportunities across the development lifecycle
- Assess governance needs and compliance requirements
- Identify the first workflows to automate for quick wins
- Deliver a roadmap, stack recommendation, and ROI estimate
- Evaluate team readiness and training needs

**Best for:** CTOs and VPs of Engineering evaluating AI adoption for their organization.

### Legacy Code Modernization
Modernize PHP, VB, Classic ASP, and other legacy systems so AI agents can operate safely:
- Establish clear module boundaries and interfaces
- Refactor monolithic code into testable units
- Add test coverage to critical paths
- Reduce technical debt in weeks, not years
- Prepare the codebase for safe AI agent interaction

**Best for:** Organizations with large legacy codebases (PHP, .NET, VB, Classic ASP) that want to adopt AI but need a modern foundation first.

### Executive AI Workshops
Half-day and full-day workshop formats for leadership teams:
- AI landscape orientation (what's real vs. hype)
- Agentic workflow demonstrations with live coding
- Governance framework and risk assessment
- ROI modeling for your specific use cases
- Change management strategy for AI adoption
- Q&A with a practitioner who ships AI daily

**Best for:** C-suite and VP-level leaders who need to make informed AI investment decisions.

### Audit + ROI Map
Clear automation targets, prioritized workflows, and practical ROI estimates:
- Security, data quality, and change management constraints mapped
- Top 5 automation candidates ranked by impact and feasibility
- Implementation timeline with milestones
- Budget estimates per workflow
- Risk assessment and mitigation plan

### Guardrails + Verification
Patterns for safe agent execution in production environments:
- Test strategy for AI-generated code
- Review checkpoints and approval gates
- Failure mode analysis and rollback procedures
- Quality dashboards and monitoring
- Compliance and audit trail documentation

### Shippable Milestones + Enablement
Execution-focused delivery:
- Prioritized milestone roadmap with acceptance criteria
- Workshop and training sessions for engineering teams
- Demo-driven delivery cadence
- Knowledge transfer documentation
- Long-term maintenance and evolution plan

## Technical Expertise

### Programming Languages
- PHP (15+ years, expert-level)
- TypeScript / JavaScript (10+ years)
- C# / .NET (10+ years)
- Python (AI/ML tooling)
- SQL (MySQL, SQL Server)
- Visual Basic / Classic ASP (legacy modernization)

### AI & ML Platforms
- Claude (Anthropic) — Claude Code, Claude API, agentic workflows
- GPT-4 / OpenAI API — custom integrations
- Google Gemini — multi-modal applications
- Custom agentic toolchains — prompt engineering, tool orchestration

### Infrastructure & DevOps
- Linux server administration
- Apache / Nginx configuration
- CI/CD pipeline design
- Docker containerization
- Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

### Frameworks & Tools
- Laravel, Symfony (PHP)
- React, Next.js, Vue.js (Frontend)
- .NET Framework, ASP.NET Core
- Kotlin Multiplatform, Compose Multiplatform (Mobile)
- WordPress (enterprise-grade custom development)

## Engagement Models

1. **Flat-Fee Roadmap** — Fixed-price engagement for audit, strategy, and roadmap delivery. Typically 2-4 weeks.
2. **Monthly Sprint** — Ongoing monthly retainer for implementation, training, and support. Includes weekly demos and async communication.
3. **Embedded Fractional Engineer** — Kevin works as a fractional senior engineer embedded in your team for modernization and AI rollout.

### Budget Ranges
- Under $10k: Focused audit or single workshop
- $10k – $25k: Audit + roadmap + initial implementation
- $25k – $50k: Full implementation sprint with training
- $50k+: Extended engagement with embedded delivery

## Client Profile

Kevin works best with:
- Mid-market companies (50-500 employees) with established engineering teams
- Enterprise organizations evaluating AI adoption at scale
- CTOs and VPs of Engineering who want hands-on technical leadership, not slide decks
- Teams with legacy codebases that need modernization before AI can be adopted safely
- Organizations that value direct accountability over layers of project management

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What makes Kevin different from other AI consultants?**
A: Kevin ships working code, not just recommendations. With 15+ years of production engineering experience, he implements agentic workflows directly in your codebase and trains your team on repeatable patterns. No junior handoffs — you work directly with Kevin.

**Q: What is an agentic workflow?**
A: An agentic workflow is an AI-powered process where autonomous agents plan, implement, and verify work across your codebase. Unlike simple chatbot interactions, agentic workflows handle multi-step tasks with guardrails, verification loops, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints.

**Q: Can Kevin work with our existing tech stack?**
A: Yes. Kevin has deep expertise across PHP, .NET, TypeScript, Python, and legacy systems (VB, Classic ASP). He designs workflows that fit your existing repo structure, CI/CD pipeline, and development lifecycle — not the other way around.

**Q: How long does a typical engagement take?**
A: An audit + roadmap takes 2-4 weeks. A full implementation sprint with training runs 1-3 months. Embedded engagements are ongoing monthly retainers. Timeline depends on scope and team readiness.

**Q: Does Kevin work remotely?**
A: Yes. Kevin is based in Illinois but serves clients globally via Zoom, Loom walkthroughs, and async communication. Weekly demos keep work visible and aligned.

**Q: What's the minimum budget to get started?**
A: Engagements start under $10k for a focused audit or single workshop. Most implementation engagements fall in the $10k-$50k range.

## Contact Information

- **Name:** Kevin Champlin
- **Email:** hello@kevinchamplin.com
- **Website:** https://kevinchamplin.com
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinchamplin
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/kevinchamplin
- **Twitter/X:** https://twitter.com/kevinchamplin
- **Location:** Naperville, IL and La Salle, IL, United States
- **Timezone:** Central Time (CT)
- **Response Time:** Usually within 24 hours