Ahad Ali · Founder, Blacksmith Solutions
I come from a family business. I've seen the headaches firsthand. Now I build custom software that solves them. Real tools, built around how your business actually works.
The Problem
You keep hearing that AI is changing everything. That you need to adapt or get left behind. But nobody's showing you what that actually looks like for your business.
The tools out there are built for big companies with IT departments. The pricing is designed for corporations, not retail businesses. It's overwhelming, so nothing changes. And the gap keeps growing.
I bridge that gap. I sit down with you, figure out what's costing you time, and build the thing that fixes it. That's it.
What I Build
I understand how retail works. If something in your day is taking longer than it should, I can fix that.
AI that does your data entry for you
Take a photo of a product. AI reads it, fills in the details, and lists it for you. No typing, no forms, no special equipment.
Never run out of stock again
AI tracks what's selling and tells you when to reorder before you run low. No more guessing, no more missed sales because something was out of stock.
Insights you didn't know you could have
AI finds the patterns you'd never spot on your own. What moves in certain seasons, which products sit too long, where your money is actually going.
Your customers hear from you automatically
Appointment reminders, order updates, personalized follow-ups, and marketing based on your actual inventory. Your customers feel taken care of without adding a single thing to your day.
The Process
From first conversation to a working system. No surprises along the way.
I Learn Your Business
You walk me through your day. What takes too long, what's frustrating, where you're losing time. I figure out where AI can help.
I Build Your Solution
I design and build software custom to how you work. Inventory, product listings, customer outreach, whatever the problem is. You see progress before the final delivery.
It Fits Right In
Everything connects to how you already run your business. No disruption, no learning curve. Your team can use it the same day.
It Keeps Getting Better
I maintain your software and refine it over time. As your business grows and changes, your tools grow with it.
Case Study: Divine Diamonds
Live demo: AI-powered product listing and inventory management
The Problem
The owner was spending close to 10 minutes per product just to get inventory listed. No photos, inconsistent descriptions, everything tied to one desktop. Thousands of pieces sitting in cases with no real web presence. Every hour spent on data entry was an hour not spent with customers.
The Solution
Mobile photo capture
Anyone on the team can take a photo from their phone and add a product. No special equipment, no desktop needed.
AI auto-categorization
The system looks at the photo and what you already know about the product, then fills in the rest. Metal type, size, description, category. You just confirm.
Website integration
Once you confirm a product, it goes straight to the website.
"Inventory was a headache. It took way too much time out of our day. Now I click one button and everything is organized exactly how I want it. I didn't even realize how much time I could save and now devote to my customers."
Who I Am
Technology is moving faster than ever. The tools to run your business smarter already exist. You shouldn't have to spend your day on data entry, manual inventory, or chasing down information that a system could organize for you.
Your time belongs with your customers, your craft, and the parts of your business that only you can do. I handle the rest. I grew up in a family business, studied CS at Georgia Tech, and built software at Meta, Amazon, and EA. Now I bring all of that to retail businesses like yours.
B.S. Computer Science
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Common Questions
How much does this cost?
Every project is different. I'll give you a clear, fixed price before any work starts. No hourly billing, no surprises. I price things for real businesses, not corporations.
How long does it take?
Most projects go from first call to something you can use in 2 to 4 weeks. You'll see a working version before the final delivery.
What if it doesn't work for my store?
Everything I build is custom to your business. It's not a product I'm selling to hundreds of people. I build it for you, around how you work. That's the whole point.
Do I need to be technical?
Not at all. Part of what I do is help you understand what's possible with AI and how it can work for your business. I'll build everything to your comfort level and make sure you feel confident using it.
Let's Talk
30 minutes. No pitch. Just tell me what's going on in your business. I'm here to listen.
Book a Free 30-Min CallNo commitment. Just a conversation.
