Custom AI Solutions
That Actually Work
We build intelligent automation and AI agents tailored to your specific business needs
Straylight are AI engineers and consultants who turn your business challenges into intelligent solutions. We build custom AI agents and automation tools that fit seamlessly into how you work.
What We Do
We're AI engineers and consultants who turn your business challenges into intelligent solutions
Whether you need to automate repetitive tasks, extract insights from complex data, or build entirely new AI-powered capabilities, we'll work with you to design and implement the right solution.
Our sweet spot: Taking your specific workflow or business problem and building custom AI agents and automation tools that actually solve it. No off-the-shelf products, no one-size-fits-all platforms. Just practical AI that fits seamlessly into how you work.
What this looks like in practice:
Intelligent agents that read and process your documents
AI agents that can understand, analyze, and extract insights from your existing documents, reports, and data sources, working with the formats and structures you already use.
AI assistants that work with your existing software
Smart assistants that integrate seamlessly with your current tools and workflows, enhancing what you already do rather than forcing you to change how you work.
Automated workflows combining AI decision-making with business logic
Intelligent automation that handles complex decision-making while following your business rules and processes, adapting to exceptions while maintaining consistency.
Proofs-of-concept to explore what's possible with AI in your context
Rapid prototypes and proofs-of-concept that help you understand the art of the possible for AI in your specific industry and use case.
Our Approach
We speak both languages: Technical enough to build sophisticated AI systems, business-savvy enough to understand why they matter
We start where you are
Don't know exactly what you need? That's normal. We'll help you explore possibilities and find the right fit for your specific challenges and goals.
We build for the real world
Our solutions work with your existing tools and workflows. No rip-and-replace required, just practical AI that enhances what you already do.
Technical + Business Understanding
We combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to build AI systems that solve real problems and deliver measurable value.
Our Team
Meet the experts behind Straylight's innovative solutions
Jesse Lane, PhD
Jesse is a software engineer and AI researcher with over two decades of experience building systems that scale from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. With a background spanning aerospace systems, enterprise software, and deep AI research, he combines cutting-edge AI capabilities with practical engineering expertise to create solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
Joseph Wall, PhD
Joseph is a tenured professor and former business professional with deep ties to academia and industry partners. He bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI and real-world business workflows through strategic partnerships, user insight, and extensive network access.
Hunter Sandidge, MSF
Hunter is an AI engineer and data scientist with a decade of experience leading mission-critical AI and digital transformation initiatives for the Department of Defense and NASA. He brings deep expertise in translating advanced AI capabilities into practical business solutions that work in demanding, real-world environments.
Max Mattappillil
Max is a former trader at bulge bracket banks who built automation systems that moved over $100B daily. He transitioned into software engineering to capitalize on the rise of AI, bringing a rare combination of enterprise-level trading experience, startup agility, and deep understanding of complex financial workflows.
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