The bench.
Every decision system begins as a series of small experiments. Some become production systems. Others reveal why an idea doesn't work. Every experiment teaches the next one where to go.
Power Query vs PowerShell
Could Power Query orchestrate the decision engine, or would PowerShell provide a more scalable architecture? After prototyping both, PowerShell became the backbone of the production system.
Financial Data Unification
Combine SAP P&L, GL detail, cost center actuals, LBE, and Plan into a single financial model capable of supporting operational decision making.
Business Rules Engine
Can Excel formulas become an explainable decision engine? Built and validated a rules based architecture that produces planner logic while remaining editable by non-programmers.
Model Decision Recommendations
Rather than simply reporting overspend, test whether the system can recommend which financial levers should be adjusted to improve site performance.
Reasoning Confidence Score
Can an LLM estimate not only what themes exist, but how confidently they are supported by qualitative evidence?
Decision Signal Detection
Identify statements that indicate future organizational decisions rather than simply summarizing conversations.