15 years of engineering, 3 in n8n: Slav on AI automation for UK firms

I run Aardvark Studios, a small AI automation consultancy in Southampton. I have 15+ years in software engineering and more than three years building production workflows in n8n that connect existing tools, run LLM steps with validation and human review, and keep running around the clock. I have served clients across the UK and EU, working remotely or on-site as needed.

The project people have noticed most is claude-usage-widget, a small Windows widget for tracking Claude usage, which has 343 stars on GitHub. Beyond that, I am still working out how to turn one-off builds into repeatable offers without losing the hands-on work clients value most.

My latest project is the Local AI enabled fork of PhotoCraft called Layershop. It combines the power of local AI generation (driven via ComfyUI on the background) with the most powerful image editor in the world (Photoshop).

I would love an introduction to founders or operators who have packaged an automation service, or any advice on pricing retainers versus fixed-scope projects. Feedback on how I explain my work is welcome too.