Brian Hudson

Brian Hudson
  • Estimator
  • AI Innovator
  • Systems Builder
  • Trainer
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Contact

254-214-8092

[email protected]

Woodway, TX

fetchit-ai.com

www.wacofrenchies.com

High-Impact Skills

  • Prompt Engineering
  • Workflow Automation
  • LLM Integration
  • Data Pipelining & Forecast Modeling
  • AI Copilots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
  • Mistral / Ollama (Local Models)
  • Python / Node-RED / Airtable
  • Excel (Macros)
  • RFMS / AutoCAD / SketchUp
  • Systems: Windows / macOS / Linux
  • Cloudflare / Rocket.Chat
  • Network Admin Basics
  • Estimator Team Support
  • Process Training & Communication
  • Strategic Planning

Leadership & Communication

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mentorship & Onboarding
  • Cross-Team Communication
  • Client Transparency
  • Calm Under Pressure

Education

Texas State Technical College — Waco, TX (2006–2009)
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Associate Degree in Network Administration

Early exposure to network administration and systems fundamentals became the base for building my own homelab, self-hosting services, and deploying local LLMs later on.

Certifications & Extras

Network & Systems Administration Basics

Small Business Operations

Certified Forklift Operator

Professional Summary

Technology-driven estimator and automation specialist with a track record of modernizing workflows, improving bid accuracy, and training teams. I design and deploy practical AI systems — not as theory, but as tools people actually use.

My curiosity for AI started with almost no formal programming background and evolved into building a complete self-hosted home network, running local LLMs, integrating chat-based assistants, and designing internal web tools.

I translate complex technical work into clear language so leadership, clients, and crews all stay aligned. My mindset in every role has been the same: find the bottleneck, fix the bottleneck, and leave the process in better shape than I found it.

Independent Endeavors

Founder – Fetchit-AI.com

AI & Automation Initiative
2025 – Present
  • Built a self-hosted automation and AI environment using open-source software and salvaged hardware — including local LLMs, Rocket.Chat, Cloudflare routing, and modular workflow agents.
  • Designed a unified internal platform linking messaging, task capture, data entry, and analytics so information moves automatically instead of relying on "Did you email them yet?"
  • Focused on safe, auditable automation: clear handoffs, timestamped actions, and traceable decisions.
  • Personal mission: prove that AI is not only for senior engineers. Curiosity, persistence, and problem-solving can produce working, maintainable systems.

Founder – WacoFrenchies.com

Small Business / Digital Operations
2020 – Present
  • Operate a quality-focused breeding program supported by CRM, structured recordkeeping, and automated client communication.
  • Built and maintain the online presence, using analytics to inform marketing, outreach timing, and customer updates.

Professional Experience

DesignCo – Waco, TX

Lead Estimator / AI Workflow Specialist
Aug 2020 – Sep 2025
  • Led estimating workflows for flooring/interiors projects while building automation around cost data, supplier pricing, and material forecasting.
  • Integrated AI copilots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) into bid prep, digital takeoffs, vendor/product research, and materials forecasting, cutting turnaround time and tightening pricing accuracy.
  • Built reusable takeoff templates and pricing logic that standardized how branches approached bids, reducing guesswork and inconsistency.
  • Created automated reporting loops and cost dashboards using Excel macros, Airtable, and low-code scripting so leadership could see status and margin exposure without digging through email.
  • Stood up real-time workload dashboards for estimators so work could be assigned by actual capacity instead of whoever was loudest.
  • Trained peers and new estimators on AI use, digital tools, and structured process — not just "do it faster," but "here's why this is accurate and defendable."
  • Served as a communication bridge between office, field, vendors, and leadership. Took messy needs and turned them into repeatable process.
Key Impact
  • Reduced manual follow-up and rework by automating status reporting and documentation.
  • Helped formalize an AI adoption roadmap that influenced 2025 planning.
  • Demonstrated that practical AI systems can be built internally by the estimating team — not just outsourced.

Federal Bureau of Prisons – Fort Dix, NJ

Office Clerk
Jan 2014 – Mar 2020
  • Coordinated housing assignments for ~350 inmates, maintaining accurate records and consistent communication across shifts.
  • Managed payroll for 70+ inmate orderlies and tracked inventory, demonstrating precision, organization, and trustworthiness.
  • Acted as point-of-contact to de-escalate issues and keep operations running smoothly under pressure.

Home Depot – Waco, TX

Contractor Sales Representative
Mar 2012 – Sep 2013
  • Supported contractor accounts and produced digital quotes, material lists, and pricing structures using CRM/POS systems to keep jobs on budget and on schedule.
  • Partnered with inventory and IT support to correct data issues, tighten accuracy on orders, and reduce callbacks/waste for both the store and the customer.
  • Identified slow points in the approval/ordering process and pushed for cleaner handoffs between departments to speed fulfillment.

H&R Block – Waco, TX

Tax Preparation Specialist
Dec 2009 – Jun 2013
  • Used professional tax software to prepare and file compliant returns while protecting sensitive client data.
  • Reduced confusion and repeat visits by explaining deductions and audit triggers in plain language so clients understood their options the first time.
  • Maintained organized digital records and repeatable intake habits to cut down on rework during peak filing windows.

B & S Portojons / Bullet Delivery – Waco, TX

Sales & Administrative Support
Mar 2010 – Mar 2012
  • Used QuickBooks for invoicing, payments, and expense tracking, improving billing accuracy and helping reduce missed charges.
  • Coordinated fleet logistics and built digital recordkeeping templates for maintenance and routing so dispatching was faster and fewer details got lost.
  • Brought a "find the bottleneck, fix the bottleneck" mindset — always looking for the most cost-effective and practical way to get work done with less chaos.