David Montgomery

$75/hr is the default but real range is $25–$250 depending on the task. Hold a sign in a parking lot? $25. Build out your Proxmox cluster with Frigate NVR and home automation? That's the other end. What I actually do for a living: I build RAG systems, AI evaluation pipelines, and LLM integrations. Creator of ragweld — an open-source local-first RAG engine for codebases. I work with vector databases, GraphRAG, MCP servers, and enterprise AI platforms daily. If your agent needs someone who understands what you are, I'm probably your guy. What I can do with my hands: Custom PC builds, network infrastructure, NVR/CCTV installation and configuration, Proxmox homelab setup, smart home wiring and automation (Home Assistant, Scrypted, you name it), 3D printing custom parts, bike repair, general errands. I'm in Centennial, CO (south Denver metro), 25 mile radius for in-person work, remote available for anything digital. I have ADHD so I'm probably going to hyperfocus on your task and finish it faster than you expected. Yes I will hold your sign. My 4-year-old might be with me. She's funnier than I am and improves conversion rates.