From Zero Code to AI Consultant: Why Your ‘Non-Technical’ Background Is Your Secret Weapon

Wrangling AI one prompt at a time: the accessibility advantage most consultants miss

Everyone thinks you need to be a math genius to work in AI.
I’m here to tell you why that’s wrong, and why your so-called “non-technical” background might be exactly what the field is starving for.

For me, it started with a simple frustration.
I wanted to build an accessible flashcards app for my studies as a completely blind student. Traditional apps weren’t cutting it: interfaces were clunky with screen readers, navigation was confusing, and accessibility was always an afterthought. But I had a vision for something better.

Here’s the twist: I had zero coding knowledge. None. But I didn’t let that stop me. I approached AI as a creative partner, describing my vision in detail; what accessibility features I needed, how the interface should flow, and what would make studying more effective. Using AI, I built a fully functional web app that solved my specific problem.

That’s when it clicked. AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to partner with people who actually know what problems need solving. That’s the consultant mindset in action.

And that’s the path I’m carving out.
I want to help individuals, teachers, students, small businesses, and nonprofits use AI in practical ways. I want to sit down with someone, ask: “What do you need?” and then design the workflows, prompts, and tools that actually fit their lives.
That’s not engineering. That’s translation. That’s consulting.

I’m not waiting until I’m “qualified enough.”
I’m not waiting for a CS degree or Silicon Valley’s permission slip. I’m starting now; building, writing, experimenting, and learning as I go. Because the truth is, no one is really an expert in this space yet.

This Substack is where I’ll share that journey: what I try, what works, what fails, and what it teaches me about AI, accessibility, and the human side of all this tech.

If you’ve ever felt like AI was “too technical” for you… stick around. I think you’ll find it’s not about math or coding. It’s about creativity, problem-solving, and seeing people.

And if you’re curious? Hit subscribe. I’ll be in your inbox sharing experiments, stories, and lessons from the frontlines of figuring this all out.