About AI For Business Northern Ireland | Belfast AI Consultancy
Built in Belfast. Backing Northern Ireland Businesses
Helping businesses across Belfast and Northern Ireland adopt AI, automation and responsible AI in a practical, people-first way.
Our Mission at AI For Business Northern Ireland
Belfast has always been built by proud, skilled and hardworking people. Our mission is to help Northern Ireland businesses embrace AI without losing the human strengths that make them special.
We believe AI should remove repetitive work, support people and give teams more time to use their skills, solve problems and help the business grow.
Together, we can help build the next chapter of Northern Ireland’s future.
From Lean & Six Sigma Transformation to Practical AI
Founder Lisa Wallace brings more than 20 years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, business process improvement, operational excellence and organisational change.
Her career has included helping major organisations across banking, aviation, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals and the public sector improve performance, redesign processes and deliver measurable results.
That experience now shapes how AI For Business Northern Ireland approaches AI, understanding the work, the people, the process and the risks first, then identifying where AI and automation can genuinely make a difference.
Meet Lisa Wallace
Use AI where it adds value, not just because you can. AI Tools burn tokens
Finding Where AI Actually Makes Sense
At AI For Business Northern Ireland, we start with the problem, the process and the people, not the technology.
Our Lean and Six Sigma background helps us identify where AI or automation will genuinely add value.
That’s why we created Automate or Not™ a free cost comparison tool to help businesses decide whether automation really makes sense before investing time or money.
IMPROVING REAL OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Practical improvement across manufacturing and engineering
Lisa’s early career was built in manufacturing, engineering and operational improvement. By working directly with teams, managers and production employees, she helped organisations improve capacity, reduce downtime, solve recurring problems and create operational systems that could be sustained after the project ended.
43%
Parts Quality Improvement
A structured root-cause improvement programme helped GE Energy reduce dead-on-arrival parts and component contamination, producing a 43% improvement
40%
Reduction in Machine Downtime
Kaizen improvement activity on an automated riveting machine delivered a 40% improvement in machine downtime. Additional aerospace projects in Bombardier achieved a 23% reduction in build time and a 23% improvement in skin-undulation performance.
30%
Paint-line Efficiency Improvement
A manufacturing paint-line improvement project in Caterpillar, increased efficiency by 30%, helping the operation accommodate a growing volume of components. A separate moving-flow-line project also increased build capacity by 20%.
PROVEN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT RESULTS
Turning complex business challenges into measurable results
For more than 20 years, Lisa Wallace has helped organisations improve performance, simplify operations and build better ways of working. Her experience spans oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aviation, banking and manufacturing, with improvements delivered through Lean transformation, process redesign, leadership coaching, automation readiness and operational excellence.
26%
Increase in Daily Production
Performance coaching, visual roadmaps, structured problem-solving , new operational routines & AI problem solving helped increase average daily production by for Shel Oil and Gas operation. Unscheduled deferment was also reduced from 2,500 to 30 KBOE per day.
£7M
Savings Through Process Improvement
Fifteen operational processes were reviewed and improved for Novartis pharmaceutical. The programme delivered £7 million in savings, improved operational measures by 23% and increased time-reporting compliance from 78% to 98%
£88M
Lean Programme Savings
A company-wide Lean certification and operational excellence framework was developed for easyJet More than 1,000 employees were trained, with the wider Lean programme contributing £88 million in savings in one year.
FROM PROCESS PROBLEMS TO PRACTICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Process, Automation and Productivity Results
The strongest improvements do not come from technology alone. They come from understanding the work, removing waste, simplifying decisions and giving people better systems. These examples show how process redesign, automation readiness and Lean working methods have improved productivity, customer service and operational capacity.
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Roles Reduced Through Automation Readiness
Priority banking processes were redesigned in Lloyds Banking Group and standardised before implementation through Blue Prism robotic process automation. The work supported a reduction of 30 roles and enabled the removal of an offshore team by creating clearer, more consistent and automation-ready processes.
30%
Customer Meetings Per Adviser
A banking wealth-management process for Danske Bank, was redesigned to remove administrative work from customer advisers. customer meetings improved 30% per adviser each week
48%
Faster End-to-End Sales Process
End-to-end process mapping and employee workshops reduced a banking sales process in Danske Bank from 50 days to 26 days. Waste, delays and unnecessary process steps were identified and removed, creating a faster and more efficient customer journey.
Practical technology. Responsible decisions. Better ways of working.
AI That Supports People and Business
AI For Business Northern Ireland believes AI should support people, not simply replace them.
That’s why we developed RoleMap™ AI, to remove repetitive work, redesign roles around people’s strengths to focus more time on the activities that move KPIs, improve performance and support business growth. See RoleMap AI Results examples below
How We Turn Roles and Processes into Measurable AI Opportunities
At AI For Business Northern Ireland, we combine Lean process improvement, role redesign, change management and practical AI expertise to identify where work could be improved, supported or automated.
These RoleMap™ AI examples show how we analyse real business roles to uncover potential time savings, reduce repetitive administration and protect the work that still requires human judgement, experience and leadership.
Each image below, shows only a small selection of the opportunities identified. A full RoleMap™ AI review can uncover many more opportunities
Lean Transformation Change Agent Results
Up to 60.44 Hours per Month Identified
RoleMap™ AI identified where AI, automation and improved templates could reduce repetitive administration. This could create more time for coaching, leadership, problem solving and operational transformation while keeping important judgement and people-focused work human-led.
Mortgage Lending Operations Manager
Up to 47.9 Hours Per Month identified
RoleMap™ AI identified opportunities to streamline case tracking, reporting, workload coordination and recurring administration. This could improve turnaround times and visibility while keeping lending decisions, customer judgement and regulatory accountability firmly human-led.
Quality Manager Results
Up to 42.67 Hours Per Month Identified
RoleMap™ AI identified opportunities across quality reporting, audit preparation, corrective actions and document control. Repetitive administration could be streamlined while protecting quality decisions, accountability, leadership and the work that still requires human judgement.
How RoleMap™ AI Works
Send us a job description, task list or skills matrix for a done-for-you review of one role, or purchase a RoleMap™ AI GPT licence to analyse multiple roles within your organisation. The report identifies potential time savings, automation opportunities, process improvements and the work that should remain human-led.
Innovation works better when trust, governance and human oversight are built in.
AI With the Right Controls
We help businesses adopt AI with the right safeguards in place from the start.
That means thinking about risk, data, human review, accountability and responsible use alongside the opportunities AI creates.
Our approach is designed to help organisations move forward with confidence — not slow them down.
AI adoption works when people know how to use it well.
Building AI Confidence Across Your Business
We help leaders and teams build the practical skills to use AI confidently, safely and effectively.
From AI literacy and ChatGPT to Copilot and role-specific training, we focus on real workplace capability, not just theory.
Built in Belfast, growing Northern Ireland AI Talent
At AI For Business Northern Ireland, we want to help grow local AI capability as well as support businesses adopting AI.
That’s why we created the Northern Ireland AI Talent Portal, connecting local AI, automation, governance and transformation talent with businesses looking for the right skills and support
Our AI Frameworks & Methodologies
Practical, structured frameworks developed by AI For Business Northern Ireland to help businesses assess opportunities, redesign work, build capability, manage risk and measure the impact of AI
AI Opportunity Audits
Identify where AI, automation and digital tools could save time, reduce repetitive work and improve business performance.
AI Strategy & Roadmaps
Create a practical AI strategy with clear priorities, realistic next steps, responsibilities and measurable goals.
AI Process Optimisation
Review workflows to uncover delays, duplication, manual effort and opportunities for AI-supported improvement.
AI Automation Solutions
Explore practical ways to automate administration, reporting, customer communication, handovers and recurring tasks.
Responsible AI Governance
Put appropriate policies, risk controls, governance templates and evidence in place for responsible AI use.
AI Training and Adoption
Help leaders and employees build confidence through practical, role-based AI training and implementation support.
A Practical AI Strategy, Automation and Governance Framework for Measurable Business Results
The AI IMPACT™ Framework
The AI IMPACT™ Framework is our practical approach to helping businesses adopt AI with purpose, structure and measurable results. Rather than starting with technology, we begin with the business problem, review the work involved, protect the organisation through responsible governance and then apply the right solution. We also build capability within your team and track the impact through time saved, adoption, return on investment and continuous improvement.
From business problem to process, people, risk, solution and evidence.
Real People. Real Roles. Practical AI Training. Measurable Results.
Introducing the ALPINE™ AI Training Framework
ALPINE™ is a practical AI training and adoption framework built around the people actually doing the work. It helps organisations train leaders, teams and employees in ways that are relevant to their real job roles, then supports them to practise, apply and embed AI safely in day-to-day work. The goal is to turn AI training into stronger capability, better ways of working and measurable business results.
Practical AI. Clear direction. Measurable business impact.
Ready to Make AI Work for Your Business?
Whether you are exploring AI for the first time or ready to scale what you already use, AI For Business Northern Ireland can help you move forward with a practical, structured and responsible approach.
About AI For Business Northern Ireland - Questions & Answers
What Businesses Often Ask Us
Q1. Where is AI For Business Northern Ireland based?
We are based in Belfast and work with businesses across Northern Ireland, the UK and beyond.
Q2. Who founded AI For Business Northern Ireland?
AI For Business Northern Ireland was founded by Lisa Wallace, bringing more than 20 years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, operational excellence and business transformation into practical AI and automation.
Q3. What makes your approach to AI different?
We start with the business problem, the process and the people before recommending technology. Our focus is on finding where AI will genuinely improve performance, reduce unnecessary work and support measurable business outcomes.
Q4. Do you only work with businesses in Northern Ireland?
No. Northern Ireland is our home and a major focus of our work, but we also support organisations across the UK and internationally.
Q5. Do you help businesses decide whether AI or automation is actually worthwhile?
Yes. Not every process needs AI. We assess the work, cost, risk and potential benefit first, and our free Automate or Not™ tool helps businesses explore whether automation makes sense before investing.
Q6. Do you focus on replacing jobs with AI?
No. Our approach is people-focused. We look at how AI can remove repetitive work, redesign roles and give people more time to focus on activities that improve performance, move KPIs and support business growth.
Q7. Do you provide AI governance and compliance support as well as implementation?
Yes. We support businesses with responsible AI, governance, risk, human oversight, AI policies, compliance readiness and EU AI Act considerations where relevant.
Q8. Do you provide AI training for employees and leaders?
Yes. We provide practical AI training for leaders, teams and employees, including AI literacy, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, role-specific training and AI champions.
Q9. Do you have your own AI frameworks and tools?
Yes. We have developed practical frameworks and tools including IMPACT™, ALPINE™, RoleMap™ AI, Automate or Not™ and the AI FMEA Controls Framework™ to help businesses adopt AI in a structured and measurable way.
Q10. How do I get started?
If you are unsure where AI could help, the best place to start is with a conversation about your business, processes and priorities. From there, we can identify the most practical next step.