Data Partnership Consultant AI Training Talent Consultant Talent Placement Consultant

Your expertise could be paid AI work. Let's find out if you qualify.

I connect skilled professionals with vetted AI training and evaluation programs — real contract work built around real domain expertise, not a career change.

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How this works

Four steps. You're in control at every one.

Tell me about your background

What you do, your industry, your level of experience, and how much time you actually have. That's what determines fit, not a sales pitch.

I match you to the right program

Different programs look for different expertise and availability. I'll tell you honestly which one fits, if any — and won't refer you somewhere that doesn't.

You deal directly with them

I'm the introduction, not the employer. The program handles vetting, onboarding, and any agreement directly with you.

You decide, and get paid for the work you do

Compensation is set by the program based on the work itself. I'll never quote you a number I can't back up.

What programs are looking for

Not every background is a fit — here's what usually is

I work with a small number of vetted programs. Each has its own criteria, but in general, they're looking for:

Real subject-matter depth

Specific professional or technical experience, not a general skillset.

Professional certification Industry experience Specialized technical skill

Availability and reliability

Programs value consistency over raw hours — showing up matters.

Part-time or flexible hours Comfortable with remote, structured work Responsive communication

I'll tell you exactly which specific program fits your background once we talk — I don't publish those names here so that our conversation stays the way you find out, not a search engine.

Why trust this

A note on trust

I don't charge you anything to be referred — compensation comes from the program directly, for the work you actually do. I'll always tell you what I know before you commit to anything, and if a program isn't a good fit for your background, I'll say so rather than push it anyway.

This isn't a job offer, and I won't describe it as one. It's contract or project-based work, and how much of it exists at any given time depends on the program's own needs.

Who's asking

A real person, a real track record

I'm Zay Patrick, an Army veteran and founder based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Alongside my own ventures, I connect established businesses with AI data partnerships, and I connect skilled individuals with paid AI training and evaluation work. Same principle either way — I evaluate fit honestly before I ever put your name in front of anyone.

BackgroundU.S. Army veteran

Past ventureZelly — ecommerce brand

Founder, activeZardova — vegan botanical skincare

Founder, in developmentFridgeGenie — food-waste reduction app

Role hereRecruiting consultant, not the employer

Think your background might be a fit?

Tell me a bit about your experience and availability. I'll tell you honestly whether it's worth pursuing, and with which program — no pressure either way.

Prefer email? Reach me directly at zay@zelly.us

Got it — thank you.

I'll look over what you shared and follow up personally within a couple of days, whether or not it ends up being a fit.