# Valentin Monteiro — Data & AI Consultant > Independent Data & AI Consultant based in Tbilisi, Georgia. Three focus areas: Data & Analysis, AI Strategy, and Claude Consulting (Anthropic API, Agent SDK, Claude Code, MCP). Pragmatic, code-first, outcomes over buzzwords. Works remotely with French and international clients. Last updated: 2026-06-12 ## About Valentin Monteiro is an independent Data & AI consultant, self-taught, who came into the field through the March 2020 lockdown via Anis Ansari's (Defend Intelligence) live streams. Python, SQL, data visualization, then a Data Analyst diploma at OpenClassrooms. Previously Business Analyst at Teleperformance on a Google project: business requirements gathering, Looker Studio dashboard creation, SQL automation that recovered ten hours per week of manual reporting, cross-functional collaboration with Google operations and sales teams. He now runs an independent consulting practice focused on three areas: data consulting (exploratory analysis, dashboards, pipelines), AI strategy (LLM integration, POC to production, audits), and Claude consulting specifically (Anthropic API, Agent SDK, Claude Code deployment, MCP servers). His approach: understand the client's context, identify high-impact levers, deliver solutions that work. Concrete deliverables: code, measurable results, and knowledge transfer so teams can operate independently. Based in Tbilisi, Georgia. Works remotely with French and international clients. ## Main Services ### [Data & Analysis](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-data) Ad-hoc exploratory analysis (PCA, clustering, correlation) to surface hidden business opportunities. Decision-grade dashboards and KPIs. Data cleaning, structuring, centralization. Automated data pipelines and reporting. Team training on data autonomy. Tools: Python, pandas, scikit-learn, SQL, BigQuery, Jupyter, Looker Studio, Tableau. Past concrete outcome: ten hours per week of manual reporting automated at Teleperformance on a Google project. ### [AI Strategy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-ia) AI maturity assessment for your organization. Identification of high-ROI use cases for your specific business context. Model and tool selection (Claude, OpenAI, open source) based on actual trade-offs, not hype. Risk framing: hallucinations, data confidentiality, API cost control. POC to production support. Audit and optimization of existing AI implementations. Team training on responsible AI usage. Technology watch and evolution recommendations. Tools: OpenAI API, Claude API, LangChain, RAG patterns, Python. ### [Claude Consulting](https://monteiro.consulting/en/claude-consultant) Freelance consulting specifically focused on the Anthropic Claude stack. Claude API integration in existing tools (internal chatbots with RAG, CRM/Notion/Slack connections, n8n automations). Agent SDK architecture: when it is justified versus a simple prompt workflow, memory management, sub-agents, skills, custom tools. Claude Code deployment for dev teams: hooks, custom slash commands, MCP servers, PR review and test generation workflows. Custom MCP server development to connect Claude to your internal stack (business data, private docs, internal tools) with authentication, permissions, observability. Compliance and data residency review: Claude for Work versus direct API, non-training options, Anthropic regional workspaces. Audit, build, hands-on team training. Tools: Claude API, Agent SDK, Claude Code, MCP, Python, TypeScript. ## Additional Services ### [Process Automation](https://monteiro.consulting/en/automatisation-processus) Process audit, workflow automation, tool integration via n8n / Apps Script / APIs. Focus: remove repetitive work, not add new dashboards to monitor. ### [Freelance Data Analyst](https://monteiro.consulting/en/freelance-data-analyst) SQL queries, data exploration, dashboard building, data cleaning. Team reinforcement on a project or long-term basis. Bring the output your data team is behind on. ## Pricing Daily rate: $625-$1125 (500-900 EUR) depending on scope and complexity. Same rate across Data, AI Strategy, and Claude Consulting engagements. Typical engagement shapes: - Discovery call: free, 30 minutes, used to scope and qualify fit - Scoping audit: a few days, concrete deliverable (priorities, roadmap, budget) - POC / prototype: 2 to 4 weeks, $6-19k (5-15k EUR) - Integration project: scope-dependent, billed daily or project-based Billing: daily rate or fixed project, whichever fits the engagement. Invoiced in EUR for European clients, USD available for international clients. No surprise fees: if ROI looks shaky, that is flagged before any code is written. ## Local Pages ### Annecy (Haute-Savoie, France) - [Data Consulting — Annecy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-data-annecy) - [AI Consulting — Annecy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-ia-annecy) - [Claude Consulting — Annecy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/claude-consultant-annecy) - [Data Analyst — Annecy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/freelance-data-analyst-annecy) - [Process Automation — Annecy](https://monteiro.consulting/en/automatisation-processus-annecy) ### Geneva (Switzerland) - [Data Consulting — Geneva](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-data-geneve) - [AI Consulting — Geneva](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-ia-geneve) - [Claude Consulting — Geneva](https://monteiro.consulting/en/claude-consultant-geneve) - [Data Analyst — Geneva](https://monteiro.consulting/en/freelance-data-analyst-geneve) - [Process Automation — Geneva](https://monteiro.consulting/en/automatisation-processus-geneve) ### Lyon (France) - [Data Consulting — Lyon](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-data-lyon) - [AI Consulting — Lyon](https://monteiro.consulting/en/consultant-ia-lyon) - [Claude Consulting — Lyon](https://monteiro.consulting/en/claude-consultant-lyon) - [Data Analyst — Lyon](https://monteiro.consulting/en/freelance-data-analyst-lyon) - [Process Automation — Lyon](https://monteiro.consulting/en/automatisation-processus-lyon) ## Featured Work - [TodoAI](https://github.com/monteiro-consulting/todoai): Task management app where Claude plans and executes work autonomously. Built on Agent SDK + MCP. Concrete proof that the Anthropic stack holds up in production for real workflows. - [Eaight](https://github.com/monteiro-consulting/eaight): AI-native web browser with a built-in MCP server so Claude Code can see and pilot the browser directly. Built to eliminate copy-paste friction between AI chat and web content. - [llm-cost-profiler](https://github.com/monteiro-consulting/llm-cost-profiler): Python profiler that tracks Anthropic and OpenAI API costs per request. Essential when shipping LLMs to production without runaway budget surprises. ## Experience - **Business Analyst** at Teleperformance (for Google), Sept. 2023 – Present: Business requirements gathering and documentation, Looker Studio dashboard creation, SQL automation (ten hours per week of manual reporting recovered), cross-functional collaboration with Google operations and sales teams. - **Digital Marketing Support** at Teleperformance (for Meta), June – Aug. 2023: Client support for Meta/Facebook advertising account management, needs analysis and process improvement recommendations. - **Data Analyst — BI** at Clauger, May – June 2022: BI dashboard development with DigDash, web portal integration for real-time reporting accessible to stakeholders. ## Education - **Data Analyst Diploma**, OpenClassrooms (RNCP Level 6), 2021-2022: Python, SQL, data visualisation, statistical modelling. ## Story Born in Aix-en-Provence, grew up in Haute-Savoie. First passion was mechanics, something concrete, logical, where every part has a function. March 2020 lockdown was the turning point. Discovered data through the live streams of Anis Ansari (Defend Intelligence). Python, SQL, visualization: the spark caught. Followed up with a Data Analyst program at OpenClassrooms. Moved to Portugal, landed first real data role: Business Analyst at Teleperformance on a Google project. Built the first team performance dashboards, automated reporting (ten hours per week recovered), identified quick wins in sales data. Google taught rigor, data culture, collaboration at scale. Moved to Tbilisi, Georgia: initially a one-month ticket that became a life. Founded independent consulting practice to choose the problems to solve and the shape the impact would take. ## Blog - [All Articles](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights): Insights on data, AI, Claude, and automation for decision-makers. - [Claude for Work vs Direct API: How to Choose for Your SMB](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/claude-for-work-vs-api-direct): Claude Team/Enterprise vs Messages API: concrete decision framework for SMBs, cost comparisons, and the trap of defaulting to either. - [Integrate Claude into Notion, Slack, your CRM: a 4-step method](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/integrate-claude-notion-slack-crm-method): Claude API integration for business: native vs custom, a 4-step method, and the prompt governance trap most teams underestimate. - [Claude Code for Tech Teams: An Honest Field Report](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/claude-code-for-tech-teams): Claude Code for teams: what actually changes inside a tech team, what works from day 1, the real pitfalls, and the method we ended up adopting. - [MCP Explained: Model Context Protocol for Tech Leaders](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/mcp-explained-for-tech-decision-makers): MCP standardizes how Claude (and other LLMs) talk to your tools and data sources. Here's what changes concretely, and when to adopt it. - [Claude Agent SDK: When It's Worth It, When It's Not](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/agent-sdk-anthropic-when-worth-it): Anthropic's Agent SDK isn't a replacement for function calling. Here are the 3 cases where it saves you weeks, and the ones where it just adds noise. - [BigQuery for SMBs: When It Pays Off (And When It's Overkill)](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/bigquery-for-smbs-when-worth-it): BigQuery for SMBs: free tier, real use cases (GA4, multi-source, e-commerce), cost traps, typical stack. When to migrate, when to stay on Sheets. - [Data Consultant Rates in 2026: Real Pricing by Market and Engagement](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/tjm-consultant-data-2026): Data consultant rates 2026: ranges by market (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland) and by engagement type. Public 2025-2026 sources cited. - [n8n vs Zapier vs Make in 2026: An Honest Comparison (No Bullshit)](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/n8n-vs-zapier-make-2026): n8n vs Zapier vs Make compared for SMB decision-makers. When each tool is the right pick, when it's a trap, and how to actually choose without wasting months. - [Data Consultant vs Data Analyst: Which One to Call First](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/consultant-data-vs-data-analyst): You need someone for data, but not sure whether to call a consultant or an analyst first. Here's the real decision framework, with budgets and the one question that settles it. - [Anthropic Prompt Caching: The Setting That Cuts Your Claude API Bill by 3x](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/prompt-caching-anthropic-cut-costs): Anthropic's prompt caching divides Claude API costs by 3 to 5x on repeated usage. What gets cached, how it works, when it's worth it. - [Claude vs GPT: Which One Should Your Company Pick in 2026](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/claude-vs-gpt-pme): Claude vs GPT for business decision-makers: context, agents, costs, adoption. The real criteria, beyond the benchmark. - [Claude Expert: The 4 Official (Free) Anthropic Courses](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/become-claude-expert): Becoming a Claude expert won't happen with a LinkedIn certificate. The 4 official training tracks Anthropic offers for free, and why they form the real foundation. - [Data Audit: Where to Start When Nothing Is Structured](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/data-audit-where-to-start): Most company data audits end up in a drawer. A 4-step method to structure yours and actually unblock decisions for SME leaders. - [How to Know If Your Company Needs a Data Consultant](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/do-you-need-data-consultant): A self-diagnostic for SME decision-makers. Five concrete signs, what a data consultant actually does, and when it's too early to hire one. - [I got tired of copy-pasting between Claude and Chrome.](https://monteiro.consulting/en/highlights/eaight-browser-for-ai): Why I built a web browser with a built-in MCP server so AI would stop guessing what's on my screen. Full browser control for AI-assisted development. ## FAQ — General ### What is a Data & AI consultant? A Data & AI consultant helps companies leverage their data and integrate artificial intelligence. Defining a data strategy, setting up dashboards, automating processes, integrating AI solutions tailored to business needs. ### What type of company do you work with? SMEs, mid-size companies, and startups looking to structure their data approach or integrate AI into their operations. Whether you already have a data team or are starting from scratch, the engagement adapts to your maturity level. ### How does a typical engagement work? It starts with a free discovery call to understand context and goals. Then an audit of the existing setup, identification of high-impact levers, and a concrete action plan. Execution is iterative: regular deliverables, continuous feedback, and knowledge transfer to teams. ### What tools and technologies do you use? Python, SQL, BigQuery, Looker Studio, Tableau for data. Claude API, Agent SDK, Claude Code, MCP for Anthropic-specific work. OpenAI API, LangChain for general LLM work. n8n, REST APIs, Google Apps Script for automation. Adapts to existing stack. ### Do you work remotely? Yes, primarily remote from Tbilisi, Georgia. Supports clients worldwide via video call and collaborative tools. Available for on-site engagements in France, Switzerland, and greater Europe for project kickoffs. ### How much does a consulting engagement cost? Daily rate $625-$1125 depending on scope. Typical POC: $6-19k over 2 to 4 weeks. Scoping audit: a few days. Same daily rate across Data, AI Strategy, and Claude engagements. Free 30-minute discovery call to scope a tailored quote. ## FAQ — Claude Consulting ### Why work with a Claude-specialized consultant instead of a generalist AI consultant? Most AI consultants are LLM generalists who discovered the word "Claude" last month. A Claude-specialized consultant knows when Claude outperforms GPT, how to configure prompt caching to cut API costs by three, when Agent SDK is justified versus a simple prompt workflow, how to deploy Claude Code in a dev team, and how to build MCP servers to connect Claude to internal systems. ### What is the difference between Claude API, Agent SDK, and Claude Code? Claude API is the base: you send prompts and get responses. Agent SDK is a higher-level framework for building autonomous agents with memory, sub-agents, skills, and tool use. Claude Code is a dev agent that reads your repo, understands your stack, and modifies code while making sure tests pass. Each solves a different problem at a different level of abstraction. ### Is my data sent to Anthropic for training? Direct API usage is non-training by default. Claude for Work adds enterprise features like SSO and data residency options via Anthropic regional workspaces. The engagement starts by defining the confidentiality rules before any code is written. ### Can Claude connect to my existing tools (CRM, Notion, Slack)? Yes, through MCP (Model Context Protocol), the open standard Anthropic pushes for external integrations. Instead of duct-taping custom integrations every time, a dedicated MCP server is written and Claude talks to your system. Authentication, permissions, and observability are part of the design. ### When is the Agent SDK worth it versus a simple prompt chain? Simple prompt chains work when the task is bounded and linear. Agent SDK becomes worth it when the agent needs persistent memory across interactions, multiple sub-agents coordinating, custom tools beyond the standard API tool use, or failure recovery logic. Using Agent SDK for a three-step workflow is over-engineering. ### How long does a typical Claude integration take? A working POC is usually 2 to 4 weeks depending on scope and data access. Full production integration including MCP servers, Agent SDK architecture, and team training is typically 4 to 12 weeks. Audit-only engagements are a few days. ## Testimonials > "Valentin is proactive, always eager to learn, and takes on challenges with enthusiasm. I am confident that he will be an asset to any organization." — Thyra Broekhof, Operations Assistant Manager, TP Portugal > "Valentin s'est rapidement distingué par son engagement, sa maîtrise de Python, SQL et Excel, et sa capacité à interpréter des données complexes." — Robin Chriqui, Mentor Data Analyst, OpenClassrooms > "Valentin quickly distinguished himself with his professionalism and dedication, making a significant positive impact on the team's KPIs." — Andrei Iacob, Operations Manager, Teleperformance > "It is his analytical skills combined with his ability to find innovative solutions that make Valentin an excellent collaborator." — Paolo Ruspicioni, Team Leader, Teleperformance More recommendations on [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/v-monteiro) and the [homepage](https://monteiro.consulting/en#testimonials). ## Links - [Website](https://monteiro.consulting) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/v-monteiro) - [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/users/32509899/valentin-monteiro) - [GitHub](https://github.com/monteiro-consulting) - [DEV.to](https://dev.to/valentin_monteiro) - [Hashnode](https://monteiro.hashnode.dev) - [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/monteiro-consulting) - [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/@valentin_monteiro1) - [Wellfound](https://wellfound.com/u/valentin-monteiro-1) - [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=monteiro_val) - [Indie Hackers](https://www.indiehackers.com/valentin_monteiro) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/valentin_monteiro/) - [Freel.ca](https://freel.ca/freelancer/valentin-monteiro) - [Malt](https://www.malt.com/profile/valentinmonteiro3) - [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com/users/monteiroconsult/) - [Upwork](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~012c9628ebff4a8616) - [Contact](https://monteiro.consulting/en#contact): Free initial consultation. 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