About the Founder

Andrew T. Crooks
Founder of DataNova Consulting LLC
Hi, I'm Andrew, the mind behind DataNova Consulting. I help small businesses gain competitive advantages through custom AI systems that leverage the latest OpenAI LLM and Mistral OCR technologies.
With a background in data science and astrophysics, I specialize in building intelligent systems that understand your small business and deliver measurable results. I turn complex AI challenges into practical solutions that give you an edge over your competition.
My mission is to help small businesses harness the power of AI to make better decisions, automate complex processes, and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. Whether you need predictive analytics, intelligent automation, or custom AI agents, I'm here to build systems that work for your specific small business needs.
Education
- B.S., Data Science – Western Washington University, 2024
- M.S., Physics (Astrophysics focus) – University of California Riverside, 2013
- B.S., Physics (Astrophysics focus) – University of California San Diego, 2011
Core Skills
- Custom AI System Development & Integration
- OpenAI LLM & Mistral OCR API Implementation
- Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning
- Business Process Automation & Optimization
My Approach
As a veteran, I bring discipline, clarity, and an engineer's mindset to everything I build. My focus is on creating bespoke AI systems that deliver measurable competitive advantages through intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making.
No cookie-cutter solutions. Just custom AI systems built for your specific business challenges.