Built to drive growth

AI Solutions for Startups & Small Businesses MVPs, Automations & Custom GPT Tools

I help lean teams unlock the power of AI—through rapid prototyping, process automation, and smart, scalable solutions.

Nikola Dakic

(Founder of Otterlab)

About me

I’m an AI engineer and solo founder helping startups and SMBs turn AI from a buzzword into a business advantage. Whether you need a smart chatbot, a custom GPT tool, or a lean MVP to impress investors—I’m your plug-and-play AI partner.

Tech Stack 🛠️

Python, Java, Spring, Django, Flask, FastAPI, AWS, Typescript, Angular, Docker, Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, Jenkins, ELK Stack

Work Experience 👨🏻‍💻

Sr. Software Engineer, SugarCRM
Software Engineer, Brame (Branded Game)
Software Engineer, Referizer LLC

Education 🎓

MSc in Software Engineering, SIIT, Intelligent Systems, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
BSc in Software Engineering, SIIT, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

What I do

AI MVP Development

Build a working prototype in 4–6 weeks to validate your AI-powered product idea.
Great for fundraising, pilot launches, or getting user feedback fast.

GPT Integration

Custom tools using OpenAI / GPT for

Automated support agents
Document Q&A
Content summarizers
Workflow assistants

Business Process Automation

Use AI to extract insights, process documents, or streamline sales/marketing workflows.
Ideal for companies looking to reduce manual work.

AI Strategy & Consulting

Understand how AI can (and can’t) help your business.
Feasibility analysis, architecture planning, and execution roadmaps.

Why work with me?

Real-world focus

I prioritize business value, not just flashy tech.

Hands-on

I don’t just advise, I build.

Start lean

No big team, no bloated budgets. Just results.

Strategy packs

AI Strategy Sprint

A 90-minute workshop + 5-day follow-up to explore how AI can help your business.

Use-case discovery
Feasibility & tech stack plan
Roadmap to prototype/MVP

MVP in 4 Weeks

Build your AI product idea into a working prototype

GPT-powered features
Custom dashboard or API
Hosting & deployment
2 feedback/revision rounds

GPT Integration Toolkit

Add AI to your existing tool or workflow

Chatbot, summarizer, or doc Q&A
LangChain or native OpenAI API
Deployment + usage guide