Focus Areas
🎓 Practical AI Education
Courses and tools to help you apply AI.
🧪 Micro SaaS & Experiments
Small, high-impact products.
⚙️ Applied ML Projects
Domain-specific AI solution.
About
Hi, I’m Dan — founder of Acorn Four.
I started this company to build practical AI tools that bridge the gap between theory and impact.
My focus is on delivering elegant, user-first solutions that solve problems and provide real value—not just flashy or over complicated systems.
I hold an EngD in predictive maintenance, where I applied machine learning and sensor fusion to monitor abrasive waterjet cutting systems (published in a peer-reviewed journal), along with a Master’s in materials engineering.
In recent years, I’ve built six courses, launched several AI products, and worked with Tetra Tech RPS on automation tools that cut 210 days of work to 24 hours, forecasting sewage overflows, simulation modeling, and computer vision for asset inspection.
Recent Projects
Predictive Maintenance Course
Practical machine learning course teaching predictive maintenance through hands-on projects on real data.
Overflow Forecasting Tool (Tetra Tech RPS - part-time)
AI-powered model and real-time application for forecasting sewage overflow events to support decision making.
Automation Tool (Tetra Tech RPS - part-time)
Reduced 210 days of manual work to 24 hours by automating routine water quality assessments.
Services
Available for selective, applied AI work.
Proof of Concept
Rapid, cost-effective AI tool development to validate ideas and guide strategy.
Product Development
Custom AI solutions tailored to your challenges.
Discovery
Data and challenge assessment to define ROI-focused AI plans.
”It is clear that your knowledge and expertise in this subject have provided a really strong foundation... Thank you for all your hard work and enthusiasm.”
- Kathryn Jackson, Programme Lead
”Dan did it really well in such a short timeframe and delivered great work. I would highly recommend him!”
- Tori Foster, Project Co-ordinator
”Dan was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with him again in the future. I would highly recommend him to others.”
- Darren Chiu, Director