# Ben Nichol — Applied AI Operator, Atlanta Metro

> Ben Nichol is a solo AI operator based in Cumming, GA, serving Atlanta Metro
> and the Southeast. He runs ethnographic discovery sessions to find what to
> automate first, then ships production AI workflows for small and mid-sized
> businesses. Past work spans manufacturing (S&S Technical), industrial
> distribution (Flow Technology & Solutions), pipe fabrication (HDPE Pipe
> Solutions), and esports operations (Mechabellum / Dreamhaven, Red Bull, NYXL,
> Mr Beast).

## Pages
- [Home](https://bennichol.com/): Portfolio overview, current work, conviction.
- [Work](https://bennichol.com/work): Full project list across consulting, games, editorial, and sales intelligence.
- [SS Discovery Methodology](https://bennichol.com/ss-discovery): How to find what to automate first. Ethnography-led.
- [How I Use Claude](https://bennichol.com/how-i-use-claude): The collaboration methodology behind the work.
- [Case Studies](https://bennichol.com/work): S&S Technical, HDPE, FTS, NYXL, Red Bull, Mr Beast, Mechabellum.

## Background
Ben Nichol spent 20+ years as MrBitter, a StarCraft II commentator and esports
veteran. He worked on Mechabellum at Dreamhaven (game design, marketing,
storefront pricing). He now builds production AI workflows for small and
mid-sized businesses across the Southeast.

## Geography
Lefty and Writey LLC is registered at 5325 Keithwood Court, Cumming GA 30040
(Hall County / Forsyth County line). Service area covers Cumming, Alpharetta,
Atlanta, Buckhead, Midtown, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Gainesville, Forsyth
County, Hall County. Available remote nationwide.

## Optional
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbitter/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/bnnichol-blip)
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/MrBitterTV)