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AI Agent Design & Deployment

From Automations to Intelligence. Deploy Digital Coworkers That Think and Act

Automation handles the routine. Agents handle the reasoning. 


At Queen City AI, we help Charlotte-area businesses take the next step beyond simple workflows, by designing and deploying AI agents that can retrieve information, interpret context, and take action inside your systems. 


These digital coworkers don’t replace people — they make them super powered. 


They summarize data, handle exceptions, triage inbound requests, and execute multi-step tasks autonomously while staying within your governance rules. 


Why Agents Matter Now 


The next wave of productivity in AI isn’t about chatbots or one-off scripts — it’s about autonomous, role-based agents that understand your business and act reliably on its behalf. 


Research from McKinsey shows that knowledge workers spend 60–70% of their time managing information between tools. AI agents drastically reduce that load by bridging the gap between data, decisions, and delivery. 


A well-designed agent can: 

  • Summarize and analyze customer feedback 
  • Pull data from multiple systems in real time 
  • Generate reports or emails on command 
  • Trigger actions like approvals, updates, or notifications 
  • Learn from feedback to improve accuracy over time 


In short, agents move from “tell me” to “do it for me.” 


The Challenge: Why Most Agents Fail in Production 


Many teams experiment with AI assistants — but few succeed at scaling them. 


The reasons are consistent: 

  • No system integration. Agents can’t access the tools or data they need. 
  • Poor guardrails. Without boundaries, they hallucinate or act outside policy. 
  • Lack of ownership. No process for maintenance or refinement after launch. 
  • No measurement. Success isn’t tracked beyond anecdotal feedback. 


We’ve learned that agents only work when they’re treated like employees — trained, governed, monitored, and continuously improved. That’s exactly how Queen City AI builds them. 


What We Deliver 


Our AI Agent Design & Deployment program combines architecture, integration, and operational governance to deliver intelligent, reliable automation. 


Deliverables include: 

  • Agent design blueprint (purpose, triggers, and boundaries) 
  • Integration plan across apps and data sources 
  • Guardrail configuration for privacy, access, and logic control 
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe human oversight 
  • Live agent deployment inside your stack (chat, workflow, or API) 
  • Post-launch monitoring, metrics, and optimization 


How It Works 

1. Discovery Session — Identify Agent Opportunities 

Every engagement begins with an on-site workshop to uncover the tasks your team repeats daily that require reasoning or retrieval, not just button-clicking. We’ll look at areas like customer service, finance ops, sales ops, and reporting — where cognitive load is high but the rules are clear. 


Output: A prioritized list of candidate agent roles, ranked by ROI and feasibility. 


2. Process Mapping & Data Access 

We document how the work currently happens: inputs, decisions, tools, and outputs.

From there, we define what data and permissions an agent will need, and how to safely connect those systems via API or middleware. 


Output: Detailed process map + access requirements matrix. 


3. Agent Architecture Design 

This is where the “thinking” happens. We architect the reasoning chain, retrieval pattern, and safety rules for each agent — deciding when it can act autonomously and when it must defer to a human. 


Output: Agent logic map with guardrails and fallback paths. 


4. Prototype & Test Loop 

We build a prototype agent using frameworks like LangChain, OpenAI function calling, or Microsoft Copilot extensions — depending on your stack. Then we test it against real data and human reviewers to validate performance. 


Output: Working prototype with metrics on accuracy, latency, and value. 


5. Deployment & Training 


Once validated, we deploy the agent in your environment — Slack, Teams, web app, CRM, or internal system — and train staff on how to interact, correct, and improve it. 


Output: Live, functioning agent ready for production use. 


6. Monitoring & Optimization 


Post-launch, we treat your agent like a living employee — reviewing logs, tracking performance, and refining prompts and guardrails. We can manage this for you or train your team to own it internally. 


Output: Monthly performance report + continuous learning updates. 


Example Use Cases 


Customer Operations 

An AI agent classifies inbound emails, routes them to the right department, and drafts personalized responses — reducing handling time by 60%. 


Finance & Accounting

Agents match invoices to purchase orders, flag exceptions, and summarize discrepancies for human review. 


Sales Operations

Agents research prospects, update CRM records, and generate daily pipeline summaries for leadership. 


Human Resources

Agents handle scheduling, policy FAQs, and document preparation for onboarding. 


Manufacturing & Logistics

Agents monitor production data, summarize anomalies, and alert supervisors before issues escalate. 


Each use case begins with a Discovery Session to identify the highest-leverage opportunities. 


Why Charlotte Firms Choose Queen City AI 


We bring the perfect blend of local insight and technical execution. Our Charlotte-based consultants work directly with your teams, on-site, not remotely, to design agents that reflect your processes, your systems, and your business rules. 


What sets us apart: 

  • Operator mindset: We’ve managed teams ourselves; we know how work really gets done. 
  • Governance built-in: Every agent has rules, approvals, and audit trails. 
  • Vendor-neutral approach: We design with whatever LLM or platform best fits your stack — OpenAI, Claude, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
  • Local accountability: We’re not just deploying; we’re staying to measure and optimize. 


When we say “agents that act like employees,” we mean it — dependable, trainable, and measurable. 


Engagement Models After Discovery 


Once your Discovery Session defines the agent roadmap, you can engage with us in multiple ways:


1. Retainer Partnership

We continuously improve and scale your agent ecosystem — from one pilot to enterprise-wide orchestration. 


2. Project-Based Engagement

We design, build, and deliver one or more agents as standalone initiatives with clear handoff and documentation. 


3. Software Development

For proprietary needs, we create custom-hosted agents, internal copilots, or workflow orchestration apps unique to your business. 


4. Training & Change Management

We teach your staff how to supervise, refine, and expand your agents over time. 


All models begin with clarity and end with measurable performance outcomes. 


Results You Can Expect 

  • 30–70% reduction in manual handling time for repetitive reasoning tasks 
  • Faster cycle times across sales, finance, or operations 
  • Improved accuracy through structured validation loops 
  • Higher employee satisfaction by removing mundane data work 
  • Rapid scaling from one agent to many with shared governance


Within 60–90 days, your first agent can be live, delivering measurable ROI while building the framework for scalable intelligence. 


Ready to Deploy Your First Agent? 


Whether you’re exploring a single use case or envisioning a network of intelligent digital coworkers, it all starts with one workshop. 


Our on-site Discovery Session identifies where agents can safely and effectively drive measurable value — and gives you a clear, actionable plan to deploy them. 


Book Your Discovery Session  


From automation to intelligence — let’s design your first AI agent.


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