DuceJam was a technical product and media consultancy that operated from 2022-2024. The consultancy delivered product management essentials for businesses of all sizes while also providing technical advisory services for film and television productions.
The consultancy focused on helping organizations implement emerging technologies, align their product vision, and drive innovation through efficient, sustainable, and technically sound solutions. DuceJam served clients across multiple industries, with particular expertise in media, entertainment, and technology sectors.
Our Approach
DuceJam approached consulting as a blend of art and science, offering services that combined strategic vision with tactical execution:
Product Management
- Vision development and roadmap creation
- Product strategy and go-to-market planning
- Feature prioritization frameworks
- Data-driven insights and decision-making
Technical Implementation
- AI and machine learning integration
- Computer vision and speech recognition
- API automation (Zapier, PipeDream)
- Data refactoring for neural networks
- Analytics infrastructure
Team Alignment
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Process optimization
- Agile transformation
Media & Film Advisory
- Scientific and engineering accuracy in scripts
- Technical constraints for narrative development
- Prop and costume technical consultation
- Effects planning and post-production guidance
Selected Projects
AI-Powered Customer Service Platform
Financial Services Client, 2023
Led the strategic implementation of natural language processing to enhance customer interactions, resulting in a 37% improvement in first-contact resolution and significantly reduced operational costs.
Computer Vision for Retail Analytics
E-commerce Client, 2022-2023
Developed product requirements and implementation strategy for a computer vision system that analyzed in-store customer behavior, helping the client optimize store layouts and increase average purchase value by 14%.
Voice Command Interface for Media Discovery
Entertainment Technology Client, 2022
Guided the product team in developing a voice-activated content discovery system, creating the experience architecture and technical requirements that led to successful implementation across multiple platforms.
Connected Home Experience Strategy
Consumer Electronics Manufacturer, 2023
Created a comprehensive product strategy for smart home devices, establishing integration protocols and user experience guidelines that unified previously disparate product lines.
Neural Network Training Data Pipeline
AI Research Startup, 2024
Developed and implemented a comprehensive data curation workflow for neural network training, including cleaning, refactoring, and augmenting datasets to improve model accuracy by 28%.
Workflow Automation for Media Metadata
Entertainment Industry Client, 2023-2024
Architected a suite of API integrations using Zapier and PipeDream that automated media and entertainment metadata workflows, reducing processing time by 65% while improving data quality and consistency across multiple distribution platforms.
Technical Script Consultation
Provided scientific and engineering accuracy reviews for scripts, developing technically sound plot constraints that enhanced narrative tension while maintaining credibility for technically-savvy audiences.
Expertise Areas
Legacy
While DuceJam has concluded its consulting operations, the methodologies, frameworks, and expertise developed during this period continues with Carl's work in immersive experiences and creative direction. The technical foundation, product thinking, and media advisory experience established through DuceJam now inform a more expansive approach to creating experiences that blend technology, art, and human connection.
DuceJam served clients ranging from startups to established enterprises, delivering product management essentials efficiently, sustainably, and with technical integrity. The consultancy specialized in integrating AI into businesses when it made strategic sense, while also providing unique value through technical advisory services for film and media productions.