Enterprise Experience, Applied to Small Business Problems
I bring 15+ years of enterprise engineering experience (Microsoft, Qualcomm, ARM) to small businesses, at prices that make sense for a small business. I'm based in St. Louis and I handle the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on your customers.
Meet Mario
Enterprise experience, focused on helping small businesses stop losing time and customers
Mario Guerra
Founder & Principal AI Architect
I'm the founder of IgnitionAI, bringing 15+ years of enterprise experience from Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM. I've led the development of production systems like Azure SDKs, the TypeSpec API Definition Language, and a RAG-enhanced VS Code GitHub Copilot for Azure.
That enterprise-level experience is what I bring to small businesses: proven methodologies applied to practical, fixed-scope automations and websites, so you get something reliable without the enterprise price tag.
Enterprise Platform Heritage
Having architected solutions for Azure services, Snapdragon platforms, and ARM Cortex systems, I bring that same rigor and problem-solving to your business, ensuring what I build is reliable from day one.
Client-Facing Excellence
With over 65 client demonstrations and training sessions delivered across Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM, I combine technical depth with clear communication so you always understand what you're getting.
Enterprise Product Launches
I've led the development and launch of production systems at scale, and I bring that same level of rigor to helping small businesses build reliable automations.
- Architected and deployed production-ready systems across enterprise environments
- Implemented methodologies tested across Fortune 500 companies for scalable solutions
- Achieved 85% reduction in support response times through knowledge-powered assistants
- Delivered 70% improvement in process efficiency via multi-agent architectures
Key Achievements
- Led prototyping and production launch of GitHub Copilot extension for Azure
- Built AI assistants processing 5,000+ monthly queries with 92% satisfaction
- Personally demoed TypeSpec to 25+ engineering teams and drove adoption across 30% of Azure
- Delivered 40+ customer onboarding sessions supporting 150+ deployments
The IgnitionAI Difference
I bridge the gap between enterprise-grade technology capabilities and accessible small business solutions, helping you find the right fix for your specific problem. Every automation and website I deliver is a production-ready system built on proven methodologies, not a fragile prototype.
Enterprise-Proven Methodologies
I've worked with massive companies like Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM, so I know what it takes to build technology that actually works in the real world. I understand the difference between something that looks good in a demo versus something that handles real customers and real problems.
Most importantly, I help you figure out exactly what will actually solve your specific problem. Drawing from my experience with enterprise-scale projects, I guide you through the choices, so you get a reliable fix that fits your current setup and can grow as your business does.
Measurable Business Impact
Every project delivers real business results that help you succeed:
- •Fix the leak in days or weeks, not months
- •Stop losing customers to missed calls and slow follow-up
- •Build customer confidence with a professional, reliable presence
- •Focus on your customers while I handle the technical complexity
My Core Values
The principles that guide every client interaction and solution I deliver
Enterprise-Proven Rigor
I apply methodologies tested at Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM so your automation or website is reliable from day one, not a fragile prototype.
Practical Problem-Solving
Drawing from real production systems like Azure SDKs and TypeSpec, I focus on solutions that work in the real world, not just theory.
Fixed Scope, Fixed Price
Every audit and pilot has a clear price and a clear deliverable upfront. No open-ended contracts, no surprise invoices.
Hands-On Expertise
I handle the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on your customers and running your business.
Common Problems I Fix
Everyday small business challenges that practical automation and web work can solve
After-Hours Call Capture
Stop losing customers who call when you're closed, on a job, or slammed with other work
Follow-Up Automation
Make sure every lead and appointment gets followed up on, without you having to remember
Fast Professional Website
Get online with a site that looks credible and converts, without months of back-and-forth
Workflow Audit
Get a clear, prioritized look at where your business is losing time and money to manual work
Why IgnitionAI Exists
Helping people turn ideas into products without the technical overwhelm
Small business owners are busy running the business. Calls go to voicemail after hours, leads fall through the cracks, and paperwork piles up. Too often, the fix is either an expensive agency that doesn't understand a small budget, or software that's too complicated to actually use.
I started IgnitionAI to change that. I bring 15+ years of experience building real products at Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM, and I apply those same proven approaches to small, working automations sized and priced for a small business.
Here's what makes it different: I bring the same level of expertise and rigor that powers products at Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ARM, without the enterprise price tag or the jargon. I don't give generic advice, I provide practical fixes based on real experience shipping products that millions of people use. Every project is designed to stop a specific leak and start paying for itself fast.