How I am using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in my Work

As some of you may know, I left my job at a Multi-National Company (MNC) and moved on to work in a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME). Working in an SME often means juggling multiple roles with minimal systems or structure. Things move fast, and many tasks are still done manually or based on individual experience. That’s why I started exploring how AI tools can help me automate tasks and improve productivity.

 

Using AI for Automation

Over time, I’ve used AI to automate repetitive tasks like data entry, form filling, and reporting. For example, I use AI to generate reports in Excel. Eventually, I used AI tools to help me write Excel macros that automate many of these tasks. I’ve also shared these automations with my colleagues to improve team efficiency. These small improvements go a long way in helping me work smarter, not harder.

 

Handling China Projects with AI Translation

I often work on projects involving clients and colleagues in China. In the past, language was a barrier, especially when it came to technical terms specific to our industry. Now, I use AI-powered translation tools to help with email communications, documentation, and technical content. It has made collaboration much faster and less stressful.

 

Turning AI Skills Into a Side Hustle

Beyond my full-time job, I’ve started offering freelance automation services. With help from AI, I’m able to build dashboards and automate workflows involving Excel and Google Sheets. To date, I’ve managed to earn around $600 till date in side income by helping others streamline their processes and improve their data visualization.

 

Built a Telegram Bot for Expense Claims

One of my latest side projects is a Telegram expense claim bot. Submitting claims after my China work trips used to be a headache. I had to keep the receipts, enter the amounts into excel and also compile the receipts into a PDF. It was tedious and time-consuming. So I built a Telegram bot to handle this process. It reads receipt images, extracts key information, and compiles an Excel and a PDF of the receipts automatically. A large part of the development was done with the help of AI. The bot is currently in the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) phase and I’m testing it now. If you face similar pain points, you can try it out at @Expenseclaimbot. I’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for improvement.

 

Yes, Even This Blog Post Was AI-Assisted

I use AI not only for technical work, but also for writing. Some of my previous blog posts, including this one, start off as point-form ideas. Then I use AI to expand them and help with structure and clarity. After that, I fine-tune the content before publishing. It saves time and helps me stay consistent with my posting.

 

Final Thoughts: Don’t Get Left Behind

The AI productivity wave is here. And it’s not just for big tech companies or developers. Anyone can start using AI tools to automate small tasks, improve workflows, and create new side income streams. So how are you using AI in your work or personal life? Whether it’s streamlining daily tasks or building something new, I encourage you to give it a try. If you need help with automation, feel free to reach out. You can also check out @Expenseclaimbot and give it a test run. Let’s ride the AI wave together and make it work for us.

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