Hi, I'm Joshua — I build software and help people actually use AI.
I'm a programmer and independent AI consultant based in Dublin, Ohio. Some days that means writing code for a client's app, other days it means sitting with a small business owner and untangling which "AI tool" is actually worth their time. I like both.
What I actually do all day
Three things, mostly. They overlap more than you'd think.
Custom software
Web apps, internal tools, and integrations for small teams who need something built for exactly how they work — not the other way around.
AI consulting
Practical guidance on where AI genuinely saves you time — and, just as often, where it doesn't. No hype, just what's worked for real clients.
Teaching
Courses and office hours for people who want to learn to code or use AI tools without wading through a semester of theory first.
Recent writing
Notes from actual projects — what worked, what I'd do differently.
How I Automated My Deployment Pipeline with an AI Pair Programmer
A walkthrough of the exact setup I use to ship client projects faster, including the two times it went wrong.
A Field Guide to Choosing the Right AI Tool for Your Small Business
There are too many options and most of them are the same thing wearing a different logo. Here's how I sort through it with clients.
Teaching Yourself to Code in 2026: What Actually Works
The honest version of the "learn to code" advice I give people in office hours, minus the productivity-guru gloss.
Where to find the rest of my work
This site is my home base. These two live elsewhere.
Terrell Courses
My full course catalog, with cohort dates, pricing, and student projects — separate from the previews here.
Visit Terrell CoursesJoshua Terrell Consulting
The consulting side of things — case studies, service packages, and a way to get in touch about a project.
Visit the consulting site