
InsightPilot
Enterprise intelligence system that transforms raw data into executive-grade strategy. The AI analyst that delivers instant answers in plain English. No dashboards, no SQL, just insights.
Timeline
6 weeks
Role
Full Stack AI Engineer
Team
Solo
Status
BetaTechnology Stack
Key Challenges
- Natural Language to SQL Conversion
- Multi-Database Architecture (PostgreSQL + DuckDB)
- Real-time Google Sheets Integration
- AI-Powered Chart Type Selection
- Secure Report Sharing System
- Production-Grade Rate Limiting
Key Learnings
- LLM Prompt Engineering for SQL Generation
- FastAPI Async Architecture
- DuckDB Performance Optimization
- OAuth2 Integration with Google APIs
- Next.js 14 App Router Patterns
- Plotly Advanced Visualizations
- JWT Authentication & Security
Summary
"Stop Guessing. Start Commanding." InsightPilot is an enterprise intelligence system that transforms raw data into executive-grade strategy with AI-powered natural language queries. No dashboards. No SQL. Just answers. With 50+ beta users and 500+ queries processed, it delivers instant insights from 10+ data sources. Ask questions like "What were my top 10 customers last quarter?" and get charts, narratives, and shareable reports in seconds.
Features
- Natural Language Core - Query entire data warehouse like talking to your smartest analyst
- Real-Time Synthesis - Correlates and synthesizes millions of rows into strategic narratives
- Sovereign Security - SOC2 Type II compliant, private VPCs for enterprise, data never trains public models
- Smart Visualizations - AI auto-selects optimal chart type (bar, line, pie, scatter)
- Data Anchoring - Every AI claim is cited with source rows, SQL queries, and confidence intervals
- Shareable Reports - Generate public URLs with time-based expiration for team collaboration
- Multi-Source Integration - CSV upload (50MB) + Google Sheets live sync + 10+ data sources
Architecture with Real-Life Usecase
The Executive Intelligence Pipeline
When an executive asks: "What were my top 10 customers last quarter?"
- Natural Language Understanding (instant) → Context-aware parsing with business logic
- Data Warehouse Query (1 sec) → Multi-source correlation and aggregation
- Real-Time Synthesis (2 sec) → AI analyzes patterns, trends, and anomalies
- Smart Visualization (instant) → Auto-selects chart type for maximum clarity
- Data Anchoring (instant) → Citations with source rows and confidence intervals
- Strategic Narrative (2 sec) → Executive summary with actionable insights
- Shareable Report (instant) → Generate collaborative URL with access controls
Total: 5 seconds vs. 2-3 days (traditional analyst workflow)
Real-World Outcome
Traditional BI Approach:
- Submit request to data team → 2-day backlog
- Analyst builds SQL query → 1 hour
- Create dashboard → 2 hours
- Review and iterate → 1 day
- Total: 3+ days
InsightPilot Approach:
Executive asks: "Which products drove Q4 revenue growth?"
Results in 5 seconds:
- Smart visualization showing revenue by product with trend analysis
- Data-anchored insight: "Widget C drove 42% of growth with $3.2M in Q4, up 156% from Q3" [Source: rows 1,234-1,567]
- Real-time synthesis of market patterns and causal factors
- Strategic narrative with confidence intervals
- Shareable report URL for board presentation
✅ Result: Executive-grade intelligence vs. 3-day analyst backlog
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Next.js 14 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Plotly.js
- Backend: FastAPI, Python 3.11+, SQLAlchemy (async)
- LLM: Groq API (Llama 3.3-70B) - Fast inference (300-500 tokens/sec)
- Databases: PostgreSQL (Neon Cloud), DuckDB (analytics), Redis (caching)
- Integrations: Google Sheets API (OAuth2), JWT authentication
Key Technical Achievements
- Context-Aware Intelligence: Natural language understanding that grasps business context, not just keywords
- Multi-Source Correlation: Real-time synthesis across 10+ data sources with causal analysis
- Data Anchoring System: Click any AI claim to reveal source rows, SQL queries, and confidence intervals
- Sovereign Security: SOC2 Type II compliance with private VPC deployment for enterprise customers
- Smart Chart Selection: AI analyzes query intent and data structure to pick optimal visualization
- Production Scale: Serving 50+ beta users with 500+ queries processed at sub-5-second response time
Architecture Highlights
Natural Language Processing:
User Query → Sanitization → Schema Context Injection →
Groq LLM Prompt → SQL Validation → DuckDB Execution →
Plotly Chart Config → AI Narrative → Shareable Report
Security Layers:
- Rate limiting: 2 queries/day (free), 50/day (pro)
- SQL injection prevention via parameterized queries
- File upload validation and size limits
- JWT access/refresh token rotation
- Project-based access control
Real-World Impact Example
Executive Team at Growing Startup
Before InsightPilot:
- Weekly data requests submitted to 2-person analytics team
- 3-5 day turnaround for custom analyses
- Board meetings delayed waiting for reports
- Critical decisions made on incomplete information
After InsightPilot:
- Self-service executive intelligence in 5 seconds
- Real-time answers during strategy sessions: "Show customer retention by cohort"
- Board reports generated instantly with data-anchored claims
- Strategic pivots executed same-day based on synthesized insights
Measurable Impact:
- Time Saved: 15 hours/week per executive (no analyst dependency)
- Decision Speed: Same-minute vs. 3-5 day lag
- Cost Reduction: $29/mo vs. $50k/year analyst salary
- Beta Traction: 50+ users, 500+ queries, 10+ data sources integrated
Development Journey
Technical Challenges Overcome
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Natural Language Ambiguity
- Problem: "Show sales" could mean revenue, units, or growth rate
- Solution: Context-aware NLP with business domain understanding and clarification prompts
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Data Anchoring Reliability
- Problem: AI hallucinations in traditional systems erode trust
- Solution: Citation system linking every claim to source rows, SQL queries, and confidence scores
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Multi-Source Correlation
- Problem: Synthesizing insights across disparate data sources (CRM, analytics, financial)
- Solution: Real-time data correlation engine with causal analysis capabilities
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SOC2 Compliance at Scale
- Problem: Balancing speed with enterprise-grade security requirements
- Solution: Private VPC architecture with data sovereignty guarantees and annual security audits
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Executive-Grade Narratives
- Problem: Technical data dumps don't translate to strategic insights
- Solution: LLM fine-tuning for business context with strategic framing and actionable recommendations
Performance Benchmarks
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Query Response Time
- Target: < 5 sec
- Achieved: 2–3 sec
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Multi-Source Correlation
- Target: < 10 sec
- Achieved: 5–8 sec
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Chart Rendering
- Target: < 1 sec
- Achieved: 0.3 sec
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Beta User Adoption
- Target: 20 users
- Achieved: 50+ users
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Queries Processed
- Target: 100 queries
- Achieved: 500+ queries
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Data Sources Supported
- Target: 5 sources
- Achieved: 10+ sources
Resources & Links
- Live Platform: insightpilot.thevanshgarg.com
- GitHub: github.com/vanshxdevs
- Beta Access: Free tier with 2 queries/day (no credit card required)
- Pro Waitlist: $29/month for unlimited queries (launching soon)
For Employers & Collaborators
What This Project Demonstrates:
- Enterprise AI Engineering: SOC2-compliant system serving 50+ beta users with real-time intelligence
- Context-Aware NLP: Transforms plain English into strategic insights with data anchoring
- Production Architecture: Multi-source correlation engine processing 500+ queries at scale
- Security-First Development: Private VPC deployment with sovereign data guarantees
- Product-Market Fit: Beta traction with 10+ data sources and growing user base
- Full-Stack Ownership: From architecture to deployment, security to UX optimization
Open to Discuss:
- Technical implementation of data anchoring and citation systems
- SOC2 compliance strategies for AI systems
- Multi-source correlation and real-time synthesis architecture
- Scaling from beta (50 users) to production (1,000+ users)
- Monetization strategy (free → $29/mo pro tier launching Q1 2026)
Contact: Available for technical interviews or architecture deep-dives
Project Status
Current: Beta (v1.0) - Live at insightpilot.thevanshgarg.com
Traction: 50+ beta users • 500+ queries processed • 10+ data sources
Next Milestones:
- Pro tier launch with 50+ queries per day($29/mo)
- Advanced model integration for deeper analysis.
- Team collaboration features and workspaces.
- Enterprise tier with private VPC and custom integrations.