Built for organisations that need certainty.
AskELIE. Automation you can trust to run real operations.
About AskELIE
We help organisations remove the drag of manual admin without losing control, clarity or accountability. We turn documents, data and decisions into dependable workflows, so teams can focus on the work that actually moves the organisation forward.
We help organisations remove the drag of manual admin without losing control, clarity or accountability. We turn documents, data and decisions into dependable workflows, so teams can focus on the work that actually moves the organisation forward.
All about AskElie and what we do
Connecting documents, data and decisions into one dependable flow
Most organisations do not struggle because they lack technology. They struggle because information is scattered, processes rely on manual judgement, and decisions are locked inside emails, spreadsheets and documents.
ELIE brings these elements together. It captures information from documents and systems, applies logic and rules consistently, and moves work forward in a controlled and auditable way. The result is less rework, fewer handoffs, and far more confidence in how work gets done.
This is not about replacing people. It is about removing friction, reducing risk, and giving teams a clearer view of what needs attention and why.
Capture and structure information from documents and connected systems
Apply policy, rules and controls consistently across work
Move tasks and decisions forward with full visibility and traceability
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How we are different
Plenty of platforms promise speed and intelligence. Fewer are built for the reality of how organisations actually operate. ELIE was designed to work in environments where governance, edge cases and human judgement all matter.
Built for real work
Designed around operational workflows, not demos. If it cannot be used by a real team under real pressure, it does not ship.
Governance by design
Controls, permissions and audit trails are part of the platform itself, not bolted on later.
Works with what you have
Connects to existing systems and data sources so organisations can improve without ripping everything out.
People stay in control
Human validation is built in for exceptions and judgement calls, with clear ownership and workload visibility.
Improves over time
Feedback loops and outcomes help teams refine accuracy, logic and confidence as usage grows.
Built for regulated environments
Designed for sectors where compliance, evidence and accountability are non negotiable.
Why we exist
We did not set out to build another platform. We set out to fix a pattern we kept seeing. Good people spending too much time navigating broken processes, inconsistent data and unclear decisions.
ELIE exists to make complex work calmer, clearer and more dependable, without stripping out human judgement or organisational control.
Mission
To help organisations run complex work with confidence by turning scattered information and manual effort into clear, dependable processes.
Vision
A future where digital work is reliable, auditable and easy to improve, even as organisations grow and change.
Principles
- Trust before speed.
Moving fast means little if the output cannot be trusted. - Evidence over opinion.
Decisions should be explainable, repeatable and grounded in data. - Technology should strengthen teams.
The goal is better work, not fewer people.
Our story
AskELIE started with a simple question and a very practical frustration.
AskELIE began with a conversation and a sketch on the back of a napkin. Derek Kilroe, a former RAF Biomedical Engineer and enterprise software leader, had seen too many organisations slowed down by outdated tools, manual workarounds and clunky processes.
When people ask how askelie® and ELIE, the Ever Learning Intelligent Engine, came about, it comes back to one question. What if software worked the way people actually work?
Derek brought together AI innovators, automation specialists and operational leaders with a shared aim. Build a platform that delivers value from day one. No long integration projects. No unnecessary complexity. Just practical, scalable, human centred software that adapts as organisations grow and change.
Derek brought together AI innovators, automation specialists and operational leaders with a shared aim. Build a platform that delivers value from day one. No long integration projects. No unnecessary complexity. Just practical, scalable, human centred software that adapts as organisations grow and change.
Leadership and team
AskELIE is built by operators, engineers and problem solvers who have delivered systems in complex, regulated environments. We focus on what happens after go live, not just what looks good in a demo.
Our team works remote first across the UK, USA and India, combining deep technical capability with real operational experience.
Built to be trusted
For organisations running critical work, trust matters more than novelty. ELIE is designed to operate safely, predictably and transparently, even as usage scales and processes evolve.
We focus on clarity, control and evidence, so teams know what is happening, why it is happening and who is accountable.
Our team works remote first across the UK, USA and India, combining deep technical capability with real operational experience.
Security
Role based access, sensible controls and data protection designed for real operational environments.
Governance
Clear audit trails, repeatable processes and explainable outcomes rather than black box behaviour.
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