About Me
Hey, I’m Kevin Gough.
Mechanical engineer by training and founder of Core Leverage Consulting.
With nearly 15 years in the industrial automation world — working with manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, food/bev, packaging, electronics, and beyond — I’ve built a reputation for helping technical teams operate smarter, faster, and more reliably. Whether supporting Fortune 500 plants or small job shops, my focus has always been blending real-world practicality with the right systems and tools.
With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and a career spent bridging engineering and sales, I now help builders and manufacturers across the Southeast solve problems at the intersection of engineering, productivity, and growth.
Today I bring that same real-world problem solving mindset across two main verticals.
🏗️Builder & Developer Solutions
Smarter builds. Better systems. One trusted partner.
Streamline operations, secure jobsites, and market communities with tech-first solutions that work.
— Jobsite Security & Smart Tech – Solar-powered AI cameras, smart locks, motion sensors, lights, sirens, real-time alerts, 2-way audio deterrents, and 24/7 monitoring.
— Traffic Studies – Field-based traffic counts and queue analyses that give you credible, defensible data for rezonings and presentations. We replace assumptions and hearsay from opposition with real numbers, clear visuals, and data that speak for themselves — helping you walk into NPU and zoning meetings confident, prepared, and backed by facts.
— Photometric light studies – Code-compliant lighting reports that help you meet municipal standards and avoid unnecessary streetlight costs with smart sconce and lighting layouts.
— Campaign Management & Community Engagement - Helping builders navigate rezoning & neighborhood approvals with strategic communication, data-driven messaging, & on-the-ground engagement. From countering misinformation, designing meeting materials, & gathering community sentiment, we help projects earn trust & move forward with clarity.
— Marketing Services for New Communities – Ad campaigns, social content, video walkthroughs, drone footage, yard signs, form creation/tracking, tour signups, lead follow-up systems, and more.
— Smart Finish Packages – We source and install premium lighting, locks, and smart home hardware — like designer sconces, integrated smart locks, smart switches, and timers.
— Buildertrend Software Setup & Optimization – Certified Buildertrend consultant for scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, & subcontractor workflows.
⚙️Industrial Automation Consulting
Partnering with manufacturers and machine shops to assess risk, modernize systems, and build scalable automation strategies — with a clear ROI:
Plant-wide automation audits + risk/obsolescence reports
Integration pain point identification + modernization roadmaps
Floor-level observation tied to financial impact (ROI)
Vendor-neutral platform evaluations and quote support
Referrals to top-tier integrators, with optional project oversight
