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Ezekiel A.

Sango, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I build AI automation systems using Claude AI, n8n, Make com, GoHighLevel, AI Agents, and API integrations to automate lead qualification, customer support, appointment booking, and business operations. So, what if your business could run workflows, close leads, and deliver results, automatically, while you sleep? Most businesses today are drowning in repetitive tasks, disconnected tools, and manual processes that quietly kill productivity and revenue. You're managing CRMs, juggling APIs, firing up spreadsheets, babysitting ad campaigns and none of it talks to each other. That's not a software problem. That's a system problem. And it's costing you time, money, and scale. That's where I come in. I'm Ezekiel, an AI Automation Expert specializing in building intelligent, end to end automation systems that connect your tools, eliminate manual work, and let your business grow on autopilot. From AI agent development and LLM prompt engineering to full stack CRM automation and business process automation. I design workflows that are fast, reliable, and built to scale. Here's how I help you work smarter: ⚙️ Automation Architecture — custom automated workflows built with Make com, n8n, and Zapier tailored to your exact business logic 🤖 AI Agent Development — intelligent AI agents powered by Claude AI and leading LLMs to handle decisions, responses, and actions autonomously 🔗 API Integration — seamless connection between your platforms, databases, and third party tools through robust API integration 🎯 CRM & GoHighLevel Automation — full HighLevel CRM automation including pipelines, follow ups, lead nurturing, and client onboarding 🚀 Marketing & Lead Generation Automation — automated lead generation, social media marketing automation, and campaign workflows that run without you 📋 Data Scraping & Google Sheets Automation — structured data pipelines, web scraping systems, and real time Google Sheets automation 🐍 Python Development — custom scripts and automation logic for complex, high volume business process automation 💡 Prompt Engineering & LLM Optimization — precision LLM prompt engineering that makes your AI tools smarter, faster, and more cost efficient I don't build generic automations. Every system I create is mapped to your specific business processes, tech stack, and growth goals, whether you're a SaaS startup, agency, ecommerce brand, or enterprise team. My focus is always ROI: fewer manual hours, faster response times, higher conversion rates, and scalable operations. Think of me as your long term automation partner, someone who understands AI development, knows the tools inside out, and consistently delivers systems that give your business a real competitive edge. If you're ready to stop doing manually what a machine can do better, send me a message and let's build something powerful together. KEY SKILLS: AI automation expert, Make com, n8n, Zapier, Claude AI, OpenClaw, API integration, GoHighLevel, HighLevel CRM automation, Python, AI agent development, prompt engineering, LLM prompt engineering, marketing automation, CRM automation, business process automation, lead generation, data scraping, social media marketing automation, Google Sheets automation, automated workflow, AI development.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Make.com
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • Claude
  • API
  • API Integration
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • AI Agent Development
  • Prompt Engineering
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Marketing Automation
  • CRM Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • System Automation
  • Automated Workflow
  • Project Workflows
Piyush A.

Delhi, India

$40/hr
4.8
84 jobs

I build production AI backends and AI Agent systems. I’ve deployed custom AI Agents pipelines on serverless/GPU infra that cut costs by up to $100K+/month and deliver sub-200ms streaming with full observability. Full overview: I help SaaS teams ship AI features fast—RAG on private GPUs, function-calling agents, payments/webhooks, and monitoring. FastAPI services with Celery/Redis, PostgreSQL RAG on LLamaCPP/LlamaIndex behind secure tunnels Cost/latency optimization (batching, caching, streaming) Serverless LLM & diffusion deployments CI/CD, Docker, AWS/GCP, metrics with Prometheus/Grafana Recent highlights: Serverless diffusion + LLM pipelines → $500–$5,000/mo infra savings Voice/phone agents (STT→LLM→TTS) with function-calls for booking Private RAG APIs on client GPUs with access control & dashboards How I work: You share goal + deadline → I return a day-by-day plan, success metrics, and a fixed price. I prioritize reliability, speed, and clean handoffs. Core stack & keywords: FastAPI, Python, Golang, Celery, Redis, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Grafana, RAG, LlamaCPP, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, GGUF, Qdrant/Chroma, Cloudflare Tunnels, Docker, AWS/GCP, Playwright, Stripe/Twilio/Plivo, TTS/STT, agentic workflows.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Machine Learning
  • AI Model Development
  • Docker
  • SQL Programming
  • Chatbot Development
  • Bot Development
  • AI Chatbot
  • Generative AI
  • Stable Diffusion Prompt
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Video Generation
Justin A.

Manhattan, Illinois

$110/hr
4.9
169 jobs

🚀 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭% 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 + 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 & 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 🚀 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟱% 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 | 🏆 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯% 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗨𝗽𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 | $𝟮𝗠+ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗢𝗜 | 𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗦-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝟭𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜 - now I build with it. I build 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 that eliminates manual work and scales your operations. AI agents, full stack web apps, SaaS platforms, internal dashboards, backend automation - all built with 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘄𝗻, deployed on 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, built to grow with your business. No low-code platforms. No subscription traps. Just clean, production-grade systems. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 🔧 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗: 🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 Custom AI agents, document processing, lead qualification, content generation, and intelligent assistants. Multi-agent architectures using 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲, 𝗚𝗣𝗧, 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶, 𝗟𝗟𝗮𝗠𝗔, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸. ⚡ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 & 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 Complete product builds from architecture to launch. React/Vite frontends, Python/Node backends, PostgreSQL databases. Auth, billing, admin panels, and AI features - all in one codebase. 📊 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 Custom dashboards, client portals, reporting systems, and operational tools - built to your exact workflow with AI-enhanced analytics. 🔗 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Custom runners connecting CRMs, payment systems, databases, and third-party platforms. REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, scheduled jobs - battle-tested across 500+ delivered systems. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 🧠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟱 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗: 𝟏. 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Intelligent classification, routing, and prioritization of data 𝟐. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Converting unstructured inputs into structured, actionable outputs 𝟑. 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Pulling specific data from documents, emails, images, and web pages 𝟒. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - AI-accelerated software engineering for faster delivery 𝟓. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Automated generation, editing, and management of text and media At least one of these pillars is embedded into every solution - it's not "add AI later," it's 𝗔𝗜-𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 from the start. 📌 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗: 10+ years of hands-on software development before AI existed as a tool. Spent several years deep in automation platforms (𝗻𝟴𝗻, 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲, 𝗭𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿) - delivered 500+ systems - then evolved back to fully custom-coded solutions. The automation-first thinking stuck. The platform dependencies didn't. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 📈 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦: → 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁: Multi-step AI system generating 80-95% complete RFP responses from past proposals and pricing data. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 $𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗸+/𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. → 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲: AI-powered lead discovery, enrichment, scoring, and CRM integration for UHNW targeting. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟭𝗠 𝗥𝗢𝗜/𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. → 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: PDF/PPT/spreadsheet → vector embeddings → Supabase → AI-powered semantic search. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟬+ 𝗵𝗿𝘀/𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. → 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: AI trained on 200k+ unique item subtypes across multiple client domains with custom knowledge bases. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 🛠️ 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞: 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Python • Node.js • TypeScript • React • Rust 𝗔𝗜: Claude • GPT • Gemini • LLaMA • DeepSeek • RAG • pgvector 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: React • Vite • Next.js • Tailwind CSS 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: FastAPI • Express • PostgreSQL • Supabase • Redis 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: HubSpot • Salesforce • GoHighLevel • Pipedrive • Stripe • Slack • 500+ APIs 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗜: Veo • GPT Image • Sora • RunwayML 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: Vapi 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: Browser Use • Playwright • Apify • FireCrawl 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆: Client VPS • Docker • AWS • GCP • Azure • DigitalOcean ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 💬 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞: ✅ Scoping call to understand your exact needs ✅ Detailed solution architecture before any code is written ✅ You own the code - deployed on your servers, no vendor lock-in ✅ Fully documented systems your team can maintain ✅ Post-delivery support + ongoing development available ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 - agencies, enterprise, and ongoing partnerships welcome ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 🎯 Ready to build? Message me with what you're trying to solve. I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it - and what it'll cost.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Development
  • AI Bot
  • Data Entry
  • Make.com
  • Automation
  • API
  • AI Builder
  • n8n
  • Google Sheets
  • ChatGPT API
  • Browser Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • CRM Automation
Ashish V.

Overland Park, Kansas

$80/hr
5.0
4 jobs

THE BACKSTORY I didn't start as a tech consultant. I started in the trenches of the insurance industry, working through every operational role you can imagine. By the time I became COO of a startup commercial insurance agency, I had seen every broken process, every manual workflow, every spreadsheet held together with prayers. The mission: build from zero to substantial premium volume in an impossibly competitive market. Without unlimited budget or massive headcount. Traditional scaling wasn't an option. Hiring more people for manual processes would destroy margins. So I did what most operators don't: I learned to build. Not just dabble. I architected full automation ecosystems using AI, APIs, no-code platforms, and custom integrations. THE RESULT Within 32 months, we went from $0 to $8 million in written premium. With a lean team processing 500+ monthly submissions while most agencies our size had triple the staff. AI voice agents qualifying leads at 80% automation rates. Smart document generation cutting 2-hour COI requests down to 2 minutes. Automated quoting workflows integrated directly with carrier APIs. Real-time dashboards that turned guesswork into decisions. Customer acquisition costs dropped from $120 to $30. Conversion rates jumped from 8% to 15%. Service team capacity tripled without adding headcount. The technology didn't just save time. It changed what was possible. WHAT I DO NOW I run Tensor Garden, an AI consulting firm specializing in operational automation for service businesses. We work across insurance agencies, law firms, healthcare practices, accounting firms, contractors, MSPs, staffing companies, and other service-based businesses. The problems we solve show up in a lot of different ways. 1,000 emails a day across 28 mailboxes with no system to triage them. CRM integrations that break every time a field changes. Intake workflows that lose leads because nobody followed up fast enough. Credentialing processes that eat three people's time because nothing is automated. Manual data entry that slows down billing, quoting, reporting, and everything else. We've built AI triage systems that read, classify, and act on inbound email with structured confidence scoring and human review queues for edge cases. CRM integration workflows across Salesforce, HubSpot, Lead Docket, Litify, Zoho, and others. HIPAA-compliant automation for healthcare and legal. AI voice agents that qualify leads around the clock. Document processing pipelines that handle OCR, field extraction, PDF signing, and return submission without human involvement. Custom reporting dashboards that replace manual spreadsheet work entirely. And we don't just build automations. When the project calls for it, we can architect and deliver full production applications. THE TEAM Our team is structured deliberately. Three senior leads based in the US handle client relationships, solution architecture, and project oversight. They're backed by a European engineering unit based in the Netherlands, five senior specialists with up to 15 years of experience across AI/ML, full-stack development, data engineering, frontend, and QA. These are not junior contractors. The European team includes a CTO-level software architect who has built mission-critical platforms for government infrastructure, a master's-level AI engineer specializing in LLMs and intelligent data platforms, and specialists who have delivered production systems in regulated, compliance-sensitive environments. The combination works because the US side knows your industry and owns the relationship, and the European side brings the kind of engineering depth that most boutique consultancies can't access. Every engagement is scoped and led from the US. The technical execution matches whatever the project actually requires. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT Most AI consultants come from tech backgrounds and learn industries on the fly. I'm the opposite. 20+ years of deep operational experience. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). Transportation Risk Specialist (TRS). I've sat in the COO seat, managed the workflows, dealt with the carriers, and felt the exact pain points our clients come to us with. I understand your business model, your compliance requirements, and your growth constraints. Then I solve them with technology most people in your industry don't know exists. We also work under HIPAA compliance requirements regularly. Audit trails, structured logging, access controls. Not an afterthought on the projects that need it. LET'S TALK If you want a team that's actually operated the kind of business you're running, knows where the real bottlenecks are, and can build the solution from initial scoping through production deployment, let's talk. No generic advice. No cookie-cutter solutions. Just proven systems built by people who've been in your seat.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Business Operations
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Insurance
  • Insurance Software
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • Insurance Agency Operations
  • Customer Service Chatbot
  • Software Development
  • Software Integration
  • API
  • Document AI
  • Document Automation
Collins O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
29 jobs

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨, 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙭 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙥𝙥: 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨, 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤. I design and build AI Automation systems, AI Agents, and end-to-end Workflow Automation that turn manual operations into reliable, hands-off systems. Using Makecom, n8n, Zapier, Airtable, and custom API Integration, I connect the tools you already use and add AI where it actually moves the needle: qualifying leads, drafting replies, sorting data, triggering follow-ups, and keeping your CRM clean. The systems I build are not duct-taped Zaps that break in a week. They are documented, error-handled, and built to scale as your business grows. What I build: • Makecom Automation & Scenario Design. Custom Makecom workflows that connect 50+ apps, handle complex branching logic, and replace hours of weekly manual work across operations, sales, and marketing teams. • n8n Workflow Automation & Self-Hosted Systems. n8n workflows with AI Agent nodes, RAG pipelines, and webhook integrations for businesses that want full control over their automation stack and data. • Zapier Automation & Multi-Step Zaps. Reliable Zapier automation across CRM, email, and project management tools, with proper error handling, retries, and clean Path logic that holds up under load. • AI Agent Development & AI Chatbot Systems. AI Agents and AI Chatbots built with OpenAI API, Claude API, and LangChain for lead qualification, customer support, and internal knowledge bases. • API Integration & Custom Webhook Systems. Clean REST API, Webhooks, and JSON pipelines that move data between SaaS tools that do not natively talk to each other. • CRM Automation & Lead Management Automation. HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, and Airtable pipelines so leads are scored, routed, and nurtured the moment they arrive. • Marketing Automation & Email Automation. Full Marketing Automation funnels covering Email Automation, Gmail Automation, Mailchimp, and ChatGPT API Integration for personalized outreach at scale. • Google Sheets Automation & Dashboard Systems. Google Sheets turned into live dashboards with automated reporting, data syncing, and scheduled refreshes connected to your real business systems. The work consistently earns 5-star reviews, which is how the profile sits at Top Rated with 100% Job Success across 18 completed engagements. The pattern is the same across those projects: clients typically reclaim 10 to 20 hours per week, reduce manual errors significantly, and watch their lead response times drop from days to minutes once the systems go live. This work fits best with founders, agencies, consultants, and operations leaders running growing businesses who are tired of patching workflows manually and want a system that actually scales. Whether you are a coaching business automating client onboarding, a marketing agency processing inbound leads, or a SaaS team integrating internal tools, the playbook adapts. Tools and platforms: Core: Makecom, Zapier, n8n, Airtable, ClickUp, Notion, Google Workspace. AI and APIs: OpenAI API, ChatGPT API Integration, Claude API, Claude Code, Anthropic, Gemini, LangChain, RAG systems, AI Agent Development, AI Chatbot frameworks. Integration layer: REST API, Webhooks, JSON, Node.js, Python automation, data scraping, data extraction. CRM and business systems: HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Brevo, ActiveCampaign. Web platforms: WordPress, Shopify, Webflow. Data and reporting: Google Sheets Automation, Airtable Automation, custom dashboards, scheduled reports. How we work together: Every project starts with a short scoping conversation: what the current workflow looks like, where it breaks, and what the system needs to do at the end. From there, I map the architecture, build in stages, and walk you through each piece so the system is never a black box. Communication stays in your preferred channel, response times sit inside 4 hours during the working week, and every build ships with documentation so anyone on your team can understand and adjust it later. If your business is ready to stop doing repetitive work by hand and start running on systems that scale, send an invite or a quick message describing what you are trying to automate. I will respond inside a few hours with honest feedback on whether automation fits the problem, what the right tool is, and what a clean build would look like. Let us design a system that works for you, even while you sleep.

  • Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • Marketing Automation
  • Make.com
  • Zapier
  • n8n
  • API Integration
  • CRM Automation
  • Email Automation
  • ChatGPT API Integration
  • Automated Workflow
  • Task Automation
  • Google Sheets Automation
  • Lead Management Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • Google Sheets
  • API
  • Claude
  • System Automation
  • YouTube Automation
Daniel M.

Idimu, Nigeria

$15/hr
4.8
33 jobs

Hey there! I'm Daniel M, your go-to expert for AI Video Ads and Real Estate Video! 🎬 Creating AI content is easy today, but crafting AI videos that truly capture attention, engage viewers, and drive conversions requires strategy, creativity, and the right production workflow. That's where I come in. I work as an AI Video Creator and AI Visual Content Specialist, helping Shopify store owners, real estate agents, and Airbnb owners transform their ideas into high-impact visual content that stands out in today's competitive digital world. My focus isn't just producing videos; it's about creating strategic marketing assets designed to grab attention quickly, communicate messages clearly, and support real business growth. Every video I create is designed with a clear purpose — whether it is increasing engagement, improving brand awareness, or boosting sales. 📈 💡 The Challenge Many Brands Face with AI Video Tools Many companies experiment with AI video generators, but the results often fall short. The videos may look technically impressive, but they sometimes feel robotic, lack emotional connection, or fail to communicate the brand’s message effectively. This is where my approach is different. I combine advanced AI technology with storytelling, marketing psychology, and creative strategy to produce videos that feel natural, engaging, and aligned with your brand voice. ✨ 🎬 AI Video Content I Create I create AI-powered video content for a wide range of industries, specializing in: ✔️ AI Video Ads: Crafting compelling short-form video ads for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Ads, designed to boost CTR, ROAS, and CPA for eCommerce brands. 🎯 ✔️ Real Estate Video Production: Producing stunning property tours, agent profiles, and neighborhood showcases that attract buyers and renters, enhancing listings for real estate agents and Airbnb hosts. 🏠 ✔️ AI Video Editing & Enhancement: Utilizing advanced AI techniques to refine visuals, optimize pacing, add dynamic motion graphics, and ensure a polished, professional look that truly stands out from the crowd. 🪄 ✔️ Concept to Delivery: From initial concept development and persuasive scriptwriting to cutting-edge AI visual generation and final optimization for various platforms, I manage the entire creative process with a keen eye for detail. 💡 My videos are optimized for modern digital platforms such as: 📱 TikTok 📱 Instagram Reels 📱 Facebook Ads 📱 YouTube Shorts 🛒 Shopify product pages 🛍️ Amazon listings 🌐 Landing pages and websites These platforms require fast-paced, engaging content, and I design my videos specifically to match the style and behavior of each platform. 🚀 ⚙️ My Creative Production Process My work covers the complete creative production process from concept to final delivery. First, I take time to understand your: 🔍 Product or service 🎯 Target audience 📊 Campaign or marketing goal Based on this information, I develop creative concepts and persuasive scripts designed to attract attention and guide viewers toward action. From there, I produce the visual content using advanced AI tools combined with professional editing workflows. This includes: ✔️ AI Video Generation: Leveraging Veo 3, Sora 2, Seedance 2.0 to bring your ideas to life with unparalleled realism and creativity! 🧠 ✔️ Product and Lifestyle Visuals: Creating stunning visuals that highlight your offerings. ✔️ Realistic AI Avatars: For engaging spokesperson videos. ✔️ Professional AI Voiceovers: Ensuring clear and captivating audio. ✔️ Motion Graphics and Visual Effects: Adding dynamic elements to enhance your message. ✔️ Subtitles and Captions: For accessibility and increased engagement. Each video is carefully refined to ensure smooth pacing, clear storytelling, and strong visual quality. ✨ 📈 Content Designed for Marketing Performance The goal of my work is not just to create attractive visuals — it is to create content that performs. Every video is designed with: 🔥 Strong opening hooks 📖 Clear and engaging storytelling 🎯 Persuasive messaging 📢 Clear calls to action This approach keeps viewers interested and encourages them to take the next step — whether that is clicking, subscribing, or making a purchase. 🏆 ⚡ Faster and More Efficient Content Creation My AI-powered workflow also allows businesses to produce content faster and more efficiently than traditional video production. Instead of organizing expensive filming sessions, large production crews, or complicated logistics, AI technology allows us to create high-quality marketing visuals quickly while maintaining professional standards. ⏱️ 🤝 Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me Clients appreciate working with me because I prioritize: ✔️ Clear communication ✔️ Organized workflows ✔️ Creative problem solving ✔️ Reliable delivery timelines ✔️ Results-driven content creation Let's collaborate to elevate your brand with impactful AI video content!!!

  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • Short Video Ad
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Explainer Video
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • AI Audio Generation
  • Runway
  • CapCut
  • AI Content Creation
  • Midjourney AI
  • AI Music Generator
  • Sora

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Senior-level AI developer
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$5,000-$25,000+ /project

Senior-level to expert
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  • Testing and documentation

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How long does a typical AI consulting engagement last?

AI consulting engagements vary widely based on scope, ranging from a few weeks to several months. Strategy assessments typically take 2-4 weeks, proof-of-concept projects run 1-3 months, and full implementation initiatives span 3-12 months depending on complexity. Many organizations start with a short assessment phase to identify opportunities, then expand into implementation based on findings.

What should I prepare before hiring an AI consultant?

Before hiring an AI consultant, document current processes you want to improve, identify specific business problems, assess your data availability and quality, define success metrics, and set a realistic budget. AI consultants can help with data readiness assessments, but starting with clear business goals accelerates time-to-value and reduces discovery costs.