AI Systems Architect to Build and Teach a Self-Hosted AI Business Operating System

About Us I am a board-certified physician and owner of a growing telehealth weight management practice. My goal is not simply to hire someone to build automations. I want to build a long-term AI-powered business operating system and learn how to maintain and expand it myself. What I Need I am looking for an experienced AI Automation Architect and Mentor who can help design, build, document, and teach me the systems required to run and scale my business. This is not a done-for-you project. I want someone who can build alongside me and explain the architecture, tools, and workflows so I can become increasingly self-sufficient over time. Phase 1 Goals * Design overall system architecture * Recommend appropriate technology stack * Evaluate Make.com vs n8n * Advise on self-hosted vs cloud architecture * Advise on Mac Mini setup for future self-hosting * Build initial AI-powered lead follow-up system * Connect lead sources and booking systems * Create documentation and training materials * Conduct regular coaching sessions Current Tools * Meta Lead Ads * WordPress website * MailerLite * Twilio (pending approval) * Jane App EMR * Google Workspace Future Vision My long-term goal is to build a self-hosted AI business operating system that may include: * AI lead nurture agents * Content generation agents * SEO and blog automation * Patient communication workflows * Reporting dashboards * Multi-agent workflows * Self-hosted n8n and AI infrastructure on a Mac Mini Required Experience * n8n * Make.com * OpenAI API * API integrations * Workflow automation * Twilio * Databases * Docker * AI agents and automation architecture Preference Given To Candidates Who * Have built AI business systems * Have experience teaching non-technical founders * Can document systems clearly * Think strategically about long-term architecture * Are comfortable acting as both consultant and mentor When Applying Please answer the following: 1. What would your recommended architecture be for this project? 2. Would you recommend Make.com or n8n and why? 3. Have you built self-hosted AI systems before? 4. What would Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 look like? 5. Can you provide examples of similar automation projects? 6. How would you teach a business owner to maintain and expand the system independently? I am looking for a long-term relationship with the right person, but the initial engagement will focus on planning, architecture, training, and implementation of the first automation systems.