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Salim A.

San Francisco, California

$17/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am an architectural designer with a Master of Architecture from California College of the Arts and three years of diverse international experience in architecture and project management. My expertise lies in user-centered, site-responsive, and sustainable design, translating innovative ideas into practical solutions through BIM technology. I've successfully led design standards and mentored teams across various project typologies, including K-12 schools and mixed-use developments. Licensed in two countries, I hold an NCARB record and bring a global perspective to every project. My notable contributions span over 50 residential projects and multiple commercial endeavors in Saudi Arabia. If you need a skilled designer who combines creativity with technical knowledge to elevate your project, let's connect to discuss how I can add value to your vision.

  • CAD
  • Modeling
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • CAD Conversion
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Rendering
  • Lumion
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
Vishal D.

San Francisco, California

$50/hr
5.0
42 jobs

Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success I help organizations replace manual processes with intelligent, scalable systems built on Microsoft Power Platform. With 6+ years of hands-on experience across Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint, and Azure, I design production-ready solutions that reduce operational overhead, improve data visibility, and streamline decision-making. I don’t just build apps; I architect business systems. What I Help Businesses Achieve • Eliminate spreadsheet-based workflows • Automate approvals and document processing (AI OCR + routing) • Build structured case, project, and operations management systems • Consolidate fragmented SaaS tools into secure Microsoft ecosystems • Deploy scalable, governance-ready internal platforms Systems I’ve Built • Project Governance & Controls Platform (Oil & Gas) • AI-Powered Invoice Processing & Approval Workflows • AI-Powered Document Classification • Law Firm Case & Matter Management Systems • Leave Management System • Document Management Systems (SharePoint + Dataverse) Technical Expertise Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Automate, BI, Virtual Agents) Dataverse & SharePoint Architecture Azure Integrations & Secure API Design AI Builder & Intelligent Document Processing Java / Spring Boot Backends React.js Frontend Applications Third-party integrations (Twilio, Shopify, Graph API, etc.) Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Architecture-first mindset (not quick fixes) ✔ Clean, scalable, maintainable solutions ✔ Strong communication & structured delivery ✔ Experience with healthcare, legal, energy & consulting firms ✔ Focus on measurable operational impact If you’re looking for a strategic Power Platform partner who understands both technology and business operations, let’s connect.

  • Microsoft PowerApps
  • Microsoft SharePoint Development
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Business Applications Consultation
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
Christopher H.

San Francisco, California

$50/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I lead the development and scaling of innovative digital products across eCommerce, AI-driven solutions, and blockchain platforms. With 15 years of experience, I currently head product initiatives at a venture studio, guiding software applications and commerce brands from concept to launch. My expertise in full-stack development, including React, Node.js, and Python, complements my strategic approach to user-focused design and go-to-market execution. I have a proven track record of scaling both physical and digital products globally, ensuring they meet market demands. If you're seeking a technical product lead who can bridge the gap between development and strategy, let's connect and explore how I can help elevate your project.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile App
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Desktop Application
  • Ecommerce
  • Product Development
Dmitrii K.

San Francisco, California

$125/hr
4.4
120 jobs

1M+ earned on Upwork building production AI/ML infrastructure for VC-backed startups and enterprise teams. Previously: Platform Engineer at Unstructured (open-source document ETL for LLMs and RAG pipelines, YC-backed) and Stack AI (enterprise AI workflow platform). 100% Job Success Score | 12,343 hours delivered | 102 projects completed AWS Certified Solutions Architect | San Francisco, CA Recent engagements: - Senior Platform Engineer (Python, AWS, Kubernetes) - 24K contract, 284 hours. Built GitOps pipeline reducing deployment cycles from 2 hours to 15 minutes. Maintained 99.9% uptime across production EKS clusters. - AWS backend for a Forbes-recognized VC-backed SaaS. Architected infrastructure handling 10K+ concurrent API requests, reduced AWS costs by 35% through right-sizing and reserved instance optimization. - Azure Virtual Desktop Architect and Technical Lead - designed multi-region AVD deployment for 500+ internal users. - Production data migration and infrastructure modernization - 15K contract, 218 hours. Migrated 50TB+ across cloud environments with zero downtime, automated data validation reducing manual QA by 80%. What I build: - Production AI/ML pipelines on AWS (EKS, Lambda, SageMaker) - Multi-agent systems and MCP server deployments on Kubernetes - Self-hosted LLM infrastructure (Llama, open-weight models) - ML model serving, monitoring, and inference optimization - Terraform IaC, GitOps pipelines, CI/CD for AI workloads - Cloud cost optimization for GPU-heavy and inference environments How I work: I partner with CTOs and engineering leads who need AI infrastructure that scales without breaking. No boilerplate. Every architecture decision is documented, versioned, and handed over so your team can maintain it independently. Engagement formats: - AI Infrastructure Audit (fixed scope, 5-day turnaround) - Full platform build (4-12 week engagements) - Ongoing AI/ML platform engineering (monthly retainer, async-first) Available now. Click Invite to Job to discuss your architecture.

  • Machine Learning
  • AWS Lambda
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD
  • Docker
  • Amazon EC2
  • Kubernetes
  • Python
  • Deep Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
Arthur W.

San Francisco, California

$150/hr
5.0
120 jobs

⭐ Expert-Vetted Top 1% AI Consultant on Upwork ⭐ Experienced AI Consultant with 10+ years working in top-tier research with MIT professors & founding 2 VC-backed startups (over $1M of entrepreneurial insights and lessons learned). I've helped 50+ businesses make efficiencies and scale through AI: sfailabs (dot) com Recent business case studies: ⭐ AI transformation for a $2B private equity firm for their sales & marketing pipeline. ⭐ Helped a healthcare team cut admin processes by 40% through LLM-driven automation ⭐ Guided an enterprise finance department to build their proprietary AI copilot. ⭐ Designed an AI roadmap for a construction firm to streamline project documentation My services: 🎨 AI Architecture Design 🚀 AI Development (Agents, Platforms, Products) 🔍 AI Commercialization Advising 🤖 AI Strategy for Market Trends and Insights 🧠 CTO | Tech advisor | Consultant – I can join your team on a partial basis How I can help: 💼 Identify your best AI opportunities in your business or market 🧠 Design and build your custom AI (agent, platform, product) 💸 Launch your AI to maximize profit & impact First-author on AI conference papers (ICRA, AAAI, ICCM) and US Patent holder #405505-561P01US. I obtained a M.S. of Computer Science from Brown University, later awarded a Research Fellowship by the National University of Singapore. Founder of VC-backed AI companies with diverse industry applications. Sharing Knowledge in: ✅ Generative AI LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, Tool / Function Calling, Structured Outputs, MCP Integrations, Multi-Agent Systems, Autonomous AI Workflows, Fine-Tuning & PEFT (LoRA, QLoRA), Hugging Face, OpenAI GPT-5.5, Claude Opus / Sonnet 4.x, Gemini 3.x, Llama 4, Mistral Large / Medium, Multimodal Models, Diffusion Models, AI Evaluation, Guardrails, and Hallucination Detection. ✅ Machine Learning & Neural Networks Transformers, GANs, VAEs, GNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Bayesian Models, Random Forests, and SVMs using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-Learn. ✅ Data & Analytics Regression, Classification, Clustering, Feature Engineering, Validation, and Advanced Statistical Analysis for AI-driven insights. ✅ Cloud & MLOps AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, MLflow, DVC, and scalable model deployment pipelines. ✅ Backend & Infrastructure API Design, Authentication, Microservices, Databases (SQL, NoSQL, Neo4j, BigQuery), and ETL Pipelines. ✅ Project Management Agile Project Management, Roadmaps, Technical Documentation, and Cross-Functional Team Leadership. ✅ Programming Languages Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, C++, SQL. ✅ Edge & Hardware Systems Edge AI, GPU/TPU Optimization, Data Streaming, and Video Processing (H264, H265, AV1).

  • Generative AI
  • ChatGPT
  • AI Chatbot
  • Startup Consulting
  • AI App Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Product Launch
  • Minimum Viable Product
  • OpenAI API
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Writing Generator
Chaudhry Usman P.

San Francisco, California

$40/hr
4.7
330 jobs

AI-Powered MVP & SaaS Developer | React Native, Node.js, Python | Web & Mobile Apps - 100% Money Back Guarantee if not satisfied - I will lead the development with DEDICATED Team for your Product only, we have the capacity. - Helping startups and businesses turn ideas into scalable, revenue-ready products. -With a **98% Top Rated Plus track record** and **240+ successful projects**, I specialize in building **AI-powered MVPs, SaaS platforms, mobile apps, and web applications** that are built to launch fast and scale reliably. --- What I Do: * AI-powered applications (OpenAI, automation, smart workflows) * MVP development for startups (idea → launch → scale) * SaaS platforms (multi-tenant, dashboards, subscriptions) * Mobile apps (React Native) * Web apps (modern, scalable architectures) --- Proven Experience Across Industries: * Healthcare platforms (HIPAA-aware systems, dashboards, patient flows) * Finance & fintech apps (secure systems, data-driven platforms) * SaaS products (B2B & B2C) * Custom web & mobile applications --- Tech Stack: React Native • Node.js • Python • AI Integrations • REST APIs • Cloud & Scalable Systems --- What You Get: * Clean, scalable, production-ready code * Fast MVP delivery (without cutting corners) * Clear communication & reliable execution * A long-term tech partner (not just a coder) --- Who I Work With: * Startups building MVPs * Founders launching SaaS products * Businesses upgrading to AI-powered solutions --- If you’re looking to build an **AI-powered MVP, SaaS platform, or mobile/web app** that’s ready for real users, not just a demo, let’s connect. Send a message and let’s turn your idea into a working product. Specialities: Full Stack Architect, AI Systems Architect, AI SaaS Developer, SaaS MVP Development, Build AI SaaS, AI SaaS MVP, SaaS MVP Architecture, AI Startup MVP, SaaS Product Development, Scalable SaaS Architecture, AI Powered SaaS, SaaS Application Development, MVP Architecture, Mobile App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Cross Platform Mobile Apps, SaaS Mobile Apps, Mobile SaaS Development, Mobile App Architecture, API Driven Mobile Apps, Flutter App Development, React Native App Development, Cross Platform App Development, Backend Development, API Integration, Cloud Architecture, Clean Architecture, System Design, Production Ready MVP, Secure APIs, Cloud Ready Systems, AI Integration, OpenAI Integration, AI Workflow Automation, AI Powered Applications, LLM Integration

  • Full-Stack Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Hybrid App Development
  • AI Development
  • AI App Development
  • React Native
  • Flutter
  • OpenAI API
  • SaaS Development
  • API Integration
  • Software Architecture
  • Product Roadmap
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Python

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