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Juzer K.

Ukunda, Kenya

$20/hr
4.6
22 jobs

I am an experienced Industrial automation Engineer with great skills in PLC programming and HMI and SCADA design. If you want to control your plant or equipment from a mobile phone, or you want your equipment to publish data in a SQL database, or you are trying to do troubleshooting for a PLC program, then I am at your service. My skills include: 1. PLC programming with brands like Schneider, Siemens, Delta, Mitsubishi, Omron, and ABB. 2. SCADA and HMI design for a great visual representation of your equipment 3. Creating IIot applications using NodeRed 4. Design and Drawing of Motor Control Panels

  • Automation
  • Industrial Automation
  • PLC
  • PLC Programming
  • SCADA
  • Industry 4.0
  • Electrical Design
  • Electrical Drawing
  • Industrial Internet of Things
Don O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$25/hr
4.8
15 jobs

I help businesses automate operations using AI, APIs, and custom backend systems. Services include: • AI Agents • Workflow Automation • API Integrations • Cloudflare Workers • Payment Systems • CRM Automation • AdTech Automation • Custom Dashboards I've built systems integrating M-Pesa, Brilliant Directories, GraphQL APIs, advertising platforms, payment gateways, and AI-powered business workflows.

  • Golang
  • Java
  • React
  • Laravel
  • Vue.js
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • OpenX
Dorothy K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$25/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Hi,I help businesses automate operations, build AI-powered workflows, and integrate modern software so teams can work faster, reduce manual tasks, and scale efficiently. Over the years, I have delivered automation solutions for startups, real estate firms, SaaS companies, agencies, healthcare organizations, and service businesses, always focusing on measurable business results. What I Can Do for You AI Automation & Intelligent Workflows Build AI-powered workflows using OpenAI, ChatGPT, Claude, Claude API, AI Agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and Python-based automation. AI document processing, intelligent lead qualification, customer support assistants, knowledge base search, AI-powered content generation, and business workflow automation. Workflow Automation Advanced Zapier, Make, n8n, and webhook automations using routers, filters, conditional logic, APIs, and custom integrations. Airtable Solutions Custom Airtable CRMs, operational databases, client portals, dashboards, reporting systems, and automated workflows. CRM & Sales Automation Automate pipelines, lead routing, tagging, follow-ups, onboarding, and customer lifecycle management across GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Monday, Brevo, Flowlu, and 17hats. API Integrations REST APIs, webhooks, JSON data handling, custom API integrations, and third-party platform connectivity. Python Automation Python scripting for workflow automation, data processing, API integrations, AI applications, backend automation, and business process optimization. Business Intelligence & Reporting Automated dashboards, KPI reporting, client reporting, operational analytics, and workflow optimization. Recent Projects ✔ Built an AI-powered Insurance File Processing System using Make, Google Cloud Vision OCR, OpenAI, Gmail, Google Drive, and Monday to automatically process insurance documents and generate underwriting summaries. ✔ Developed an AI-powered Instagram Lead Qualification System using ManyChat, OpenAI, and GoHighLevel that automatically qualifies leads and routes conversations to the sales team. ✔ Built a TikTok Marketing Intelligence Automation using Make, RapidAPI, Airtable, and OpenAI to collect competitor content, analyze trends, and generate AI-generated marketing insights. ✔ Automated Monday time-tracking workflows that generated monthly client statements and reports without manual processing. ✔ Designed custom Airtable CRM systems with dashboards, reporting, workflow automation, and client management for growing businesses. ✔ Built custom API integrations connecting Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, Brevo, HubSpot, Monday, and other business applications. Core Skills & Technologies AI Automation • AI Agents • Agentic Workflows • OpenAI API • Claude • Claude API • ChatGPT • Prompt Engineering • LangChain • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) • Model Context Protocol (MCP) • Python • REST APIs • Webhooks • JSON • Zapier • Make • n8n • Airtable • Monday • GoHighLevel • HubSpot • 17 Hats • Flowlu • Google Workspace • Slack • OCR • Google Cloud Vision • CRM Automation • Workflow Automation • Business Process Automation • API Integrations Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Top-rated freelancer with consistent 5-star reviews. ✔ Delivered automation solutions that save clients up to 40+ hours every week while improving operational efficiency. ✔ Experienced in AI automation, CRM implementation, workflow optimization, API integrations, and intelligent business systems. ✔ Clean, scalable, and fully documented solutions with workflow diagrams, recordings, and post-launch support. ✔ Responsive communication, proactive problem-solving, and a long-term partnership mindset. I don't just automate tasks; I build intelligent systems that help businesses scale, eliminate repetitive work, and make smarter decisions with AI. If you are looking for an AI Automation Engineer, AI Agent Developer, Workflow Automation Specialist, Airtable Expert, Zapier Expert, Make Developer, Python Automation Developer, CRM Automation Expert, or AI Integration Specialist, I would love to discuss your project. Click Invite to Job or send me a message, and let's build something great together. Best regards, Dorothy Kihara

  • Automation
  • Zapier
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • Airtable
  • Claude
  • System Automation
  • LangChain
  • API
  • API Integration
  • Scripting
  • AI Agent Development
  • Python
  • API Development
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • FastAPI
  • Chatbot Integration
  • Automated Workflow
  • Artificial Intelligence
Nathan K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$23/hr
4.9
50 jobs

TOP-RATED PLUS | 99% Job Success | 41+ Projects | 7+ Years Experience 🚀 Senior Software Engineer | Low-Code & No-Code Architect | Systems Integration Factotum | DevOps Python | OpenClaw | Odoo | n8n | Make | Zapier | Power Automate | Airtable | Low-Code | No-Code I am a versatile Software Engineer and Integration Factotum who specializes in connecting bespoke software ecosystems, engineering custom data pipelines, and bridging the gap between completely isolated business applications using a hybrid mix of custom code, low-code, and no-code platforms. I build production systems that actually work in real business environments—not just setups that look good on paper. My work sits at the intersection of backend engineering, DevOps cloud infrastructure, and low-code/no-code workflow automation. If your current software platforms do not communicate with each other, I build the custom middleware, API configurations, and automated data pipelines that bridge them seamlessly. I specialize in less-code and hybrid automation development—leveraging agile no-code visual builders for speed, while writing native Python and JavaScript code to bypass platform limitations. Whether you need to integrate a customized Odoo ERP environment, orchestrate autonomous OpenClaw multi-agent AI workflows, sync relational no-code hubs like Airtable, or connect disparate platforms via n8n, Make, Zapier, or Power Automate, I design the "glue" that makes your entire tech stack function as a unified system. 🔧 CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE 1. Low-Code & No-Code Workflow Automation (n8n, Make, Zapier, Power Automate) Multi-Platform Orchestration: Designing and maintaining complex, fault-tolerant, low-code automation pipelines using n8n (self-hosted or cloud), Make (Integromat), and Zapier. Enterprise Windows Automation: Utilizing Microsoft Power Automate to connect legacy desktop applications, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments with modern cloud platforms via low-code workflows. Hybrid "Less-Code" Systems: Writing custom Python and JavaScript scripts directly within n8n, Make, and Zapier workflows to bypass native no-code limitations, handle complex data loops, and bypass API rate limits. Rapid Prototyping: Deploying agile, maintenance-friendly no-code triggers and actions to automate manual business operations with minimal friction. 2. Relational No-Code Databases & E-Commerce Infrastructure (Airtable, Shopify, Ecwid) Airtable Database Architecture: Designing highly optimized relational schemas, advanced formulas, low-code scripting blocks, and native no-code automations inside Airtable to act as an operational backend or single source of truth. E-Commerce Pipeline Engineering: Syncing digital storefronts like Shopify and Ecwid with central inventory systems, tracking orders, managing customers, and automating downstream fulfillment. Unified Commerce Data Flows: Linking Shopify and Ecwid APIs to low-code tools like Airtable, HubSpot, Zoho, and Odoo via n8n and Make to eliminate manual data entry. 3. Bespoke Software, API Architecture & CRM Integration Custom Integration Frameworks: Connecting proprietary, legacy, or niche business applications that completely lack native, out-of-the-box low-code or no-code integrations. CRM Architecture & Syncing: Advanced API configuration, data mapping, and automated workflow development inside enterprise CRMs like HubSpot and Zoho. Cross-Platform Synchronization: Building bi-directional, real-time data syncs between HubSpot, Zoho, Odoo ERP, and external custom backends using webhooks, APIs, and low-code web controllers. 4. Enterprise Odoo ERP Customization & Core Development Full Odoo Deployments: Comprehensive Odoo ERP setups across Sales, Inventory, Purchase, CRM, Accounting, and Manufacturing. Custom Odoo Modules: Advanced Odoo development creating tailored Python models, XML views, and proprietary business logic when no-code features aren't enough. Odoo Integration Pipelines: Direct API connection linking Odoo to Airtable, Shopify, Ecwid, HubSpot, and Zoho using native endpoints, custom middleware, low-code n8n logic, or Zapier. 5. AI, LLM Integration & OpenClaw Agentic Frameworks Agentic AI Ecosystems: Building production-grade multi-agent AI networks and autonomous decision-making loops using OpenClaw. OpenClaw & Low-Code Hybridization: Integrating OpenClaw AI agents directly into low-code/no-code automation platforms like n8n, Make, and Zapier for intelligent document classification, data extraction, and routing. Contextual AI Pipelines: Feeding data from Airtable, HubSpot, Zoho, and Odoo directly into OpenClaw-driven RAG systems to build highly customized, domain-specific AI assistants. 6. Transactional & Marketing Email Automation (SendGrid, Mailchimp) Email Infrastructure Management: Setting up, configuring, and scaling SendGrid and Mailchimp APIs for reliable transactional and marketing delivery. Event-Driven Journeys: Building triggers (e.g., Shopify abandoned cart, Hu

  • Data Scraping
  • Python
  • Data Mining
  • Odoo
  • PostgreSQL Programming
  • Django
  • Data Science
  • Web Crawling
  • CI/CD
  • AWS Lambda
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Data Warehousing & ETL Software
Brian C.

Nakuru, Kenya

$50/hr
4.5
33 jobs

Transform your messaging channels into automated revenue and support engines. I help businesses eliminate manual operational friction by building intelligent, production-ready automation systems that interact seamlessly with customers where they already are. I specialize in deploying conversational AI and structured workflows directly inside messaging platforms to turn casual chats into completed transactions. What I Do For You: Advanced Messaging Automation: Architect and deploy custom integrations using the official WhatsApp Business API, Instagram, and Messenger to handle high-volume customer interactions seamlessly. Multi-Channel Dashboards: Build centralized, high-performance dashboards that aggregate customer conversations, track key metrics, and allow human agents to step in effortlessly when needed. End-to-End Core Workflows: Create robust backend integrations for complex, automated customer operations, including automated bookings, real-time selection workflows, and instant onboarding pipelines. Production-Grade Prompt Engineering: Design and optimize AI assistant prompts to handle real-world business logic with strict accuracy, ensuring absolute conversational polish and maintaining professional credibility for your brand. My Technical Stack: Backend & Databases: Node.js, Laravel, Supabase Frontend Tools: React Platforms & APIs: WhatsApp Cloud API, Meta Business Suite, and advanced LLM integrations If you are ready to scale your customer operations and replace repetitive manual workflows with reliable, 24/7 AI-driven automation, click the "Invite to Job" button, and let’s discuss your project.

  • WhatsApp
  • API Integration
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Data Analytics
  • ChatGPT
  • Chatbot
  • Messaging System
  • ERP Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Node.js
  • Supabase
  • Laravel
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Multiple Email Account Management
  • Metal API
  • Google APIs
  • Customer Engagement
  • AI Platform
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Development
Ambrose A.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
4.8
48 jobs

Need data from a website, API, or platform clean, structured, and reliable? I build robust data extraction systems that handle: ╰› Dynamic websites (JavaScript-heavy) ╰› Login-protected platforms ╰› Anti-bot protections (rate limits, CAPTCHAs, IP blocking) Whether you need a one-time dataset or an automated pipeline, I deliver data you can actually use and ready for analysis, dashboards, or integration into your systems. 🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 ✔ Web scraping (static + dynamic sites) ✔ API extraction (REST, GraphQL, reverse-engineered endpoints) ✔ Automated data pipelines (scheduled + scalable) ✔ Clean, structured datasets (CSV, JSON, database-ready) ✔ Data collection systems with proxy/IP rotation 🔹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 👉 Python (Scrapy, Playwright, Selenium, BeautifulSoup) 👉 APIs (REST, GraphQL) 👉 Data processing (Pandas) 👉 Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) 👉 Automation & scheduling 🔹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Beyond scraping, I help you 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮: 👉 Build APIs around scraped datasets 👉 Store and structure data in production databases 👉 Create end-to-end data workflows 👉 Integrate pipelines into existing backend systems 🔹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 I also build automation workflows using tools like: ╰┈➤n8n ╰┈➤Make ╰┈➤Zapier ╰┈➤GoHighLevel ╰┈➤Pipedream Use cases: ╰› automated data syncing between platforms ╰› trigger-based workflows (scrape → process → notify) ╰› lead/data pipelines connected to CRMs or dashboards 🔹 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 🏆 Scraping e-commerce listings (prices, stock, competitors) 🏆 Aggregating real estate/property data 🏆 Extracting leads from directories or marketplaces 🏆 Monitoring websites for updates or changes 🏆 Converting unstructured web data into clean datasets 🧠 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 💡 I prioritize reliable systems that don’t break after a week 💡 I understand how websites actually work (not just libraries) 💡 I design solutions that scale beyond one-off scripts 💡 Clear communication and predictable delivery Send me the website, platform, or data source. I’ll quickly tell you: - what’s possible - potential challenges - the best approach to get your data efficiently

  • Scrapy
  • Python
  • Data Scraping
  • Selenium
  • Data Extraction
  • Django
  • RESTful API
  • Beautiful Soup
  • Data Mining
  • Back-End Development
  • NodeJS Framework
  • React
  • Elixir
  • Phoenix
  • NestJS

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