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Growing companies lose hours and revenue to messy data and manual ops. I'm an AI automation expert who builds n8n and Claude-powered systems that fix that: $430k in receivables surfaced, 11+ hrs/week saved. Most automation freelancers lead with tools. I lead with operations experience, coming from a revenue-ops background in fintech and financial services. That means I diagnose how your business actually runs before I build a single workflow, so the automation matches your real bottlenecks instead of a generic template. Here is what I typically build for clients: an AI-powered lead dedup agent inside HubSpot that processes hundreds of leads weekly and routes low-confidence matches to Slack for review. A transaction sync system that reconciles Stripe and HubSpot data to surface uncollected receivables. A pre and post-meeting AI assistant that pulls CRM context, drafts notes and follow-ups, and routes approvals through Slack. My core stack is n8n, Python, Claude API, HubSpot, Supabase, and Zapier, adapted to whatever the project needs. Recent projects have surfaced $430k+ in uncollected receivables, eliminated 11+ hours/week of manual work, and avoided the need for 2 additional hires, all backed by a 5-star Upwork rating and Top Rated status. If your operations are outgrowing your current processes, send me a message with what's slowing you down and I'll respond with a clear plan within a day.

SEND ME AN INVITE OR MESSAGE ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT, AND I WILL SEND YOU A CLEAR BREAKDOWN OF HOW I'D APPROACH IT. Are you trying to build an AI agent, connect Claude to your existing tools, automate a CRM workflow, or turn an AI idea into a working application? I’m Lili, a Claude Code Developer specializing in AI agents, MCP integrations, Claude API development, and business automation. I help businesses move from manual processes and disconnected tools to AI-powered systems that can actually perform work. ### WHAT I CAN BUILD • Claude Code applications and development workflows • AI agents and agentic workflows • Custom MCP servers and MCP integrations • Claude API and Anthropic API integrations • AI-powered CRM automation • GoHighLevel automation and integrations • n8n + Claude AI workflows • AI sales and lead follow-up systems • Custom AI-powered web applications • Backend and API integrations • Multi-agent AI systems • AI workflow troubleshooting and optimization • Claude Code setup, training, and coaching The goal isn't simply to "add AI" to your business. I focus on connecting AI to the tools, data, and workflows you already use so it can handle meaningful tasks from qualifying leads and following up with prospects to processing information, updating CRM records, triggering workflows, and assisting your team. ### IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN AI SYSTEM You don't necessarily need to start from scratch. If your Claude Code, MCP, CRM, n8n, API, or AI automation setup is already partially built but isn't working as expected, I can audit the existing system, identify the bottleneck, and fix or improve the architecture. I can help with: → Broken integrations → API and webhook issues → MCP configuration → AI agent behavior → Automation logic → CRM workflow problems → Backend/API issues → Prompt and system-instruction problems → AI workflow optimization ### MY APPROACH I start with the business problem before deciding on the technology. First, I understand what you want the system to accomplish and how your current workflow operates. Then I map the process, identify where AI can create the most value, choose the appropriate architecture, and build and test the system around that workflow. For existing systems, I audit before changing things so we don't create another layer of automation on top of an underlying problem. I also document the work and explain technical decisions clearly, so you're not left with a system nobody on your team understands. ### EXAMPLES OF WHAT I CAN HELP WITH • AI lead qualification and sales follow-up • Claude-powered CRM workflows • AI agents connected to business tools • Custom MCP integrations • Automated customer communication • AI-powered internal tools • Multi-agent workflows • Claude API integrations • AI sales assistants • Automated document and data processing • AI workflow audits and troubleshooting ### WHY WORK WITH ME I combine Claude Code development with practical automation and integration work. That means I don't look at an AI project as an isolated chatbot or prompt. I look at the entire system the AI model, APIs, business logic, tools, data, automation, and the workflow surrounding it. Whether you have an idea that needs to be built from scratch or an existing AI system that needs to be fixed, optimized, or connected to the rest of your business, I can help turn it into something practical and maintainable. ### COMMON QUESTIONS **Can you connect Claude to my existing software?** Yes. I can integrate Claude with APIs, CRMs, databases, internal tools, and automation platforms using the appropriate architecture. **Can you work with an existing codebase or AI system?** Absolutely. I can audit an existing implementation, identify problems, and improve or rebuild the parts that need attention. **Can you build a custom MCP integration?** Yes, when MCP is the appropriate solution for connecting Claude with the tools and data your workflow needs. **Can you build AI sales and follow-up automation?** Yes. I can design AI-powered workflows for lead qualification, follow-up, CRM updates, and other sales processes. If you have a Claude Code, AI agent, MCP, automation, CRM, or AI integration project in mind, send me the details. I will help you map out the most practical way to build it.

Experienced Software Engineer with over 6 years of work experience working for companies including Northrop Grumman, Komatsu Mining Corporation, Erie Insurance, General Electric, and Wabtec US Rail. My work has included developing software automation technologies, full-stack web application development, data analysis, enterprise database/ content management, user interface development, embedded system development, artificial intelligence, integration/ validation testing and more. I have experience with languages such as VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#, React.js, C++, Python, Java, Junit, NI LabVIEW, Microsoft SQL, and other web programming languages/ frameworks. I have also done extensive work with GNNS + GIS systems and am experienced with Amazon Web Services.

I have over 15 years of experience bringing projects from concept to production — covering manufacturing automation, IT systems, compliance readiness, and custom software development. My career started with manufacturing, robotics, CNC automation and has grown to include app development, MSP service delivery, and GRC audit readiness. This mix lets me move easily between physical systems, digital workflows, and compliance frameworks — building solutions that work on the factory floor, inside IT environments, and in front of auditors. GRC & Audit Readiness • SOC 2 Type 1 & Type 2 prep • ISO 27001 implementation • CMMC readiness for DoD suppliers • NIST 800-171 / 800-53 gap assessments • Risk registers, policies, and evidence tracking systems MSP & IT Services • Microsoft 365 & Azure administration • Identity and access management (MFA, conditional access, Defender) • IT service workflows, ticketing, and monitoring • Project management and client-facing documentation Engineering & Automation Expertise • DFM for injection molded products • Injection mold design and product development • CNC programming (lathe, mill, Swiss) • Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, collaborative robots) • Automated cell design, production, commissioning • Conveyor & material handling systems App & Software Development • Web apps: PHP, React, Node.js, Tailwind, APIs • Desktop apps: Python, Streamlit, Electron.js • Mobile apps: React Native, Expo, Android/iOS builds • Workflow automation: Power Automate, Excel Online, SharePoint • Data & reporting: Power BI, dashboards, quoting/ROI calculators Typical Projects I Deliver • SOC 2 readiness roadmaps and evidence trackers • End-to-end order & incident management systems (PHP + Excel Online + Power Automate) • Risk registers and policy templates tailored to NIST/ISO • Quoting calculators (Excel/Python/Streamlit) with automated PDF output • Mobile apps for workforce reporting, tracking, and task management • Shop floor dashboards linking CNC / robotics data into KPIs • Custom API integrations to connect CRMs, ERPs, and production systems If you’re looking for someone who understands engineering, IT, and compliance, I can deliver practical, scalable solutions that combine automation depth with modern app development and GRC audit readiness. Let’s talk about your project, whether you need audit prep, MSP support, automation, or application development.

• 18 years of IT experience with proven record providing excellent and consistent development and application support to multiple clients worldwide: Accenture, AT&T, FedEx, Panacea, Coforge and Central Bank of the Philippines • Completed ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals On Demand training (October 2022) • Working knowledge and familiar on ServiceNow workflows and forms. • Knowledgeable in managing User access on ServiceNow • Involved in activities like requirements gathering, design and development in ETL processes using Informatica Power Center. • Extensively worked on Data Extraction, Transformation and Loading with RDBMS, flat files, Excel, PDF and HTML files • Knowledge on UNIX scripting, cron jobs, alert monitoring tools and file system maintenance • Able to plan and implement server to server migration (EOSL) • Able to work on Windows and Unix / LINUX / AIX • Proficient in MS Office • Supervise 20 people for efficiency and success. • Has the ability to work on a fast-paced environment. • Works within and between teams knowledgeably and capably. • Highly proficient and creative at solving problems.

My name is Jesse Zipf, founder of ForgeWorx Automation. With over 15 years of experience across the medical, industrial, and safety sectors, I provide the high-level engineering of a Tier-1 firm with the agility and cost-efficiency of a dedicated consultant. From Penn State roots to real-world installations, I specialize in bridging the gap between a conceptual "napkin sketch" and a fully functioning production floor. Whether you need a critical PLC bug fixed today or a ground-up robotic cell designed for next year, I deliver industrial-grade solutions without the corporate overhead. Core Competencies: PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Expert-level logic for complex manufacturing. Full System Design: Electrical, mechanical, and control systems from scratch. CAD & Prototyping: Single-part modeling to massive assembly designs in SolidWorks. Robotics Integration: Programming and hardware implementation. Consulting: Strategic guidance for DIY teams needing professional validation. I don’t just write code; I build systems that work. Let’s discuss your project and get your facility running at peak efficiency.