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Sally Z.

Santa Clarita, California

$80/hr
4.7
538 jobs

10 Years Experienced Zoho Certified Developer & Zoho PREMIUM Partner | Zoho One Flow Designer |Website Development | Zoho CRM | Zoho Creator| API | Deluge |ERP| Consultant| AI/Call Center Integration|Lead Management 🏆 Won Zoho Creator's ERP Tech Star Award 🏆 Los Angeles Zoho User Leader in U.S. 🏆 Zoho Certified Developer 🏆 Zoho Certified Partner ⭐ Designing Custom Business Applications to automate business workflows, configuring customer portals, vendor portals across various industry verticals. ⭐ Configuring Zoho One, and all Zoho Products to make it work as an operating system for your business. ⭐ Developing custom API integration with various third-party applications like Wordpress, SMS, Telephony, Live Currency Exchange API, Google API, Twilio, PayPal, Stripe, Dropbox, Xero Accounting, Unleashed Inventory, Shopify, QuickBook, Aftership, FedEx, DocuSign, etc. ⭐ Creating white label Android and iOS apps on Zoho Creator. ⭐ Advance Deluge scripting to fulfill complex business needs and implement custom workflows with an excellent understanding of the business processes. ⭐ Creating HTML Reports & user-friendly UI Dashboards using Front end Technologies like HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap. ⭐ Creating Management/BI Reports on Zoho Analytics for having business Insights. ⭐ Developing Zobot and Chatbots for websites.

  • Business Analysis
  • Zoho Books
  • Zoho Creator
  • Business Process Automation
  • Remote IT Management
  • Zoho Sprints
  • Zoho Desk
  • Technology Management Solutions SIMS
  • Zoho Projects
  • Zoho Analytics
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Management
  • Zoho CRM
  • Automation
  • Customer Relationship Management
Jane C.

San Diego, California

$225/hr
4.7
44 jobs

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Expert-Vetted CIO/CTO/CISO Security Program Manager/Solution Architect/Business Analyst • Over 15 years’ experience working with C-Suite sponsors, business process owners, developers, product owners, data analysts, and end-users. • Experience architecting and implementing solutions and proofs-of-concept for new processes, integrations, security architecture, and GRC programs (for internal audit and external audit prep). • Skilled in facilitating the design of innovative solutions that manage change, minimize risk and maximize stakeholder satisfaction while optimizing enterprise demand and resource management. • SMB and enterprise strategic security operations center design, implementation, compliance prep and training services • Strategic Privacy/Data/AI governance policy and controls implementation. • Ensure delivered business value aligned with strategic business goals. • Consistently employ solid portfolio/program/project management techniques, business process management, collaboration tools, and metrics, ensuring that the right information gets to the right individuals, empowering them to make the right decisions at the right time. • Commitment to continuous learning and customer satisfaction. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP IEEE, ISACA (ISACA-SD), ISC2, ISSA, CSA, IAPP SCL, ASCAP, AFM TECH TOOLS EXPERIENCE AWS, GCP Solution Architecture/DevSecOps pipelines; Github,GitLab, Bitbucket Okta, Duo, SSO MFA provisioning; Identity Standards implementation; Google Workspace Cursor, Gemini GRC trust platform implementation/audit prep (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe) GRC policy tailoring/implementation/audit prep (SOC2 (Type I/Type II), ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, EU AI ACT, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) Data Privacy, MDM, pipeline/analytics architecture/management Atlassian Suite (Cloud) ServiceNow, Salesforce ADDITIONAL TRAINING/EDUCATION ISC2 (CC, SSCP, CGRC, CISSP) ISACA (CRISC, CISM, AAISM) CSA (TAISE) AWS (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect) DevSecOps Scrum dot org: PSM I Certification /PSM II Training Certified vCISO Level2 Atlassian: Agile Development with Jira Software Cert Prep (ACP-300) Atlassian: Managing Jira Cloud Projects Cert Prep (ACP-MJCP) Atlassian: Jira Cloud Administrator Cert Prep (ACP-JCA) Blockchain Training Alliance: multiple certification prep courses Salesforce: Platform Dev I Certification Prep (CRT 450) Salesforce: Salesforce Admin Certification Prep Salesforce: Salesforce App Dev Certification Prep

  • Business Analysis
  • Solution Architecture Consultation
  • Agile Software Development
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • ITIL
  • DevOps
  • Jira
  • Product Management
  • MLOps
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • AI Governance
  • Orchestration
Neemias M.

Santa Cruz, California

$25/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Your Data, Transformed Into Dashboards That Drive Better Decisions Dashboards built with Looker Studio, Tableau and Power BI turn complex data into clear, actionable visuals—helping teams track performance, identify trends, and make confident decisions every day. What Can Be Delivered SQL-Driven Analytics: Reliable data models paired with clean visuals and intuitive filtering Looker Studio Reports: Google Ads, Analytics, and Sheets unified into a single, clear view Tableau Visualizations: Data storytelling focused on key performance indicators and outcomes Data Preparation: Cleaning, structuring, and organizing datasets for accurate reporting Automated Reporting: Seamless refreshes using blended and connected data sources Tools & Skills BI Tools: Looker Studio | Tableau | Power BI Data Sources: PostgreSQL | MySQL | BigQuery | Google Sheets | Excel Expertise: SQL | Data Visualization | Dashboard Design | Reporting Automation Why It Works Every dashboard is designed with clarity and decision-making as the priority—fast to load, easy to navigate, and built to deliver long-term value. Projects are executed with precision and attention to detail, ensuring each visualization communicates the right insight at the right time. Let’s Build Something That Informs and Inspires Dashboards built with Looker Studio, Tableau and Power BI that transform raw data into meaningful insights—ready to support real business results.

  • Data Analysis
  • Looker Studio
  • Tableau
  • BigQuery
  • Metabase
  • Analytical Presentation
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dashboard
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Marketing Analytics
Bhavesh D.

San Francisco, California

$75/hr
4.4
293 jobs

CRO | CTO | STRIPE CONNECT | STRIPE BILLING | STRIPE RADAR | STRIPE API | STRIPE CHECKOUT | STRIPE TERMINAL | FINTECH | SAAS | AI | PAYMENTS | COMPLIANCE ( PCI DSS, GDPR) CRO | Meta Ads | Google Ads | ROAS | CAC XERO | QUICKBOOKS | ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE INTEGRATION FRACTIONAL CTO SERVICES | SCALABLE MVP DEVELOPMENT | REMOTE TEAM LEADERSHIP | TECHNICAL ROADMAPPING | STRIPE CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT | AI | AUTOMATION Fractional CTO | 17+ Years IT Leadership | FinTech & Healthcare | Scalable MVPs | Stripe & Payments Expert I bring 17+ years of experience in technology, 10 years in FinTech and 2 years in AI—leading startups from concept to scale. As a Fractional CTO, I specialize in architecting investor-ready MVPs, building and managing remote engineering teams, and aligning technical roadmaps with business milestones. My approach balances speed-to-market with the long-term stability investors expect. As a Certified Stripe Expert, I’ve delivered 200+ projects across SaaS, eCommerce, and healthcare, helping founders design, integrate, and optimize payments that drive revenue and meet global compliance standards. Beyond Stripe, I manage full product lifecycles, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with growth objectives. I’m also passionate about AI-driven automation, applying conversational AI, intelligent bots, and no/low-code workflows to simplify operations and create scalable, cost-efficient systems. What I Offer: Fractional CTO leadership & technical roadmapping Stripe consulting, integration, and optimization Scalable MVP development with investor alignment End-to-end project & product management (Agile/Scrum) AI-powered automation for payments, SaaS, and operations If you’re looking for a CTO who blends deep technical expertise with executive strategy, I’d be glad to help shape and scale your product. SKILLS: ✓✓✓ Payment Gateway Integrations ✓✓✓ Payment Gateway Migrations ✓✓✓ Technical Roadmapping ✓✓✓ Startup Fundraising Support ✓✓✓ Cloud Architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure) ✓✓✓ Remote Team Leadership ✓✓✓ SaaS Architecture ✓✓✓ Healthcare Technology (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) ✓✓✓ FinTech Compliance (PCI DSS, PSD2) ✓✓✓ Scalable MVP Development ✓✓✓ Vendor Management ✓✓✓ AI Software Development ✓✓✓ AI Agent Development ✓✓✓ No/Low Code Development • STRIPE • PAYPAL • Authorize.net • 2 Checkout • Sage Pay • Square • WorldPay • RazorPay • WeChat Pay • iDeal • Klarna • QuickBook TaxJar • Xero • AI • ChatGPT • LangChain Tech Stack & Leadership Capabilities ✓ DevOps & Infrastructure: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring & observability (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana). ✓ Cybersecurity & Compliance: Identity and access management, encryption standards, SOC2 & GDPR compliance, penetration testing oversight. ✓ Data & Analytics: Data pipelines, ETL, real-time processing (Kafka, Spark), business intelligence dashboards. ✓ Mobile Oversight: iOS/Android (Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter) – leadership & architectural guidance. ✓ Scalability & Reliability: Microservices architecture, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), event-driven systems. ✓ Product Strategy: Product-market fit, UX/UI oversight, customer-driven roadmaps, investor milestone alignment. Core Development Expertise: ✓ Languages & Frameworks: Python, Java, Node.js, Next.js, PHP, Java EE (Servlet, JSP, EJB, Hibernate, Spring). ✓ Web & CMS: WordPress, WooCommerce. ✓ Databases: MySQL, Oracle. ✓ Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure. ✓ OS: Linux, Windows. ✓ Front-End: JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Node.js. ✓ APIs & Integrations: REST APIs, ChartMogul, Twilio, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Facebook Graph, Google Maps, Twitter. ✓ Video Handling: Cloudflare Stream (direct upload, processing, secure playback). ✓ Tooling & Automation: Jenkins, MQ, Agile/Scrum workflows.

  • Stripe
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • PayPal Development
  • Payment Plugin
  • Payment Gateway
  • Payment Processing
  • Payment Functionality
  • Payment Integration Framework
  • Mobile Payment Functionality
  • Point of Sale & Payment Systems
  • PayPal
  • Stripe API
  • Stripe SDK
  • Google Ads
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
Alhassan E.

San Francisco, California

$15/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I'm a rising junior at Minerva University (1st most innovative university in the world - WURI). My expertise is mainly in the field of Marketing and Product Management. As a graduate of STEM Schools in Egypt, I worked on implementing 3 Capstone projects in architecture, environmental engineering, and alternative energy. I am highly interested in Tech fields and sustainability. I am obsessed with tackling the world from different perspectives and generating creative solutions to different levels of problems. My colleagues would describe me as a motivated and persistent person who is curious about learning and discovering the world around him. Currently, I'm seeking opportunities in Consulting and Product Management.

  • Product Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Management
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • User Stories
  • User Experience Design
  • Market Segmentation Research
Karan S.

Chino Hills, California

$100/hr
4.3
10 jobs

With 10+ years leading Sales and Revenue Ops, I help VC-backed startups build scalable GTM engines through strategy, process, and automation. Whether you're early-stage or prepping for hyper-growth, I design and implement systems that drive pipeline and visibility across your funnel. Tools I’ve mastered (and integrated together): Salesforce, Clay, Pardot, HubSpot, Outreach, AmpleMarket, Avoma, Gong, ZoomInfo, InsightSquared, Salesloft, Clearbit, AutopilotHQ, Cloudingo, DemandTools, Zendesk, NetSuite, Showpad, Marketo, CaptivateIQ, Warmly, Zendesk, Gainsight, ChurnZero, IronClad How I help: - Architecting Salesforce to scale with growth - Connecting revenue tech stacks to unlock reporting & efficiency - Diagnosing pipeline issues and fixing lead flow - Leading RevOps audits and cleanups post-funding or post-merger Trusted by: Nexla, One Medical, PayScale, BuildOps, Elemy, Airbase, FloQast, NetWrix, and additional 30+ consulting clients.

  • Business Analysis
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Marketing Automation
  • Business Intelligence
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Sales Operations
  • Analytics
  • Sales Optimization
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales

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