Hey, I’m Damian.
I build AI automations and custom software that save B2B teams 20+ hours a week and run 24/7 without breaking. 300+ systems deployed, zero drama.
Shoot me a message or invitation and I'll send back a personalized Loom breaking down how I'd approach your specific project. No templates, no copy-paste proposals.
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HERE'S MY DEAL
Before I got into AI automation, I spent years in military cybersecurity building machine learning systems to detect zero-day attacks and managing data pipelines across classified networks. I have a Master's in Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan and 7 GIAC security certifications.
Now I take that same engineering discipline and apply it to AI automation for businesses. The systems I build don't just work in a demo. They survive production because I come from an environment where failure wasn't an option.
Whether your team is buried in spreadsheets, manually moving data between platforms, or running the same process fifty times a day, I'll design a system that takes it off your plate permanently.
300+ n8n automations deployed
100% Job Success Score | Top Rated Plus
Master's in Applied Data Science (University of Michigan)
7x GIAC Certified (Machine Learning, Python, Cybersecurity)
I use Claude API every single day - it's my primary tool, not something I learned yesterday
Everything gets built on your accounts, your infrastructure. You own it all, zero lock-in
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WHAT I DELIVER
AI Agents That Actually Reason
I build multi-agent systems with Claude API and MCP that handle complex logic - not just simple if/then chains. Running costs as low as $0.02 per execution.
Bulletproof n8n Workflows
Production-grade automation with proper error handling, logging, and alerts. The kind that runs reliably at 3am without you worrying about it.
Full-Stack AI Applications
Complete apps with Next.js, React, Supabase - authentication, billing, AI features baked in. Deployed and ready to scale.
RAG & Document Intelligence
Retrieval systems that make your documents answer questions. I've built a legal research platform spanning 190,000+ documents and AI research assistants that turn scattered drives into searchable knowledge bases.
CRM & API Integrations
Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho - properly connected and automated, not just surface-level syncs.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Wish I had met more freelancers with this high-quality work ethic and delivery - 100% recommended. Great communication, fast delivery, hard working, listening, and looking for feedback. Can't recommend enough."
- Elon S.
"Damian was awesome! He'd clearly done his research before hopping onto our intro call, and worked steadily and quickly on a project that was admittedly pretty complex. He kept scalability in mind, was friendly and thoughtful, and altogether a pleasure to work with."
- Maria Ada S.
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WHAT SETS ME APART
Military-grade engineering background. I built ML systems that detected cyberattacks before they happened. That same rigor goes into every automation I build for you.
I work across both code and no-code. Python, TypeScript, n8n, Make - I choose the right tool for the job, not the one I'm most comfortable with.
Claude isn't a buzzword on my profile. I ship production systems with it daily.
Before anything gets built, you get a clear scope and cost breakdown. No surprises.
I communicate like a human, respond within 6 hours, and actually care about whether the thing I built is working for you after handoff.
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Upwork Skill Certification - Python Development
Back-End Development
GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE)
GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
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LET'S GET STARTED
If you've got a process that's eating up your team's time, message me. I'll send over a Loom walkthrough showing exactly what I'd build and why.
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TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY
AI & Automation: Claude API, Claude Code, MCP (Model Context Protocol), n8n, AI Agents
Programming: Python, TypeScript, Next.js, React
Databases & Backend: SQL, Supabase, API Integration, RAG Pipelines (pgvector)
DevOps: Docker, Vercel
CRM & Marketing: Pipedrive, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho
Content & Data: Web Scraping (Apify), Remotion, HeyGen, ElevenLabs
AI Automation Engineer | Claude API | n8n Workflows | AI Agents | MCP Servers | RAG Pipelines | Document Intelligence | Automation Systems | Full-Stack Development | CRM Integration | Python Development
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AI Agent Development
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AI Consulting
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Large Language Model
Retrieval Augmented Generation
Document AI
Automation
Business Process Automation
CRM Automation
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Machine Learning
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Chatbot Development
API Integration
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