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Vitaly K.

Sydney, Australia

$49/hr
5.0
14 jobs

You need an AI system that actually works in production, not a clever demo that falls over the first time a real user touches it. That is what I build. I design and ship AI agents and LLM apps end to end: conversational agents that answer questions over your live business data, RAG pipelines with retrieval that is genuinely relevant, Claude and OpenAI wired deep into your stack with real guardrails, plus the integrations and infrastructure to keep it all running. Everything is custom built in real code (Python, FastAPI, Next.js) with Claude as my collaborator, not stitched together in no-code tools, so it bends to exactly what you need and does not break the moment it gets complex. A few things I have built: - A production AI Customer Success platform for a high-value client: dual AI agents answering natural-language questions across their live tools, around 10,000 interactions a week, with row-level security and encrypted per-client keys. - My own AI products running in production on infrastructure I own: a trading assistant with a daily AI market report, a tax service with an accountant portal, and a native desktop workspace for directing AI across my projects. - A complete self-hosted cloud of around 100 containers that I designed, secured, and operate myself. That last one is also an offer. I can build you a fully self-hosted, self-sufficient AI system that you own outright: no SaaS lock-in, no monthly platform tax, set up fast and reliably. One level above the no-code crowd. A bit about me: I came to Australia, learned English, started university understanding about 20 percent of the lectures, and graduated with Distinction. I spent a decade delivering technology projects for big brands, then went hands-on as an AI-native developer who ships production software end to end, directing in plain language with Claude. How I work: I start with a small, testable slice so you see real value in days, then build out. Clear communication, honest reporting, systems built to last. 100% Job Success here on Upwork. If you have a real problem you want solved with AI, tell me what you are trying to build and I will tell you exactly how I would approach it. What are you working on?

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • Web Scraping
  • OpenAI API
  • API Integration
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Google Workspace
  • System Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • Chatbot Development
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Implementation
  • AI Development
Paul F.

Wollongong NSW, Australia

$45/hr
5.0
13 jobs

The time has come. You need a hand with writing content people will actually enjoy reading and AI platforms want to feast on. Maybe you just want another set of eyes on your work to check it reads well and achieves your business goals. Perhaps you’ve got a bunch of video clips and want someone to make something that will stop thumbs in their tracks. You’ve hired content writers, content editors or video editors in the past, but all you’ve gotten in return is slow responses, missed deadlines and arguments over “creative differences”. That’s not how I roll. I’m Paul Frew, and I’ve been a content writer, content editor and video editor for over 15 years for clients across Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. I know exactly what it's like to manage people when I was a contact centre manager for 13 years, so I know what makes a freelancer a pleasure to work with (and what makes them a nightmare). What does that mean? For starters, you’ll never have to chase me for updates. I keep you in the loop at every stage of the project, with clear timelines on when you can expect drafts to hit your inbox. It doesn’t matter what timezone you’re in. I also adapt to your workflow. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with dozens of apps and platforms. If there is a system you’re comfortable with and specific processes you have in place, then I learn them inside out. You don’t have to walk on eggshells around me. I thrive on feedback and handle revisions without fuss. You can give me a detailed brief or creative freedom, and either way I’ll deliver. Here’s a small taste of what I’ve delivered for clients over my career: * Thousands of articles across cybersecurity, e-commerce and gaming for clients including SafeHome, Skimlinks, Interparcel and Valnet. * Hundreds of videos produced, including wedding films, video game trailers, testimonials and corporate event highlights for videographers, agencies and organisations worldwide. * Contributed to content strategies for unranked pages at SafeHome that now sit on page one and feature in AI overviews. * Produced social media videos for Habitat for Humanity that generated three times the views and engagement of their previous in-house content. * Conducted content audits, editorial strategies and writer coaching programs for clients including Centerfield and Habitat for Humanity. Whether you need a 10,000-word lead magnet guide, a video game teaser that drives wishlists or help improving your content team’s capability, I can help. Send me a message and I’ll get back to you the same day.

  • SEO Writing
  • Content SEO
  • Writing
  • Social Media Content
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Newsletter Writing
  • Case Studies
  • Blog Content
  • Website Content
  • English
  • Yoast SEO
  • SEO Content
Malich C.

Melbourne, Australia

$40/hr
5.0
8 jobs

AI specialist and technology innovator, expert in Stable Diffusion, ControlNet, and advanced machine learning models. I create stunning AI-generated imagery, animations, and integrate cutting-edge AI into web designs. Beyond visual art, I offer AI solutions in natural language processing, predictive analytics, and automated decision systems. Skilled in custom model development, workflow optimization, and AI integration for various business needs. Whether it's elevating your brand with AI-driven visuals or implementing smart AI tools, I deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that blend creativity with technical excellence.

  • Creative Writing
  • Writing
  • Advertisement
  • Software Version Upgrade
  • IT Support
David G.

Sydney, Australia

$220/hr
5.0
267 jobs

Hi there, I am a highly skilled branding professional with over 25 years experience. I help clients build better brands. Expert in brand & business strategy, copy, visual identity & logo design. Experienced with blue chip international brands and agencies across multiple markets & industries including SC Johnson, Mars Foods, Cat, Allied Domecq, BAT, Bates Dorland, GPY&R, Fitch and more. "David combines freelancer flexibility with quality strategic thinking rooted in years of corporate experience” - US Fortune 100 Client. I specialise in brand strategy, brand development, re-branding & ongoing brand guidance. I have held senior roles both client and agency side responsible for large teams and budgets globally. A seasoned professional experienced working with enterprise businesses worldwide, I also have significant experience with start-ups and new business development. I love working with founders and entrepreneurs in the critical early stages of business & brand development. My experience is built from both supporting start-up clients as well as having set-up, run and sold a number of business myself. "David guided us in the right direction even when we weren't quite sure on how to move forward" - Tech Start-up Client. Please take the time to read my reviews. I have been identified and selected by Upwork as an Expert Vetted Pro (top 1%), an interview based accreditation offered to top performers only. I also sit on multiple Private Upwork Talent Clouds. I have a special love for helping businesses and brands become environmentally sustainable. To help and guide the rapid transformation of businesses into sustainable environmental leaders from the inside out. I am supported in my work by my partner Susie, a highly skilled and internationally experienced graphic designer in her own right. Susie and I work as a team as part of our own consulting firm Blue Swimmer Group Pty Ltd, a business we have owned and operated for many years. We bring both strategic and creative expertise to all our projects. We are committed to ensuring all our clients, both large and small, benefit from our skills and experience and are 100% satisfied with our services. We are trustworthy, professional, reliable & efficient. Credentials Former senior marketing and brand manager at blue chip multinationals and international design & advertising agencies. Hands on experience launching, developing and managing brands and businesses. Board level strategy through to in-field implementation. Current Positions Owner & Director, Blue Swimmer Group Marketing Agency, Australia Owner & Director, Name Shakers Naming & Identity Agency Direct Industry Experience - FMCG (food, household, alcohol, tobacco, confectionary, beauty, cosmetics, haircare, healthcare, supplements, more) - Fashion & Textiles, Eyewear, Watches, Jewellery & Accessories, Swimwear - Retailing, Wholesaling and Agency. - Real Estate, Development, Construction - Investment & Funds Management - Tech & Digital Disruption (products, services, apps, platforms, marketplaces, AI, IoT, 3D etc) - Removals, Storage and Logistics - Travel Retail, Airlines, Hotels & Tourism - Building, Engineering, Hardware, Landscaping, Horticulture - Education & Training - Recruitment & Staff Development - Consulting & Agency Services - Crypto, Blockchain and non-fiat currencies - Charity and NFP - Medical, Dental, Healthcare, Allied Health - Legal, Compliance and related - Sports, Active Lifestyle, Health and Wellbeing - High Net Worth Individuals - Data - Design & Creative Services - Facilities Management, Cleaning, Painting and Commercial Trade Services - Global Art Industry - Innovation - Sustainable Products and Services - Security - Risk & Insurance - Mindfulness - Fishing & Outdoors - Short-term and holiday rentals and accommodation Marketing & Sales Skills - Brand Strategy & Management - Business & Brand Naming, Descriptors, Tag-lines & Slogans - Logos, Corporate Identity & Trademarks - Graphic Design, Photography & Art Direction - Copy Writing (Ad, Web, Print, Pitch) - Advertising, PR & Media Strategy & Creative - In-store & Field Communications Strategy & Creative - Online, Web, eCommerce & mCommerce Strategy - Print & Production General Management - Business Strategy - Business & Product Development - Vision & Mission Development - IP Protection & Management (Design & Trademarks) - Domestic & International Trade & Shipping - Distribution & Warehousing - Agents & Distributors - Contract Manufacture Market Experience - Australia & New Zealand  - United Kingdom & Western Europe - Russia & Nordics - North America - Canada - UAE, Saudi and Middle East - Israel - India - Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar & China - PNG & Pacific Islands Please reach out with any questions you have. PS - Many are now engaging me for short, video based brand coaching and business soundboarding sessions. Please enquire if interested. They are often a great way to get started

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Graphic Design
  • Product Development
  • Advertising
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Product Management
  • Business Plan
  • Brand Management
  • Brand Marketing
  • Sales Promotion
Bruce M.

Sydney, Australia

$45/hr
4.1
13 jobs

Five logins. Three account managers. Two dashboards that don't agree. One person - you - at 9pm trying to figure out why the cost to acquire a customer keeps climbing while everyone points at someone else's column. That's not a marketing problem. It's an agency problem. Whether you've already collected five vendors, or you just need one thing done right - a Google Ads rebuild, a creative sprint, a tracking fix, an email sequence, a lead magnet funnel - start here. I do the single job well. And while I'm doing it, you'll see what one senior operator instead of five agencies actually looks like underneath. What I'm running right now: → Sunday Drive (car auctions): $8M+ cleared across three events → One Partner: 2.6× approval lift after inheriting 60 broken campaigns from three previous agencies → Swimming Pool Kits Direct: 5× lead volume, cost-per-quote down 70%, 42 SEO location pages live Track record before Upwork: → Built and sold Digital Organics (team of 12) → Head of Search at First Digital — Harmoney, Contact Energy, House of Travel, Dymocks, The Co-operative Bank → Google Insights featured case study → $47M+ in ad spend personally managed → 27 years inside the discipline What you get from one operator instead of five agencies: → Google Ads and Meta managed as one portfolio, not two silos competing for credit → AI-generated video, creative, and content at volumes no agency matches at this price → CRM-connected tracking so bidding optimises toward revenue — not clicks, not vanity → Lead magnets, sequences, automation built into the funnel, not bolted on by a third freelancer → Two meetings a month. One report. One person accountable. Most clients arrive needing one thing. They stay because the same operator they hired for that one thing turns out to be fluent in the four other things their old agencies kept breaking. Send me the job post or a short brief. I'll come back within 24 hours with a scoped proposal and a clear view of what's involved.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Performance Marketing
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Marketing Automation
  • Lead Generation
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Marketing Consulting
  • YouTube Marketing
  • Email Marketing
Ayesha A.

Canberra, Australia

$5/hr
4.7
73 jobs

I have 5 years of experience working with various companies, providing administrative support in web research, data entry/mining, lead generation, Influencer Research & Outreach , ChatGPT, and LinkedIn list building. In addition, I have hands-on experience in data annotation, data labeling, and audio/video transcription, ensuring high accuracy and consistency for AI training and structured datasets. I have strong knowledge and execution skills and can handle large volumes of work efficiently. I am proficient in creating contact lists, generating leads, building prospect email lists, and have access to advanced data scraping and email-hunting tools. Why Hire Me?​ ✅ I promise to deliver the highest quality work with the required level of accuracy before the deadline. ✅ A minimum 99% email deliverability guarantee with 100% data accuracy. ✅ To achieve the finest quality, request as many modifications as you like on your list. ✅ I'm a pressure-tolerant person who takes deadlines seriously. ✅ I don't guess, and accuracy is one of my strengths. ✅ Full-Time Freelancer on Upwork, available round-the-clock I have Grip on These Skills: ✔️Data Annotation ✔️Data Labeling ✔️AI Training Support ✔️Text Classification ✔️Image Annotation ✔️Audio & Video Transcription ✔️Influencer Research & Outreach ✔️ Lead Generation ✔️ Internet Research ✔️ Contact List Building ✔️ Prospect Email List ✔️ LinkedIn Lead Generation ✔️ Virtual Assistant ✔️ Data Entry ✔️ Data Mining ✔️ Data Scraping ✔️ Administrative Support ✔️ B2b Lead Generation ✔️ LinkedIn ✔️ Market Research ✔️ Social Media Lead Generation ✔️ Google Sheet Data Entry ✔️ Data Entry from Website ✔️ Manual Data Entry ✔️ Copy Paste Data Entry ✔️ CRM data entry (Word Press,Hubspot,Woocomerce) ✔️ Pdf to Word or Excel ✔️Influencer Marketing For finding different types of Persons and Businesses Mostly I'll use these websites: ☑️ LinkedIn ☑️ Google Maps ☑️ Crunchbase ☑️ Yellow Pages ☑️ Modash I'll use these tools for extracting emails from LinkedIn and websites: ☑️Labelimg ☑️ CVAT ☑️ Rocket Reach ☑️ Kendo ☑️ Prophet ☑️ Zoom info ☑️ Contact out If you need a devoted freelancer that can work hard on your project, stay in constant communication with you, and finish it on schedule while producing high-quality results. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I will work as hard as possible on your job.

  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • List Building
  • Data Scraping
  • LinkedIn
  • Data Mining
  • Influencer Research
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Data Extraction
  • Email Communication
  • Google Docs
  • PDF Conversion
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • CVAT
  • Image Annotation
  • Transcript
  • Subtitles
  • AI Video Generation
  • Influencer Outreach

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