I build LLM agents, MCP servers, and retrieval systems that plug into production software. Recent work: agents that triage security and log events out of Splunk and CloudWatch. Behind that, 15+ years of full stack and cloud engineering, the last nine leading platform architecture at a national research laboratory.
I am most useful when the model is the smallest part of the job.
WHAT I BUILD
Agents for operational work: alert triage, code review, document processing, internal automation. Wired into the systems that hold your actual data.
MCP servers that connect Claude or GPT to your internal APIs, databases, and tools without routing around the access controls you already have.
RAG systems where I own ingestion, retrieval, and evaluation against the questions your users are really asking.
And the unglamorous half: the application, the data layer, the deployment. Python/Django, .NET, Node, React/Vue, native iOS in Swift. AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD. PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Couchbase, Redis, Elasticsearch, event driven pipelines, GraphQL and WebSocket APIs.
BACKGROUND
At my current work I lead platforms for security and access control, emergency mass notification, and transportation. They serve 5,000+ staff and 30,000+ annual visitors at 99.9%+ uptime. I designed the enterprise mobile build pipeline that still ships 20+ apps eight years later, and I set the architecture, code review, and release standards for a team of six engineers.
SELECTED WORK
• django-couchbase-orm: a Couchbase ORM for Django, 80%+ test coverage, featured in the Couchbase Developer Newsletter
• armenian-gpt: custom language model covering tokenization, training, and generation
• BrewSync: native Swift app on the App Store with offline sync
• AI workshop instructor at TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, 2025 and 2026
M.S. Computer Science, Georgia Tech. B.S. Computer Science, UC Davis.
HOW I WORK
Small increments you can actually run, and plain answers about what is finished and what is not. I will also tell you when AI is the wrong tool, because plenty of AI projects turn out to be data or process problems wearing a costume.
After a decade in full time engineering roles I am taking on selected Upwork projects again. My record here is 39 completed contracts, all rated five stars.
Send me the problem and your current stack, and I will tell you what I would build.
AI Agent Development
Large Language Model
Retrieval Augmented Generation
LangChain
AI App Development
AI Chatbot
Prompt Engineering
API Integration
Python
Django
Node.js
REST API
Amazon Web Services
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Software Architecture & Design
C#
JavaScript
ASP.NET
Graphics Programming
Alifiya M.
Los Angeles, California
$20/hr
4.8
262 jobs
Every great logo design has a purpose. It tells your brand story, builds trust, creates recognition, and helps your business stand out.
🏆 I’m a Logo Designer, Brand Identity Designer & Graphic Designer specializing in professional logo design, branding, visual identity, brand guidelines, and vector logo design for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses.
My goal is to create a 100% original, memorable, scalable, and professional brand identity that works perfectly across digital and print platforms.
⚡ FAST TURNAROUND — 24-HOUR DELIVERY AVAILABLE
Need your logo quickly without compromising quality? I provide professional concepts, responsive communication, and efficient project delivery.
Professional Tools & Experience:
✓ Adobe Illustrator — 12+ Years
✓ Adobe Photoshop — 10+ Years
✓ Professional Vector Design
✓ Print & Digital Brand Applications
🎯 LOGO DESIGN & BRAND IDENTITY EXPERT
My expertise includes:
Logo Design | Brand Identity Design | Branding & Visual Identity | Graphic Design | Minimalist Logo Design | Modern Logo Design | Luxury Logo Design | Corporate Logo Design | Business & Startup Logo Design | Custom Vector Logo Design | Monogram & Emblem Logos | Abstract & Pictorial Logos | Typography & Wordmark Logos | App Logo & Favicon Design | Brand Guidelines & Style Guides | Corporate Identity | Logo Redesign & Brand Refresh | Social Media Branding | Logo Animation & 3D Presentation
Whether you need a minimalist, luxury, modern, vintage, organic, handcrafted, corporate, or premium logo, I develop the creative direction around your audience, industry, positioning, and business goals.
🧩 WHAT YOU GET
✓ 100% Original Custom Logo
✓ Multiple Professional Concepts
✓ Editable Source Files
✓ AI, PSD, EPS, SVG & PDF Files
✓ High-Resolution PNG & JPG
✓ Transparent Background Files
✓ Black & White + Color Versions
✓ Horizontal & Vertical Variations
✓ Icon / Favicon Version
✓ Print & Digital Ready Files
✓ Professional Logo Mockups
✓ Social Media Assets
✓ Brand Color Palette
✓ Typography System
✓ Logo Usage Guidelines
✓ Comprehensive Brand Guidelines
Your logo will be ready for websites, social media, packaging, signage, merchandise, apparel, stationery, advertising, presentations, and print.
🏆 MY DESIGN PROCESS
01 — Research & Strategy
Understanding your business, audience, competitors, positioning, and goals.
02 — Concept Development
Exploring original ideas, sketches, typography, symbols, and creative directions.
03 — Vector Refinement
Developing the strongest concepts into clean, precise, scalable vector artwork.
04 — Brand Identity System
Building colors, typography, logo variations, and consistent visual standards.
05 — Presentation & Mockups
Showing your identity through realistic professional applications.
06 — Final Delivery
Providing organized, production-ready files for digital and print use.
🛠️ COMPLETE BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN
A strong brand needs more than just a logo.
I can create a complete identity system including:
• Primary & Secondary Logos • Submark / Brand Mark • Favicon / App Icon • Brand Color Palette • Typography Hierarchy • Logo Clear Space & Usage Rules • Brand Patterns & Graphic Elements • Social Media Branding • Corporate Identity • Brand Guidelines / Style Guide
🏆 WHY WORK WITH ME?
✓ Extensive Logo Design & Branding Experience
✓ Hundreds of Completed Design Projects
✓ 100% Original Design Approach
✓ Professional Vector Artwork
✓ Fast Turnaround
✓ Clear & Responsive Communication
✓ Strategic, Research-Based Design
✓ Experience With Global Clients
✓ Print & Digital Ready Deliverables
✓ Complete Brand Identity Solutions
🚀 Ready to build a brand people recognize, remember, and trust?
Send me your business name, industry, target audience, preferred style, and ideas.
Let’s create a professional logo and brand identity that gives your business a powerful foundation for growth.
Logo Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
Illustration
Brand Identity
Brand Identity Design
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Corporate Brand Identity
Logo
Rebranding
Visual Identity
Brand Strategy
Brand Book Design
Brand Style Guide
Versatile Logo Design
Brand Positioning
Vector Graphic
Brand Research
Digital Marketing Materials
Marat H.
Los Angeles, California
$9/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi! I'm a passionate logo designer dedicated to crafting unique and professional brand identities. As a newcomer to Upwork, I bring fresh creativity and a strong commitment to quality. I aim to help businesses stand out with eye-catching, timeless logos that leave a lasting impression.
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Icon Design
Ethan A.
Los Angeles, California
$23/hr
5.0
7 jobs
As a multimedia graphic designer and content creator, my keen eye for perspective, detail and movement, along with precision and speed, are all advantageous when it comes to translating ideas and concepts onto multiple platforms.
I have developed brand identity systems and campaigns with compelling narratives using Adobe Creative Suite. Additionally, I have designed 3D models with custom textures and animations utilizing ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Substance and Marmoset Toolbag.
Logo Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Banner Ad Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Infographic
Brand Design
Digital Art
Adobe Animate
Motion Graphics
3D Modeling
3D Texturing
3D Art
Anastasiia G.
Los Angeles, California
$95/hr
4.9
161 jobs
I'm a top 1% expert-vetted branding strategist and designer on Upwork, and a partner at Glekel, a design studio based in Los Angeles.
My background:
* Master’s Degree in Brand Strategy and Design, ArtCenter, Pasadena, California.
* Clients from growing startups to larger organizations including PepsiCo, Netflix, Edelweiss, the City of Los Angeles, Panda Express, Healf
* Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, British Higher School of Art & Design
I have experience across various industries such as tech, healthcare, food, and fashion, and have worked in PR, advertising, marketing, architecture, and graphic design.
My strength lies in multitasking and adapting to any situation. I thrive on constant movement and development, which fuels my inspiration and provides creative solutions for new projects.
You can google me!
Logo Design
Brand Naming
Brand Guidelines
Brand Identity Design
Art Direction
Brand Identity
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Packaging Design
Logotype
Packaging Dieline
Label & Packaging Design
Branding
Logomark
Logo
Logo Usage Guidelines
Jane C.
Los Angeles, California
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I love to create designs that are full of charm, whimsy, and originality. I specialize in digital design, illustration, and simple, yet eye-catching graphics.
Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, pattern design and traditional art-making techniques such as painting and watercolor.
Projects that excite me are stationery design, children's book illustration, food illustration, pattern design, poster design, unique packaging and brand design, and pet portraits (or any animal drawing!).
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design
Illustration
Adobe After Effects
Graphic Animation
Stationery Design
Art & Design
Children's Book Illustration
Surface Design
Pattern Design
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