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Lahiru B.

Matale, Sri Lanka

$15/hr
4.9
20 jobs

Did you know businesses lose 30–40% of productive hours to tasks that AI Agents can handle automatically 24/7, without error, without overtime? I build production-grade AI Agent systems that eliminate manual work, automate complex workflows, and integrate directly into your existing tools and operations. From LangGraph multi-agent pipelines to n8n automation and real-time voice agents — everything I deliver goes into production, not just a demo. 100% Job Success Score · Top Rated on Upwork · 10+ production deployments across real estate, healthcare, SaaS, and service businesses. ✅ What You'll Gain by Working With Me: 💰 Cut Operational Costs Replace expensive manual workflows with AI agents that scale. My systems reduce support overhead, automate lead handling, and eliminate data entry — while improving speed and accuracy across your operations. ⏱ Save Your Team Hundreds of Hours Free your team from repetitive tasks. My agents handle customer queries, document search, lead qualification, appointment booking, and CRM updates — instantly and accurately, around the clock. 📈 Scale Without Hiring AI agents operate 24/7 without fatigue. Scale your support, sales, and operations withoutincreasing headcount or overhead. 🎯 Smarter Customer Experiences Deploy always-available AI agents that give your customers real-time answers, handle inquiries, and guide them through your process — with zero wait time. 🔄 Deep Integrations, Not Just Chatbots I connect your AI agents directly to your CRM, APIs, databases, and internal tools — so everything runs seamlessly in the background without manual handoffs. 🧠 What I Build: AI Agent Systems (LangGraph) Multi-step agentic workflows with tool routing, memory, and real API integrations — far beyond simple chatbots RAG Knowledge Agents Agents trained on your documents, FAQs, and databases that retrieve accurate answers instantly Workflow Automation (n8n · Make) End-to-end pipelines connecting your tools, CRM, webhooks, and APIs with zero manual intervention Voice AI Agents (Retell AI · Vapi · Twilio) AI phone agents that answer calls, qualify leads, book appointments, and trigger follow-up actions automatically WhatsApp & Messaging Agents AI agents connected to WhatsApp Business API, Telegram, and Slack — handling inquiries, orders, and support CRM Automation (GoHighLevel · HubSpot) Smart lead routing, pipeline management, follow-up sequences, and contact syncing running automatically 🛠 Tech Stack: Agents & AI: LangGraph · LangChain · OpenAI API · RAG pipelines · Prompt Engineering Automation: n8n · Make · Zapier · Webhooks Voice: Retell AI · Vapi · Twilio · LiveKit · ElevenLabs · WebRTC Messaging: WhatsApp Business API · Telegram · Slack Backend: Python · FastAPI · Supabase · PostgreSQL CRM: GoHighLevel · HubSpot · Salesforce 📊 Results From Real Deployments: ✅ LangGraph AI Agent: Automated 7-intent WhatsApp ordering system for a restaurant client zero manual order handling ✅ Voice AI Pipeline: Built self-hosted voice agent at $0.02/min vs $0.08–$0.10/min with third-party providers — 75% cost reduction for the client ✅ RAG Knowledge Agent: Deployed on cloud platform reduced internal query resolution time by 60% ✅ Outbound Voice Agent: Built AI staffing pipeline that autonomously contacts candidates qualifies them, and updates CRM — replacing 40+ hours/week of manual outreach ✅ Computer Vision Pipeline: Real-time YOLO-based detection system deployed on edge hardware for industrial monitoring 💼 Who I Work Best With: Startups building AI-first products or MVPs SaaS companies adding LLM features to existing platforms Service businesses automating sales and support ops Agencies needing white-label AI agent builds Founders who want production systems, not prototypes 📦 What You Get: Custom AI Agent built specifically for your use case Clean, documented, production-ready code Full integration with your tools, APIs, and workflows Testing with your real data before handoff Deployment-ready — hosted or self-hosted Optional ongoing support and optimisation 🚀 Let's Build Your AI Agent System Whether you need a LangGraph agentic workflow, an n8n automation pipeline, a RAG knowledge base, or a voice AI agent — I'll design and deploy a system that delivers real, measurable business impact. 📩 Send me a message or click "Invite to Job" let's talk about what we can automate for you. AI voice agent development, AI voice agents, custom AI voice agents, AI phone agents, conversational AI, voice AI development, AI call automation, AI IVR systems, Twilio voice, Twilio IVR, Twilio automation, Retell AI, Retell AI development, Vapi AI, Vapi voice agents, LiveKit voice AI, WebRTC voice agents, real-time voice AI, AI receptionist systems, Claude Code, Claude Code automation, Claude Code AI agents, Claude Code workflows, Claude Code prompt engineering, Claude Code integrations, Claude Code API integration whatsapp bot

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • NLP Tokenization
  • Computer Vision
  • Chatbot
  • LLM Prompt
  • MLOps
  • Python
  • OpenCV
  • TensorFlow
  • C++
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Artificial Intelligence
Waruna Srinath M.

Barawakumbura, Sri Lanka

$25/hr
4.7
13 jobs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 You’re planning the tech — but are you building the foundation for measurable success? Many digital transformation initiatives fail not because of technology, but because strategy, execution, and business alignment are missing. AI tools alone don’t create growth. Intelligent systems aligned with real business outcomes do. That’s where I come in. I’m a Digital Transformation Consultant and AI Solutions Architect with years of experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Agentic AI systems that drive measurable business impact across SaaS, marketing, content intelligence, and enterprise environments. I specialize in turning AI strategy into production grade systems that reduce manual workload, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Proven Results ✔ Reduced manual review effort by 40% using LLM-powered moderation pipelines ✔ Eliminated continuous inspection workflows through hybrid AI architectures ✔ Improved search relevance and retrieval performance by 30% using RAG systems with vector databases ✔ Saved 30% workflow time by building intelligent SaaS collaboration systems ✔ Achieved 100% data uptime through optimized ingestion and deployment pipelines These are production systems — not experiments. What I Deliver, 1) AI & Automation Strategy - I help organizations define clear, outcome-driven AI roadmaps: - Identify high-impact automation opportunities - Align leadership, marketing, and operations - Design scalable governance and execution frameworks - Translate AI investment into measurable KPIs 2) LLM & Agentic AI Systems I design and deploy: - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications - AI-powered knowledge assistants - Intelligent automation pipelines - Multilingual NLP systems - Context-aware conversational AI architectures Tech stack includes GPT, Gemini, LLaMA, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Pinecone, FAISS, Neo4j, and enterprise cloud deployment. 3) AI-Powered Business Applications Recent implementations include: - Multilingual AI moderation engine integrating Facebook & YouTube APIs - Enterprise RAG news retrieval system with custom hybrid ranking algorithms - Market Insight Analyzer using vector search and embedding pipelines - Big Data customer demographic analysis using Snowflake, AWS, and Databricks - SaaS workflow collaboration systems improving cross-department efficiency 4) Data Engineering & AI Infrastructure I architect: - Scalable cloud-based AI systems (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Vector database pipelines (Pinecone, FAISS) - Graph database integrations (Neo4j) - Dockerized microservices and Kubernetes deployments - CI/CD and MLOps automation How I Approach Digital Transformation Successful digital transformation rests on four pillars: 🔴 Strategic Clarity Before Technology We define the urgent business problem before selecting tools. 🔴 Leadership & Execution Alignment Clear ownership, governance, and measurable milestones. 🔴 Human Centered Change Management AI systems designed for adoption, not resistance. 🔴 Outcome Driven Execution Success measured by efficiency gains, cost reduction, or revenue growth — not software installation. I bridge the gap between advanced AI research and real-world business needs , ensuring your systems are technically robust and commercially valuable. Core Expertise & Keywords Artificial Intelligence | Generative AI | Machine Learning | Data Engineering | RAG Systems | LLM Applications | AI Automation | Agentic AI | Digital Transformation Strategy | Vector Databases | Pinecone | FAISS | Neo4j | Snowflake | AWS | Azure | GCP | Cloud Architecture | Big Data Analytics | Workflow Automation | MLOps | Kubernetes | Docker | NLP | Conversational AI | Enterprise AI Integration Who I Work With 📌 SaaS founders building AI-powered platforms 📌 SMEs modernizing legacy workflows 📌 Marketing teams leveraging AI for automation 📌 Enterprises deploying scalable AI infrastructure 📌 Organizations seeking measurable digital transformation 📌 Digital transformation is not about installing AI tools. It’s about building intelligent systems that continuously improve operations, reduce manual dependency, and create sustainable growth. If you’re ready to turn AI and automation into real business results — let’s connect and build a strategy that works.

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Data Science
  • Python
  • AI Agent Development
  • Data Analysis Consultation
  • Data Analysis
  • Big Data
  • Statistics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Large Language Model
  • Graph Neural Network
  • Research & Development
  • Conversational AI
  • Automation
Deependra D.

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a Computer Vision / Machine Learning engineer who builds reliable image and video pipelines for real-world data (noise, motion, lighting variation). I’m a Research Affiliate at the University of Sydney working on AI-based contactless monitoring, and I previously delivered ML models for behavioral and eye-movement data during an R&D internship in Barcelona (including gaze estimation). What I can deliver Image/video preprocessing, ROI tracking, denoising, and evaluation Detection & segmentation pipelines (e.g., satellite damage assessment) Feature matching / 3D reconstruction workflows (COLMAP-style) My style is practical: baseline fast → define metrics → iterate with error analysis → ship reproducible code + documentation. I’m also competition-tested (IEEE VIP Cup World Rank #14, Kuyesera AI Challenge World Rank #21). Stack: Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, Docker/Kubernetes, Azure/GCP.

  • Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Image Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • Object Detection
  • Image Classification
  • Image Segmentation
  • Transfer Learning
  • Python Scikit-Learn
  • Front-End Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Object Detection & Tracking
  • Algorithm Development
  • Linear Algebra
  • Technical Writing
Tharindu S.

Gampaha, Sri Lanka

$20/hr
4.9
32 jobs

I am a seasoned electronics engineer with over 8 years of expertise in embedded systems, IoT solutions, PCB designing and digital signal processing. I have a strong track record, having contributed to renowned organizations such as John Hopkins University, Siemens, Harby Pedals LLC etc. My experience encompasses the entire product development lifecycle, including team leadership. 🔹🔹 Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers 🔹🔹 ➤ STM32 ➤ Nordic SoC ( nrf52 , nrf51 , nrf24 ) ➤ Espressif ( esp32 , esp8266 ) ➤ Atmel ➤ Microchip ➤ TI ➤ Cypress ➤ Silabs ➤ Raspberry Pi ➤ Nvidia jetson 🔹🔹 Programming Languages , Frameworks , IDEs🔹🔹 ➤ C , C++ , Arduino ➤ Python ➤ MATLAB ➤ HTML , CSS ➤ Android Studio ➤ Javascript 🔹🔹 Wireless Communication 🔹🔹 ➤ WiFi ➤ Bluetooth , BLE ➤ NB IOT ➤ 2g , 3g , 4g ➤ LTE ➤ RF ➤ Lora ➤ Zigbee 🔹🔹 PCB Design 🔹🔹 ➤ EasyEDA ➤ KiCAD ➤ Altium Designer 🔹🔹 Protocols 🔹🔹 ➤ SPI ➤ I2C ➤ Uart ➤ Serial ➤ CAN ➤ RS485 ➤ TCP/IP ➤ UDP ➤ MQTT 🔹🔹 Digital Signal Processing 🔹🔹 ➤ Low pass , High pass, band pass filters ➤ Butterworth filters ➤ Complementary filters ➤ Kalman , EKF , UKF filters ➤ Mahony , Madgwick filters 🔹🔹 Sensors 🔹🔹 ➤ Ultrasonic sensors ➤ Time of Flight ( ToF ) ➤ Inertial Measurement Unit ( IMU ) , Accelerometer , Gyroscope , Magnetometer ➤ PIR Motion sensor ➤ Humidity , Temperature sensors ➤ GPS , GNSS ➤ Light , IR sensors ➤ Gas sensors ➤ Touch , Flex , load sensors ➤ Hall effect , magnetic sensors ➤ Color sensor ➤ Heart rate, SPO2 sensors and many more... I am passionate about technology and thrive in collaborative environments. With my innovative approach and cost-effective solutions, I can contribute to your success. Let's work together towards a brighter technological future.

  • Internet of Things Solutions Design
  • Arduino
  • PCB Design
  • MATLAB
  • Microcontroller
  • Embedded System
  • Sensor
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Application
  • Dashboard
  • Electronic Circuit Design
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Electronics
Warunajith B.

Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka

$5/hr
4.2
2 jobs

I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Full-Stack Developer specializing in AI-powered, production-grade systems. I design and deploy end-to-end solutions from data ingestion and preprocessing to model training, API development, and cloud deployment. My expertise includes Time-Series Forecasting, Predictive Maintenance (IoT), Generative AI, RAG chatbots, and Agentic AI systems. I work with FastAPI, Streamlit, Docker, AWS, and modern ML frameworks to build scalable, real-world applications. I have developed predictive maintenance systems for HVAC and IoT sensor environments, financial data chat agents with API integrations, and LSTM-based forecasting models for stock and sensor data. With a strong foundation in Mathematics, Statistics, and Software Architecture, I focus on building efficient, maintainable, and business-driven AI solutions. Let’s build something impactful. 🚀

  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Docker
  • Time Series Forecasting
  • AI Agent Development
  • Amazon Web Services
  • TensorFlow
  • Keras
  • LangChain
  • OpenCV
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • React
Dulan S.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$10/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Expert Python Developer working with Python for 5+ years. Delivering Coding Projects that Exceeds Expectations on Upwork for 2+ years. Expert in: Automation Scripts: Streamlining tasks with efficient automation. Excel File Manipulation: Transforming and optimizing Excel data seamlessly. Data Visualization: Creating impactful visual insights from data. Python GUI Development: Designing user-friendly graphical interfaces. Linux Scripting & Support: Troubleshooting and scripting for Linux environments. 🌟 Why Work With Me? Diverse Skill Set: Wide range of Python development skills. Unique Solutions: Tailored solutions for your specific needs. Lifelong Learner: Committed to staying updated with technologies. Attention to Detail: Clean code and thorough documentation prioritized. Nurturing Collaboration: Open communication to realize your vision.

  • Python
  • Plotly
  • Flask
  • Linux
  • Web Development
  • SQL
  • Java

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