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Asad N.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and deploying scalable Artificial Intelligence systems. I specialize in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Deep Learning, NLP, and AI-powered applications that help businesses automate processes, extract insights from data, and build intelligent products. I have strong experience building AI-powered platforms, chatbots, recommendation systems, computer vision solutions, and LLM-based applications using modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure. My expertise includes end-to-end AI system development from research and model training to production deployment and monitoring. What I can help you build • LLM Applications (GPT, LLaMA, Claude, Mistral) • RAG Systems with vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, ChromaDB) • AI Chatbots & Conversational AI for web, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram • Generative AI solutions (text, image, and code generation) • Custom NLP pipelines (NER, sentiment analysis, classification, summarization) • Deep Learning models for prediction, automation, and data intelligence • Computer Vision systems (object detection, image classification) • Agentic AI systems using LangChain, LangGraph, and LlamaIndex • Model training, fine-tuning and optimization (LoRA, PEFT, quantization) • MLOps pipelines and scalable AI deployment Technologies & Tools: AI / Machine Learning TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face LLM & GenAI OpenAI API, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Transformers, RAG architectures Deep Learning CNN, RNN, LSTM, Transformers, GANs, Autoencoders Vector Databases Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, Milvus, Qdrant Cloud & Infrastructure AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Languages Python, Bash/Shell scripting Why work with me ✔ 8+ years of AI/ML experience ✔ Production ready AI systems ✔ Scalable architectures for startups and enterprises ✔ Strong research + engineering background ✔ Clean, maintainable, well-documented code If you're looking to build AI products, LLM applications, intelligent chatbots, or scalable machine learning systems, feel free to reach out.

  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • Large Language Model
  • LangChain
  • Generative AI
  • OpenAI API
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • PyTorch
  • AI Chatbot
  • Computer Vision
  • Hugging Face
  • MLOps
Rehan A.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

AI Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | LLM Developer | Generative AI | MLOps Expert I help businesses build scalable AI solutions using LLMs, Generative AI, and Machine Learning. Specialized in ChatGPT, RAG systems, AI chatbots, and production-ready ML pipelines. 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 with 8+ years of experience building end-to-end Artificial Intelligence solutions for finance, InsurTech, SaaS, and enterprise businesses. I specialize in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI, helping companies develop scalable, production-ready AI systems. My expertise includes building LLM applications, ChatGPT-based solutions, OpenAI API integrations, AI chatbots, AI automation systems, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using modern tools and frameworks. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: - AI Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | AI Developer - LLM Developer | Generative AI Expert | ChatGPT Developer - NLP (Natural Language Processing) & Deep Learning - RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems - AI Chatbot Development & AI Automation - MLOps & LLMOps (Model Deployment, CI/CD, Monitoring) - Predictive Analytics & Data Science 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: - Python | PyTorch | TensorFlow | Hugging Face | LangChain - OpenAI API | MLflow | AWS SageMaker | FastAPI - Docker | Kubernetes | AWS | GCP | Azure - Vector DBs: FAISS | Pinecone | pgvector 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭: - AI-powered fraud detection systems - Document intelligence & claims automation platforms - AI chatbots and ChatGPT applications - RAG-based knowledge systems with vector databases - Scalable Machine Learning pipelines & AI SaaS products 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: - Custom AI & Machine Learning development - LLM application development (ChatGPT, OpenAI, LangChain) - Generative AI & AI automation solutions - RAG pipeline & vector database implementation - Model deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure) - MLOps & LLMOps pipeline setup 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), ChatGPT, OpenAI API Integration, LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, AI Chatbot Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), MLOps, LLMOps, Model Deployment, API Development, AWS, GCP, Azure Cloud Services, Python Programming. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞: - Strong expertise in AI, Machine Learning, LLM, Generative AI, and MLOps - Production-ready, scalable AI solutions - Clean, maintainable, and efficient code - Fast communication and reliable delivery - Focus on business-driven, ROI-focused AI systems If you're looking for an AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Developer, LLM Expert, ChatGPT Developer, or Generative AI Specialist, I can help you build, deploy, and scale intelligent AI solutions. 📩Let’s connect and turn your idea into a powerful AI product 🤝

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning Model
  • TensorFlow
  • ETL
  • ETL Pipeline
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Extraction
  • Feature Engineering
  • Keras
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Pinecone
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • OpenAI API
  • LLM Prompt
  • MLOps
  • Generative AI
Dawood A.

Reading, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Businesses today struggle with inefficient workflows, disconnected data, slow manual processes, and AI systems that look impressive in demos but fail in real production environments. I help companies solve these problems by building scalable, production-ready AI solutions that automate operations, improve decision-making, and create real business impact. With 9+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and MLOps, I specialize in developing intelligent systems that are reliable, secure, and optimized for long-term scalability. My expertise includes AI automation, AI SaaS platforms, chatbot development, document processing systems, AI agents, recommendation engines, vector databases, embeddings, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and end-to-end ML deployment. I build high-performance backend architectures and APIs using Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, and cloud technologies. From ETL pipelines and data engineering workflows to AI integrations with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Groq, DeepSeek, and custom LLM infrastructures, I create solutions that integrate smoothly into existing business systems while reducing manual workload and operational costs. My focus is not only on writing code but on solving real business bottlenecks. Many companies waste time managing repetitive tasks, handling unstructured data, or using AI tools that are difficult to scale or maintain. I design clean, scalable architectures with strong MLOps practices, monitoring, optimization, and production stability so businesses can confidently rely on AI in real-world operations. I have experience building AI-powered SaaS applications, RAG knowledge bases, automation platforms, cloud-native AI systems, intelligent search engines, multi-model AI routing systems, and enterprise-grade backend APIs. Every solution is designed with performance, maintainability, security, and business growth in mind. If you are looking for an AI engineer who understands both advanced AI technologies and real business challenges, I can help turn your ideas into scalable, production-grade AI products that deliver measurable results.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • Back-End Development
  • API Development
  • AI Development
  • Large Language Model
  • Model Tuning
  • MLOps
  • Model Deployment
  • ETL Pipeline
  • Django
  • Flask
  • Data Engineering
  • Automated Deployment Pipeline
  • AI Model Integration
  • FastAPI
  • AI Chatbot
Dawood T.

London, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Specialized in AI Agents, RAG & AI Automation - AI Engineer Focused on Production-Ready AI Systems - Specialized in AI Agents, RAG Pipelines & Generative AI Applications - Full Stack Development, Backend, Frontend, APIs & Cloud Deployment - Building Scalable AI Products for Startups & Businesses Hey, I'm Dawood Tahir. I'm a 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗜/𝗠𝗟 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 with expertise in Generative AI, AI Agents, RAG Pipelines, LLM Fine-Tuning, and scalable web applications. I specialize in building high-performance AI-powered systems that automate workflows, improve business operations, and deliver real-world impact. From AI SaaS platforms and intelligent chatbots to automation systems and production-grade backend architectures, I build complete end-to-end solutions designed to scale. My work helps startups and businesses launch AI-powered products faster with reliable infrastructure, optimized performance, and modern user experiences. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 ➡️ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗟𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – AI Agents & Autonomous Workflows – RAG Pipelines & Knowledge Base Systems – LLM Fine-Tuning (LoRA / QLoRA) – OpenAI, Claude, Gemini & Hugging Face Integration – LangChain & Multi-Agent Architectures – AI Chatbots & Smart Assistants – Prompt Engineering & AI Automation ➡️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 – n8n, Make .com & Zapier Automation – GoHighLevel (GHL) CRM Automation – HubSpot & Salesforce Integrations – Monday .com Workflow Automation – AI CRM & Business Process Automation – VAPI & Voice AI Agent Integrations – WhatsApp, Gmail & Notion Automations – AI-Powered Lead Management Systems – API-Based Automation Workflows – Multi-Step Intelligent Agent Workflows ➡️ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – End-to-End AI SaaS Application Development – React.js, Next.js, Node.js & FastAPI – Secure REST APIs & GraphQL APIs – Authentication, RBAC & Third-Party Integrations – Scalable Backend Infrastructure – Real-Time Dashboards & Analytics Systems ➡️ 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 & 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Python, FastAPI & Node.js – AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFront) – Docker, Kubernetes & CI/CD Pipelines – Microservices & Production Deployment – Performance Optimization & System Scaling ➡️ 𝗢𝗖𝗥 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 – OCR for PDFs, Invoices & Documents – Intelligent Text Extraction Systems – Automated Document Processing Pipelines – AI-Based Workflow Automation ➡️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 – PostgreSQL, MongoDB & MySQL – Pinecone, FAISS & Vector Databases – High-Speed Semantic Retrieval Systems 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲 ✔️ Production-Ready AI Solutions - Built for real users, real traffic & real business needs ✔️ Full Stack Expertise - AI, Backend, Frontend & Deployment under one roof ✔️ Business-Focused Development - Systems designed for scalability & long-term growth ✔️ Clean Communication & Reliable Delivery ✔️ Long-Term Technical Partnership & Support 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 AI Startups | SaaS | Healthcare | Fintech | E-commerce | Real Estate | Education | Productivity Tools | Recruitment | Logistics | Automation Platforms | Customer Support | Data Analytics | Document Processing | Business Intelligence Have an AI project in mind? Whether you need an AI Agent, RAG system, chatbot, automation workflow, SaaS platform, or full-scale AI-powered application, I can help you design, build, and launch it successfully. Message me today to discuss your project and get started. AI Engineer, Generative AI Developer, AI Agent Developer, AI Automation Expert, Workflow Automation, n8n, Make .com, Zapier, GHL Automation, HubSpot Integration, Salesforce Automation, Monday .com Automation, RAG Pipeline Expert, LangChain Developer, OpenAI Integration, Claude API, Gemini AI, Hugging Face, Python Developer, FastAPI Developer, Full Stack AI Engineer, AI SaaS Development, Machine Learning Engineer, NLP Engineer, Vector Database Expert, Pinecone, FAISS, React.js Developer, Next.js Developer, Node.js Developer, Backend API Development, GraphQL APIs, REST APIs, AWS Cloud Engineer, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, OCR Solutions, AI Chatbot Development, Smart Assistants, Prompt Engineering, CRM Automation, VAPI AI, Voice AI Agents, AI Workflow Automation, Business Process Automation

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • CI/CD
  • MLOps
  • n8n
  • CRM Automation
  • Zapier
  • Chatbot Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • Generative AI
  • Large Language Model
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • FastAPI
  • REST API
  • MERN Stack
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Automation
  • React
  • Node.js
Arun G.

London, United Kingdom

$200/hr
4.9
55 jobs

🥇 Hand picked by Upwork as "Expert-Vetted". This highlights talent that has passed a thorough pre-screening process by experts in their field. These elite freelancers have been evaluated by our Talent Managers for their expertise and excellent soft skills. They represent the Top 1% of talent on Upwork. 🏆 Experienced AI Engineer, CTO & Data Scientist from #1 enterprise software company in the world 🤖 Extensive work with industrial, academic, R&D and start-up scale projects focusing on all aspects of AI Engineering, Data Science and Full Stack Development, such as: 🏢 SAP ➝ #1 enterprise software company in the world. Clients include Greggs, NHS, MindTree, GSK, LSEG, Volvo, Viking and many more... 😇 Halo ➝ Running a global R&D lab focused on delivering tangible results with emerging technology, particularly on human-centric use cases. 🗣️ audico ➝ Built an AI platform for care homes & hospitality including voice, language and generative technologies. As the CTO I architected, implemented and scaled the technology across Europe. 🆙 Upwork ➝ I've built many fruitful long term relationships with clients and pride myself on a 5 ⭐ rating and 100% success rate! My clients range from global corporations to personal projects & startups. The impact that I deliver for clients and where my skillset is most valuable is at the intersection of AI, development and your business objectives. I'm a highly creative technologist that understands the technicalities and complexity of AI, whilst also empathising with the need to deliver value. Whether it's rapidly developing an MVP, optimising an existing AI pipeline or building and deploying a production ready AI system within your existing stack, I would love to help you on that journey using a tried and tested, proven framework that I've used for over 10 years. I'm happiest when I'm working with innovative clients on inspiring projects, building something to make our society a better place! What can we build together? The sky is the limit... ❓WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? 💡 Creativity ➝ A skill that is commonly overlooked in the technical space. Despite my technical education & experience, my passion lies in creativity. I have a keen eye for design and I love creating tangible solutions, services & products. Anything we create together will be bespoke to your exact needs. 🗣 Communication ➝ 90% of AI projects never make it to production, I've seen this first hand. A large contributor to this is ineffective communication and alignment with business value & objectives. I have over 10 years of experience with stakeholders at all levels communicating complex AI projects and selling these concepts into businesses. Hence, communication plays a huge part in my value proposition. I'm a clear & confident communicator with vast experience in public speaking, enablement & onboarding. I was recognised as a “Gifted Public Speaker” at SAP and was Head of Enablement for Machine Learning across EMEA, designing and delivering technical training to over 200 consultants. 🤝 Trust ➝ From running my own businesses I know how hard it is to find people to trust. I'm a friendly, open & approachable person that strives to build rapport with you straight from the start. I value long lasting relationships where we can build incredible technology together! I would love to hear about your business & what you're working on, please reach out! You can rely on me to respond in an honest, timely & advisory manner always 👍🏽

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • AI App Development
  • AI Model Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Data Science Consultation
  • Web Development
  • API Development
  • JavaScript
  • API Integration
  • Cloud Development
  • App Development
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Virtual Reality
  • Curriculum Development
  • Mathematical Modeling
Muhammad Imran Z.

Thornton Heath, United Kingdom

$50/hr
4.7
91 jobs

I'm a lead Machine Learning Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering AI/ML solutions from concept to large-scale, secure and scalable deployment. Experienced in full project lifecycle management and expert in Terraform, Docker, Jenkins and Kubernetes with a strong track record in building automated CI/CD pipelines, containerized microservices and cloud-native ML systems. Kaggle Grandmaster, published researcher and trusted expert in GenAI and LLMs. Technical Skills - Programming languages: Python, SQL, Shell Scripting, Java (intermediate), JavaScript (intermediate in Node.js, Next.js) - Frameworks and Libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, LangChain, NLTK, OpenCV - GenAI and LLM Tools: Prompt Engineering, RAG, GGUF, MCP, Agentic AI, Quantization and Fine-tuning - DevOps and Cloud: Git, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kafka, Grafana, RESTful APIs, AWS CDK I bring solid, proven expertise backed by real world outcomes. I specialize in designing scalable, production ready pipelines using LLMs, RAG, semantic search, MCP servers, Multi-Agent system and cloud-based DevOps systems. I have delivered solutions that directly impacted business growth, performance and efficiency. What I bring to the table: - Real experience building production level AI systems , not just prototypes - Focus on business value, efficiency, scalability and impact - A grounded, no-fluff approach with clean code and solid delivery - Leadership of cross functional ML teams, client success stories and long term results Why Choose Me? - Passionate and always try robust stratgies - Hands on deployment experiance of AI pipelines - Proven business impact (revenue, performance, scalability) - Communication & team collaboration - Post project support and clean, documented code - Your data, models and ideas are treated with strict confidentiality

  • Data Science
  • Deep Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • Deep Neural Network
  • Python Scikit-Learn
  • Keras
  • Computer Vision
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Image Processing
  • Flask
  • SQL

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