I help founders turn an idea into a working AI product: define the MVP, shape the architecture, build the platform, and put the operating workflows around it.
My specialty is AI-native SaaS, learning and operational systems that combine product experience with automation, measurable outcomes, and bootstrap-friendly infrastructure. I work across product, engineering and GTM, so the first version is designed to be usable, maintainable and commercially viable - not just a prototype.
Recent platforms:
- SoloFrameHub Customer Acquisition Academy: a 46-course, 7-track AI-native education and growth platform built with Next.js + TypeScript, interactive learning tools, outcome tracking, and a self-hosted operating stack. It uses Docker/Dokploy, NodeBB, Listmonk, n8n and Trigger.dev, with predictable operating costs below $100/month.
- Digital Wellness Academy: a 39-course HIPAA-ready mental-health education and operations platform supporting a psychiatric practice, with AI decision support, outcomes tracking and streamlined Health Management System workflows.
- Mono-PaaS: a manifest-driven platform model for "Learn, Execute, Refine" operational intelligence, designed to turn workflow signals and feedback into the next product or process improvement.
I can integrate the systems that make a new platform work end to end, including n8n, NextERP, Twenty CRM and Resend. For appropriate products, I use self-hosted VPS infrastructure to deliver capable systems at a predictable sub-$100 monthly base cost, avoiding runaway consumption pricing from typical cloud setups.
Before building platforms full time, I spent 30+ years helping enterprise technology reach revenue through GTM, product marketing and strategic partnerships at GE, Unisys and early-stage Silicon Valley companies. That background means I am as comfortable asking what will sell, get adopted and scale operationally as I am shaping the build. I also built and localized GTM and startup-education platforms for LATAM.
Best fit:
- Founders who need a credible MVP or platform created from scratch
- Teams turning AI workflows into a real product or operational system
- Learning, healthcare and knowledge platforms that need product plus operating design
- Bootstrap-minded companies that need strong capability without uncontrolled infrastructure cost
Selected recognition: Semifinalist, Nebius AI Discovery Award for AI Innovation in Healthcare.
If you have a concept, legacy workflow or early product that needs a practical path to build and launch, I can help translate it into a working system.
Sales Strategy
Lead Generation
Business Development
SaaS
Business Planning & Strategy
Generative AI
ChatGPT API
Educational Technology
Generative AI Prompt Engineering
OpenAI API
Next.js
Educational Software
Email Outreach
SEO Strategy
Platform Designer
Drew G.
Columbus, Ohio
$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Bringing strategy and data analysis together to tell richer and more insightful stories that improve the overall customer experience for brands across all digital platforms. Merging qualitative and quantitative data from all corners of the customer experience and
applying design thinking to keep customer's needs front and center to continually learn and improve. This includes behavioral data, voice of customer analytics as well as web, social and media data.
Technical Skills:
-Data visualization: Using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik to create graphs, charts, and interactive dashboards
-Programming languages: Being proficient in languages like Python, R, and SQL for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning
-Data management: Collecting, organizing, and storing data in a secure, cost-effective, and efficient way
-Data cleaning: Removing and fixing incorrect data in a dataset, such as duplicate, corrupted, or incorrectly formatted data
Soft Skills:
-Storytelling skills: Presenting data insights to stakeholders, storytelling, and addressing queries and feedback
-Analytical and critical thinking: Framing questions, gathering data, and making connections in data
-Collaboration: Working well with people across the business, including colleagues in finance, marketing, and operations teams
Analytical Presentation
Data Analysis
Data Mining
Analytics
Analytics & Tracking Setup
Web Analytics
Data Analysis Consultation
Data Analytics
Data Access Layer
Data Backup
Data Cloud
User Behavior Analytics
SEO Audit
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Analytics Report
Chanel E.
Columbus, Ohio
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
[She/ Her]
"Dedicated human services professional with extensive experience in serving underserved and marginalized communities. Proven
track record in facilitating resource access and advocacy, aiming to empower individuals and improve their quality of life. Committed
to leveraging my skills and experience to foster inclusive environments, promote social justice, and enhance community well-being
through compassionate and effective support."
Areas of Expertise
* Research and Trend Analysis * Administration and Clerical Skills * LGBTQ Advocacy
* Case Management * Diversity and Inclusion * Training and Consultation
* Resource Navigator * Relationship Management * Conflict Resolution
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