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I build automation systems that actually run business operations not just simple task automations. Most of the clients I work with are dealing with one of three problems: - Their processes are manual and time consuming - Their current automations are unreliable or breaking - Or their tools don’t properly talk to each other That’s where I come in I design and implement structured workflows using n8n, Make, Zapier etc, APIs, and AI that handle processes end to end and keep everything running in the background without constant oversight What I typically build: • End to end lead flow systems from form submission to CRM to follow up • n8n workflows with proper structure, logging, and error handling • API integrations between SaaS platforms and internal tools • AI powered workflows using OpenAI or Claude for classification, enrichment, and routing • Data synchronization across CRMs, databases, and third party platforms • Internal automation systems that replace repetitive operational work I also handle self hosted setups when needed including deploying n8n on DigitalOcean, configuring environments, and setting up backups so your system is stable long term My approach is simple Build it clean Make it reliable Make sure it can scale You won’t get a fragile setup that only works under perfect conditions You’ll get a system that continues running as your business grows If you already have a workflow that needs fixing, I can audit and stabilize it If you’re starting from scratch, I can design and build the right system from the ground up Happy to take a look at your current setup or project scope and map out the best approach

Hi, I'm Chris, 👋 I led Expensify’s platform operations team from startup through its $3.87 billion IPO valuation. We were able to save $540k annually in Operating Expenses by keeping the team lean and building custom automations instead. I'm a flexible Automation Engineer with expertise crushing Operating Expenses, slashing repeatable work from your Business Processes, and growing high-performance teams in startup companies. Handle more business by automating your lead to sale pipeline, or invest in your team's delivery with just-right solutions to squeeze more leverage from your existing systems. As a former Expensify SRE, I led the zero-downtime scaling project for our award-winning 2019 Super Bowl Ad, built the stress-testing program to drive excellent site reliability, and led the Platform Ops team from the trenches at all growth stages of the company. My agency Duct Tape Digital provides full-service technical expertise for every business challenge. Let's chat today!

I'm a results oriented, executive-level professional with a focus on implementing ecommerce marketing programs for SMB & Large Enterprise clients. I specialize in full-cycle marketing and measurement of key performance indicators for each program. Additionally, I'm a trained digital designer and data analyst. Specifically, my focus is working with clients that utilize BigCommerce or Shopify while using Klaviyo as a key application for email, SMS, app marketing. Additionally I zero in on the client's entire tech stack to maximize performance across all applications. This usually encompasses: - Klaviyo flow (automation) set up, A/B testing and audits - Klaviyo campaign building, designing, scheduling (email, SMS, app push) - Klaviyo list/segmentation analysis & execution - Figma to Klaviyo template and custom block building - Customer rewards - Customer reviews - Shipping/logistics - Payment gateways - Inventory management - Subscription ordering PROGRAM APPLICATION EXPERTISE Digital/Content Design: - Adobe Creative Cloud - Illustrator - InDesign - Photoshop - XD - Spark(Now Adobe Express) - Procreate - Canva - Figma Data and Analytics - SEM Rush - Google Analytics - Google Search Console - Google Data Studio - Excel/spreadsheet (advanced) - Power BI - Tableau Ecommerce & Marketplace Platforms - Shopify - BigCommerce (Partner certified) - Klaviyo (Expert level, certified) - WordPress/WooCommerce - Facebook for Business/Instagram - Amazon Seller Central - ebay Pro - Etsy - Pinterest Social Media Automation - HubSpot - Later - Buffer - Facebook/Instagram Business manager - Pinterest for Business - TikTok for Business Project Management - Notion (Expert Level) - Monday.com (Expert Level) - Trello - Slack - Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Other CRM/Marketing Tool - Salesforce - Marketo - SharpSpring - Active Campaign - Constant Contact - Mailchimp - UberSuggest - Answer the Public Currently enrolled in online courses for HTML, CSS, API development.

I automate IT infrastructure so you don’t have to. With 22+ years of hands-on experience in Windows, Linux, and cloud environments, I’ve built, migrated, and automated everything from on-prem Active Directory forests to full CI/CD pipelines on Azure and AWS. Here’s what I deliver: • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform & Ansible • PowerShell & Python scripting for automation and monitoring • Active Directory migrations, GPO automation, and cleanup (10K+ users) • Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS) — production-ready in < 15 min • Internal dashboards & reporting tools (Python/Django) I focus on reliability, documentation, and automation that actually saves time — not just moves the manual work elsewhere. If you’re tired of firefighting and manual builds, let’s streamline your environment and make it self-healing.