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I design practical business systems that reduce manual work, improve operational visibility, and create workflows that scale. My work starts with understanding the business process—not the tool. Sometimes the right solution is Google Apps Script, sometimes it's an API integration, AI workflow, dashboard, or simply redesigning the process before automating it. I help businesses with: • Internal business systems for operations teams • Google Apps Script & Google Workspace automation • Workflow automation and process improvement • API integrations • Reporting systems and operational dashboards • Google Sheets systems for operations, reporting, and internal workflows • AI-powered internal tools and knowledge management • CRM and cross-platform workflow automation My approach: • Understand the current workflow and identify the bottleneck • Design a simple, maintainable business system • Build the solution using the right technology • Add validation, logging, documentation, and error handling • Deliver tools that remain reliable as the business grows Recent work includes: • Google Sheets reporting and operational systems • API integrations for Wildberries, Ozon, Amazon, and WooCommerce • Internal AI knowledge assistant in Slack • AI assistant for Jira workflows • Marketplace price, stock, sales, and logistics dashboards • Automated reporting, notifications, and document generation I build systems that teams continue using long after the project is finished because they're simple, maintainable, and easy to extend. Client feedback: "The contractor did an excellent job with the Google Sheets script. I will come back again." "Set up and configured Wildberries API integration clearly and on schedule. Always in touch. Recommend!" "Very responsive and helpful. Task with WooCommerce was completed perfectly. Highly recommended."

Hey! I am the sole founder of XenAutomations, an AI agency that transforms business workflows into precise, efficient automated systems. I have helped companies save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on long manual tasks that suck up not only time, but money too. These include (Brandflip, Pro2Call, YellowTreeLearning, etc.). I am eager to do the same for anyone in need. I specialize in automating systems that increase outreach, maximize lead conversion, automate tedious and time-consuming administration, and save time without compromising the quality of their service/product! I have several years of experience in the AI and IT space and understand deeply how much automation can help and enhance a business—and, most importantly, how to apply this to any person or business that needs it. I originally studied software engineering but fell in love with automation for its practical use cases and truly company-transforming effects. I apply my knowledge in both software and automation to build the most effective and stable automations possible. View my portfolio below, or skim through xenautomations.com to see what I do. Thanks so much for visiting my profile. I hope to work with you in the future!

I am a passionate and dedicated Building Automation Specialist, committed to advancing smarter building operations. With 18 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in integrating advanced systems to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. My expertise spans the Tridium AX Workbench and N4 Platform, Envision for Backtalk (all versions), and Delta Scada system for visualizations. I have a proven ability to multitask under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity. My experience includes the seamless integration of various protocols tailored to client specifications, including Tridium, Alerton, Honeywell, Deep Sea, Distech, Elster, Easy I/O, SocoMec, Schneider, and Daikin VRV, among others. In particular, I focus on integrating Building Management Systems (BMS) for a range of applications, such as: Chiller plants (Trane, Ciat, Daikin) Cooling towers (Baltimore, Evapco) Diesel generators (Cummins, Caterpillar) Central heating combination boilers Central HVAC systems and FCU systems Additionally, I specialize in energy and water monitoring systems and their integration into asset management platforms, ensuring comprehensive building oversight and energy efficiency. I take pride in delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations and align with their system requirements. I look forward to the opportunity to help you optimize your building systems and operations.

🎯 Strategic Automation Architect | I Prevent the $1K+ Mistakes Other Freelancers Don't See Coming I don't just build automations - I architect business transformation. With 1,500+ production workflows are automated and over $1 million in client value, I solve the right problem, not just execute the brief. 🏆 TOP 1% CREDENTIALS: - Top Rated Plus (100% JSS) | Top 1% Upwork Freelancer | 40%+ returning clients - Elite Strategic Thinking (top 2%) | $150K+ earned | Make Certified Expert - Strong Business Acumen: Understanding ROI, cost optimization, operational costs, compliances - Rare Domain Expertise: Rare expertise: Geospatial, Compliance, Full-Stack, AI 📊 RECENT CLIENT OUTCOMES 🌾 AgriTech: "Add map" → Enterprise geospatial engine → Enabled new revenue streams & precision analytics 🚚 Moving Co: "Basic integration" → Complete process re-engineering → Eliminated manual bottlenecks 🏥 Medical: "Quick fix" → 119-module compliance system → Tax automation, zero violations 🔧 Service Co: "Fix tracking" → SaaS replacement strategy → Eliminated subscription costs 💬 AI Startup: "Simple chatbot" → Full-stack AI SaaS platform → Avoided platform costs 📋 Survey Co: "Basic automation" → Strategic infrastructure → Operational transformation 🎬 Media Co: "Fix threading" → Custom Gmail API algorithm → Production solution 📞 Marketing: "Quick update" → Architecture redesign → Reliability transformation 💰 PRICING - Strategic Projects: $3,000+ - Execution-Only: $2,500+ - Emergency: $300+ - Consultation: $200+ - Discovery: $500+ - Retainers: Support ($300+/mo) | Growth ($1,000+mo) | Strategic ($2,500+/mo) 🛠️ SERVICES: - Discovery & Strategy - Architecture Design - AI Integration - Complex Automation - Geospatial/Specialized - Emergency Support - Simple Execution (per provided specs) 📏 PROJECT SIZES: - Small (20-30hrs, single platform) - Medium (30-80hrs, multi-platform) - Large (80+hrs, transformation) - Enterprise (200+hrs, mission-critical) 🔧 TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES AUTOMATION: Make (Integromat) | Zapier | n8n | ActivePieces | REST API | GraphQL | OAuth | Airtable | Salesforce | HubSpot | Google Sheets | Monday | ClickUp | Notion AI: OpenAI (GPT-4 Vision) | Claude | Gemini | Llama | ElevenLabs | Custom prompt engineering | LangChain FULL-STACK: React | Node.js | Python | PostgreSQL (Postgres) | Vercel | Replit | Git | TypeScript | MongoDB | Webhooks | Next.js | Docker | Express | API Rate Limiting SPECIALIZED: Geospatial (EPSG 3857) | Tax Compliance (SARS, 18A) | GDPR | HIPAA | Payment Processing 🎯 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT STRATEGIC ARCHITECTURE: I diagnose what you need, not just build what you ask. Example: Client requested "form automation" - I redesigned their entire lead management system. PREVENT COSTLY MISTAKES: - Distributed OAuth (system failures) - Platform lock-in (migration flexibility) - Scalability bottlenecks (future-proof) ELITE COMPLEXITY: - 119+ module scenarios with 9-level nesting - 20+ decision points - Production-grade error handling - Full-stack when platforms can't deliver AI-ACCELERATED: 3-5X faster delivery than traditional development - passing savings to you through value-based pricing 📈 BY THE NUMBERS: - 1,500+ workflows automated - Top 1% complexity - Zero critical failures across 3,192hrs - 100% retention on strategic work 🔍 MISTAKES I PREVENT - TECHNICAL DEBT: I architect for 3-year roadmaps, not quick fixes - PLATFORM LOCK-IN: Vendor-agnostic architecture, not expensive traps - HIDDEN COSTS: Optimize API calls, processes, bandwidth from day one 📋 HOW I WORK DISCOVERY FIRST: Paid discovery ($500-5,000) audits systems, designs architecture, calculates ROI - prevents scope creep, saves $2K-50K technical debt FIXED-PRICE PREFERRED: - Small Integration ($1K-5K) - Strategic Automation ($5K-15K) - Enterprise Transformation ($15K-80K) TRANSPARENT: - Proactive solutions - Architecture-first - Complete documentation ⚠️ WHO I DON'T WORK WITH: - Adult, gambling, illegal industries - Projects below $500 - "Cheap & fast" over quality - Transactional one-offs ✅ WHO I EXCEL WITH: - Established businesses ready for transformation - Scale-stage startups with traction - Companies valuing strategy - Long-term partnerships ❓ QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING: - Will this scale to 10X volume? - What happens when APIs change? - Who maintains this long-term? - Building technical debt or assets? - What's the compliance plan? If unclear, you need strategic architecture - not just execution. 🚀 LET'S TALK Spending tens of thousands on manual processes? Considering automation infrastructure? Let's talk. I'll tell you honestly if automation is right - and if I'm the right person. 📞 Discovery call: 15-30min, no obligation. I'll audit your setup and identify quick wins + long-term opportunities. Ready to transform operations, not just automate tasks? 📍 Johannesburg (UTC+2) 🌍 Global clients (EU/US/APAC) are Welcome! ⚡ <20hr response 🤝 Open to partnerships Last Updated: 15th January 2026

I help businesses replace messy spreadsheets and manual processes with clean, automated systems using Airtable, SQL, and no-code tools. With 30+ years in IT, I don’t just build systems, I fix the underlying process so everything works properly. Over the years, I’ve worked across business analysis, development, and application support—giving me a unique ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. 🤝 What I can help you with: ✅Airtable setup (from scratch or fixing existing bases) ✅Workflow automation (Zapier, Make, integrations) ✅Replacing Excel with structured, scalable systems ✅SQL reporting and dashboards ✅CRM or operational system simplification ✅Process mapping and system design ✅Troubleshooting broken or inefficient workflows 💡 Real results: ✅Reduced admin time by 50–70% by replacing Excel with Airtable ✅Simplified complex CRM systems for non-technical users ✅Built automated workflows connecting multiple tools ✅Designed systems used for ongoing business operations and reporting 📌 How I work: Clients value that I: ✅Ask the right questions before building anything ✅Keep solutions simple and practical ✅Communicate clearly (no jargon) ✅Focus on long-term usability, not quick fixes If you need someone who understands both the technical side AND the business reality, I can help you get this right the first time.

I design Make & n8n automations and Python scripts that link Notion, Google Sheets, CRMs and other apps so your team stops copying and pasting and starts focusing on real work. Core services • Build and maintain Make workflows (triggers, routers, error handling) • Write Python scripts to hit any REST API and move data exactly where you need it • Connect content stacks: Notion, Frame, Google Workspace, Slack and more • Add lightweight Zapier hand-offs when Make isn’t the best fit Tools I use daily Make (Integromat) · n8n · Python (requests, pandas) · Google Sheets/Docs/Drive APIs · Notion API · Frame API · Webhooks Sample wins • Weekly delivery tracker: 100 % automated, saving a video team 4 hours every week • Frame ↔ Notion comments: pulled feedback into tasks and cut revision cycles by a full day Why I get results Six years in advertising and media production taught me the pain of messy workflows. Now I fix them. Certifications in Python for Data Science, Data Science Methodology and Tools for Data Science (all from IBM) back up that practical experience with solid technical skills. Next step Drop me a note with a quick outline of your workflow headache. I'll reply within 24 hours with a plan to make it disappear. You won’t see many automation projects on my Upwork profile yet because until now, I’ve been building these systems as part of my full-time roles at agencies and production teams. I’ve spent years behind the scenes streamlining workflows, fixing bottlenecks, and making tools talk to each other — just not under my own freelance banner. Now that I’m going solo, I’m excited to bring that same experience to clients here on Upwork.