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Upwork Expert Vetted (top 1%) | Transformative Technology Leader | Senior AI/ML Architect with Google funded AI project | Fractional CTO/Director/SVP | High Volume Engineer | ex IBM, CDW, JP Morgan | 7+ years of hands-on AI/ML | 16+ years in Cloud and Software Architectures | Best Practice and Regulated Environments | Cybersecurity Incident Responder Hi, I'm Don, a principal architect and transformative technology leader (Director/CTO/CAIO/SVP). Since 2011, I have been driving transformations for successful startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and enterprises like TELUS, Google, IBM, JP Morgan, CDW, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. If you need expedited high quality work or an individual who an solve the unsolvable, I will preserver and succeed. I have hands-on technology daily, and am certainly capable working as a lead AI/ML engineer/architect, expert web and software designer/developer, security specialist, consultant, and director who can effectively design, build, plan, and lead using methods that bring true value. Several smaller orgs have depended on me to launch their business, or prevent the collapse of an existing one, and I've delivered every time. I've been leading management and planning initiatives for full-projects across government and industry regulated environments, cloud, AI/ML, data, web, SaaS, InfoSec, networking, and systems since 2011. I've also worked with orgs specializing in industry firsts in AI, government, finance, energy, eCommerce, CRM/ERP, blockchain and crypto, environmental, construction, facilities management, education, data processing, GPU data centers, enterprise SaaS, cyber security,--and a variety of Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS Partners. Come and find out why so many clients trust me.. Your project done right --it matters to me too. 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ‧ Mini-MBA in AI from Rutgers University (2025) ‧ Deans Honor List grad from ITAS at VIU (2012) ‧ IEEE Member & TrueNorthCTO contributor ‧ Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect ‧ Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert ‧ Original founder of Cloud Pathfinder Services Inc. ‧ Awarded with the Upwork Expert Vetted label (Top 1%) in 2020 ‧ Offered a co-founder role during existing employment on two separate occasions ‧ I have more written work recommendations then you'll have time to read 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 I give back to our local community through volunteering to feed the homeless, was formally recognized by the Salvation Army for volunteer work supporting marginalized communities. I believe in equality in the workplace, and push hard to make a difference in the life of others. After being hand selected by my professors to be a board member for a nationally recognized First Nations conference at Vancouver Island University in 2011, I was also given the opportunity to assist the Governor General of Canada during the conference. I'll bring this same drive for excellence to your organization or project. Your projects done right --it matters to me too. . ******* Key terms: 14 programming languages, Google Workspace, Office 365, Anthos, Lovable.dev, CFO, CIO, Incubator, Pytorch, Pinokio, LM Studio, Orpheus TTS, voice agents, PBX, Vertex AI, AIOps, MCP, RCA, xAI, ITSM, ITIL, SRE, DevSecOps, LLMOps, LLM, Vector, federated learning, neo4j, CNN, DNN, RNN, Jupyter, NLP, OCR, Textract, Pyspark, Yuma consensus, Apache Spark, Hadoop, TensorFlow, LangGraph, MLOps, Claude Code, Clawdbot, Moltbot, Anthropic, mask2former, transformer models, graph neural network GNN, CAD recognition, roboflow, huggingface, Graph DB. base44, CVat, spec driven development, foundation models, Bittensor, validator, Windows, Linux, Apache Nutch, API, AWS, Active Directory, App Service, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Asynchronous, Firewall, Functions, IAM, Key Vault, Azure Kubernetes, AKS, Logic Apps, Azure Policy, PostgreSQL, Site Recovery, Azure SQL & SQL MI, Synapse Analytics, Full-stack, senior architect, principal senior engineer, CentOS, ChatGPT, Cloud Armor, TCP/IP, Cloud Vision, Cloudflare, CIS, COPA, CRM/ERP, Cursor, Data Warehousing, database architect, Dataprep, Dataproc, Dataflow, Datastore, Debian, DNS, Document AI, Elastic, ETL Pipelines, ELT, EventArc, Exchange, F5, Firebase, Financial strategy, Funding, Data Room, Gantt, Cloud API integrations, Landing zone, GCP, Google CLI, IAM & Identity, Instance Groups, ISO 27001, IIS, Kubernetes Engine, DevOps, Jira, clickup, LangChain, LAMP, low code, Lucid, Marketing, MLOps, Mobile, Monday, no code, Nginx, Compliance, GDPR, HIPPA, EU AI Act, Pub/Sub, RAG Model, Rafay, Red Hat, Security audits, VC funding, SharePoint, SOC 2, SOP, SoW, Spanner, Stackdriver, Streamlit, Terragrunt, Terratest, Ubuntu, vNet, Vibe Coding, Visio, VMware, VPN, VPC, Web development, Wireshark, Windows, DCs, Zabbix, Obsidian, Perplexity, Jeeva, Google Labs, Gumloop, Gamma , loop prompting, loop based development,

📣 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 (𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘) ✅ As a Top Rated Squarespace Web Designer , I help business grow with +𝟳𝟴% website traffic , +𝟲𝟱% more client enquiries , +𝟏𝟐𝟎% search visibility improvements , multiple first-page Google rankings and up to 𝟗𝟎% higher orders through SEO-driven UX and high-converting Squarespace websites. I create professional, conversion-focused websites that not only look great but also improve visibility, attract qualified visitors, and turn them into customers. From strategy and design to SEO, launch, and post-launch optimization, I keep the entire process simple, collaborative, and focused on delivering measurable business results. 💡 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗘: • Seamless process & transparent communication — every milestone is clearly defined and delivered on schedule. • Strategic insight + creative execution — every design choice is driven by measurable business results. • A true creative partner — not just a freelancer, but someone who helps you make smart, growth-focused decisions. • Proven track record — trusted by brands like The RV Ad Guy, Builder Development Group, Aquarian Queries and Finesse Consulting. 🎁 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 As an Official Squarespace Gold Partner, my clients receive: ✔ 20% Discount on Annual Squarespace Plans ✔ Exclusive 6-Month Free Trial ✔ 30 Days Post-Launch Optimization & Performance Monitoring ✔ Priority Partner-Level Support ✔ Over 5 Years of Squarespace Expertise ✔ Unlimited Revisions on Fixed-Price Milestones , You Don’t Pay Until You Love It ✅𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 • Custom Squarespace Website Design (7.1 & Fluid Engine) • Squarespace Redesign & Performance Optimization • SEO-Structured Websites (On-Page SEO & Technical Setup) • E-commerce Store Setup & Optimization • Mobile Optimization & Speed Improvements • Custom CSS & HTML Enhancements • Squarespace Email Campaign Integration 👇 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦👇 👉 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠 🔢Increased website traffic by 83% and boosted client inquiries by 65% after redesigning their Squarespace site with a corporate-grade UI, structured messaging, and SEO-focused architecture. 👉 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢 🔢Built a conversion-focused Squarespace website from scratch, improving visual hierarchy and CTAs, resulting in a 78% increase in website visits and engagement. 👉 𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 🔢Redesigned product structure and implemented conversion-driven layouts, increasing website visits by 78% and boosting sales by 85%. 👉 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 🔢Developed a modern Squarespace e-commerce platform with optimized ordering and delivery flow, leading to a 90% increase in online orders and 65% growth in delivery requests. 👉 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬 🔢Built a clean, SEO-structured corporate website that improved global search presence and increased search visibility by 120%. 🌟 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗟𝗔𝗬 | 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 & 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧 "Ankush did a great job incorporating and expanding on my vision for my website. He was very easy to work with and I'd highly recommend him for your next project." 🌟 𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗚 | 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬-𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 "Ankush did everything we asked for. And in a timely manner. We'd definitely work win him again if the need arises. He also gave assurance of helping for a period after the work was done in case there's any lingering issues - which is a welcome change from other freelancers. A++ all the way." P.S: 𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝟯𝟬-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄. 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁. Have a Squarespace project in mind? 📩 Send me a message, I’d love to hear about it. 🔑 Squarespace Search Keywords & Tags: Squarespace Website Designer | Squarespace Website Redesign Expert | Squarespace Developer | Squarespace Expert Bernard | Squarespace SEO Specialist | Squarespace CRM Integration | Acuity Integration | Squarespace Membership Website | Squarespace Fluid Engine Design | Squarespace Online Store Setup | Squarespace eCommerce Designer | Squarespace Landing Page Design | Squarespace Booking Website | Squarespace Custom Code

Kai Poynting has over 15 years of cumulative experience in the technical writing field, 9 years as a freelance technical writer, 2 years as the senior technical writer for one of the larger energy software companies in Calgary Alberta, and 5 years of experience writing about solutions for IT. In addition to writing about solutions for IT, those 5 years were also spent testing, building and deploying some of the same solutions. As part of a small group of consultants, Kai was provided with a great many opportunities to obtain hands on experience in installing, configuring, building, and managing various server solutions, including Server 2008 R2, Exchange 2007 and 2010, Hyper-V, SCVMM, and more. He also provided customer support and technical support for the company's classroom environment, including requirements management, tech support, deployment, and server configuration (Exchange 2007 MOC courseware setup, for example). At Upwork, Kai has a 100% success rate, and has maintained a status of top rated plus for over 9 years. His clients have included mobile app developers, encrypted communication specialists, and cloud storage and orchestration vendors. He has written numerous user guides, manuals, RFPs and more, as well as created how-to videos showcasing product functionality. This is not to mention numerous blog articles, either ghost-written (for busy company founders), or in his own name. Kai is a flexible, project-oriented professional with a well-rounded skillset. He also holds a BA with an English major, and writes creatively whenever he can. Communication is the cornerstone of his profession and he prides himself on being able to provide the clearest possible message in all documents he provides.

"[Ivan's] consultancy is phenomenal and trustworthy, especially in the industry and our tough field of IT. He delivers more than what's asked for and comes up with ideas to further enhance our work and deliverables without asking!" - Bespin Global, MEA Looking for someone who can create compelling content and increase engagement? I have over 20 years' experience as a technology writer delivering premium content to Fortune 500 companies. My client list includes 3D Systems, Accenture, Aruba, AWS, Capgemini, CSC, Citrix, DXC Technology, Fujitsu, GigaOm, HP, HPE, Infosys, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Palette Software, Red Hat, SAP, SentinelOne, ShakaCode, SUSE, and VMware. I've written hundreds of articles, blogs, press releases, case studies, email campaigns, e-books, infographics, LinkedIn profiles, message maps, presentations, webinars, sites, social media, solution briefs and brochures, video scripts, thought leadership/business/technical white papers, and much, much more. If you think we're a match, let's chat!

📌 Built, shipped and scaled 20+ platform products across AI, fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, and IoT over 15+ years in product management 📌 I am a senior Product Manager, Product Advisor, and fractional product leader specializing in platform products, AI-powered solutions, and zero-to-one product development. Blending technical expertise, product intuition, and a data-driven approach, I help companies define product strategy, build scalable architectures, and execute from idea to launch. 📞The biggest reasons clients contact me: 1⃣ You need clarity on what to build: You have a concept (or even a messy system) and now need a clear product direction and roadmap to bring to life. 2⃣ You are building something complex: Whether it’s building AI tools or marketplaces with complex integrations, you need someone who understands the product at a fundamental system level – not just features! 3⃣Your team needs alignment: Bringing a background as a project manager, I help align product, engineering, and business-facing units to help execution move in a unified direction 4⃣ You want to build it right: Whether it’s limited funding runway or talent retention risk, there is a cost to building products that cannot scale. I help clients avoid costly rework by making the right product and architecture decisions early. 🔨 What I can help with: 🔷 Defining product vision, positioning, and roadmaps 🔷 Developing clear, buildable product scopes (PRDs, user flows, and requirements) 🔷 Leading product discovery, user journey mapping, and feature prioritization 🔷 Working directly with developers and hiring teams 🔷 Designing platform architecture and API-driven systems 🚀 What you can expect: ✅ Design and launch of platforms and AI-driven products that solve real-world business problems ✅ Clear actionable product direction in alignment with unique business goals ✅ Stronger, faster product-market fit with user-focused design and interface ✅ Scalable systems that won’t need rebuilding in 6-12 months ✅ Faster execution with less ambiguity and scope creep 🔑 Why clients return: 📍 Shipped 20+ products and was entrusted as a fractional Chief Product Officer by clients building leading-edge platforms for emergent use cases and 5M+ users 📍 Proven innovation track record with extensive expertise in emerging technologies including AI, crypto, and Internet of Things (IoT) 📍 Able to translate complex ideas into clear, detailed requirements before rallying executives, teams, and vendors around a unified vision 📍 Strong ownership mindset with an ability to balance speed, cost and scalability that delivers real results – without over-engineering solutions! If you are building something ambitious or looking to take your product to the next level, send me a message! To provide you with a quote, I would need: 1. Brief overview of your product or idea 2. Your business goals and success criteria 3. Target users or customer segments 4. Current status, idea stage, MVP, or existing product 5. Key challenges or blockers you are facing 6. Any existing documentation, designs, or technical setup 7. Timeline expectations and priority level 8. Budget range or constraints

Technology is changing faster than ever. AI has accelerated software development, automation, and digital transformation, but successful businesses still need experienced professionals who can connect technology with business outcomes. That's where I come in. I am a Senior AI, Business Operations, and Technology Consultant with over 30 years of experience helping organizations design, build, optimize, and scale digital products, operational processes, cloud infrastructure, and customer experiences. My career spans startups, growing businesses, enterprise organizations, healthcare, education, blockchain, and SaaS, giving me the ability to understand both the technical and commercial challenges companies face. I specialize in helping organizations leverage Artificial Intelligence to work smarter, automate repetitive tasks, improve decision-making, and build products that create real business value. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to integrate advanced AI capabilities into an existing platform, I can help define the strategy and deliver the implementation. My approach is business-first. Before recommending technology, I work to understand your goals, operational challenges, customer journey, and growth plans. The result is practical, scalable solutions rather than unnecessary complexity. My areas of expertise include: • AI Strategy & Implementation AI readiness assessments AI workflow design Prompt engineering AI agents and business automation Knowledge hubs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI product strategy Internal productivity tools AI-assisted operations • Business Operations & Digital Transformation Business process analysis Workflow optimization Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Business analysis KPI dashboards and reporting Operational scaling Process mapping Digital transformation initiatives • Product & Technology Consulting Product strategy MVP planning Technical architecture Feature prioritization Customer journey optimization Platform modernization SaaS product consulting Technical documentation • Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps Cloud infrastructure strategy Infrastructure assessments DevOps best practices Platform reliability Systems integration API architecture Technical operations Web3 and blockchain infrastructure • Web Development & Digital Platforms WordPress development Website modernization CMS implementation Performance optimization Security improvements SEO best practices Landing pages API integrations Throughout my career I've worked across customer success, operations, technical consulting, product management, infrastructure, and software delivery. This broad experience allows me to bridge the gap between executives, operations teams, developers, and end users, ensuring technology investments align with business objectives. Clients value working with me because I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. I can facilitate executive workshops, define roadmaps, improve operational processes, architect technical solutions, or roll up my sleeves and help build the solution. I communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and focus on delivering practical outcomes that generate measurable value. Whether you need a strategic advisor, a fractional technology leader, an AI consultant, a product strategist, or an experienced delivery partner, I provide flexible support tailored to your business. Engagements range from short advisory sessions and technical audits to leading multi-phase transformation initiatives. If you're looking for someone who understands business strategy, modern AI technologies, operational excellence, and technical implementation and can bring all of those disciplines together to solve complex problems, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.