Top-Rated, Expert-Vetted VoIP & AI Voice Automation Engineer with 20+ years of experience designing high-availability telephony systems and AI-powered phone agents that handle real conversations in real time.
I help businesses modernize how they handle inbound calls by replacing outdated IVRs and manual call handling with natural, efficient, AI-driven voice interactions. Whether you need to automate customer support, qualify leads, route calls intelligently, or integrate voice systems with CRMs and internal workflows, I can architect and deploy the end-to-end solution.
Core Specialties
• AI Phone Agents (LLM + STT + TTS) with barge-in, memory, and real-time context switching
• Asterisk / FreePBX / Kamailio / RTPengine architecture, scaling, and troubleshooting
• SIP trunking, call routing, failover, load balancing, SBC architecture
• SMS/MMS integration and automated messaging workflows
• Linux, AWS, secure network design, and HA deployments
• Custom APIs, CRM integrations, call event webhooks, and data pipelines
What I Deliver
• Voice agents that sound natural and respond instantly
• Call flows that handle interruptions and human behavior (not just scripts)
• Seamless integration with business applications (CRM, billing, scheduling, etc.)
• Reliable, secure, production-grade VoIP environments
• Clear documentation, long-term maintainability, and zero vendor lock-in
Experience Highlights
• Developed high-availability telephony infrastructure at TeleConnx Inc.
• Built privacy-focused communication platforms for Mecca Hosting, Inc.
• Created enterprise-grade AI voice automation for Nomo
• Led development engineering efforts supporting mission-critical systems at Lockheed Martin
• Managed large-scale Linux server fleets and network operations at IBM
I work efficiently, communicate clearly, and always deliver solutions that are fast, reliable, and built to scale. If you have a complex or time-sensitive project, I’m the engineer you want on it.
If you’re looking to:
• Add AI intelligence to your phone system
• Replace manual call center interactions
• Improve reliability, routing logic, or call quality
• Integrate voice + SMS + automation into a single workflow
• Or rescue a failing telephony deployment
Let’s talk — I can help.
VoIP Software
VoIP Administration
VoIP
Business with 10-99 Employees
Linux
Session Initiation Protocol
LAMP Administration
C
API Development
Asterisk
Amazon Web Services
Linux System Administration
Kamailio
MySQL
FreePBX
Thomas M.
West Jordan, Utah
$50/hr
5.0
49 jobs
Dedicated IT technician with 9+ years of experience in maintaining and troubleshooting multiple platforms. Seeking to progress my career in evaluating and maintaining Microsoft and Office 365 platforms. Works strategically and collaborates with cross-functional teams. Aligns end-user needs with long-term solutions to complex challenges. Adept troubleshooter consistently focused on identifying, isolating, and resolving technical issues.
Active Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Voice Engineer Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Support Engineer Specialty
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
Professional Skills:
Customer Service: Expert
Troubleshooting: Expert
Office365 Administration: Expert
Teams & Skype for Business: Expert
VoIP: Advanced
Powershell: Advanced
Windows Server: Intermediate
Networking: Competent
Linux: Beginner
VoIP Software
VoIP Administration
VoIP
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
Microsoft Active Directory
Office 365
Skype For Business
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Exchange Online
Scripting
Microsoft Teams
Avi B.
Winter Springs, Florida
$100/hr
5.0
73 jobs
US-Based. Ex-Google Senior Systems Engineer. I have over 25 years of running Linux infrastructure, websites, system administration and technical services.
I can help with:
* Linux server troubleshooting, setup & security (CentOS, Ubuntu, Alma, Rocky, etc.)
* Apache & nginx web servers
* MySQL & MariaDB SQL servers
* Email services (dovecot, exim, sendmail)
* PHP, Golang, Python programming, Bash scripting
* SSL certificate issues
* DNS issues
* Wordpress issues
* Server & website migrations.
* VPI/PBX: Asterisk, Kamailio, Twilio, etc.
* Compiling software
* Web hosting control panels (including cPanel/WHM, etc)
* GCP & AWS management
* Networking: VPNs, VLANs, routing, switching, DHCP, PXE, BGP, etc
* SRE, Devlops, monitoring & logging, etc.
After running a web hosting company for 17 years and then working as a systems engineer at Google for 7 years I am now ready to help you with your internet & website infrastructure.
I live in the US, work in the Eastern Time Zone and I am available via email, WhatsApp, phone or video calls. If you need a trusted partner to work with your website or infrastructure, then look no further :)
Computer Network
Computing & Networking
Network Engineering
System Administration
DevOps
Linux
Ubuntu
CentOS
NGINX
PHP
Custom PHP
WordPress Installation
DNS
MySQL
Joseph C.
Chesterfield, Virginia
$45/hr
4.1
18 jobs
The Two-Second Version:
I'm an IT Consultant with 25+ years of hands-on experience across Microsoft, Mac, cloud infrastructure, security operations, and AI-assisted automation. I've managed environments with 1,000+ users and can come up with viable solutions fast — whether it's a single workstation issue or an enterprise-level deployment.
Message me for more info!
The Long Version:
Hello, my name is Joe Coleman. I'm a certified Hardware and Networking Engineer with 25+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud administration, endpoint security, and operational automation.
I've built my career on honesty, reliability, and building long-term working relationships with clients. I work across both on-premise and cloud environments and bring enterprise-level experience to every engagement — whether you need a single issue resolved or a full infrastructure overhaul.
I have hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 environments with 1,000+ users, deploying and configuring security tooling, building automation workflows, and integrating AI-assisted processes to reduce manual overhead and improve operational efficiency.
I hold a CompTIA Security+ certification and have worked extensively with enterprise security platforms including CrowdStrike, QRadar SIEM, Stellar SIEM, and Microsoft Defender. I'm currently deploying Microsoft Purview for a client environment and staying current with the evolving Microsoft security stack.
Services I offer:
Operating Systems and Devices
Installation and support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Virus cleanup, removal, and remediation
Computer diagnostics, speed optimization, and driver management
Data recovery and password recovery
HyperV setup and virtualization
Microsoft 365 and Cloud Administration
Microsoft 365 tenant setup, administration, and hardening
Intune, Autopilot, MAM, and MDM device management
Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD — user, group, and policy management
Conditional Access and MFA configuration
SharePoint Online administration, intranet design, and governance
Document library redesign using metadata, content types, and views
Exchange Online administration and mail migrations (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)
DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration
OneDrive and Teams administration
Security and Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint configuration and monitoring
CrowdStrike endpoint detection and response
QRadar SIEM and Stellar SIEM administration
ManageEngine Endpoint Central — patch management, policy enforcement, remote control
Tenant hardening and security best practices
CMMC and HIPAA-adjacent compliance environments
Automation and AI-Assisted Workflows
Power Automate workflows — approvals, notifications, access requests, document reviews
PowerShell and PnP PowerShell scripting for administration, cleanup, and automation
Batch scripting for endpoint management and repeatable tasks
AI-assisted workflow design to reduce manual IT overhead and improve operational efficiency
n8n automation platform
Server and Infrastructure
Windows Server upgrades and migrations
Active Directory Services
Azure and VMware environment configuration
Network infrastructure and remote support
IT Leadership and Project Management
IT project management and project plan development
IT staff supervision and team leadership
Procedures development and implementation
Organization standards enforcement
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Time management and prioritization
Customer relations and communication
Remote workforce support across distributed environments
VoIP Software
Microsoft Virtual Server
VoIP Administration
Microsoft Active Directory
CompTIA
Computing & Networking
Directory
MacBook
Jes H.
Richmond County, New York
$100/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I build AI systems that do real work: voice agents that answer and book, chatbots that qualify leads 24/7, automations that replace manual processes, and the AI content/personas behind modern brands.
Recently I built a GoHighLevel round-robin lead router plus a live KPI dashboard for a sales team, cutting lead response from hours to under 2 minutes and saving 15+ hours a week.
I'm a solo AI engineer, so you work directly with the builder. I ship working systems in days, not weeks. Tell me your workflow and I'll show you exactly how to automate or build it.
VoIP
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Python
Node.js
Twilio
API Integration
Automation
Natural Language Processing
OpenAI API
Prompt Engineering
Generative AI
Chatbot Development
Large Language Model
AI Agent Development
Chatbot
n8n
ElevenLabs
AI Image Generation
Stable Diffusion
John-Paul R.
San Antonio, Texas
$69/hr
5.0
144 jobs
Versatile and strategic IT Leader and Systems Engineer with a proven track record of directing technology operations,
strategy, and security across diverse, high-stakes sectors including finance, education, and managed IT services. Adept
at building and leading high-performing teams, driving significant cost reductions and revenue growth, and architecting
resilient, enterprise-level infrastructure. An expert in incident management, disaster recovery, and aligning technology
with overarching business goals to ensure operational excellence and security.
Microsoft Exchange Server
Windows Server
Asterisk
TCP/IP
Windows Administration
Linux System Administration
Network Administration
VMware Administration
VMware ESX Server
Mobile QA
Data Center Operations
Microsoft SharePoint Administration
FreePBX
Telecommunications Engineering
Blockchain
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