I am a passionate believer that training is not just about content, it’s about getting results as a consequence of delivering content in ways that engage learners, gain buy-in, and reinforce best practices. I have always understood that learning is a process, not an event. It begins long before the teachable moments happen and it continues until we see a difference in people's lives.

Title: AI Integration Specialist | Project Marketing Manager | Fractional COO Bio: "I don’t just implement AI; I build the digital nervous system for your business. With over 20 years of experience in management and business ownership, I understand the friction points that stall growth. Most AI projects fail because they lack a clear marketing strategy or a technical bridge to reality. I solve both. As the founder of Midwest AI Division, I specialize in taking messy workflows and transforming them into high-efficiency, AI-driven ecosystems. Whether you are looking to automate your lead generation, integrate LLMs into your existing CRM, or launch a complex data-backed marketing campaign, I provide the strategic oversight to ensure your ROI isn't just a buzzword. How I Help You Scale: AI Integration: Connecting OpenAI, Claude, or Google Cloud AI to your internal tools via custom Python scripts or low-code automation (Make/Zapier). Project Marketing Management: Leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns on time and under budget. Data-Driven Strategy: Leveraging my background in Data Science to turn your raw business data into predictive insights. I’ve deployed over 100 websites and managed multi-million dollar sales divisions. I speak both 'Developer' and 'CEO.' Let’s connect and turn your AI roadmap into a production-ready reality."

I design and build production software. Not mockups that get thrown over a wall. Working apps, shipped fast, with tests and a deploy pipeline. Most recent proof: I built an operations platform for a medical practice. 15 working pages in 72 hours. It now runs 18 routes, 47 database migrations, a pricing engine covering 69 services, and a CI gate that scans every database column for protected health information before a migration lands. Sole author. Before that I spent 12 years designing product at Microsoft, Samsung, Salesforce, and Axios HQ. I ran an 8-person product and design org. I built design teams from zero twice. So I am not a freelancer who learned Figma last year. I am a product leader who kept his hands on the keyboard and then learned to ship the whole thing. WHAT I ACTUALLY DO FOR YOU - Take a fuzzy idea and turn it into a working, deployed v1 you can put in front of real users - Design and build SaaS product surfaces: dashboards, onboarding, billing, multi-tenant admin - Rebuild an existing product that has grown confusing, without a ground-up rewrite - Set up the design system, component library, and tokens so your team stops re-deciding button padding - Audit a product and tell you honestly what to fix first HOW I WORK, AND WHY IT IS FAST I run an AI-assisted engineering pipeline that I built and maintain myself. Codified project contracts, automated review gates, a documentation sync hook that blocks a push if the docs went stale, parallel agents handling independent workstreams under my direction. That is why 72 hours produces 15 real pages instead of a prototype. To be clear about what that means: the AI accelerates the typing. The architecture, the schema, the interaction design, and the judgment about what to cut are mine. I read every line before it merges. MY STACK React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, Supabase and Postgres, Stripe, Cloudflare Workers and Pages, Playwright and Vitest, Figma. SELECTED RESULTS - Doubled AI feature usage across an editorial SaaS platform, and re-architected its information architecture in 90 days - Redesigned a CRM contact surface: +40% daily active users, +34% duplicate records merged - Co-founded Samsung Ads inside Samsung Electronics and led design from zero. $20M profit in year one - Cut Microsoft global partner onboarding time by over 60% - Rebuilt an SMB booking flow: 35% fewer steps, 18% lift in conversion WHO I AM A GOOD FIT FOR Founders who need a real v1 and are tired of hiring a designer and a developer separately and then translating between them. Teams with a product that works but feels incoherent. Businesses that need one person who can own brand, interface, and the code that ships it. WHO I AM NOT A GOOD FIT FOR Pixel-pushing against a spec someone else wrote. Wordpress theme edits. Anything where the goal is the cheapest possible hands. If you tell me the outcome you need and the deadline you are working against, I will tell you straight whether I am the right person and what I would actually do first. Send me the details.

Experienced IT professional interested in roles focusing on Data & Systems analysis, Data engineering, Architecture and Consultancy 15+ years' experience working in Financial Services, Insurance & Retail as both a consultant, analyst, developer & an administrator. Experienced in a broad range of technologies and languages including: Data Architecture, Engineering, Analysis & SQL development & querying, across multiple technologies including Teradata, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL UNIX/Linux/AIX/Windows Powershell scripting & Support Data warehouse & ETL development, maintenance & administration BI & Big Data technologies, including Hadoop, Hive, Python, hdfs scripting etc SAS development & support, including System admin Mainframe development, including COBOL, JCL, CICS, & DB2 Skilled & experienced in multiple methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, as well as change control procedures & git Worked in all aspects of project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and definition, analysis, development, testing/QA and all engagement in between Extensive experience with the MS office suite, including excel proficiency and reporting Exposure to other scripting & programming languages, such as Python, Scala, Spark & C++ SME in a wide range of varying non-technical areas including Financial systems, GDPR, AML & Compliance, CRM & retail marketing insights. Outside of technology, I have also worked in Teaching and Mentoring roles

I am a visionary leader and co-founder with over 20 years of experience in technology implementation and strategy development. My expertise lies in marrying bespoke tech solutions with team empowerment, enabling organizations to achieve their C-Level objectives. I excel in assessing risks and generating significant cost savings while driving efficiencies that have yielded millions in operational improvements. As a mentor, I am dedicated to cultivating future generations of technologists. I have successfully navigated complex projects across various industries, from startups to established enterprises. If you need a strategic partner to elevate your technology initiatives and align them with your business goals, let’s connect. I look forward to exploring how I can help your organization thrive and innovate.

Jan Lukas Kühn - Skills & Capabilities Summary Solution Architect | SAP & AI Specialist | Digital Transformation Expert Executive Summary Location : Osaka, Japan (Permanent Visa) Availability : Immediate Work Mode : Remote (APAC Region) Rate : $100-150/hour Company : Ryu Digital Ltd. (CEO & Partner since June 2019) Jan Kühn is a seasoned solution architect with 15+ years of SAP consulting experience and 12+ years in project management , specializing in SAP S/4HANA transformations, AI/ML solutions, block- chain integration, and cloud architecture. With a proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise projects for Fortune 500 companies across Europe and Asia, Jan brings deep technical expertise combined with strategic business acumen. Key Differentiators : - Dual expertise : SAP Enterprise Systems + Modern AI/ML Technologies - Based in Japan with permanent residency, fluent in English & German

I’m a Senior Product & Project Manager with 9+ years of experience building and scaling mobile and web products across startups and high-growth environments. I specialize in driving product success end-to-end—from strategy and planning to execution and optimization—helping teams improve user experience, streamline delivery, and achieve measurable growth. 🚀 What sets me apart: I combine product thinking, structured project execution, and AI-driven innovation to deliver real, measurable outcomes. Scaled products to 10x growth through funnel and UX optimization Improved conversion rates by 2x through experimentation and user insights Led cross-functional teams to deliver products from 0 → launch → scale Implemented automation and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making 💡 What I Can Do for You 1. Product Strategy & Roadmapping Define product vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned with business goals Identify high-impact opportunities across user journey and growth 2. Project Management & Execution Manage end-to-end delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies Coordinate across design, engineering, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution Improve team efficiency, workflows, and delivery predictability 3. Funnel & UI/UX Optimization Analyze onboarding, signup, and engagement flows Identify friction points and improve user experience to boost conversions 4. Product Analytics & Experimentation Set up and optimize analytics tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics, etc.) Run A/B tests to improve activation, retention, and engagement 5. AI & Automation Integration Identify opportunities to leverage AI for product features and workflows Implement automation to improve user experience and operational efficiency 6. Monetization & Growth Optimize pricing, packaging, and conversion flows Improve user lifetime value and revenue performance 🧠 Core Expertise Product Strategy & Roadmapping Project Management (Agile, Scrum) Growth (Activation, Retention, Monetization) UI/UX Optimization Product Analytics & A/B Testing AI & Automation in Products Mobile & Web Applications 🤝 Who I Work Best With Startups looking to build, launch, or scale products Teams struggling with execution, alignment, or delivery speed Founders who want a hands-on product + project leader who drives results If you're looking for someone who can plan, execute, and scale your product while leveraging data and AI—let’s connect.

I design communications where people can see themselves in the story and act on it. For more than 15 years, I've helped startups and mission-driven organizations align what they stand for with how people actually experience it. Most of the time, the work isn't starting from scratch. It's that something isn't landing. The values are clear internally, but they aren't translating into the messaging, positioning, or campaigns that customers, donors, or teams can recognize themselves inside of. My approach is shaped first by training in theater and performance, which taught me to listen closely, read the room, and stay grounded under pressure. I later deepened that through Public Narrative at Harvard, the framework developed by Marshall Ganz for how stories move people to act. Language, in my experience, is not decoration. It shapes who is included, how responsibility is held, and how people move forward together. Recent work: At Catalyst, the global nonprofit advancing workplace equity and belonging, I led a nine-month value proposition evolution and rebrand alongside the CEO and senior leadership, anchoring the organization's work in belonging, trust, and inclusion as operational commitments rather than aspirational language. What that looked like in outcomes: - $3M+ in philanthropic and partner revenue tied to communications strategy - 4x lift in lead-to-conversion through CRM, segmentation, and supporter journey design - 93% of a 600-lead target (560 MQLs) against a five-year growth plan - 5x increase in top-of-funnel engagement in a single quarter - 1,000+ executives and people leaders engaged through webinars and convenings - A repeatable go-to-market framework aligned to narrative, audience readiness, and business outcomes Before Catalyst, I led marketing and brand for Preemptive Love, an international humanitarian organization responding to conflict and displacement across Iraq, Syria, Venezuela, and Mexico. In moments shaped by crisis and misinformation, I focused on accurate, restrained storytelling that held donor trust and allowed response work to continue. Earlier roles span Luna Vineyards, Fannie Mae (via Chromium Group), and early tech, which is where I first learned to see organizations as systems. I was honored with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the AFP Golden Gate Chapter for that era of work. How I help: - Brand, narrative, and positioning (so what, why now, who cares) - Executive and stakeholder communications - Go-to-market and launch strategy - Audience segmentation, CRM, and lifecycle marketing - Campaign strategy across paid, email, content, and events - Thought leadership and public-facing narrative - Team leadership and coaching through change Who I work best with: - Founders and leadership teams preparing for a launch, reposition, or funding moment - Communications or marketing leads who need senior partnership on narrative, messaging, or campaigns - Mission-driven organizations aligning story, strategy, and program delivery - Teams navigating change, scrutiny, or growth where communications has to do more work - People who want language to match mission, and who are ready to move once it does Ways to work together: - Narrative Audit (one week). A written diagnosis of your current messaging, site, and funnel, with specific fixes ranked by impact. - Positioning Sprint (two to three weeks). We land on a new positioning and message house you can carry across your site, sales materials, and campaigns. - Launch or Rebrand Strategy (four to six weeks). A full plan for a product launch, rebrand, or funding moment, from audience and message through channels and sequencing. - Fractional Communications Leadership (ongoing). Embedded senior partnership for teams between hires or through a key stretch of growth. If you're in a moment where the story matters, a launch, a pivot, a rebrand, or communications that needs to do more than it currently does, send me a note with a bit about what you're working on. I'll tell you honestly if I can help.

With over 15 years of marketing experience, I have a proven track record of launching and growing innovative and successful products and services in the fintech, mobility, and investment sectors. I have expertise in growth marketing, product marketing, brand marketing, digital marketing, app development, and online community management, as well as experience in leading and managing marketing teams and functions across different markets and industries. I have multiple certifications from Apple, Google, and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, and have won several awards for my marketing campaigns and mobile apps. I have a passion and desire to work with world-class products and brands, and my approach is to use analytical, multi-channel strategies with smart content and efficient marketing outreach.

I build the automations that keep leads, hand-offs, and back-office work from slipping — 20 years, up to $1B, now for founders, fast. What I build: the systems that take the manual, repetitive work off your plate — the work quietly running through you that caps how fast the business can move. CRM and pipeline automation, lead capture and follow-up, client onboarding, reporting dashboards, invoicing and back-office flows, AI-assisted workflows, and the integrations that get your tools finally talking to each other. You show me the process; I build it in your existing stack, test it on your real data, and hand it over — often within a week for a focused build. Why me: I spent 20+ years building the operational systems that run companies up to $1B in revenue — including an entire IT department from scratch for a $150M manufacturer, a CRM rollout to 55,000 users at TD Ameritrade, and years as a Microsoft-Certified Gold consultant at a Gold Partner Microsoft sent its own clients to. Same problems you have, just with more zeros. I left that world to do exactly this — hands-on builds for growing service businesses — because it's the work I actually like. How I work: I do every build myself — no team, no handoffs, no offshoring — so I take on only a few at a time. I build on top of your existing stack: no rip-and-replace, no months-long project. If you already know what you need, I build exactly that, fast; if you're not sure yet, …and I'll tell you straight how I'd approach it before you commit to anything. My guarantee: I keep working until the build runs in your live stack, doing exactly what we scoped — and if I can't get it there, you don't pay. New to Upwork, 20 years doing this everywhere else — which means you get more attention than someone running their 500th identical gig. Send me the one process slowing you down most, and I'll walk you through exactly how I'd build it before you commit to anything.