You will get Cost Reduction - AI-Native Automation & Legacy Modernization
Project details
You will get an outstanding executive-grade transformation that turns high-cost legacy debt into a high-velocity, $1.2M+ annual savings engine.
What sets this project apart:
Targeted ROI: We don't just "automate"; we surgically remove the specific 800+ manual staff hours draining your monthly budget.
Zero-Disruption Transition: Using "Strangler Fig" architecture, I modernize your core systems piece by piece with zero business downtime.
Sovereign AI Security: I implement "Zero-Trust" stacks that ensure your proprietary data remains private and off the public web.
Executive Leadership: You are partnering with a Senior Solutions Architect with 15+ years of experience who aligns technical execution with board-level business goals.
What sets this project apart:
Targeted ROI: We don't just "automate"; we surgically remove the specific 800+ manual staff hours draining your monthly budget.
Zero-Disruption Transition: Using "Strangler Fig" architecture, I modernize your core systems piece by piece with zero business downtime.
Sovereign AI Security: I implement "Zero-Trust" stacks that ensure your proprietary data remains private and off the public web.
Executive Leadership: You are partnering with a Senior Solutions Architect with 15+ years of experience who aligns technical execution with board-level business goals.
AI Development Type
Deep Learning, Knowledge Representation, Model Tuning, Recommendation System, Software MaintenanceAI Tools
Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, BigDL, Deeplearning4j, Google AutoML, MLflow, NVIDIA AI Platform, OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlowAI Development Language
PythonWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$2,500
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Standard
$7,500
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Advanced
$35,000
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 7 days | 14 days | 70 days |
AI Model Integration | - | ||
Detailed Code Comments | - | ||
Knowledge Graph | - | ||
Model Documentation | - | - | |
Ontology | - | - | |
Source Code | - | ||
Taxonomy | - | - |
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Additional Revision
+$2,500
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James P.
Dec 11, 2024
Cloud migrations consultant
Dereje is a game-changer in cloud migration consulting! His unparalleled expertise transformed our IT infrastructure with a seamless, secure, and zero-downtime migration.
What sets him apart is his ability to simplify complex processes and deliver exceptional value, even at a reduced rate, showcasing quality far beyond industry standards. Dereje's commitment, technical brilliance, and client-first approach make him a trusted partner for strategic, long-term projects.
If you're looking for a results-driven cloud expert who exceeds expectations, Dereje is the one to hire!
Thank you, Dereje, for surpassing expectations and making exceptional contributions.
What sets him apart is his ability to simplify complex processes and deliver exceptional value, even at a reduced rate, showcasing quality far beyond industry standards. Dereje's commitment, technical brilliance, and client-first approach make him a trusted partner for strategic, long-term projects.
If you're looking for a results-driven cloud expert who exceeds expectations, Dereje is the one to hire!
Thank you, Dereje, for surpassing expectations and making exceptional contributions.
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Dadi M.
Oct 22, 2024
Network design and EHR consultant for new hospital
Dejere is very detailed oriented and very good to work with. He was able to not only complete the project on time but also spend a great deal of time explaining to me his methodology and the use of his technical skills. I would definitely work with him again.
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James P.
Aug 29, 2024
IT Infrastructure Solution Design Consultant
I was highly impressed by Dereje's exceptional performance on this project. Their consistent delivery of high-quality work exceeded my expectations. Dereje demonstrated exemplary responsiveness, communication skills, and a collaborative approach. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to others.
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Abel T.
Jul 31, 2024
IT Consultant and IT Infrastructure Lead
Excellent work from this skilled IT professional. As our [IT Consultant/Infrastructure Lead], Dereje provided expert guidance and strategic recommendations that significantly improved our IT operations and infrastructure. His technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and communication skills was exceptional. I'm very impressed with the meaningful impact he had, and I would enthusiastically work with him again.
About Dereje
Solution Architect | Technical PM | SaaS, Cloud, AI & Infrastructure
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Job Success
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 3:47 am local time
I help founders, executives, product leaders, and technology teams make better technology decisions, reduce delivery risk, and turn complex requirements into secure, scalable, and practical solutions.
I work as a Solution Architect and Technical Project Manager specializing in SaaS, Cloud, AI, and Technology Infrastructure. I connect business priorities with architecture and execution so leaders understand what should be built, what could go wrong, and how to deliver it successfully.
CLIENTS TYPICALLY CONTACT ME WHEN
• A SaaS platform is difficult to scale, maintain, or operate reliably
• An AI, LLM, RAG, or AI agent initiative works as a prototype but is not ready for production
• Cloud or infrastructure costs are increasing without clear business value
• Technology infrastructure needs modernization, resilience, capacity, or security improvements
• A critical project is delayed, over budget, or losing stakeholder confidence
• Architecture decisions need independent review before major investment
• SOC 2, ISO 27001, security, or governance requirements are affecting enterprise readiness
• Leadership needs a practical technology roadmap before committing budget
HOW I CAN HELP
Solution Architecture and Technology Roadmaps
Business requirements, target architecture, integrations, technology decisions, and implementation planning.
Technology Infrastructure and Modernization
Cloud, hybrid, and on premises environments covering compute, storage, networking, virtualization, identity, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, availability, security, and resilience.
SaaS Architecture and Modernization
Scalability, reliability, performance, integrations, data architecture, technical debt, security, and operational readiness.
Generative AI, LLM, RAG, and AI Agents
Architecture, data flows, retrieval quality, evaluation, security, governance, scalability, cost, deployment, and monitoring.
Cloud Architecture and FinOps
Architecture optimization, utilization, capacity, cost control, and governance.
Technical Project Management and Recovery
Scope, ownership, dependencies, milestones, technical risks, vendors, delivery priorities, and stakeholder communication.
Security and Compliance Readiness
SOC 2, ISO 27001, infrastructure security, risk management, business continuity, access governance, and AI governance.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL RESULTS OUTSIDE UPWORK
• Delivered more than $1.2 million in measurable business value through modernization, automation, infrastructure improvement, and technology transformation
• Designed and supported highly available platforms and technology environments serving more than 15 million users
• Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by up to 40 percent through FinOps, architecture optimization, capacity improvement, and stronger governance
• Helped move Generative AI, LLM, RAG, and intelligent agent solutions from experimentation into production
• Developed security, compliance, risk, and governance programs aligned with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 requirements
My strongest results were achieved through professional engagements outside Upwork. I am now bringing the same experience and delivery discipline to clients on this platform.
A PRACTICAL WAY TO START
You do not need to commit to a large implementation before understanding the problem clearly. Many engagements can begin with a focused assessment.
I can provide current state assessments, architecture reviews, SaaS scalability assessments, AI production readiness reviews, cloud and FinOps assessments, infrastructure resilience reviews, project health assessments, security and compliance gap analyses, technical risk registers, target architecture recommendations, and prioritized 30, 60, or 90 day roadmaps.
If your team can implement the recommendations internally, I provide a clean handover. If more support is needed, I can continue with detailed architecture, implementation planning, engineering and vendor coordination, project governance, technical oversight, or ongoing advisory support.
HOW I WORK
Business first. Technology decisions should support measurable business outcomes.
Architecture before complexity. I recommend the simplest solution that meets requirements for scale, reliability, security, performance, cost, and growth.
Risk before implementation. I identify expensive technical and delivery risks before they become production problems.
Clear execution. Architecture only creates value when teams can understand it, implement it, operate it, and measure the results.
If you are facing a SaaS, Cloud, AI, Technology Infrastructure, Architecture, or Technical Delivery challenge, send me a brief description of your environment, the main problem, and your desired outcome.
I can help you determine the most practical next step.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Dereje can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Dereje receives requirements from you.
Dereje works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Discovery & Architecture Audit
I perform a deep-dive analysis of your legacy systems to identify "bleeding" costs and map out the new AI-native architecture.
Pilot Prototype (POC)
I will build a working automation for your #1 highest-cost manual workflow to prove ROI within 3 weeks.