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Ryan V.

Ryan V.

AI Automation Architect | Custom Business Software | AI Agents

I build AI agents and automation systems that run real business operations — because I've run them myself. As the founder of a freight brokerage, I replaced my own company's manual quoting, dispatch, and back-office work with AI-driven automation, building a full enterprise platform in under 90 days. Most businesses don't need another application. They need fewer manual processes, better visibility, and systems that scale without adding headcount. That's where I help. Over the past 15+ years, I've built and optimized real-world operations across logistics, automation, SaaS, and quantitative analytics. After founding and growing my own freight brokerage, I transformed it into a technology-driven business by developing custom operational software, AI-powered automation, internal business platforms, and decision-support systems. Today, I help companies simplify complex operations by designing AI-enabled workflows, intelligent business systems, and custom software that improves efficiency, reduces repetitive work, and gives leadership better visibility into their business. I can help with: • AI Agents & Business Automation • Workflow Analysis & Process Optimization • Custom Internal Business Software • CRM & ERP Integrations • Operations Dashboards & Analytics • AI Knowledge Bases & Document Automation • Logistics & Supply Chain Technology • Transportation Management Systems (TMS) • SaaS Architecture • Python Development & API Integrations • Business Intelligence & Reporting • AI Strategy & Technical Architecture Unlike many developers, I don't begin with code. I begin by understanding how your business operates, identifying bottlenecks, and designing the simplest solution that delivers measurable business value. Technology should support operations—not make them more complicated. My experience spans logistics, finance, AI, automation, and enterprise software, allowing me to connect technical implementation with practical business outcomes. Whether the goal is eliminating repetitive work, modernizing legacy processes, integrating disconnected systems, or building entirely new operational platforms, I focus on delivering solutions that teams actually adopt and use. My typical engagement follows a structured process: 1. Discovery Understand your business, workflows, and objectives. 2. Solution Architecture Design a scalable technical roadmap before writing code. 3. Development Build iteratively with frequent client feedback. 4. Deployment Launch reliable, production-ready systems. 5. Optimization Measure results and continuously improve performance. If you're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between business operations and AI technology—turning complex problems into practical, scalable systems—I'd be happy to discuss your project. The easiest first step: message me with the process that eats the most of your team's time. I'll reply with a concrete automation approach, usually within a few hours.

🇺🇸St. Augustine, United States$70/hr100% JSSSince Sep 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$3k

Last 6 months ÷ 4 months active (since Jul 2026)

World#12,514 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,353 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.9k

Last 6 months: $12k

World#12,986 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,229 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $13k

World#178,558 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#28,812 / 62.1k
Per project
$12k

$12k in the last 6 months

World#12,032 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,085 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#53,151 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$13.1k+$2.9k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$10k$12k$14kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 3% in Logistics Management

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