Talha J.
Senior Python & AI Engineer | AI Products That Ship to Production
I help startups and growing businesses turn ideas into working software: AI tools, automations, and backend systems that run reliably in production, not just in demos. Over the past 7+ years, I have built and shipped products end-to-end for US-based companies, including a complete field service management platform for a multi-brand home services company, AI-powered internal tools for a healthcare startup, and LLM integrations that save teams hours of manual work every week. If you are non-technical, here is what working with me looks like: You describe the problem, I ask the right questions early, and I send you clear progress updates you can actually understand. No jargon, no surprises, no black boxes. You always know what has been built, what is next, and why. If you are technical, here is my stack and depth: Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask), LLM and GenAI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain, RAG pipelines, vector databases, embeddings), Next.js and React frontends, PostgreSQL, Supabase, AWS, Docker, and third-party API integrations (webhooks, CRMs, payment and field service tools). I focus on clean architecture, security, and long-term maintainability so your project does not become tech debt six months later. What clients typically hire me for: Building AI features into existing products (chatbots, document processing, smart automation) Designing and scaling backend APIs and multi-tenant SaaS platforms Automating manual workflows that eat up your team's time Taking a prototype or MVP to a production-ready product Rescuing or improving existing backends that have grown fragile Most of my work comes from long-term engagements where clients hand me ownership of a problem, not just a task list. If you want someone who can own decisions, ship reliable software, and communicate like a partner rather than a vendor, send me a message and tell me about your project. I usually respond within a few hours.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.8k
Billed in all: $3,724$3.7k
$2.8k in the last 6 months
Across 18 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 12% in Celery
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