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Joey M.

Fractional CTO & AI Engineer | Technical Lead | AI Automation

Hi, I’m Joey 👋 I provide technical leadership and build AI systems that save businesses time and drive real revenue. → I worked for the FBI helping to integrate cutting edge technologies → I architected an operations platform for a real estate firm that automated their entire project lifecycle → I helped MITRE ($2B+) build a cybersecurity platform used by Fortune 500s worldwide → I grew my personal brand to 80K+ followers and 15M+ views using automated content systems If you need a technical partner who can lead product strategy AND write the code to ship it — I'm your guy. ——— The longer, sit-down version (if you've got a minute): Nice to meet you! I'm Joey, a former FBI and MITRE software engineer turned fractional CTO and AI engineer. I help startups and SMBs replace manual chaos with real software systems — handling everything from product architecture and technical strategy to hands-on development and deployment. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 → Business owners drowning in manual processes who need AI and automation to scale → Founders who need a technical partner to take an idea from concept to production MVP → Growing companies that need CTO-level leadership without the full-time hire → Teams that want to implement AI workflows, internal tools, or custom software 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 Product Architecture & Technical Strategy I translate business workflows into software systems — defining data models, choosing tech stacks, designing multi-user platforms, and building roadmaps that actually get executed. AI Automation & Workflow Systems I design and build AI-powered automations, lead gen systems, CRM pipelines, content engines, and internal workflows using n8n, Make, ChatGPT, Claude, and custom code. Custom Software & MVP Development Full-stack applications in React and Next.js with modern backends. From internal dashboards and client portals to full SaaS platforms — I take products from idea to production. AI Coaching & Implementation I help businesses adopt AI tools like Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and OpenAI Codex into their workflows — from setup and training to building fully automated systems that run on their own. Technical Leadership & Team Management I manage developers, coordinate with designers, run phased delivery cycles, and make architecture decisions in real time. I operate as your technical partner, not a task-taker. 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, Convex, React Native, PostgreSQL, n8n, Make, Zapier, Go High Level (GHL), Airtable, Notion, ClickUp, ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex, OpenAI, AWS, Docker, Vercel, Git 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐞 → I've written production code deployed in classified government environments → I hold an AWS Solutions Architect certification and am a Certified ScrumMaster → I've built and scaled automated content systems that generated 15M+ views → I operate as a technical co-founder — I own outcomes, not just tickets 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 Most engagements start with a paid consultation so we both know exactly what's needed before committing to a larger scope. From there I typically work on monthly retainers or fixed-price builds. → Consultations & audits — talk through your idea, get honest technical direction → Architecture & roadmap — a written strategy with tech stack decisions and a phased build plan → Fractional CTO retainer — ongoing technical leadership, architecture, and developer oversight → AI coaching & setup — get your team using Claude Code, Codex, and AI workflows effectively → MVP & product builds — I take your idea from concept to launched product I run lightweight sprints with clear milestones and async-friendly communication. I handle the full lifecycle: product blueprinting → system architecture → development → deployment. If you're building something serious and want a technical partner who can both think and ship — send me a message. I'd love to help!

🇺🇸Seattle, United States$173/hr100% JSS4.86 (4)Since Apr 2024
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$552

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#73,834 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,101 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $3.3k

Total earnings
$36k

Billed in all: $37k

World#97,033 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,996 / 62.1k
Per project
$5.2k

$3.3k in the last 6 months

World#33,586 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,560 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
7
86% fixed14% hourly
World#236,188 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#33,699 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$36.5kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$36.0k$36.5k$37.0k$37.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 17% in React

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