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Nickalas D.

Fractional AI CTO | AI Strategy | Growth & Automation

πŸš€ Most AI consultants focus on technology. I focus on business outcomes. I combine 15+ years of business development with hands-on AI implementation to help established businesses increase revenue, reduce operational costs, and build AI systems their teams will actually use. I've helped businesses raise capital, launch AI products, automate operations, and unlock new revenue without increasing headcount. πŸ“ˆ Proven Results πŸ’° Generated an additional $673,000 in just 10 days using the same leads through an AI-driven investor engagement strategy. πŸ“ˆ Generated $55,025 in 90 days using an AI-powered customer acquisition system while creating recurring monthly revenue. πŸš€ Designed and implemented AI systems that increase conversions, automate operations, reduce manual work, and create scalable growth. 🧠 What I Do as Your Fractional AI CTO As your Fractional AI CTO, I don't just recommend AI tools. I identify your highest ROI opportunities, create the implementation roadmap, lead development, work alongside your existing team (or build what's needed), and ensure every technology decision supports measurable business outcomes. Whether you're launching an AI-powered SaaS platform, modernizing internal operations, replacing manual processes, or integrating AI into an existing business, I provide both the strategic leadership and technical execution needed to make it happen. πŸ›  Services & Expertise πŸ€– AI Strategy & Implementation βœ… Fractional AI CTO βœ… AI Strategy & Roadmaps βœ… AI Consulting βœ… AI Implementation βœ… AI Transformation βœ… AI Product Development βœ… AI Agents βœ… AI Chatbots βœ… RAG Systems βœ… MCP Workflows βœ… Claude, OpenAI & Gemini βœ… AI Automation πŸ’» Software Development βœ… Next.js βœ… React βœ… Node.js βœ… PostgreSQL βœ… SQL βœ… API Development βœ… API Integrations βœ… SaaS Platforms βœ… Custom Web Applications βœ… Internal Business Systems βš™οΈ CRM, Automation & Operations βœ… GoHighLevel βœ… CRM Architecture βœ… CRM Migrations βœ… Sales Pipelines βœ… Workflow Automation βœ… n8n βœ… Make βœ… Zapier βœ… Twilio SMS Automation βœ… Email Automation βœ… Funnels βœ… Landing Pages βœ… Membership Sites βœ… Shopify βœ… Payment Gateways βœ… KPI Dashboards βœ… Reporting & Analytics πŸ“ˆ Growth & Marketing βœ… SEO βœ… AI Search Optimization βœ… Technical SEO βœ… Sales Automation βœ… Marketing Automation βœ… Lead Generation βœ… Customer Journey Automation βœ… Business Process Automation 🎯 Who I Work With I partner with established businesses, funded startups, SaaS companies, agencies, private equity firms, and executive teams that want to use AI to increase revenue, reduce costs, and scale faster. Typical engagements include: β€’ Fractional AI CTO Leadership β€’ AI Strategy & Roadmaps β€’ AI Product Development β€’ AI Implementation β€’ Technical Leadership β€’ Digital Transformation β€’ Long-Term AI Growth Partnerships πŸ’‘ Why Clients Hire Me Most AI consultants start with technology. I start with your business. Before recommending AI, I map how your business makes money, identify bottlenecks, uncover hidden revenue opportunities, and prioritize initiatives based on ROI. I don't believe in over-engineering. I believe in building practical AI systems your team will actually use while creating a scalable foundation that grows with your business. Whether I'm leading your existing development team or building the solution myself, every recommendation is tied directly to measurable business outcomes. πŸ† Selected Results βœ” Generated an additional $673,000 in just 10 days without increasing advertising spend or generating new leads. βœ” Built an AI-powered acquisition system that generated $55,025 in 90 days while creating recurring monthly revenue. βœ” Designed AI agents, SaaS platforms, CRM systems, automation workflows, and internal business tools that improve efficiency while reducing operational costs. βœ” Advise founders and executive teams on AI strategy, software architecture, automation, and business growth. 🀝 Let's Talk If you're looking for someone to simply write code, I'm probably not the right fit. If you're looking for a strategic AI partner who can identify opportunities, create the roadmap, lead implementation, and help your business grow through AI, I'd love to learn more about what you're building. Send me a message with your business, your goals, and where you believe AI could create the biggest impact.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈFort Lauderdale, United States$89/hr100% JSS4.99 (14)Since Apr 2024
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MRR
$117
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Recent Earnings
$700
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ#16.3K/54.3K
Total Earnings
$12,263
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ#27.1K/54.3K
Avg. Per Project
$361
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ#32.1K/54.3K
Recent Projects
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Total Projects
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World Skill Rankings
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#234
Relationship ManagementTop 31%
#234Marketing Consulting
#272KPI Metric Development
#431System Automation
#912Client Management
#1,011Sales Funnel
#1,038CRM Development
#1,645Digital Marketing Strategy
#1,703Customer Relationship Management
#2,018HighLevel
#2,675Zapier
#2,971CRM Automation
#3,017CRM Software
#3,070Sales
#4,667Automation
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States Skill Rankings
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#35
Relationship ManagementTop 19%
#62KPI Metric Development
#65System Automation
#91Marketing Consulting
#104Sales Funnel
#124Client Management
#124CRM Development
#146HighLevel
#172Customer Relationship Management
#304Zapier
#308Sales
#323CRM Software
#346CRM Automation
#365Digital Marketing Strategy
#570Automation
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