Derrick D.
AI Automation Engineer | n8n & Make Workflow Systems
Your business is running on manual steps that software should be handling. Leads reviewed one by one. Emails sorted manually. Spreadsheets updated after the fact. Data copied between tools. That costs you time — and money. I design structured automation systems that eliminate repetitive work, reduce operational costs, and keep your operations running efficiently. PROOF & EXPERIENCE 17+ years in IT, systems, infrastructure, and network engineering Built 35+ automation workflows across lead processing, CRM migration, AI agents, content pipelines, and data systems Integrated 40+ tools and APIs including n8n, Make, OpenAI, GoHighLevel, Vapi, and custom HTTP Every system built with logging, error handling, and long-term reliability in mind SYSTEMS I'VE BUILT Lead capture, scoring, and follow-up automation systems AI-powered email classification and inbox management CRM migration systems (Zoho to GoHighLevel, 7 workflows, contacts, deals, invoices, payments) AI voice agents with live tool calling (Vapi + n8n + GoHighLevel) Multi-agent AI workflows managing email, calendar, and task routing Web scraping workflows (job boards, service business data, backlink prospecting) PDF and image-based document processing and invoice extraction YouTube Shorts and short-form video generation pipelines (script to publish) AI clone video systems (Make + Synthesia) Social media content generation and automated publishing workflows Google Drive and file management automation Data aggregation, analytics, and reporting dashboards HOW I WORK I approach automation as system design, not just connecting apps. Identify where time and money are being lost Define logic, edge cases, and decision paths Build clean, structured workflow architecture Implement logging, error handling, and reliability safeguards Deliver documentation and a walkthrough video The goal is not just to automate tasks. It's to build systems that run reliably in the background. If your tools support APIs or webhooks, they can typically be integrated through n8n, Make, or GoHighLevel. If you're dealing with repetitive tasks, slow processes, or disconnected tools, I can build a system that handles it for you. Send me a message with what you're trying to automate, and I'll map out a solution.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $322
Billed in all: $1,431$1.4k
$322 in the last 6 months
Across 2 contracts
Across 3 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 35% in Web API
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