Benjamin A.
Senior PHP Developer and API Integration Engineer | AI Automation
I help operationally complex companies integrate critical systems, eliminate workflow friction, and implement AI responsibly. For over 20 years, I’ve built and maintained production systems connecting HubSpot, Shopify, ConnectWise, ERPs, custom portals, and third-party platforms. My focus isn’t just writing code — it’s designing systems that remain reliable under real operational pressure. I have extensive hands-on experience with: • HubSpot APIs (CRM sync, custom objects, workflow extensions, webhook architecture) • Shopify APIs (orders, fulfillment, subscriptions, product sync, middleware) • ConnectWise Manage APIs (tickets, projects, agreements, finance integrations) The most common feedback I receive: “You actually care.” I care about long-term reliability, data integrity, and the people who depend on the systems I build. If your team is: • Wrestling with HubSpot ↔ ERP data synchronization • Connecting Shopify or WooCommerce orders into accounting or ERP systems • Integrating ConnectWise with finance, billing, or operational platforms • Maintaining fragile webhook pipelines • Scaling AI inside real workflows • Managing legacy systems that “mostly work” • Trying to reduce operational chaos I’m likely a strong fit. Especially if downtime, data integrity, or operational blind spots carry real business cost. What I Specialize In • Custom Web Development • SaaS Maintenance and Improvements • Advanced REST API integrations (HubSpot, Shopify, ConnectWise, Stripe, DocuSign, Google, etc.) • ERP integrations (custom & legacy systems) • Webhook architecture, retries, observability, and reliability engineering • Workflow automation & data normalization • AI-enabled operational systems (human-in-the-loop design) • Backend engineering (PHP, SQL, distributed integrations, middleware) What Makes Me Different Most developers build features. I build systems that: • Don’t surprise you six months later • Are documented and maintainable • Account for edge cases • Reduce long-term operational risk • Improve with iteration instead of degrading under pressure I work best in long-term partnerships where reliability and judgment matter. Results • $300k+ earned on Upwork • 100% Job Success • Top Rated Plus • 10+ year client relationships both inside and outside Upwork If You’re Looking For A senior-level engineer who: • Thinks beyond tickets • Works as a team member, not just a contractor • Values clarity and long-term thinking • And can help you scale responsibly with AI If that’s what you need, let’s talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $29k
Billed in all: $385,370$385k
$9.6k in the last 6 months
Across 28 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 1% in CSS 3
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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