Analytics, research and automation
Hire an AI Engineer | AI Automation Specialist/Engineer
An AI engineer builds the working parts: automations, connectors and AI-assisted workflows that run without constant supervision. I build Claude Code skills, connect tools, automate repeated tasks and produce content, sites and apps with GPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok. It suits businesses that already know what to automate.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What an AI engineer does
As your AI engineer, I turn a repeated task into a documented, testable workflow, build connectors and automations between your tools, and report on hours saved per week, error rate after the review step and tasks running without manual steps. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
A team repeats the same multi-step task daily, and it should be a workflow with a review step instead of a person doing it by hand.
With me as your AI engineer
- Turn a repeated task into a documented, testable workflow
- Build connectors and automations between your tools
- Write skills and instructions so outputs are consistent
- Add logging and a human check before anything is published
Deliverables
Deliverables
Every engagement produces written, checkable output. The core deliverables are written reports on hours saved per week, error rate after the review step and tasks running without manual steps, plus a working record of each decision. Nothing is hidden behind jargon or a black-box dashboard.
- 01
Hours saved per week, reported on a fixed schedule
- 02
Error rate after the review step, reported on a fixed schedule
- 03
Tasks running without manual steps, reported on a fixed schedule
Tools
Tools and stack
I work with the tools you already own wherever possible, so you keep control of the accounts and the data. For AI engineer work the stack usually includes GPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok, Claude Code skills and connectors, workflow automation tools and APIs and webhooks.
The stack
GPT, Claude, Gemini and GrokClaude Code skills and connectorsworkflow automation toolsAPIs and webhooks
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring an AI engineer depends on the number of tools and steps in the workflow, the data sensitivity and review requirements, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Number of tools and steps in the workflowData sensitivity and review requirementsThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of AI engineer work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing AI engineer work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for AI engineer work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- One task you want automated, step by step
- Examples of correct output
- The tools involved and your access to them
- What must never happen automatically
Proof
Case studies with decisions improved
These are real projects from my own records, with the first number shown exactly as it is reported in the full case study.
Case study
Xnexz
0 → 125
URLs live from a blank page: 2 products, 24 pages, 8 collections, 98 articles
Read the case studyVerified work
Four live websites built and run with AI tools
Xnexz, JAK's Laundry, Best Puppies Food and my own advisory site, each checked live on 31 October 2026.
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AI Engineer vs adjacent roles
An AI consultant chooses what to automate and why; an AI engineer builds it, tests it and keeps it running.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does an AI engineer do?
As your AI engineer, I turn a repeated task into a documented, testable workflow, build connectors and automations between your tools, write skills and instructions so outputs are consistent and add logging and a human check before anything is published. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire an AI engineer?
Cost depends on the number of tools and steps in the workflow, the data sensitivity and review requirements, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance AI engineer vs agency: which is better?
An AI consultant chooses what to automate and why; an AI engineer builds it, tests it and keeps it running. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire an AI engineer?
Hire an AI engineer when a team repeats the same multi-step task daily, and it should be a workflow with a review step instead of a person doing it by hand. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do.
What should I ask before hiring an AI engineer?
Ask what happens when the automation gets something wrong. Ask how they test a workflow before it touches live data. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
How long until I see results from an AI engineer?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I choose one task, document the steps and define correct output. By day 60 I build and test the first workflow on real examples. By day 90 I launch with logging and review, then fix errors found. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
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