AI Automation & Workflow Specialist | n8n, OpenAI, CRM & API Integrations

We are looking for an experienced AI Automation and Workflow Automation Specialist to analyze our existing business processes, identify opportunities for automation, and design scalable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with tools like n8n, Make, Zapier, OpenAI/ChatGPT, REST APIs, Webhooks, and CRM integrations. This project involves understanding business requirements, evaluating existing workflows, recommending suitable automation strategies, and implementing intelligent automation solutions that reduce repetitive manual work and streamline day-to-day operations. Scope of Work The specialist will be responsible for: 1. Business Process Analysis - Understand existing business workflows and operational processes. - Identify repetitive manual tasks and automation opportunities. - Analyze existing tools, platforms, and software integrations. - Recommend suitable automation architecture and solutions. 2. AI-Powered Workflow Automation - Design and implement workflows using n8n, Make, or Zapier. - Integrate OpenAI/ChatGPT into business processes. - Develop intelligent workflows for data extraction, classification, summarization, and decision-making. - Implement AI-powered lead qualification and data processing. 3. CRM & Lead Management Automation - Automate lead capture from multiple sources. - Implement lead assignment, categorization, and qualification workflows. - Automate follow-up reminders, email notifications, and communication workflows. - Integrate CRM systems with external business applications. - Automate lead status updates and reporting. 4. API & Third-Party Integrations - Integrate multiple platforms using REST APIs and webhooks. - Connect CRM, email platforms, marketing tools, databases, and other business applications. - Handle data synchronization between different systems. - Implement custom API integrations where native integrations are unavailable. 5. Data Processing & Reporting - Automate data collection, transformation, and validation. - Build automated reporting and notification systems. - Create workflows for extracting and processing business information. - Ensure accurate and consistent data flow across applications. 6. Workflow Reliability & Optimization - Implement conditional logic and dynamic workflow execution. - Configure error handling, retry mechanisms, and execution logs. - Optimize workflows for scalability and performance. - Document implemented workflows and integration architecture. Required Skills & Experience - Strong hands-on experience with n8n. - Experience with Make.com and Zapier. - OpenAI API and ChatGPT integrations. - REST API development and integration. - Webhooks and event-driven automation. - CRM integration and lead management automation. - JavaScript or Python for custom workflow logic. - JSON data transformation and processing. - Database integrations (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.). - Experience building reliable, scalable automation workflows. Expected Deliverables - Analysis of existing business processes. - Identification of automation opportunities. - Recommended automation architecture. - Implementation of agreed automation workflows. - AI integrations using OpenAI or other suitable AI models. - API and third-party application integrations. - Error handling and workflow monitoring. - Technical documentation and knowledge transfer. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who understands both business processes and technical automation. You should be able to independently evaluate a business requirement, recommend the right tools, design an efficient solution, and implement it successfully. Please share examples of automation workflows or AI-powered integrations you have previously developed, particularly using n8n and OpenAI. We are interested in building a long-term working relationship for ongoing automation and integration projects.