WhatsApp API Advisor / Consultant – Integration Strategy (Twilio, Meta, Whapi)

### Summary We are seeking an experienced WhatsApp API Integration Specialist / Technical Advisor to help evaluate and optimize our messaging infrastructure for a private alumni networking platform (Kellogg Collective Intro-maker System). ### Tech Stack * Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL (Drizzle ORM), hosted on Replit * Current WhatsApp Setup: Twilio (Verification OTP) + Whapi.cloud (Group Join & Management) ### The Primary Challenge We are experiencing soft bans when sending messages at scale (20–30+ users). We need an advisor to assess whether to optimize Whapi, migrate to Meta Cloud API/Twilio, or leverage Brevo (our licensed marketing engine) for compliant bulk sending without bans. ### Engagement Model (Advisory / Co-Working) * **We write the code; you guide the architecture[cite: 1].** * Work is conducted via collaborative screen-share video calls in Replit (utilizing Replit AI alongside our team)[cite: 1]. * You bring deep WhatsApp API expertise; we bring full product context[cite: 1]. --- ### RFP & Submission Guidelines Please review the attached RFP document for full scope, deliverable details, and pricing structures[cite: 1]. **Phase 1 Budget:** $200 – $600 (Focus on Mass Marketing Send / Use Case 1)[cite: 1] To apply, please submit a brief proposal (2–3 pages PDF/Word) as outlined in the attached RFP[cite: 1]. Include: 1. Your approach to our advisory model[cite: 1] 2. Relevant WhatsApp API experience (Twilio, Whapi, Meta Cloud API, Brevo)[cite: 1] 3. Your pricing for Phase 1 + T-shirt sizing for future use cases[cite: 1] 4. Your weekly video call availability[cite: 1]