AI & automation architect with 15+ years experience building production-grade workflows, integrations and AI agents for scale-ups and SMEs. Specialised in Make.com, n8n, custom API automation, CRM syncs, GPT-powered agents, and workflow optimisation. Delivered 120+ automation projects across SaaS, e-commerce, HR and B2B sales, typically cutting manual work by 60–90% within weeks. Fast turnaround, clear scope, and direct execution, no agency overhead.

Ali Farhat

AI & automation architect with 15+ years experience building production-grade workflows, integrations and AI agents for scale-ups and SMEs. Specialised in Make.com, n8n, custom API automation, CRM syncs, GPT-powered agents, and workflow optimisation. Delivered 120+ automation projects across SaaS, e-commerce, HR and B2B sales, typically cutting manual work by 60–90% within weeks. Fast turnaround, clear scope, and direct execution, no agency overhead.

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AI & automation architect with 15+ years experience building production-grade workflows, integrations and AI agents for scale-ups and SMEs.

Specialised in Make.com, n8n, custom API automation, CRM syncs, GPT-powered agents, and workflow optimisation.

Delivered 120+ automation projects across SaaS, e-commerce, HR and B2B sales, typically cutting manual work by 60–90% within weeks.

Fast turnaround, clear scope, and direct execution, no agency overhead.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
German
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Work Experience

Founder & Automation Architect at Scalevise
May 9, 2025 - Present
Delivered 120+ automation and AI workflows for international clients using Make, n8n, GPT agents and custom APIs.
Technical Advisor at Madinah Innovators
January 1, 2025 - Present
Architected backend workflows and trained dev teams on AI automation and integration best practices.
Freelance Software Developer at Yourwebsolutions
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2021
Built SaaS platforms, ERP connectors, CRM syncs and data automation for scale-ups.

Education

Master of Engineering at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
November 9, 2003 - November 9, 2007
Focused on software architecture, distributed systems and automation workflows. Graduated with honours (if van toepassing).

Qualifications

Top Software Developers (Netherlands 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Awarded by Clutch based on verified client reviews and project delivery score.
Top App Development Company (Netherlands, 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Awarded by Clutch based on verified client reviews and project delivery score.
Top Chatbot Company (Netherlands, 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Awarded by Clutch based on verified client reviews and project delivery score.
Top AI Company (Netherlands, 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Awarded by Clutch based on verified client reviews and project delivery score.
Top Automation & Workflow Agency (Netherlands, 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Awarded by Clutch based on verified client reviews and project delivery score.

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Custom Web App + API Backend for Accounting Firm

    Client type: Accounting and financial services firm
    Stack: Node.js, Express API, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, OAuth, PDF parsing

    Challenge:
    The firm used spreadsheets and email to manage client filings. No central system, no status tracking, no automation of recurring financial actions.

    Solution:
    • Built secure web app for client + internal users
    • Developed custom API backend for document intake and workflow automation
    • Added role-based login, file uploads, audit logging and PDF parsing
    • Integrated with external tax API for automated submissions

    Outcome:
    • Replaced 18 spreadsheets and email threads
    • Reduced filing time from 2 days to 25 minutes
    • Full audit trail for compliance
    • 99.8% automated document handling

    Role: Lead software engineer & system architect
    Status: Actively used by 5 internal teams

    paper Cross-Platform Mobile App (Flutter) for Fitness Company

    Client type: International fitness & coaching company
    Stack: Flutter (iOS + Android), Firebase, Stripe, REST API, Cloud Functions

    Challenge:
    Client needed a subscription-based mobile app for workouts, coach scheduling, and in-app video content — delivered fast without maintaining separate iOS and Android codebases.

    Solution:
    • Developed full Flutter app with shared codebase
    • Integrated Stripe for subscription payments
    • Built Firebase auth + Firestore data layer
    • Added push notifications, video streaming, and progress tracking
    • Connected to existing backend through REST API

    Outcome:
    • 1 codebase → 2 production apps (App Store + Play Store)
    • 40% lower development cost vs native apps

    Role: Full-stack mobile developer (Flutter + backend)
    Status: Published and maintained

    paper Full Sales Workflow Automation for SaaS Platform

    Client type: Fast-growing SaaS company
    Stack: Make.com, Pipedrive, Stripe, Slack, Webhooks

    Challenge:
    Sales, finance and support teams worked in silos. Deals were updated manually, invoices were created by hand, and payment status wasn’t synced back into the CRM.

    Solution:
    Automated the full sales pipeline:
    • Pipedrive stage change auto-creates Stripe invoice
    • Payment confirmation syncs back into CRM
    • Slack sends real-time alerts to finance and support
    • Error-handling layer for failed payments and retries

    Outcome:
    • 0 manual invoicing
    • 100% CRM ↔ finance sync accuracy
    • 15+ hours saved every week
    • Fully automated for 2,000+ transactions

    Role: Solution architect & implementer
    Status: Live and scaling

    paper AI Agent for Sustainability Consulting Firm

    Client type: Sustainability consulting firm
    Stack: n8n, OpenAI GPT-4, Airtable, Slack API

    Challenge:
    The client received large batches of inbound leads but had no automated way to qualify, enrich or route them. Manual screening took 2 hours per batch and slowed response time.

    Solution:
    Built a fully autonomous AI agent that:
    • Extracts and enriches company data
    • Scores lead relevance using GPT-4
    • Pushes structured summaries to Slack and Airtable
    • Triggers follow-up workflows based on score thresholds

    Outcome:
    • 90% reduction in manual screening workload
    • Response time dropped from 2h to 5 minutes
    • Conversion rate improved by 35%
    • Agent now runs 24/7 without human supervision

    Role: Lead architect and developer
    Status: Live in production