I build AI automation systems that actually survive contact with reality. I’ve shipped end-to-end workflows using LLMs, vision OCR, APIs, OAuth, and databases . not demos, but real systems that handle complex inputs, edge cases, and human behavior. I focus on turning vague business processes into clear, reliable automation. What sets me apart isn’t the tools, it’s how I think. I break problems down until both humans and AI can execute them without guesswork. If a workflow is fragile, unclear, or held together by prompts, I redesign it. I’m best used where the hype around AI ends and real implementation begins.

Alec P. Stephens

I build AI automation systems that actually survive contact with reality. I’ve shipped end-to-end workflows using LLMs, vision OCR, APIs, OAuth, and databases . not demos, but real systems that handle complex inputs, edge cases, and human behavior. I focus on turning vague business processes into clear, reliable automation. What sets me apart isn’t the tools, it’s how I think. I break problems down until both humans and AI can execute them without guesswork. If a workflow is fragile, unclear, or held together by prompts, I redesign it. I’m best used where the hype around AI ends and real implementation begins.

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I build AI automation systems that actually survive contact with reality.

I’ve shipped end-to-end workflows using LLMs, vision OCR, APIs, OAuth, and databases . not demos, but real systems that handle complex inputs, edge cases, and human behavior. I focus on turning vague business processes into clear, reliable automation.

What sets me apart isn’t the tools, it’s how I think. I break problems down until both humans and AI can execute them without guesswork. If a workflow is fragile, unclear, or held together by prompts, I redesign it.

I’m best used where the hype around AI ends and real implementation begins.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Korean
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Japanese
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Work Experience

AI Automation Consultant at Independent / Upwork
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and deploy AI automation systems for SMBs, healthcare clinics, and professional services firms. Built 15+ production workflows using n8n, Make.com, and Claude/OpenAI APIs with 100% client satisfaction. Specialize in intake automation, document workflows, and content generation pipelines that save 10-15 hrs/week. Created KanjiLens as portfolio project demonstrating full-stack AI application development capability.
AI Solutions Lead / English Curriculum Specialist at KiwiOPIc
December 1, 2020 - February 1, 2024
Led AI automation initiatives for curriculum development, reducing content creation time by 40%. Integrated OpenAI APIs into transcription analysis and feedback workflows with 95%+ accuracy. Partnered with leadership on automation strategy, scaling from manual processes to AI-assisted operations.
AI Data Trainer & Quality Evaluator at DataAnnotation
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Evaluated 500+ AI outputs for correctness, clarity, and alignment with real-world tasks.

Education

M.A. International Relations at Sogang GSIS
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
B.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences at University of Kansas
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
    paper Kanjilens

    KanjiLens is an AI-powered kanji learning platform that transforms real-world Japanese into personalized study material.

    By combining OCR, LLMs, and spaced repetition, it eliminates generic decks and focuses only on what each learner actually needs next. The result: faster progress, higher retention, and study sessions that stay relevant.

    Built end-to-end with production-grade AI systems …not prompts taped together.