Faizan Sohail - Automation Engineer

Automation & AI systems

I build automation systems that reduce ops load and increase revenue throughput.

Faizan Sohail - Automation Engineer & AI Agent Developer based in Dublin, Ireland. I ship business-first systems across Make.com, Zapier, n8n, Airtable, GoHighLevel, VAPI/Retell, and AI tooling - designed with retries, idempotency, and real-world edge cases in mind.

700+
Workflows built
15+
Platforms integrated
20+
Voice agents deployed
9+ mo
Production stability

Journey

2021 - 2026

Highlights from LinkedIn roles, competition work, and Upwork delivery - hover a year for detail.

2021

Upwork & WALIMAX kick off

Started freelance delivery on Upwork (Jun 2021) and joined WALIMAX Limited UK as Account Manager (Feb 2021), running eBay and Amazon operations and introducing the first automation layers.

2022

Integrations & CRM depth

Deeper delivery across Make.com, Zapier, Airtable, and GHL stacks - patterns that later fed enterprise backends and membership systems.

2023

Prototypes for Humanity · MSc

Dermopsy team visibility (AI skin diagnostics); continued MSc Big Data @ Griffith College Dublin - analytics and pipeline rigor.

2024

Awards + international stage

P@SHA ICT Awards (winner), APICTA Brunei (Dermopsy), FICS @ NUST. Capital Club / Gem Hunters / Ecom Society backend automation moving into production.

2025

Multi-engagement automation year

Orcadev (Capital Club + Gem Hunters + EcomSociety backend), Spotlight GB (Full-time, onboarding + AI voice agents), Advaisori (n8n / Zapier strategy lead), and Upwork volume. WALIMAX account work wraps in Aug.

2026

Production-first delivery

Long-running workflows (9+ months unmaintained in production), ops-focused handoffs, and continued Upwork delivery with a 100% Job Success Score.

Full timeline on LinkedIn →

Journey

2021 - 2026

Highlights from LinkedIn roles, competition work, and Upwork delivery - hover a year for detail.

  • 2021

    Upwork & WALIMAX kick off

    Started freelance delivery on Upwork (Jun 2021) and joined WALIMAX Limited UK as Account Manager (Feb 2021), running eBay and Amazon operations and introducing the first automation layers.

  • 2022

    Integrations & CRM depth

    Deeper delivery across Make.com, Zapier, Airtable, and GHL stacks - patterns that later fed enterprise backends and membership systems.

  • 2023

    Prototypes for Humanity · MSc

    Dermopsy team visibility (AI skin diagnostics); continued MSc Big Data @ Griffith College Dublin - analytics and pipeline rigor.

  • 2024

    Awards + international stage

    P@SHA ICT Awards (winner), APICTA Brunei (Dermopsy), FICS @ NUST. Capital Club / Gem Hunters / Ecom Society backend automation moving into production.

  • 2025

    Multi-engagement automation year

    Orcadev (Capital Club + Gem Hunters + EcomSociety backend), Spotlight GB (Full-time, onboarding + AI voice agents), Advaisori (n8n / Zapier strategy lead), and Upwork volume. WALIMAX account work wraps in Aug.

  • 2026

    Production-first delivery

    Long-running workflows (9+ months unmaintained in production), ops-focused handoffs, and continued Upwork delivery with a 100% Job Success Score.

What I do

Core capabilities

End-to-end automation across the full stack - from scraping raw data to deploying AI voice agents that work 24/7.

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AI Voice Agents

Inbound and outbound AI callers that qualify leads, handle objections, and book appointments - integrated with your CRM and calendar.

VAPIRetell AITwilioElevenLabsGHLHubSpot
🔗

Workflow Automation

Connect any apps, automate every repetitive process, and build no-code pipelines with full error handling and monitoring.

Make.comZapiern8nPythonJavaScriptWordPress
🗂️

CRM Build & Automation

Custom Airtable CRMs with dashboards, forms, interfaces, and automations. GoHighLevel pipelines, opportunity tracking, and email/SMS sequences.

AirtableGoHighLevelHubSpotNotionPipedriveZoho
🧠

AI & LLM Pipelines

Connect GPT-4, Claude, and other LLMs into your workflows - for email triage, call review, document parsing, and intelligent routing.

OpenAIClaude APIElevenLabs
🐍

Python & API Integration

Custom Python scripts, ETL pipelines, and API integrations. If it has documentation, I can integrate it - I've done it dozens of times.

PythonREST APIsJavaScript
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Finance & Payments

Accounting automation with QuickBooks and Xero. Complex payment integrations including Stripe, Radom (crypto), and invoice processing.

QuickBooksXeroStripeRadom

Full stack depth & tool index on Tools →

How I work

My process

Refined over years and hundreds of projects. You always know where things stand.

01

Research your business

Before our first call I study your website and any public info - so I walk in understanding your business, not asking basic questions.

02

Discovery call

I ask about the apps you use, the manual tasks you hate, and what a successful outcome looks like. Then I guide you on what's possible.

03

Get access & build

I get all platform credentials, map the full workflow end-to-end, and start building - resolving unknowns before I bring them to you.

04

QA test

I test across edge cases, missing values, and failure scenarios. Error handling is a first-class feature - not an afterthought.

05

Go live & monitor

I flip it live and watch the first real runs closely. I only hand off when I'm confident it handles your real data cleanly.

06

Handoff & support

Full documentation, Loom walkthroughs, and ongoing maintenance if you need it. You're never left wondering how anything works.

★★★★★ 100% Job Success · Verified Upwork Reviews

What Clients Say

Direct feedback from production builds across AI Voice Agents, Make.com, Zapier, n8n, and GoHighLevel.

★★★★★ 5.0
Sep 2025 Upwork

Make.com Dev — Sync GoHighLevel Uploads & Signed Docs to Dropbox (Auto-Organized Folders)

"Faizan was fantastic to work with. Professional and very detail oriented. His technical depth shows in the way he made smart architecture choices, kept everything tidy and maintainable, and handled edge cases without fuss. Communication was excellent with quick updates, thoughtful questions, and clear explanations that made decisions easy. He documented everything well and tested thoroughly so there were no surprises at handoff. Reliable, proactive, and easy to collaborate with. I would gladly hire Faizan again for Make.com and API automation work."

Professional Detail Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Make.com - Update automation

"Faizan is a magician with Make.com. He listens, problem-solves, and doesn’t stop until it’s right. Above and beyond on every task, can’t wait to work with him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Accountable for Outcomes
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Make.com & API Integration Troubleshooting

"Faizan is very quick at understanding requirements, even when only limited information is provided. He is highly efficient at troubleshooting issues and can resolve problems rapidly during Zoom calls. His speed, technical clarity, and problem-solving ability make collaboration smooth and productive."

Collaborative Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Nov 2025 Upwork

GHL Set Up for Call Center Company

"Faizan was very professional and quick to understand the task. He even suggested better solutions than what I originally had, and they worked perfectly with great results. I'll definitely hire him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

AI System Development with Retell Ai, Make.com & GoHighLevel

"Exceptional AI voice system and CRM integration. Handled custom Retell AI logic and GoHighLevel webhooks with precision."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Automation

"Excellent communication! Highly recommended to work with! Thank you!"

Clear Communicator Reliable Quick Turnaround
★★★★★ 5.0
Sep 2025 Upwork

Make.com Dev — Sync GoHighLevel Uploads & Signed Docs to Dropbox (Auto-Organized Folders)

"Faizan was fantastic to work with. Professional and very detail oriented. His technical depth shows in the way he made smart architecture choices, kept everything tidy and maintainable, and handled edge cases without fuss. Communication was excellent with quick updates, thoughtful questions, and clear explanations that made decisions easy. He documented everything well and tested thoroughly so there were no surprises at handoff. Reliable, proactive, and easy to collaborate with. I would gladly hire Faizan again for Make.com and API automation work."

Professional Detail Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Make.com - Update automation

"Faizan is a magician with Make.com. He listens, problem-solves, and doesn’t stop until it’s right. Above and beyond on every task, can’t wait to work with him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Accountable for Outcomes
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Make.com & API Integration Troubleshooting

"Faizan is very quick at understanding requirements, even when only limited information is provided. He is highly efficient at troubleshooting issues and can resolve problems rapidly during Zoom calls. His speed, technical clarity, and problem-solving ability make collaboration smooth and productive."

Collaborative Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Nov 2025 Upwork

GHL Set Up for Call Center Company

"Faizan was very professional and quick to understand the task. He even suggested better solutions than what I originally had, and they worked perfectly with great results. I'll definitely hire him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

AI System Development with Retell Ai, Make.com & GoHighLevel

"Exceptional AI voice system and CRM integration. Handled custom Retell AI logic and GoHighLevel webhooks with precision."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Automation

"Excellent communication! Highly recommended to work with! Thank you!"

Clear Communicator Reliable Quick Turnaround
★★★★★ 5.0
Sep 2025 Upwork

Make.com Dev — Sync GoHighLevel Uploads & Signed Docs to Dropbox (Auto-Organized Folders)

"Faizan was fantastic to work with. Professional and very detail oriented. His technical depth shows in the way he made smart architecture choices, kept everything tidy and maintainable, and handled edge cases without fuss. Communication was excellent with quick updates, thoughtful questions, and clear explanations that made decisions easy. He documented everything well and tested thoroughly so there were no surprises at handoff. Reliable, proactive, and easy to collaborate with. I would gladly hire Faizan again for Make.com and API automation work."

Professional Detail Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Make.com - Update automation

"Faizan is a magician with Make.com. He listens, problem-solves, and doesn’t stop until it’s right. Above and beyond on every task, can’t wait to work with him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Accountable for Outcomes
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Make.com & API Integration Troubleshooting

"Faizan is very quick at understanding requirements, even when only limited information is provided. He is highly efficient at troubleshooting issues and can resolve problems rapidly during Zoom calls. His speed, technical clarity, and problem-solving ability make collaboration smooth and productive."

Collaborative Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Nov 2025 Upwork

GHL Set Up for Call Center Company

"Faizan was very professional and quick to understand the task. He even suggested better solutions than what I originally had, and they worked perfectly with great results. I'll definitely hire him again."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

AI System Development with Retell Ai, Make.com & GoHighLevel

"Exceptional AI voice system and CRM integration. Handled custom Retell AI logic and GoHighLevel webhooks with precision."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Clear Communicator
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Automation

"Excellent communication! Highly recommended to work with! Thank you!"

Clear Communicator Reliable Quick Turnaround
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Urgent: Make.com Automation Expert Needed

"Faizan did an absolutely fantastic job on my Make.com automation project! He understood the requirements perfectly, delivered everything with incredible speed, and the quality of his work exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth, professional, and efficient throughout the process. I'm truly impressed by his expertise and attention to detail, highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Make.com automation expert, will definitely work with him again!"

Committed to Quality Clear Communicator Professional
★★★★★ 5.0
Aug 2026 Upwork

Certified AI System Architect - Zapier, Make, n8n | Python, Javascript

"Faizan did a really competent job with minimum fuss. The project was delivered on time and according to the schedule and with minimal input at the start required from myself. The instructions were accurately received and acted upon and the summary of the work completed at the end of the project was excellent."

Zapier Make.com AI Integration APIs & Tools
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Expert Needed for Live Troubleshooting & Setup Review

"Faizan has been incredibly helpful! He really knows his stuff and was very flexible and available to troubleshoot an urgent issue. I really appreciate his work and would definitely work with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Excel to Wrike Integration via Zapier or API

"Faizan is really good at what he does and was flexible and available to handle this task for me. I will be working with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
May 2026 Upwork

AI Automation & Workflow Engineering

"Excellent work on this project. I'd definitely like to hire you again for future projects. Stayed professional and locked in on delivering great results."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Detail Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Workflow Optimization & System Automation

"I am satisfied. Very good job. He did everything i wanted within the deadline. He can understand quickly and he work fast."

Fast Delivery Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Urgent: Make.com Automation Expert Needed

"Faizan did an absolutely fantastic job on my Make.com automation project! He understood the requirements perfectly, delivered everything with incredible speed, and the quality of his work exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth, professional, and efficient throughout the process. I'm truly impressed by his expertise and attention to detail, highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Make.com automation expert, will definitely work with him again!"

Committed to Quality Clear Communicator Professional
★★★★★ 5.0
Aug 2026 Upwork

Certified AI System Architect - Zapier, Make, n8n | Python, Javascript

"Faizan did a really competent job with minimum fuss. The project was delivered on time and according to the schedule and with minimal input at the start required from myself. The instructions were accurately received and acted upon and the summary of the work completed at the end of the project was excellent."

Zapier Make.com AI Integration APIs & Tools
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Expert Needed for Live Troubleshooting & Setup Review

"Faizan has been incredibly helpful! He really knows his stuff and was very flexible and available to troubleshoot an urgent issue. I really appreciate his work and would definitely work with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Excel to Wrike Integration via Zapier or API

"Faizan is really good at what he does and was flexible and available to handle this task for me. I will be working with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
May 2026 Upwork

AI Automation & Workflow Engineering

"Excellent work on this project. I'd definitely like to hire you again for future projects. Stayed professional and locked in on delivering great results."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Detail Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Workflow Optimization & System Automation

"I am satisfied. Very good job. He did everything i wanted within the deadline. He can understand quickly and he work fast."

Fast Delivery Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Oct 2025 Upwork

Urgent: Make.com Automation Expert Needed

"Faizan did an absolutely fantastic job on my Make.com automation project! He understood the requirements perfectly, delivered everything with incredible speed, and the quality of his work exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth, professional, and efficient throughout the process. I'm truly impressed by his expertise and attention to detail, highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Make.com automation expert, will definitely work with him again!"

Committed to Quality Clear Communicator Professional
★★★★★ 5.0
Aug 2026 Upwork

Certified AI System Architect - Zapier, Make, n8n | Python, Javascript

"Faizan did a really competent job with minimum fuss. The project was delivered on time and according to the schedule and with minimal input at the start required from myself. The instructions were accurately received and acted upon and the summary of the work completed at the end of the project was excellent."

Zapier Make.com AI Integration APIs & Tools
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Zapier Expert Needed for Live Troubleshooting & Setup Review

"Faizan has been incredibly helpful! He really knows his stuff and was very flexible and available to troubleshoot an urgent issue. I really appreciate his work and would definitely work with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
Dec 2025 Upwork

Excel to Wrike Integration via Zapier or API

"Faizan is really good at what he does and was flexible and available to handle this task for me. I will be working with him again."

Reliable Collaborative Committed to Quality
★★★★★ 5.0
May 2026 Upwork

AI Automation & Workflow Engineering

"Excellent work on this project. I'd definitely like to hire you again for future projects. Stayed professional and locked in on delivering great results."

Committed to Quality Solution Oriented Detail Oriented
★★★★★ 5.0
Jan 2026 Upwork

Workflow Optimization & System Automation

"I am satisfied. Very good job. He did everything i wanted within the deadline. He can understand quickly and he work fast."

Fast Delivery Committed to Quality Solution Oriented
Available for New Projects & Strategy Calls

Book an AI Automation Strategy Call

Schedule a 1-on-1 consultation directly on my Zoom Calendar. We'll map your existing tools, diagnose manual bottlenecks, and architect a high-ROI automation roadmap.

1. Stack Analysis
Review Make, Zapier, n8n, GHL, APIs, and custom Python scripts.
2. Bottleneck Fixes
Isolate edge cases, failure points, and eliminate repetitive work.
3. Clear Roadmap
Get an actionable timeline, scope, and technical implementation plan.

Direct Zoom meeting link • 30-min strategy session • No preparation needed

Ready to remove the manual work?

Share your stack and the bottleneck - I’ll map the workflow, edge cases, and a realistic timeline.