Details

First Name

AJ

Last Name

Bactad

Nickname

Ajbactad29

Business / Organization

N/A

Profile Type

Digital Marketing VA

Bio

Headline

AI Automation Engineer | GoHighLevel & CRM | APIs, Workflows & AI Systems

Professional Background

About Me

I’m an AI Automation Engineer helping businesses streamline repetitive processes, connect their systems, and build reliable workflows.

My work sits at the intersection of GoHighLevel, CRM automation, APIs, webhooks, AI, and business operations.

I’ve been working with GoHighLevel since November 2025, building and configuring CRM pipelines, workflows, funnels, calendars, forms, lead nurture, appointment systems, opportunity automation, missed-call text back, tags, custom fields, and Conversation AI.

Beyond GHL, I build automation systems with JavaScript, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, webhooks, Trigger.dev, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Next.js, Claude, and ChatGPT.

My goal is simple:

Remove unnecessary manual work, connect disconnected systems, and build processes that are reliable enough to run without constant intervention.

🔹 Skills & Expertise
🔹 AI Automation
🔹 GoHighLevel CRM
🔹 Workflow & Process Automation
🔹 Sales Funnels & Lead Systems
🔹 CRM Pipelines & Opportunity Management
🔹 Forms, Calendars & Appointment Systems
🔹 AI & Conversation Automation
🔹 REST APIs & Webhooks
🔹 JavaScript / Node.js / Python
🔹 Trigger.dev & Slack Automation
🔹 Supabase / PostgreSQL
🔹 Next.js
🔹 Business Process Optimization

💼 Technical Experience

I’ve built production systems including:

Autonomous Content Agent using Trigger.dev
Slack Lead Approval Bot using signed webhooks
AI Knowledge Bot using RAG, pgvector & semantic search
Secure Client Dashboard using Next.js, Supabase Auth & Row Level Security
Stripe Subscription Platform using Checkout, Customer Portal & webhook verification

For GoHighLevel projects, I focus on the complete customer journey —
from lead capture → CRM → qualification → follow-up → appointment → pipeline movement → conversion.

I also bring 5+ years of experience in operations, process improvement, customer support, documentation, and virtual assistance, which helps me think about how systems actually work inside a business, not just how to configure the software.

🛠️ My Approach

✨ Understand the business process first.
✨ Keep the architecture simple and reliable.
✨ Automate repetitive work where it makes sense.
✨ Connect systems through APIs and webhooks when needed.
✨ Test workflows before they reach production.
✨ Document systems so they’re easier to maintain.

I don’t build automation just for the sake of automation.

The goal is a system that makes the business easier to operate.

If you need someone who can understand the process, build the system, troubleshoot what’s broken, and improve it over time, I’d be happy to connect.

 

🤝 Let’s build systems that work even when you’re not working.

PORTFOLIO: https://workwithaj.ajautomate.co/

Education and Certifications

AI Automation & GoHighLevel Specialist | Amazenation OPC

November 2025 – Present

Design, build, and optimize GoHighLevel CRM and automation systems for business operations and lead management. Build workflows, pipelines, funnels, calendars, forms, appointment systems, lead nurture sequences, opportunity automation, and Conversation AI. Connect business systems using APIs and webhooks and troubleshoot workflow and integration issues. Also develop AI-powered automation using JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Trigger.dev, Supabase, and related tools.

Etsy Sales Growth Strategist | Business Owner

October 2024 – February 2025

Managed Etsy store growth through product research, keyword and competitor analysis, SEO optimization, listing optimization, and product positioning. Researched market opportunities and implemented data-driven improvements to product visibility, traffic, and sales performance.

Operations Manager | Amazon Sales Raptor Supply

January 2020 – October 2025

Led daily operations within an Amazon fulfillment environment, managing team performance, staffing, productivity, quality, and operational targets. Coordinated team members, conducted shift briefings and one-on-ones, handled escalations, and monitored workflow performance to maintain consistent output during high-volume operations. Focused on process improvement, performance management, and operational efficiency.

Branch Supervisor | Financial Industry

October 2016 – October 2020

 

Managed day-to-day branch operations while overseeing customer service, sales performance, staff coordination, compliance, and operational targets. Supervised and developed team members through coaching and performance monitoring. Handled customer escalations and ensured accurate processing of financial and administrative transactions.

Location

Philippines

Availability

Available for project-based and Full-time work 30–40 hours per week Timezone: GMT+8 (Flexible with US clients)

Starting rate per hour (in US$)

15

Workspace, equipment, and connectivity

Dedicated home office with a reliable computer, stable high-speed internet, and a professional workspace suitable for AI automation, CRM development, API integrations, and remote client work.