Valera Tumash

• Design and deploy bespoke AI automation workflows using n8n, Make.com, and LLMs (OpenAI, Llama, DeepSeek, Grok, Claude), optimizing business processes for e-commerce, SaaS, and accounting clients
• Developed an AI-powered receipt extraction tool, automating categorization and calculations, saving clients 10+ hours weekly
• Built a freelancing job matcher integrating Telegram APIs, ranking opportunities by relevance and generating tailored cover letters, enhancing application efficiency by 50%
• Skilled in integrating APIs (Google, Telegram), deploying self-hosted systems on AWS, and leveraging AI for real-world applications like document processing and trend analysis
• Developed open-source AI tools and case studies, demonstrating practical applications like YouTube automation, invoice processing, and image recognition
• Running mentorship and workshop programs, providing technical guidance and training to individuals and teams on AI automation, workflow design, and modern development practices

AAA Accelerator Limited is a forward-thinking company founded by Liam Ottley, a key figure in the AI education space, dedicated to empowering individuals through advanced technical training and development programs in artificial intelligence and related technologies.

• Conducted more than 800 technical support and training calls with program clients, providing expert explanations, troubleshooting assistance, and practical guidance to resolve issues and ensure effective program usage
• Actively monitored the dedicated client help channel, providing prompt, clear, and actionable responses to client inquiries within the area of expertise. Wrote coaches' insights posts for the community twice a month
• Hosted live, recorded workshops for the community and participated in brainstorming sessions for new workshop topics

A hands-on, high-impact role focused on the design, architecture, and deployment of modern conversational AI platforms and complex, cloud-native automation workflows. Successfully led two core full-stack software projects and engineered two highly complex, production-grade automation systems, integrating advanced AI services (Gemini, ElevenLabs, PyAnnote) with scalable cloud infrastructure (Next.js, Supabase, GCP, n8n, Docker).

• Architected and deployed a full-stack conversational AI platform (Cerebrum) using Next.js 15, React 19, and Supabase, delivering a real-time chat experience via CometChat and enhanced with ElevenLabs voice synthesis for high-fidelity user interaction
• Engineered a scalable Speaker Diarization API Service using Python/FastAPI and HuggingFace ML models, establishing an asynchronous audio processing pipeline with Redis job queues to handle up to 2-hour, 500MB audio files on Google Cloud Platform
• Spearheaded Production Deployment: Established robust, multi-tier deployment architectures using PM2/Traefik for the web platform and Docker/Google Compute Engine for the API service, integrating comprehensive CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket, ESLint, Husky)

• Designed and deployed an 80+ node, end-to-end AI Interview Workflow (BrainVector) that orchestrates post-call data processing, including FFmpeg audio concatenation, multi-format data storage in Google Drive, and schema-enforced answer extraction using Gemini 2.0 Flash
• Telegram Bot Clinical Onboarding System (70+ nodes): Three-bot architecture with AI-powered conversational agents using Google Gemini 1.5 Flash and 20-message memory buffers. Features automated quality control via Google Vision API sub-workflow, intelligent stage management across initialization/intake/assets phases, and comprehensive error handling with admin notifications. Reduced manual setup time by 95% while maintaining conversation continuity across sessions
• Implemented AI-Powered Quality Control: Integrated the Google Vision API and Gemini 1.5 within the asset intake workflow to automatically detect quality issues (e.g., headwear, poor lighting) in photo uploads, achieving a 92% accuracy on non-empty response parsing
• Established a comprehensive audit trail and Google Sheets stage-tracking for all automated processes, ensuring granular monitoring and compliance for research data

• Spearheaded the development of a hybrid AngularJS-Angular Single Page Application (SPA), progressively migrating legacy AngularJS code to the latest Angular versions
• Engineered custom D3.js/NVD3-based data visualization tools, enabling users to interpret energy analytics with real-time updates
• Designed and implemented a white-labeling solution, boosting client customization capabilities and increasing sales
• Introduced unit testing (Jasmine) and end-to-end testing (Cypress), reducing production issues by 40% and improving team efficiency
• Led a team of 5 developers, mentoring junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and optimizing workflows to ensure timely delivery of complex projects
• Built scalable cloud solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB, enabling seamless serverless deployments

• Built an NFT storefront MVP on Solana using React and Metaplex, integrating Arweave for asset storage and Strapi for back-office management
• Explored Rust and Solidity for blockchain development, completing foundational smart contract training via Crypto Zombies

• Founded and scaled a boutique web agency, delivering 50+ performance-optimized websites using WordPress, Drupal, and Shopify for local businesses
• Managed end-to-end project lifecycles - client acquisition, UI/UX design, development, and SEO - achieving 25% higher organic traffic for clients
• Integrated CRM automation (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier), reducing manual workflows by 35% and improving lead conversion rates

• Delivered responsive Drupal CMS-based websites using HTML/CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), and Sass, following mobile-first principles
• Developed custom Drupal modules and integrated PayPal API to enable seamless online payment processing
• Conducted cross-browser and cross-device testing, ensuring flawless functionality and accessibility compliance (WCAG)

• Designed, developed, and maintained a high-traffic gaming platform with 30,000+ daily unique visitors using Drupal CMS, phpBB forums, and MediaWiki integration
• Enhanced site performance and scalability by optimizing Apache and Nginx servers to handle high loads
• Launched a successful tournament service hosting 1,000+ contests, driving community engagement and increasing site traffic by 15%
• Led SEO initiatives, increasing search visibility and annual ad revenue by $30,000 through affiliate marketing and partnerships

• Delivered pixel-perfect, responsive websites using hand-coded HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Developed eCommerce features for Drupal Commerce and OpenCart, reducing cart abandonment by 30%
• Mentored junior developers, fostering their growth in clean coding practices and responsive design principles