I fix production systems before they cost you users or revenue.
Senior Production Systems Engineer · AI · Billing · CloudI help teams ship complex features and stabilize messy backends. Whether you need to build a new AI integration or rescue a failing deployment, I deliver production code that scales.
We’ll identify the root problem and outline next steps. No obligation.
How I Help
Startups often get stuck in "prototype mode." I bridge the gap to production.
Complex Feature & AI Development
You need to ship fast without breaking things. I architect and build robust backend features and AI pipelines that are observable, secure, and ready for real users.
Critical Bug & Firefighting
Systems crash, users complain, and your team is stuck firefighting. I isolate root causes quickly, fix the issue, and implement safeguards to leave the system more stable than before.
Architecture Refactoring
MVPs grow, but the architecture doesn’t. I refactor legacy code and design clean, scalable backends that support your business growth instead of blocking it.
Selected Work
Intelligent Document Processing Agent
Flags hidden invoice math errors and fraud signals in real time, replacing manual review workflows. Features dual-engine AI (Vertex + OpenAI).
Unified Payment Engine
Handles multi-provider billing with server-side verification to prevent revenue leakage and double-charges. Implemented Zero-Trust verification.
ProRecruit — ATS Platform
Used by multiple companies across the world with end-to-end hiring automation. Focused on high reliability and automated screening.
AI Customer Sentiment Engine
Designed an AI system that analyzes customer feedback streams, detects churn signals, and produces actionable insights for business teams.
How We Work Together
I don't just "write code." I take ownership of the technical outcome. Here is my standard engagement process for new clients.
Discovery & Strategy
We align on goals. Whether it's a new build or a "rescue" mission, I analyze your requirements and infrastructure.
The Engineering Roadmap
I deliver a clear plan: architecture for new features or triage for broken systems. No jargon, just clear timelines.
Development & Production
I implement the fixes. I set up proper CI/CD, testing, and monitoring so the problem doesn't come back once I leave.
Handoff or Retainer
Once stable, I hand off documentation to your team. For many clients, this transitions into a monthly retainer for high-level oversight.
Trusted by Founders
Feedback from clients on Upwork and private contracts.
“Kwami is an absolute pro. He identified the root cause of our deployment failures in hours and refactored our pipeline for long-term stability.”
“Exceptional work on the AI integration. He didn't just code it, he designed it to handle scale and edge cases we hadn't even thought of.”
Frequently Asked Questions
I am based in the US Eastern Time Zone (Philadelphia area), but I have experience working asynchronously with teams across Europe and Africa.
Yes. I often parachute in to help existing teams tackle specific complex problems (like AI integration or scaling bottlenecks) that they don't have the bandwidth or expertise for.
For clearly defined projects (like "Build this MVP" or "Audit this system"), I prefer fixed-price. For ongoing consulting or undefined rescue work, I work on a retainer or hourly basis.