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n8n Workflow Automation
Event-driven workflows, scheduled tasks, conditional routing, approvals, data transformations and operational notifications.
Available for remote opportunities
Automation engineering · API integration · AI workflows
AI Automation & Integration Specialist
Make your systems work together - securely, reliably, and intelligently.
I connect applications, APIs, databases and large language models to automate work, analyze data, and turn complex business processes into dependable systems.
Specializing in n8n, API integrations, Python scripting, and AI-powered automation, supported by over 25 years of experience in IT systems architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Remote-first · Canada & international · Contract / consulting / employment
WORKFLOW / EXAMPLE
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Incoming eventForm submission · webhook · schedule
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n8n workflowValidate · transform · route
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API integrationSync data across applications
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Business outcomeUpdate records · notify team · log result
Designed for monitoring, error handling & secure operations
What I do
Automation that solves real problems.
From a single workflow to a connected system of services, I combine automation tools with hands-on engineering to build solutions that fit the way your organization works.
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API & Webhook Integration
Connect SaaS platforms and internal services using REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, authentication and custom connectors.
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AI & LLM Integrations
Connect LLM APIs to business systems for intelligent extraction, classification, summarization, research workflows and human-reviewed decisions.
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Python & Scripting
Custom Python, Bash and PowerShell utilities for data processing, repetitive administration, scheduled jobs and integration logic.
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Data Analytics & Reporting
Collect, clean, join and analyze data from APIs, SQL databases and files; build repeatable reporting pipelines and actionable insights.
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Cloud, Azure & VPS Infrastructure
Deploy and maintain Linux VPS and cloud services, including Microsoft Azure, Nginx, access controls, monitoring and secure automation hosting.
Practical applications
What could we automate?
These are examples of the kinds of solutions I can design and implement-not claims about completed client projects.
Sales & operations
Lead capture to follow-up
Capture inquiries, validate details, update a CRM, notify the right person and trigger an appropriate follow-up.
Data & reporting
Automated reporting pipelines
Collect information from APIs and databases, transform it, generate reports and distribute updates on a schedule.
AI & documents
Document intake and extraction
Receive documents, extract structured information, flag uncertain results for review and route approved data onward.
IT & infrastructure
System monitoring and response
Check services, detect failures, create actionable alerts and automate carefully controlled recovery steps.
n8nREST APIsWebhooksPythonBashPowerShellJSONSQL / SQLiteLinuxLLM APIsGitNginx
How I work
Designed to be useful. Built to last.
01 / DISCOVER
Map the process
Understand the current workflow, constraints, systems and measurable outcome.
02 / DESIGN
Plan the integration
Choose tools, define data flows, security boundaries and failure handling.
03 / BUILD
Implement & test
Create workflows, integrations and scripts; test real-world scenarios.
04 / HAND OFF
Document & improve
Provide clear documentation, monitoring guidance and practical next steps.
Wayne Hayes
Automation & Systems Engineering
Automation & Systems Engineering
Wayne HayesAutomation Engineer · IT Systems Architect
About me
Automation expertise with an enterprise IT foundation.
I’m a New Brunswick–based IT systems architect, automation engineer and cybersecurity professional with 25+ years of experience spanning programming, infrastructure, enterprise systems, technical instruction and engineering.
I combine n8n, Python, API integrations, LLM connectivity and data analytics with deep experience in Linux, VPS hosting, Microsoft Azure, cloud environments and cybersecurity. I also hold a diploma in Computer Programming.
- Hands-on engineering, not just strategy
- Security and maintainability considered from the start
- Comfortable with both low-code workflows and custom code
- Available for remote consulting, contract and employment opportunities
- Computer Programming diploma and hands-on software development background
Selected professional certifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA CySA+CompTIA Linux+(ISC)² SSCPEC-Council CEHCompTIA Network+
Verified credentials
Technical qualifications & cybersecurity certifications.
Industry credentials across security, networking, Linux and systems administration. Select a badge to open its original verification link.
CompTIA A+View credential ↗
CompTIA Network+View credential ↗
CompTIA Security+View credential ↗
CompTIA CySA+View credential ↗
CompTIA Server+View credential ↗
CompTIA Linux+View credential ↗
(ISC)² SSCPView credential ↗
EC-Council CEHView credential ↗Diploma in Computer Programming
Formal programming education complementing practical experience in software integration, scripting, systems architecture and automation.
Let's connect
Have a process worth automating?
Whether you need an n8n workflow, a custom API integration, or an experienced engineer to join your team, I'd welcome a conversation about your goals.
Remote-first · Available for project engagements, corporate contracts and employment