Hi, I'm Rafael, 24, based in Pampanga, Philippines.

AI Automation Engineer & Analytics Specialist

I combine code, AI and data analytics to automate repetitive work, uncover actionable insights and streamline workflows. Clients reduce manual effort by 60–80%, save thousands of hours, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

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years of experience
2+
projects completed
50+
clients served
20+
Rafael Bashan
  1. New call at 9:14 pmRoof leak after the storm
  2. AI receptionist picks upAsks what happened and where the house is
  3. Inspection bookedTuesday, 10:00 am, straight into the calendar

What I build

Voice agents, automations and full-stack apps that answer, qualify and book leads, so the business runs without copy-paste.

  • AI voice agents

    Inbound receptionists and outbound callers on VAPI and Retell, connected to Twilio, n8n and your calendar. They pick up every call, qualify the lead and put the appointment in the diary.

  • AI agents and chatbots

    Chat and email agents that answer from your own knowledge base (Supabase, RAG), draft replies for your team and hand off to a person when it matters.

  • n8n and workflow automation

    n8n, Make.com and Zapier workflows that carry leads and data between your apps, from form fill to follow-up SMS, with no copy-pasting in between.

  • GoHighLevel and CRM setup

    GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Zoho and Pipedrive set up to work for you: pipelines, lead routing, follow-up sequences and API integrations.

  • Claude Code apps

    Full-stack apps built with Claude Code: command-center dashboards, custom CRMs and landing pages on React, Next.js and Supabase.

  • Data and dashboards

    Scrapers, pipelines and dashboards in Python, SQL, Power BI and Looker Studio that turn raw data into numbers you can act on.

Tools I use every week

    Selected work

    Client builds, demos and data projects. Filter by the kind of work you need.

      Ways to work together

      Three options, depending on whether you need a plan, a long-term partner or a finished system.

      AI automation audit

      Find the bottlenecks first

      I map how leads, calls and data move through your business today, find where automation pays off first, and give you a ranked plan you can build from.

      • Process and tool review
      • Ranked automation opportunities
      • Recommended stack and running costs
      • Step-by-step rollout plan
      Format:
      one-off engagement
      Best for:
      teams that want a plan before committing to a build
      Investment:
      TBD

      Done-for-you build

      From scope to launch

      You know what you need. I design it, build it, test it against real scenarios and hand it over working, with documentation your team can follow.

      • System design
      • Build: n8n, voice agents, Claude Code apps
      • Testing with real call and lead scenarios
      • Documentation and handover
      Format:
      fixed-scope project
      Best for:
      teams with a defined project and a deadline
      Investment:
      custom quote per project

      Not sure which fits? Book a free 30-minute discovery call.

      Experience

      Voice AI, automation and Claude Code work for clients in the US, New Zealand and Australia.

      1. Claude Code Developer

        Mcgen Digital, working with John McCarthy

        Dec 2025 – Present
        • Built an AI-powered command-center dashboard that gives a client one view across their portfolio of businesses.
        • Shipped a custom CRM for a New Zealand lead generation firm.
        • Built a second command center for an Australian solar energy company.
        • Audit and maintain the AI lead systems Mcgen Digital runs for its clients: voice agents, n8n workflows, Cal.com booking and SMS follow-up.

        Claude Code, React, Python, Claude API, n8n, VAPI, Cal.com

      2. AI Automation Consultant

        Freelance

        Jun 2024 – Present
        • Automate workflows, build data pipelines and turn raw data into insight for businesses and e-commerce brands.
        • Built an AI lead reactivation system with VAPI, Twilio, TNZ and n8n that brings dormant leads back into the pipeline.
        • Built a sales knowledge base on Supabase and n8n that suggests email replies inside Zoho CRM.

        Python, n8n, Zapier, VAPI, Twilio, TNZ, Supabase, Zoho CRM, Google Sheets

      3. Claude Code Developer

        Plumbers Stock

        Feb 2025 – Jun 2026
        • Built an inventory dashboard for the Plumbers Stock team.
        • Built data-visualization dashboards in Looker Studio and Python that gave the marketing team insight they didn't have before.

        Claude Code, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Looker Studio

      4. AI Agent Developer

        Simpliscale

        Jan 2025 – Nov 2025
        • Built an AI receptionist for roofing companies that handles both inbound and outbound calls.
        • Built Zac, an outbound AI voice agent that handles high-volume calling on the BookedIn.ai platform.
        • Lifted lead conversions by 70–80%, improved response rates and cut missed calls.

        Voice AI, AI receptionist, outbound calling, BookedIn.ai

      5. Lead Generation Specialist

        Freelance

        Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
        • Automated lead sourcing from the Facebook Ad Library and LinkedIn with Python, pulling contact details for businesses advertising in Texas and Canada.

        Python, web scraping, lead generation

      6. Python Developer

        Freelance

        Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
        • Wrote Python scrapers, API integrations and back-end data extraction.
        • Created CRM contacts, deals and tasks through the Propstack and Pipedrive APIs, with Make.com and n8n routing the records.

        Python, Make.com, n8n, Pipedrive, REST APIs

      7. Bachelor of Computer Engineering

        Don Honorio Ventura State University

        2020 – 2024

      What clients say

      "Rafael's AI Voice Receptionist has been a major upgrade for Luxe Roofing. It handles inbound roofing inquiries, schedules inspections, and even does outbound cold calls to our local neighborhoods. We're getting a steady flow of warm and hot leads without adding headcount, and the conversations still feel natural and professional."
      Zack GrandellOwner & President, Luxe Roofing Solutions
      "At King Caller, our entire model depends on consistent, high-quality calling. Rafael came in and built an AI Voice Receptionist that now takes care of inbound calls and outbound cold outreach to our target markets. The system identifies interest level, separates warm and hot leads, and sends structured data back into our workflows so our team can focus on closing instead of chasing."
      Tom CaunanDirector of Operations, King Caller
      "Rafael set up an AI Voice Receptionist that ran our $40 September tune-up promo to local neighbors, and the results were outstanding. The AI handled the outbound calls, explained the offer clearly, and booked appointments directly into our schedule. We saw a surge of new customers taking advantage of the heater tune-up promo without overloading our office staff."
      Jason FoxOwner, Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing
      "Rafael set up an AI Voice Receptionist that takes care of both inbound calls and outbound cold calling to our local areas. It qualifies roofing leads, collects the right information, and sends us only serious prospects. Our pipeline is fuller, our team is less overwhelmed, and we're closing more high-quality jobs."
      Leonardo Almeida & Stephen MullCo-Owners, A&M Premier Roofing & Construction
      "Rafael's AI automation solutions transformed our business operations. We reduced manual work by 70% and our team can now focus on strategic initiatives. Highly recommended!"
      Basilius PeetzCEO, Alpha Iota
      "The AI voice assistant Rafael built for our roofing clients has been a game-changer. We never miss a lead and our response time improved dramatically."
      Nick CorneliusOwner, Simpliscale
      "Rafael's data visualization dashboards gave us insights we never had before. His expertise in Looker Studio and Python is exceptional."
      Todd HessMarketing Manager, Plumbers Stock
      "Working with Rafael was seamless. He understood our needs quickly and delivered a solution that exceeded our expectations. Professional and reliable."
      Riah HermosaOperations Analyst, Renjoy

      Certifications

      Automation, AI development and data engineering, verified by DataCamp, Microsoft and automation communities.

        GitHub activity

        What I've been shipping over the past year.

        Rafael Bashan's GitHub contribution chart for the past year
        See my GitHub profile

        Got a process that should run itself?

        I'm open to new projects, roles and partnerships. Book a free 30-minute call, or send me an email.

        Email
        raffymcfee@gmail.com
        Location
        Pampanga, Philippines