Hakeem Shaik

Computer science graduate and hands-on AI developer who builds integrations between business systems and AI platforms. I work day to day in Python connecting tools like CRMs, calendars and messaging systems through APIs and webhooks, then layer AI on top to automate the work in between. My focus is practical, shipped solutions that improve data flow and cut manual effort, and I pick up new business systems quickly. Based in South Africa and open to relocating to Cape Town.

AI Automation Specialist at aiployee (2026-05 – Present)

• Build AI-driven integrations and automations that connect different business systems, so data flows between them automatically instead of being moved by hand.
• Develop the solutions end to end in Python and low-code tools, from understanding the business process through build, testing, deployment and support.
• Connect CRM, calendar and messaging systems using REST APIs and webhooks, with scheduling and retry logic so the workflows run reliably.
• Layer AI on top using Claude, MCP servers and agent design to handle the steps that need judgement, keeping a person in control of the sensitive ones.
• Own client accounts end to end and keep reusable tooling and documentation so solutions get improved rather than rebuilt.

Data & Systems Intern at CrossBoundary South Africa (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Built and maintained backend data workflows in Snowflake to improve data reliability and reconciliation across systems.
• Cleaned, structured and validated large CRM datasets used for business reporting.
• Automated repetitive data processes, cutting manual effort across reporting cycles.

BSc in Computer and Information Sciences – Vega School (2022-01 – 2024-12)