Ismael Cruz
I help companies and professionals solve complex processes through practical AI, automation, and useful infrastructure. I design systems that reduce manual work, connect tools, and turn ideas into real solutions with business impact.
About Me
Software architect with over 25 years of experience designing complex systems. My journey in tech has been driven by a curiosity to understand how things work and a desire to create solutions that make a difference. I specialize in Artificial Intelligence, high-availability architectures, and complex business logic. I enjoy breaking down intricate problems into elegant solutions.
Services I can bring to a project
I work on projects where technology must solve real problems, save time, or unlock growth.
Practical AI and useful assistants
I design AI solutions that help people work better, not just look impressive in demos. From agents to semantic search, document workflows, and internal assistants.
- Agents and assistants for internal processes
- RAG systems, semantic search, and document automation
- Practical LLM integration into real workflows
Process automation and systems integration
I connect tools, remove manual steps, and turn scattered processes into robust workflows that save time and reduce errors.
- Automation for repetitive operational tasks
- Integrations between APIs, ERPs, documents, and internal systems
- Workflow design that reduces friction and manual effort
Technical architecture and useful infrastructure
I design and deploy reliable, maintainable systems built to last: from self-hosted infrastructure to SaaS platforms and hybrid environments.
- Software architecture and technical review
- Docker infrastructure, self-hosting, and production deployments
- Scalable solution design for complex projects
Professional Experience
+25 years building technology solutions.
Founder & Lead Developer
SaaS platform with intelligent RAG system and conversational agents for enterprise document querying. Hybrid local-cloud architecture with LM Studio, Qdrant, FastAPI, and support for 25+ document formats including OCR.
Freelance Consultant & Lead Developer
Development of AIExtrusion, a SaaS platform for aluminum extrusion industry. Integration of AI for insights and Machine Learning for production prediction. Tech stack: React, PostgreSQL, ChromaDB, Redis workers, and Python.
CTO & Lead Developer
Technical leadership of AI-powered cybersecurity platform. On-premise data center architecture with Kubernetes, ML algorithm development for threat detection, and international team coordination.
Featured Projects
Projects where I've led technical development.
Content that builds trust and authority
Analysis, real-world cases, and lessons on AI, automation, infrastructure, and software that solves real business problems.
Do you want to automate, scale, or unlock a stuck project?
I work with companies and professionals who need to solve real technical challenges: AI automation, self-hosted infrastructure, complex integrations, or system architecture. If you want someone who can understand it and execute it, let's talk.
Does your project need technical direction?
If you want to automate processes, apply useful AI, or build a robust solution without wasting months, let's talk.
Projects that are a good fit
AI automation, complex integrations, technical architecture, SaaS platforms, and useful infrastructure.
How I work
I focus on projects where I can bring real value, technical clarity, and practical execution.
Response
If the project is a fit, I reply quickly and go straight to the real problem without unnecessary fluff.