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Hey everyone, first time here on contra, so a quick introduction first, I'm an AI & ML engineer with a strong hold in game design and development, I am also a typist and a content writer.
Previously I've worked on fiverr where I delivered to more than 50 clients across the globe, earned a profound rating of 4.8/5, and gained the trust of multiple people
I'm currently looking to collaborate with startups, founders, companies and businesses that need help building AI-powered products or automating workflows. Not to mention my skillset isn't just restricted to artificial intelligence, one can say I'm an all rounder of sorts..
Always happy to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities!
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We've reached our first $5K on Contra!
A small milestone, but a meaningful one for our studio. Grateful to all the clients who've trusted us with their projects and to @Contra HQ for the opportunities to connect and collaborate.
Here's to more creative projects and collaborations ahead!
Congrats to the studio✨
A few people have asked how I built up on Contra and started landing clients, so rather than reply one by one, here's what's actually worked for me. This is for anyone just getting going.
I'm still early myself, so take this as what's moved the needle so far, not a victory lap.
Show the work instead of describing it. The moment I started posting real case studies and short demo videos, things like AI agents handling document intake, approvals and invoice reconciliation with a human in the loop, the conversations changed. Clients stop asking "can you?" and start asking "can you do this for us?" Even two or three strong, well-presented projects beat a long list of skills. People hire what they can see.
Pick a lane. I stopped pitching "full-stack generalist" and leaned into what I'm genuinely best at, which for me is agentic AI, MCP and multi-tenant SaaS. A sharp, specific profile pulls in the right clients and filters out the wrong fits.
Prove it in every application. Don't just say "I can do this." Point to the closest thing you've already built and show how it maps to their problem. That's what earns trust fast.
Treat AI as an accelerator, not a shortcut. I build with AI every day, but I own and review everything it produces. Senior judgment plus AI speed is what lets a small team ship like a big one.
Be genuinely easy to work with. Reply quickly, be clear, and do what you said you'd do. Clear, fast communication closes more work than any single skill, and early 5-star reviews are what get you the next ten.
Treat your profile as more than a job board. My Contra profile has brought in work well beyond the platform itself. People have found me through it, and that's turned into ongoing engagements through our agency, TechFoundry Digital. A strong, public body of work follows you everywhere. It's a credibility asset, not just a place to apply.
The start is the hardest part, so take the smaller jobs, do them really well, and let the reviews compound. Happy to answer anything, so drop a question below or DM me.
#Contra #Freelancing #FreelanceTips #AgenticAI #BuildInPublic
I'm working to reach 20K followers on contra this week, and I'd really appreciate your support.
If my content helps you, please follow, like, and share this post. Every follow makes a difference.
I help businesses with:
• AI Automation
• Web Development
• Mobile Apps
• Graphic Design
• Video Editing
Thank you for being part of my journey.
Faisal Shahzad Naeem
#AIAutomation #WebDevelopment #Freelancer
