iswain.dev
Ian Swain  ·  AI Automation Engineer  ·  Available for new projects

Automation that saves your
business hours every week.

Custom AI tools, chatbots, and internal systems
that eliminate repetitive work.

Built to spec.  Shipped live.  Source code included.

Typical project timeline: 1–3 weeks

15+
Live demos & tools
7
Apps deployed on Render
100%
Client code ownership
<24hr
Response time
Built 10+ working AI demos and deployed apps used in real workflows. real estate  ·  hospitality  ·  property management  ·  agencies  ·  small business
Who this is for

Who I build automation for.

AgenciesDrowning in repetitive admin work
RestaurantsManaging online orders and reservations
Small businessesHandling too many manual tasks
FoundersWho want internal tools without hiring a dev team
See it in action

Live Demo Videos.

Real tools, real workflows — watch them run.

MLS Listing Generator
Restaurant Chatbot — Due Sorelle

Hosted on Render's free tier — may take up to 60 seconds to wake on first load.

Built for businesses

Live Demos.

Every tool below is deployed and running live. Click through and see it in action.

chatbot · lead capture · embeddablelive

AI Business Chatbot

Answers questions, captures leads, and remembers past conversations. Fully rebrandable — drop it onto any website in minutes.

Handles support & lead capture 24/7 — no staff required

Claude APIFlaskSQLAlchemyEmbeddable
Harbor Coffee Co. — Chat with Maya → Due Sorelle — Chat with Rosa →
inventory · AI summaries · operationslive

Inventory Manager

Track your supply room in real time — see what's running low and get a weekly AI summary of how stock is moving.

Eliminates manual stock tracking — AI flags issues before they become problems

FlaskSQLAlchemyClaude API
Try the demo →
AI audit · workflow analysis · action planlive

Business Efficiency Audit

Answer 12 questions about how your business runs and get a personalized report showing where you're wasting time and what to fix first.

Delivers a prioritized action plan in minutes, not a consultant in weeks

Claude APIFlaskAI Report Gen
Take the free audit →
review replies · reputation · local businesslive

AI Review Responder

Generate a professional reply to any customer review instantly — positive, negative, or mixed.

Turns every review into a professional reply in seconds, not hours

Claude APIFlaskPrompt Engineering
Try the demo →
content calendar · brand voice · sociallive

Social Media Post Generator

Generate a week of posts across Instagram, LinkedIn, and X in minutes — tailored to your business type and voice.

Generate a full week of social content in minutes — tailored to your brand voice.

Claude APIFlaskSQLAlchemy
Try the demo →
AI brief · market data · automationlive

AI Market Brief

Pulls live market data and generates a concise, plain-English daily brief — stocks, crypto, and macro signals summarized by AI.

Daily market intelligence without manually scanning multiple sources

Claude APIFlaskMarket Data
Try the demo →
Rental Listing Generator demo
rental listing · property managers · RE agentslive

Rental Listing Generator

Enter the unit details and get a polished rental listing in seconds — formatted for Zillow, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

Covers Philly, DC, Maryland, and Virginia — publish-ready in seconds

AI CopyMulti-platformStatic
Try the demo →
LinkedIn Post Generator demo
LinkedIn · content · RE agents · small businesslive

LinkedIn Post Generator

Generate ready-to-post LinkedIn content for real estate agents, property managers, and local businesses — pick your industry, post type, and tone.

Consistent content in seconds — no blank page, no copywriter

AI CopyMulti-industryStatic
Try the demo →
Appointment Booking Chatbot demo
appointment booking · restaurants · salons · consultinglive

Appointment Booking Chatbot

A conversational booking widget that fits any service business — restaurants, salons, consultants, and fitness studios. Captures contact details and confirms appointments automatically.

No forms, no phone tag — guests book through a chat flow on your site

Chat UIMulti-industryStatic
Try the demo →
Problems I solve

Common automation problems.

Sound familiar? There's a tool for it.

Customer support overload
AI chatbots answer common questions and capture leads — 24/7, without staff.
Manual reporting
Automated reports generated, formatted, and sent on schedule — no manual pulling.
Repetitive admin work
Scripts and bots handle the busywork automatically — scheduling, follow-up, data entry.
Disconnected tools
APIs and integrations that make your existing systems talk to each other.
Slow lead follow-up
Automated outreach sequences that respond instantly and keep your pipeline moving.
Paying for SaaS you could own
One custom build replaces the monthly subscription — you keep the tool forever.
How it works

Three steps.

01
You describe the problem

Tell me what's eating your time or slowing you down. No jargon needed — a plain description of the problem is all I need to get started.

02
I build the solution

I design, build, and deploy the solution. You see it running live before the final invoice — no surprises, no scope creep.

03
You own it

You receive the full source code, documentation, and two weeks of post-launch support. No subscriptions, no lock-in — it's yours to keep and run.

Most development shops
  • Monthly retainers — ongoing fees to keep the lights on
  • They keep the code — you're dependent on them forever
  • Weeks of discovery before you see anything
My approach
  • One flat build — no recurring fees
  • Full source code delivered — it's yours to keep or move
  • Running live in days, not weeks
Case study

Harbor Coffee Co. Chatbot.

A real build, start to finish.

Problem

Staff spent hours answering the same customer questions — hours, menu, specials, WiFi password. No system to capture customer emails either.

Solution

AI chatbot embedded directly on the website. Answers common questions, captures email leads, and sends the owner a daily summary of all conversations.

Timeline

Built and deployed in 4 days.

Results
80%of customer questions answered automatically
24/7availability — no staff involvement required
100%source code owned by the client — no lock-in
A recent chatbot build now handles most customer questions automatically — hours, menu, specials — so staff no longer repeat the same answers all day.
Try the live demo →
Services

Services.

All projects include a discovery call, full source code, and a two-week support window after launch. Reach out to discuss scope and pricing — work starts after contract signing.

01
basic

Basic Automation

Got something you do manually every day? I'll build a script or tool that handles it automatically — saving you time and cutting out human error.

Example: Maintenance Request Intake →
  • Handles one specific job
  • Runs on schedule or on demand
  • Documentation included
02
standard

AI Workflow Integration

Already have a website or workflow? I'll plug AI into it so it can write, respond, or decide for you — without you lifting a finger.

Example: Restaurant Chatbot → Example: Appointment Booking Chatbot →
  • Works with your existing setup
  • Responds in plain English
  • Handles errors automatically
03
full build

Custom App Build

You describe the problem. I build the system that fixes it — deployed live, documented, and yours to keep.

Example: AI Business Chatbot →
  • Discovery call to map the build
  • Custom app at a live URL
  • Full source code ownership
  • Two-week support after launch
04
add-on

Social Media Starter Pack

Custom brand voice, platform strategy, and 30 days of content — ready to post from day one.

Example: Post Generator →
  • Custom brand voice + strategy
  • 30-day content calendar
  • Ready to post from day one
05
retainer

Ongoing Support

Keep your tool running and improving. Bugs, updates, small feature requests — handled every month.

  • Bug fixes and software updates
  • Priority 48-hour response
  • Up to 2 feature requests/mo
Typical turnaround
Small automation tool3–5 days
AI integration1–2 weeks
Full custom application2–4 weeks

You see the working tool before the final invoice. All builds include deployment guidance and estimated operating costs.

Get in touch →
For Real Estate Agents & Property Managers

Automation tools built for real estate and property management.

Each tool is built to spec, deployed to a live URL, and handed over with full source code. No subscriptions, no lock-in.

tool

Listing Description Generator

Enter the property details, get a polished MLS-ready description in seconds. Saves 20–30 minutes per listing.

Live demo →
  • MLS-ready output
  • Tone matched to your brand
  • Embedded on your site or standalone
tool

Rental Listing Generator

Enter unit details, get a publish-ready rental listing in seconds — formatted for Zillow, apartments.com, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

Live demo →
  • Any market, any neighborhood format
  • Multi-platform output
  • Embedded on your site or standalone
chatbot

Lead Capture Chatbot

Answers buyer and seller questions 24/7, qualifies leads, and sends you a summary of every conversation.

Example: Appointment Booking Chatbot →
  • Embedded on your website
  • Lead summaries to your inbox
  • Custom to your listings and FAQs
full build

Full CRM + Automation Build

A custom system that tracks leads, automates follow-ups, generates listing content, and keeps your pipeline moving — without extra software fees.

  • Lead tracking + follow-up automation
  • Listing content generation built in
  • No third-party subscription fees
  • Full source code ownership
retainer

RE Maintenance Plan

Keep your real estate tools updated and running. Bugs fixed, small feature requests handled, priority response every month.

  • Bug fixes and updates
  • Up to 2 feature requests/mo
  • Priority 48-hour response
Get in touch →
Who I work with

Automation tools built for real workflows.

If a task happens every day and follows a pattern, it can probably be automated.

Small businessesDrowning in repetitive admin — scheduling, invoicing, follow-up
AgenciesThat want AI features without hiring engineers
FoundersWho need internal tools built fast
Real estate agentsManaging leads and listings
Property managersHandling maintenance requests and tenant communication
TeamsThat want reports or workflows automated without hiring a dev
Free · Takes 2 minutes

Not sure where to start?

Answer 5 questions about your business and get a custom list of processes you could automate — specific to your industry and team size.

Take the Free Automation Audit →

No sign-up required. Results download as a PDF.

Personal projects

Tools.

Finance, job search, and security tools — built because I needed them.

python · AI · financeactive

AI Stock Analyst

Four AI analysts debate every stock, deliver a clear BUY or AVOID verdict, and track a live paper portfolio so you can see how the picks perform.

Claude APIFlaskyfinancePaper Trading
Live demo →
python · CLI · AIactive

Portfolio Tracker

Track investments from the command line. See gains and losses live, get alerts when something looks off, and ask AI for a plain-English breakdown of any position.

ClickSQLAlchemyRichyfinance
Live demo →
python · CLI · AIactive

Job Application Tracker

Pulls listings from multiple job boards, keeps your pipeline organized, and writes a tailored resume and cover letter for each role — automatically.

ClickSQLAlchemyAnthropic SDKhttpx
Browse live listings → Pipeline demo →
python · securitycomplete

Personal Security Audit

A personal project to lock down my digital life — checking for data breaches, auditing accounts, scanning my network, and automating ongoing security checks.

NmapWiresharkPythonOSINT
Live demo →
javascript · API · Chart.jslive

Live Market Dashboard

Real-time crypto prices, stock data, and weather — all updating automatically every 60 seconds. No login required.

Chart.jsCoinGecko APIOpen-MeteoVanilla JS
Live dashboard →
About

13 years running real-world operations.
Now building automation to replace the busywork.

Self-taught developer with 13 years in operations, retail management, and multi-channel marketing. Based in Philadelphia, PA, I work with clients across the U.S. and abroad.

That background means I don't just write code — I understand the business problem first. I build AI automation systems and custom tools that replace manual workflows with simple, reliable solutions.

I'm currently working with a small group of early clients and pilot projects. Openings available for new builds this spring.

Capabilities
AI Systems
Claude APIOllama / Local ModelsPrompt EngineeringAI Workflows
Automation
Python ScriptingCLI ToolsWorkflow OrchestrationScheduled Tasks
Backend & Data
FlaskREST APIsSQLAlchemyData Pipelines
Infrastructure
Linux / WSL2Git / GitHubRender / Gunicornsystemd
$ python automate.py --workflow "weekly_report"
✓ Fetching data from 3 sources...
✓ Running AI analysis...
✓ Report generated → report_2026-03-06.pdf
✓ Sent to team@yourcompany.com
Done in 4.2s
FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need technical knowledge to work with you?
No. I handle everything — design, build, and deployment. You describe the problem in plain English and see it running live before the final invoice.
Where are the tools hosted?
Typically on Render, but tools can run anywhere — your own server, VPS, or cloud provider. You're not locked into anything.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes — two weeks of support is included with every project. For ongoing maintenance, I offer a monthly retainer — contact me for current rates.
Can the tools connect to software I already use?
Usually yes. Most business tools expose an API or webhook. I can build integrations with most standard business software — CRMs, scheduling tools, email platforms, and more.
What do I actually own at the end?
Everything. Full source code, deployment instructions, and documentation. No subscriptions, no lock-in — the tool is yours to keep, modify, or hand to another developer.
What happens after you contact me

What happens next.

01
15-minute call to understand your needs

We spend 15 minutes walking through your current process — what's manual, what's repetitive, and what a good outcome looks like.

02
I design a simple automation plan

I map out the build, set a flat price, and show you exactly what you'll get before any work starts. No surprises, no scope creep.

03
System built and deployed in 3 days–4 weeks

Small tools ship in 3–5 days. AI integrations in 1–2 weeks. Full custom builds in 2–4 weeks. You see it running live before the final invoice.

Contact

Let's build
something.

Tell me what task is eating your time. I'll tell you if it can be automated.
Available Mon–Sat, 9am–9pm EST · Usually responds same day

contact@iswain.dev

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