AI Automation Consultant

Less repetition.
More leverage.
Build with AI.

I help small and medium businesses design and implement AI-powered automation workflows - so your team spends time on work that actually matters.

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Mădălin Stroe
Mădălin Stroe
AI Automation Consultant · Brașov, România
12+years experience
3domains: QA · ERP · AI
n8n Claude ChatGPT Playwright Python REST APIs SQL Workflow Automation Prompt Engineering
Who I work with

Recognise any of these?

These are the most common problems I encounter with growing SMEs.
If your business hits more than two, automation is likely overdue.

01

Repetitive manual tasks consuming team hours that could be automated in days

02

Disconnected tools with no unified data or workflow layer

03

Everyone's using AI differently, nobody agrees on what's working, and results are invisible

04

Customer communication and follow-up falling through the cracks

05

Tech decisions made without quality-minded or systems-level thinking

06

Internal processes that worked for 5 people but are breaking at 20

What I offer

Four ways to work together

From a single focused audit to ongoing partnership - structured for a win-win collaboration.

AI Workflow Audit & Strategy
Map your current processes, identify automation opportunities, and receive a prioritised implementation roadmap - with ROI estimates. Delivered as a written report.
Discovery → Fixed fee
AI Automation Implementation
End-to-end build of n8n or API-based automation workflows, including AI-agent logic, testing, documentation, and handover to your team.
Project-based
Prompt Engineering & AI Tooling
Custom system prompts, AI assistant design, ChatGPT or Claude integration, and structured output for your specific business context.
Fixed fee or hourly
Fractional AI Advisor
Ongoing strategic guidance, tool selection, team enablement, and implementation oversight - without hiring a full-time head of AI. Monthly retainer.
Monthly retainer
Tools & technology

The automation stack

Fluent across the modern AI and automation toolchain - from low-code orchestration to API-level integration and prompt architecture.

Orchestration
n8n Make Zapier
AI Models
Claude GPT-4 and GPT-5 series Gemini
Prompt Engineering
System prompts Chain-of-Thought management Structured output
API & Data
REST APIs Webhooks Postman Notion Airtable SQL
Dev & Testing
Python Playwright Git Test cases Documentation
Professional Background

12+ years of systems thinking

I've been on the consulting side, the product side, and the testing side - which means fewer surprises when things go into the real world.

2024 - Present
Remote
Independent AI Consultant
Freelance
Designing and deploying AI automation systems for SMBs. Specializing in n8n workflows, LLM integrations, and AI strategy.
n8nOpenAIClaudeAI Agents
Oct 2025 - Present
Remote
QA Automation Engineer
Ness Digital Engineering
Architecting end-to-end automation framework and actively integrating AI-assisted tooling and prompting patterns to accelerate defect detection and documentation workflows.
Playwright MCPClaude codeAgileTest architecture
Jun 2022 - Sep 2025
Remote
QA Engineer
imobiliare.ro
Ensured quality of web, CRM, and mobile platforms. Designed test scenarios and workflows, and bridged engineering and business stakeholder needs proactively.
Web & Mobile QACRMMentoringProcess design
May 2020 - May 2022
Brașov
Founder & Product Builder
Independent - Entrepreneurial Career Break
Founded and launched a SaaS product and an affiliate marketing website. Handled product design, web development, SEO, content creation, digital marketing, and early automation tooling.
SaaSSEOAutomationDigital marketing
Oct 2015 - May 2020
Denmark
Software Consultant - ERP
Hansen Technologies
Customised and implemented Microsoft Dynamics NAV for telecom clients across Europe. Delivered GDPR-compliant solutions. Operated as trusted technical advisor.
MS Dynamics NAVGDPRERP ConsultingTelecom
Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
Brașov
Manual Software Tester
Synoptix
Created and executed test cases for enterprise telecom solutions. Built solid defect-reporting workflows
QATelecomTest design
Credentials

Education & certifications

Claude Code in ActionAnthropic · 2026
Certificate of completion: Claude 101Anthropic · 2026
AI Prompt Engineering FundamentalsUdemy · 2024
GDPR Compliance CertificationHansen Technologies · 2018
Trusted Advisor Trainingtrustedadvisor.com · 2016
Microsoft Dynamics NAV DevelopmentMicrosoft · 2015
ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation LevelISTQB · 2014
B.Sc. Automation EngineeringTransilvania University of Brașov · 2007-2011
Let's talk

Not sure if automation will help?
That's exactly what we will find out.

A free 30-minute discovery call to understand your situation and be direct about whether — and where — automation would actually move the needle for your business.

madalin.stroe@outlook.com
(+40) 740 909 783
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Brașov, România · Available globally (remote)

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