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Radu Marian

GenAI Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since December 31, 2024

Radu is a senior GenAI and knowledge graph solution architect delivering solutions for cybersecurity, investments, agriculture, and economy domains. For over 25 years, he has accomplished numerous proofs of concept and pilot projects, led standardization efforts at OASIS and ITU-T, and was granted patents for inventions in cybersecurity and enterprise knowledge management. Radu holds a master's degree in computer science from UNC Charlotte.

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Emil Abraham

GenAI Developer
Canada
Toptal Member Since March 13, 2026

Emil is a senior software engineer and engineering leader with 10+ years of experience building scalable software systems, AI-powered developer tools, and browser technologies. A former senior chief engineer at Samsung R&D, he has led the development of GenAI coding assistants, developer productivity platforms, and complex distributed systems. Emil also brings experience with multiple languages and Chromium-based environments, helping teams build reliable, high-performance products.

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Aymen Haj Salem

GenAI Developer
France
Toptal Member Since September 9, 2026

Aymen is an enterprise AI strategy and transformation advisor with 21+ years of experience across technology, data, cloud, and large-scale delivery. He assists organizations in turning opportunities in generative AI (GenAI), RAG, and agentic AI into secure, scalable solutions with measurable business impact. Aymen combines executive advisory, hands-on AI architecture, governance, and team upskilling.

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Danilo Favoratti

GenAI Developer
United States
Toptal Member Since May 23, 2023

Danilo is an experienced full-stack GenAI engineer with a proven track record of over a decade, adept at constructing innovative products and proficient in performing comprehensive analytics and testing for projects from inception to delivery. He's passionate about initiating projects from inception and collaborating closely with senior leadership to advance initiatives.

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Madriss Seksaoui

GenAI Developer
France
Toptal Member Since January 11, 2022

Madriss builds GenAI systems that work reliably in production, with 9+ years of experience beyond prototypes and demos. With a dual background in engineering (CentraleSupélec/ESSEC) and finance (Panthéon-Assas), he approaches AI through both technical and business lenses, balancing accuracy, cost, and scalability. Madriss specializes in turning fragile POCs into robust, auditable, and cost-efficient systems that perform under real-world constraints.

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Karamvir Singh

GenAI Developer
Canada
Toptal Member Since August 14, 2025

Karamvir is a data and AI engineer and a Generative AI (GenAI) expert with 6+ years of experience in Python, AI/ML, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Bedrock. He builds scalable, large language model (LLM) powered solutions, from trading bots to automated content systems and RAG pipelines, leveraging cutting-edge tools like LangGraph, CrewAI, and Amazon Bedrock. Karamvir turns complex AI research into high-impact, production-ready products that drive real business value.

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Himanshu Chouhan

GenAI Developer
India
Toptal Member Since August 13, 2026

Himanshu is an AI architect and technical lead with 16 years of experience building and scaling AI, SaaS, web, and mobile products. He specializes in GenAI, RAG, agentic AI, LLM orchestration, and scalable system architecture. He combines hands-on engineering with product and technical leadership, has led cross-functional teams, and works closely with founders to turn complex ideas into reliable products used by hundreds of thousands of users.

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Joao Diogo de Oliveira

GenAI Developer
Brazil
Toptal Member Since October 20, 2022

Joao is an AI/ML architect and hands-on AI coach with 15+ years driving change across Fortune 100s (P&G, Hearst, FedEx) and high-impact startups in healthcare, energy, and media. He holds a master's in computer engineering with multiple ML certifications. He's led 15+ GenAI automations and coached diverse engineering teams—from developers to senior architects—on integrating AI tools and agents across the SDLC, shipping systems that transform how teams work.

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Amr Mashlah

GenAI Developer
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since January 2, 2019

Amr is an AI product engineer and founder with 10+ years of experience turning business workflows into production AI tools. He works across GenAI, large language models (LLMs), computer vision, automation, APIs, and full-stack delivery, helping clients move from idea to deployed systems. As the founder of PatternedAI, Amr has built AI-powered design tools for fashion and textile teams that combine image generation, workflow automation, and practical product thinking.

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Sandro Barnabishvili

GenAI Developer
Georgia
Toptal Member Since September 24, 2018

Sandro holds a BSc and MSc in Computer Science and brings over 15 years of experience in software engineering and 10+ years in machine learning. His core expertise spans NLP, GenAI, MLOps, Big Data, and algorithm design. Sandro has contributed to both large-scale enterprises like Microsoft and Logitech, as well as fast-paced startups, delivering AI-driven solutions across diverse domains.

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Harry Sun

GenAI Developer
Australia
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2014

Harry is a senior GenAI and full-stack engineer with 28+ years of experience in Java, Python, TypeScript, and cloud technologies. He bridges the gap between AI prototypes and production services. Recently, he has focused on applied LLM delivery, including RAG, AI search, and human-in-the-loop workflows for insurance and CRM. Through OpenClaw research, Harry transforms complex projects into autonomous, closed-loop systems with robust API boundaries, observability, and production guardrails.

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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right GenAI engineer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

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  • Typically, you can hire GenAI developers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your GenAI specialist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right GenAI developer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect GenAI developers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our GenAI consultants to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire GenAI engineers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched GenAI developers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire GenAI specialists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a GenAI developer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our GenAI developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your GenAI developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another GenAI developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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