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Glenn D. House Sr.

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since October 20, 2025

Glenn is an AI and cloud technology executive with experience in turning emerging technologies into enterprise-scale transformations. Certified AWS-AI lead with deep expertise in GenAI, LLMs, and decision-intelligence, he delivers measurable outcomes, accelerates forecasting accuracy, and improves strategy across defense and commercial markets. Glenn is an entrepreneurial strategist with three successful startup exits who aligns AI innovation with C-suite priorities and drives AI adoption.

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Vishnu Anurag Thonukunoori

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since August 8, 2025

Vishnu is an AI/ML engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable machine learning and generative AI solutions for enterprises. He specializes in LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AWS-based deployments and has had proven success in NLP, prompt engineering, and vector search. Vishnu is trusted by clients across insurance, eCommerce, and sustainability sectors for delivering production-grade AI systems that drive business value.

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Johnmicah Potter

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since July 27, 2020

Bank of America, Anthem, and Lowe's are just a few of the companies that Johnmicah has worked at. He has 18 years of experience building web applications from not only both the front and back ends but also the platform and infrastructure sides. Johnmicah is passionate about performance, automation, and containerization. Johnmicah is also capable of fitting into and improving an existing team environment or building a new one from the ground up.

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Ivan Novak

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since February 2, 2022

Ivan is a technical founder, principal engineer, and solution architect with 20 years of experience. He has participated in and founded multiple startups and is familiar with the highest highs and lowest lows that owners go through. Recently, he helped grow a startup from a $4 million to $87 million valuation in three years with a successful Series A round. Ivan's in-depth understanding and strategic approach have enabled him to deliver numerous products.

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Jose Luis Moreira Arruda

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Brazil
Toptal Member Since April 19, 2023

Jose is a senior AI/ML engineer who's experienced across multiple sectors, including eCommerce, healthcare, and fintech. He is an expert in developing strategic projects and building AI/data products. He easily translates pain points and business goals into tailored AI products and designs. He deploys machine learning and deep learning models for time series, CV, and NLP and integrates them into company systems on the cloud. Jose has led data science projects while mentoring colleagues.

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Abderrahman Fawzy

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since January 28, 2022

Abderrahman is an experienced software engineer specializing in web applications. He's helped companies by building in-house applications and SaaS products to improve process quality and bring solutions to customers. He has strong problem-solving skills, is proficient in many technologies, and takes every opportunity to learn new skills. Abderrahman is self-managed, reliable in highly demanding environments, can work independently, and integrates well in a team.

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Israel Abraham Fraga

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since January 3, 2022

Fraga is a full-stack AI engineer with over 20 years of experience in software development. He's an expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, with deep expertise in Angular and React. He designs scalable, high-performance systems on AWS, GCP, and Azure. With a strong foundation in mathematics, algorithms, and cryptography, Fraga integrates LLMs and AI technologies to build intelligent, reliable, and world-class solutions that empower teams and transform ideas into innovation.

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Javier Garcia de Leaniz

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Spain
Toptal Member Since October 30, 2021

Javier has 10+ years of experience in AI for both startups and Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries. A former CTO, founder, and EY Engineering Director, he specializes in building LLM-powered systems, advanced NLP pipelines, and Python back ends. His projects include enterprise chatbots, automating reviews of 2+ million government aid applications during COVID-19 in Spain (reducing manual effort by 95%), web scraping 1.5 million products from 1,000+ public sites, and many more.

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Keith Swyer

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since December 23, 2025

With over 20 years of experience in building and modernizing large-scale distributed systems, Keith combines hands-on engineering with architectural leadership to deliver resilient, high-throughput platforms. His work spans .NET, cloud, data and service boundaries, and AI-augmented development that accelerates delivery. A private pilot who built his own airplane, Keith brings disciplined systems thinking, precision, and curiosity that invite conversation.

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Scott Fennell

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since February 20, 2017

Scott has written hundreds of custom web apps and WordPress plugins, with a current focus on Next.js and React. He specializes in 3rd-party API integrations, including Mailchimp, Cloudflare, and Shopify. He is experienced in leading technology teams, is a seasoned public speaker, and has presented at WordCamp Portland and the Google campus in Seattle. He has been published on A List Apart and CSS-Tricks many times. Scott is also a former infantry officer in the US Army.

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Matty Hogan

Freelance OpenAI Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since October 31, 2022

Matty is a serial entrepreneur, C-level officer of startups, and an engineer who specializes in full-stack product development for AI and Agentic products. He is recognized as a subject matter expert in AI agents, having shipped dozens of AI products to market during his tenure as CTO of Pompeii Labs, and has consulted on AI initiatives used by hundreds of thousands of people today.

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Guide to Hiring a Great OpenAI Developer

Skilled developers are needed across many industries to harness the power of OpenAI and deliver innovative solutions. But with this being such cutting-edge technology, how can you effectively vet qualified candidates who may not have domain-specific knowledge about OpenAI? This hiring guide covers what you need to know to find the best OpenAI developer for your project.

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How to Hire OpenAI Developers Near Montreal

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A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right OpenAI developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Effortless Scaling

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

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