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Currently at NZTE · Auckland & Global

Rakibul
Islam

CRM Engineer. Automation Architect.
The operator your revenue stack has been missing.

14+
Years Experience
50+
Implementations
100%
Job Success Score
Currently accepting clients
HubSpot Portal Build & Automation
Zendesk CX Engineering
Shopify Plus Development
CRM Migration & Integration
AI Chatbot & Ticket Deflection
Marketing Automation Strategy
📍 Auckland, New Zealand · Serving USA, AU, UK & Global
💼 Upwork Top Rated Plus · 21,000+ hrs logged
HubSpot Zendesk Suite Shopify Plus Freshdesk Salesforce Zapier · Make.com Klaviyo Gorgias REST APIs AI Chatbots Lifecycle Email CRM Migration HubSpot Zendesk Suite Shopify Plus Freshdesk Salesforce Zapier · Make.com Klaviyo Gorgias REST APIs AI Chatbots Lifecycle Email CRM Migration

Six specialisms.
One expert partner.

I don't configure software and hand you a manual. I engineer the customer systems that bring revenue in, keep customers happy, and scale without breaking — then document everything so your team can own it.

⚙️
HubSpot Portal Optimisation

Full HubSpot admin — workflows, email campaigns, lead scoring, progressive forms, data hygiene, and lifecycle automation built precisely for your GTM motion. Currently delivering at NZTE.

HubSpot Certified · Admin + Dev
🎯
Zendesk CX Engineering

Enterprise-grade Zendesk environments: triggers, macros, SLA design, smart routing, Guide Help Centres, and Explore dashboards. Previously ran 1,000+ agent operations at Upwork Inc.

Zendesk Certified Admin
🛒
Shopify Plus Development

Custom Liquid themes, 3PL integrations, subscription flows, upsell mechanics, and CRO — built across 100+ stores over 13 years of DTC eCommerce. Serving millions of customers.

Shopify Expert · 100+ Stores
📊
Marketing Automation Strategy

Onboarding sequences, re-engagement flows, behavioural trigger emails, and full lifecycle programs tied directly to CRM data. Strategy that generates revenue, not just opens.

Multi-Platform · Data-Driven
🔗
CRM Migration & Integration

Platform-to-platform migrations with zero data loss — including 150K+ ticket migrations. REST API, Zapier, and Make.com integrations that connect your entire stack into one source of truth.

150K+ Tickets Migrated
🤖
AI Chatbot & Ticket Deflection

GPT-based chatbots trained on your historical ticket data, Zendesk AnswerBot tuning, and AI triage that eliminates Tier-1 volume so your agents focus on what actually matters.

GPT-Trained · AI-Powered

Numbers don't lie.
Here's what I've delivered.

Every metric below is from a real client engagement. No estimates. No projections. No "up to" asterisks.

40%
Reduction in first-response time across 30+ Zendesk brands
35%
Faster agent resolution at Upwork Inc. — 1,000+ agents, 5M+ tickets/year
90%
Support response time reduction at Apollo Internet, South Africa
25%
CSAT uplift via multilingual self-service Help Centres
DYLN · Irvine, USA · 300K+ Customers

Shopify Plus build + Zendesk integration for a global DTC alkaline water brand. Synced fulfilment data to automate all order-related routing.

40% ↓
Order-related ticket volume eliminated
01
Upwork Inc. · Santa Clara, USA

Zendesk administration for a 1,000+ agent global support operation. Engineered workflows, SLAs, Salesforce integration, and Explore dashboards.

35% ↓
Agent resolution time — 100+ agents trained
02
Apollo Internet · Cape Town, South Africa

Built complete Zendesk CRM from zero for SA's leading ISP — ticketing, AI chatbot, onboarding flows, and full reporting stack.

90% ↓
Support response time — zero to fully operational
03
727 Digital · California, USA

Lead Shopify developer for a high-volume CA marketing agency. Conversion-focused storefronts, custom upsells, performance-tuned themes.

85% ↑
Client eCommerce sales · 98% satisfaction rate
04
RI
21K+
Hours Logged

Not just a consultant.
An operator.

I started in 2010 with a single CRM project on Upwork. Fourteen years, 50+ implementations, and 21,000+ logged hours later — I'm the Marketing Automation Specialist at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), helping NZ's most ambitious businesses grow globally.

I've run Zendesk for 1,000+ agents at Upwork Inc. I've built Shopify stores serving millions of customers. I've migrated 150,000 tickets between platforms without losing a single record. My clients are in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.

HubSpot Admin Zendesk Suite Shopify Plus Salesforce Zapier · Make.com REST APIs Liquid Dev Klaviyo Gorgias GPT Chatbots NZTE Top Rated Plus
2010

Started on Upwork

First CRM project. Built to Top Rated Plus — 100% JSS across 100+ projects and 21,000+ hours, trusted by brands across 5 continents.

2016–21

Zendesk Admin at Upwork Inc.

Ran the Zendesk infrastructure for 1,000+ agents processing 5M+ tickets per year. Built the integrations, dashboards, and workflows that made a global operation run.

Now

NZTE + Global Consulting

Marketing Automation Specialist at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Available for select consulting projects globally — retainers, builds, and migrations.

Signature engagements
built for results.

Not open-ended retainers that bleed your budget. Focused engagements designed to move the needle. Pricing in NZD — USD rates available for international clients.

CRM Audit & Fix
NZD $1,200 – $2,500 / project

For teams with an existing HubSpot or Zendesk setup that's underperforming. I audit, diagnose, and fix — then hand you a clean, documented system with a roadmap for what's next.

Full platform health audit
Workflow and automation cleanup
Data hygiene and contact record cleanup
Priority issue resolution (up to 10 items)
90-day roadmap document
14-day post-delivery support
Book an Audit →
01
Monthly Retainer
NZD $2,800 – $4,000 / month

Ongoing CRM management, automation optimisation, and strategic support. Your dedicated systems operator — without the $130K salary. Results-focused. Cancel anytime.

20 dedicated hours per month
Priority 4-hour response time
Monthly strategy and performance review
Continuous platform optimisation
New feature rollouts and A/B testing
Cancel with 30 days notice
Explore Retainer →
02
Shopify Plus Development
NZD $2,000 – $15,000 / project

Custom Liquid theme development, 3PL integrations, subscription flows, upsell mechanics, and CRO — from 13 years and 100+ DTC stores of hard-won experience.

Custom Liquid theme or full store build
3PL logistics and fulfilment integrations
Subscription and upsell/cross-sell flows
CRM sync (Zendesk, Gorgias, Klaviyo)
Performance and conversion optimisation
Post-launch support included
Start Building →
03

From first call
to measurable result.

01
Discovery Call

30 minutes. No pitch deck. I listen to your challenge, your stack, and your constraints — then tell you honestly what I can do and what it will cost.

02
Audit & Proposal

I review your existing setup and deliver a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-price proposal within 48 hours. No open-ended estimates.

03
Build & Iterate

Weekly updates, staging environments, documented progress. You're never left wondering what's being built or where the project stands.

04
Handover & Grow

Full documentation, team training, and 30 days of post-launch support included. You own the system. The results compound from here.

Why not just hire
an agency?

🌏
NZ-Based, Global Standard

Auckland timezone bridges Asia-Pacific and the Americas. NZTE-connected. Senior-level execution at consultant rates — not the $300/hr agency markup handed to a junior.

🧠
Strategy + Execution in One

I don't hand you a roadmap and disappear. I design the system and build it. 14 years of doing both means nothing gets lost between the consultant and the developer.

📋
Fully Documented Everything

Every workflow, every integration, every SOP — documented so your team operates independently. You're not locked into me. That's by design.

📊
Outcomes, Not Effort

I measure success by ticket volume dropped, response time cut, and revenue lifted — not hours logged. Real numbers, real accountability, real results.

🔗
End-to-End Stack Coverage

HubSpot + Zendesk + Shopify + AI + APIs — from one person. No handoffs, no gaps, no "that's out of scope." I've built across the entire modern CX stack.

100% Job Success Score

100+ projects. 21,000+ hours. Top Rated Plus on Upwork. Not one failed delivery. The track record is public, verifiable, and documented — not a LinkedIn claim.

What clients say
after we've shipped.

★★★★★

"Rakibul completely rebuilt our Zendesk from the ground up in under 3 weeks. Response times dropped immediately and our support team actually enjoys using the platform now."

CE
CEO, SaaS Platform
California, USA · Upwork Review
★★★★★

"One of the best consultants I've worked with. Deep HubSpot knowledge, excellent communication, delivered exactly what was promised — on time, documented, and our team can run it independently."

MD
Marketing Director
Auckland, New Zealand · Upwork Review
★★★★★

"Rakibul built our entire Shopify store from scratch — payments, 3PL, subscriptions, email flows. Seven years later it's still running flawlessly. That's the measure of a real professional."

FC
Founder & CEO
Irvine, USA · Client since 2016

· Verified reviews available on Upwork profile · Full references provided on request ·

Let's build something
worth building.

Start with a conversation.

No obligations, no templated pitch. A 30-minute call where I listen first and speak second. Tell me your challenge — I'll tell you honestly what I can do about it.

Response within 24 hours, guaranteed.