/michael abella

Automation & integrations · Philippines · Worldwide

Let the systems do the repetitive work.

I connect the tools your business already uses, automate the handoffs between them, and make important workflows reliable and visible.

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01 / INPUTA manual workflow
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02 / BUILDReliable automation
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03 / OUTCOMEWork completed automatically
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UTC+8Philippines · worldwide
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01 Capabilities

Work built around the outcome.

Every engagement starts with the real job to be done, then removes the noise between the requirement and a dependable result.

01

Workflow automation

Move repeatable multi-step processes out of inboxes and spreadsheets.

02

API integrations

Make separate platforms exchange the right information securely and consistently.

03

CRM automation

Route leads, synchronize records, trigger follow-ups, and keep customer data useful.

04

Back-office systems

Automate reporting, approvals, document creation, and operational updates.

05

Data synchronization

Keep important records aligned across tools without duplicate manual entry.

06

Monitoring & recovery

Add logs, alerts, retries, and safeguards so failures are visible and recoverable.

02 What's included

Everything needed to do the work properly.

A clear scope, visible progress, and practical decisions at every layer—not a black box that appears at the deadline.

01

Workflow audit

A map of the current process, exceptions, bottlenecks, and intended outcome.

02

Integration design

Clear ownership of data, triggers, rules, permissions, and failure paths.

03

Implementation

Tested code or managed automation configured for the right level of control.

04

Security

Least-privilege access, secret handling, validation, and sensible data boundaries.

05

Observability

Logs and notifications that show what ran, what failed, and what needs attention.

06

Documentation

A useful operating guide and ownership of the connected accounts and code.

03 Process

Decisions first. Execution second.

You know what is happening, why it matters, and what comes next throughout the engagement.

  1. 01

    Observe

    Document the real workflow, including edge cases people handle quietly today.

  2. 02

    Design

    Choose the trigger, source of truth, rules, and recovery behavior.

  3. 03

    Automate

    Build and test with representative data before production access.

  4. 04

    Monitor

    Release safely, watch real runs, and refine the exceptions.

A good fit

You value useful work over busy work.

04 Tools & platforms

The right tool for the constraint.

REST APIsWebhooksNode.jsn8nMakeZapierGoogle WorkspaceSlackHubSpotStripeSupabasePostgreSQL
05 Common questions

Before we start.

What can you automate?+

Any repeatable digital workflow with clear inputs and rules is a candidate. I first check the exceptions and business risk to ensure automation is genuinely useful.

Do you use Zapier, Make, or custom code?+

All three can be appropriate. I choose based on complexity, volume, reliability, cost, and how much control your business needs.

Can you integrate a system without a ready-made connector?+

Often, yes. If the platform provides a suitable API or webhook, I can create a custom integration.

What happens when an automation fails?+

Production workflows should have logs, retries where safe, alerts, and a clear recovery path. These are designed into the solution.

Can you improve an existing automation?+

Yes. I can audit unreliable or expensive workflows, identify failure points, and simplify or rebuild them.

Ready when you are

Turn a fragile manual process into a system you can rely on.

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