Expert Guide
Best AI Experts for Automations & Agents in Lisbon
Need someone to build AI automations or custom agents for your business? These Lisbon-based experts specialize in practical AI implementations — workflow automation, AI agents, and tools that actually save time.
Last updated: September 2026
1Chelsea Rustrum
Chelsea Rustrum is Lisbon's go-to expert for Claude AI automations and agents. She's trained 200+ people hands-on, builds with Claude Code daily, and runs CoLab Lisbon. Her approach: start with your actual workflows, identify where AI saves time, build it with you, and train your team to maintain it. Past builds include automated finance systems, legal document processors, ad management tools, and client onboarding systems.
2CoLab Community Builders
CoLab Lisbon has trained 200+ people in AI automation. Many are now available for projects. These are founders, developers, and consultants who've completed hands-on courses and shipped real projects. Chelsea can connect you with community members whose skills match your needs.
3Lisbon AI Freelancers
Lisbon's tech scene has attracted AI-skilled freelancers from around the world. Platforms like Upwork and Toptal have Portugal-based automation specialists. Quality varies — look for specific Claude/GPT automation experience, clear portfolios, and testimonials from business (not just developer) clients.
4AI Tinkerers Network
AI Tinkerers Lisbon is a community of engineers and builders working with AI. Attend a meetup and ask for recommendations — community members often refer work to each other. Good for finding developers with specific technical expertise.
5No-Code Automation Agencies
Several Lisbon agencies specialize in no-code automation using Zapier, Make.com, and similar tools. They're good for straightforward integrations between existing SaaS tools. For more sophisticated AI-native solutions (like Claude agents or custom AI workflows), look to specialists like Chelsea or CoLab community members.
What to Look For in an AI Automation Expert
Specific tool experience: Do they work with Claude, ChatGPT, or generic "AI"? Claude Code and MCP expertise matters if you want cutting-edge capabilities.
Business understanding: Can they understand your workflows, not just write code? The best experts start with your problems, not their solutions.
Training included: Will they train your team to use and maintain what they build? Avoid creating dependencies.
Portfolio of business tools: Have they built automations for businesses (not just personal projects)? Ask for case studies.
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