Seth Forte on Upwork.
Same engineer. Same engineering practice. Same standards.
If you found me on Upwork as Seth Forte, you're in the right place. Launch Forte is the engineering practice I run. Top Rated. 100% Job Success. Seven years of engineering experience behind every project.
"He stood out from the pack real quickly. We'll use him for any job we ever have."
"10 out of 10 experience. Absolutely recommend."
What I Build
Engineering work, not task work.
Most Upwork projects are scoped as tasks. Mine are scoped as engineering engagements. CRM builds that survive volume. Lead systems that hold every contact. AI agents that earn their place. Same rigor through Upwork or direct.
Revenue Infrastructure
The operational foundation everything else compounds on. CRMs that match how the team sells. Payment infrastructure that closes the loop back to attribution. The architecture decisions most growing businesses skipped.
Lead and Customer Systems
Closing the gap between marketing spend and converted revenue. Instant response on every form. Routing that puts the right lead in front of the right person. Conversion that happens before the lead loses interest.
AI Agents and Custom Builds
AI that replaces the part of the work the team can't afford to do manually. Voice agents that qualify callers. Custom builds when the off the shelf answer doesn't fit. Engineering past the platform.
Reporting and Operations
The capability to make decisions from clean data. Pipeline visibility, ad attribution, and dashboards from data the team trusts.
Recent Engagements
Engineering work that moved businesses.
A handful of recent builds across different industries. Outcomes are real.
Court records automation
Replaced manual court records pulls with one automated pipeline. 130+ hours per month recovered. Roughly $52K per year in labor costs eliminated.
Shopify to Xero product sync
Engineered a Shopify to Xero sync that replaced a discontinued integration. Bulk fetch reduced 157 API calls to 2. 60 hours of manual data entry per month, eliminated. Hasn't required intervention since launch.
GPS gated dispatch system
Four phase dispatch system for a mobile commercial tire service. Dynamic pricing, GPS arrival verification, proof gate with photos and DOT verification, automated balance invoicing. Replaced manual phone dispatch.
AI booking agent
AI booking agent integrated with the clinic's practice management system. Patients book, reschedule, and cancel without staff intervention. 24/7 availability across 10+ locations.
Multi client ad reporting
Automated monthly ad spend reporting for an agency managing multiple clients with different fee structures. Replaced a one day per month per client manual process. The visibility layer they couldn't get from the platforms directly.
What Clients Say
"Seth is my go-to for all of my automation projects now. His process in defining the project scope ahead of time ensures that I get everything I need and we're on the same page throughout."
"Extremely knowledgeable and patient. He thought outside the box to offer solutions we did not consider. Highly recommend and we will use him again."
"Seth is an amazing rare breed. He is not just focused on what is asked of him, he actually scopes the need to make sure the work meets your need to the maximum level. Brilliant Developer and the kind of man you wished was your neighbor."
"If you need an automation specialist, stop looking right now and hire Seth. He will blow your mind with his knowledge and his ability to take your idea and not only understand what you want to achieve but also build on it without ever overwhelming you with jargon. His communication is phenomenal, and you will always know the next steps for your project. I was absolutely blown away by the experience working with Seth, and I highly recommend him!"
How It Works
How every engagement runs.
Discovery
We talk through what's going on. What tools you have, what's broken. If there's a clean build here, I'll tell you. If there isn't, I'll tell you that too.
Architect
I design the system before writing code. Data flow, integration points, failure handling. The architecture decides whether the build survives volume.
Build
I write a clear scope, build it, test with real data, and keep you in the loop. Fixed timeline, fixed price.
Handoff
You get the working system, a walkthrough on video, and documentation that makes sense. You own everything I build. Partnership picks up here if you want it.
Engagement Model
Three ways to engage.
Whichever door you come through, the engagement runs the same way. Three engagement types. Fixed scope, fixed price, scoped in writing before work starts.
Growth Systems Audit
Three days. The diagnostic that decides what to build and what it's worth.
Core Systems Build
Fixed price after audit. Most builds 7 to 21 days.
Embedded Growth Systems Partner
6 month minimum. The engineering brain at the table month over month.
Two ways to start.
Most Upwork buyers reach out about a specific build. The fastest way to know if the work is worth doing is the audit. The fastest way to start a build is an Upwork message.