Accepting engagements · Q4 2026
Julius Alba
Fractional Chief Agentic Officer
Manila, Philippines · Remote & on-site worldwide

- Practice
- Fractional CAO
- Based
- Manila · UTC+8
- Coverage
- Remote & on-site
- Updated
- Oct 2026
Profile
Systems architect and AI operator. I embed into agencies and scaling companies to architect their operations, integrate AI into every workflow, build the custom tools they need, and train teams until the systems run without me. 100+ businesses served since 2020.
- Businesses served
- 100+
- Systems deployed
- 300+
- Hours building
- 10,000+
- Operating since
- 2020
Experience
- Zite Consulting2025 — Present
Founder · Fractional Chief Agentic Officer
Premium consulting firm for AI integration, custom software, and agentic workflow implementation.
- Embed with 6- and 7-figure companies for 3–12 month engagements as their executive-level AI and systems partner.
- Run a four-phase model: audit & discovery, build & integrate, train & document, scale & transfer ownership.
- Deploy custom AI agents, RAG systems, and automations directly into daily operations — not side experiments.
- Harden every rollout with key management, data routing rules, access controls, token spend limits, and audit trails.
- Client Facing Portals2024 — Present
Founder
SaaS platform that turns Notion workspaces into branded client portals.
- Productized years of agency consulting into software for the client-communication problem every agency shares.
- Built on the Notion API with AI-powered reporting, automated insights, and real-time client dashboards.
- Notionalize2020 — Present
Founder · Principal Consultant
Notion consulting agency that has transformed operations for 100+ businesses.
- Designed operating systems in Notion — project management, client portals, knowledge bases, and full company OS builds.
- Moved from project delivery to long-term embedded transformation: sitting in meetings, writing SOPs, training teams.
- Coach agency owners from startup through scaling past $100K.
- Official Notion Ambassador and Certified Relay.app Partner.
Expertise
AI & Agents
Agentic workflows · AI agent deployment · RAG systems · Claude Code · Claude Cowork · OpenClaw · Hermes Agent
Choosing the right model for each task, wiring agents into existing tools, and keeping them observable. Agents that qualify leads, answer inbound, draft reports, and search internal knowledge.
Automation
n8n pipelines · Relay.app · Make · Zapier · Token optimization
Workflow automation for the predictable work, agents for the work that needs judgment. Typical outcome: API spend cut from $2K+/month to under $300/month.
Systems Architecture
Notion systems · Client portals · Operational design · Tool consolidation
Replacing disconnected tools with one system the team actually uses. The average client retires 2–3 paid SaaS tools.
Operations & Enablement
SOP documentation · Team training · Onboarding design · Knowledge bases
Systems only last if people adopt them. Hands-on training and written SOPs — one client went from 3-week to 3-day onboarding.
Software
Next.js · TypeScript · Notion API · SaaS development · MCP servers
Custom internal tools and production SaaS when off-the-shelf won't fit.
Tools
AI & agents
| Claude | Reasoning, drafting, analysis |
| Claude Code | Agentic software builds |
| Claude Cowork | Desktop agent workflows |
| OpenAI | Models & embeddings |
| OpenClaw | Self-hosted agents |
| Hermes Agent | Persistent agent runtime |
| MCP | Connecting agents to tools & data |
Automation
| n8n | Self-hosted pipelines |
| Relay.app | Human-in-the-loop AI workflows |
| Make | Multi-step integrations |
| Zapier | Lightweight triggers |
Workspace
| Notion | Company operating systems |
| Fillout | Forms & intake flows |
| Slack | Team & agent notifications |
Build & deploy
| Next.js | Web apps & portals |
| TypeScript | Production code |
| Vercel | Hosting & deployment |
| Turso | SQL & vector search |
Engagement
| Format | Embedded, executive-level partner |
| Duration | 3, 6, or 12 months |
| Protocol | Audit → Build → Train → Transfer |
| Delivery | On-site install & training, or remote |
| Aftercare | 30 days post-setup support |
| Intake | Limited partners per quarter |
Credentials
| Notion | Official Notion Ambassador |
| Relay.app | Certified Partner |
Selected clients
AgencyU, Harp Media Method, GrowthBay, JumpModel, Interesting Times, RMX Industries, Bundl.bv, Outscaled.io, APTA Investment Group, 7Brew (Weber Bros) and 90+ more.
Outcomes
Before and after, from client engagementsClients typically save 15–20+ hours per week.
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Founder answering every client question | AI agent handles 80% of inbound |
| 3-week employee onboarding | 3-day onboarding with AI + SOPs |
| $2K+/month in wasted API tokens | Optimized usage under $300/month |
| Manual data entry across 4 platforms | Agent syncs everything automatically |
| 5+ disconnected tools nobody uses | One unified AI-powered system |
References
Raymond Toulany — M&A Entrepreneur
“What impressed me most was how quickly he grasped the inner workings of my business, despite not having prior experience in my specific industry. A true partner in creating order out of chaos.”
Ryan Coombs — Co-Founder & CEO
“Any request we've had to modify the platform to meet our needs has been a simple task he executes with impressive speed. Highly recommend.”
Jimmy Burggraf — Creative Producer
“Built out the whole module live, walked me through the logic, and stuck around to help troubleshoot a few other kinks. Total pro.”