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AI-Driven Expert Matchmaking System

1. Overview

The AI-Driven Expert Matchmaking System automatically connects your project with the right experts. When you need specialized talent, the system analyzes up to 100 experts in seconds, ranks them by fit, and broadcasts offers to the top candidates. You get matched with verified experts who have the skills, availability, and pricing that align with your project - no manual hunting required.

2. Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Submit your project requirements through the platform. Include your budget range, deadline, and key technical needs.
  2. Wait for automatic matching (takes 15 seconds). The system generates a candidate pool and ranks experts based on skills overlap, ratings, availability, pricing fit, timezone compatibility, and past performance.
  3. System broadcasts offers automatically. The top 10 ranked experts receive your project offer within 2 minutes, including job summary, budget, deadline, and requirements.
  4. Experts respond within 24 hours. They can accept with one click or decline with a reason (budget too low, deadline too tight, unavailable, lack of expertise, or not interested).
  5. Review your matched expert. If multiple experts accept, the system allocates the highest-ranked candidate. You receive their profile and project start details automatically.
  6. Start your project. The allocated expert receives full job details and your contact information. Funds move to escrow and work begins.
If no one accepts: The system automatically broadcasts to the next batch of 10 experts. This repeats up to 5 rounds before escalating to admin review.

3. Common Questions

How does the system score expert matches?
Match scores run from 0-100 based on weighted criteria: skills overlap counts for 35%, average rating for 20%, availability for 15%, pricing fit for 15%, timezone compatibility for 10%, and performance history for 5%. You see the reasoning behind each expert’s score.
What happens if my allocated expert becomes unavailable before starting?
The system allows re-matching. You get notified immediately, and the expert’s reliability score gets tracked. If they withdraw after accepting, it affects their future match rankings.
Can I see why experts declined my offer?
Yes. Experts select a decline reason and can provide optional details. The system aggregates this feedback to help you adjust project parameters if needed. You can view decline analytics in the Analytics Dashboard.
How long does the entire matching process take?
Initial candidate generation takes 15 seconds. Experts have 24 hours to respond. Most matches complete within the first round. If you need multiple rounds, each takes another 24-hour cycle.
What if all five rounds of broadcasts fail?
The system escalates to manual admin review. Admins analyze why matching failed and either adjust matching criteria, modify project requirements with you, or find candidates outside the automated pool.

4. Troubleshooting

Problem: Experts keep declining for “budget too low”
Your budget may not align with market rates for the required skills. Check the Analytics Dashboard for pricing insights by job category. The system adjusts expert minimum rate expectations based on decline patterns, so future matches will be more accurate. Consider increasing your budget or reducing scope.
Problem: No experts are accepting within 24 hours
This triggers automatic second-round broadcasting. Review your project deadline and requirements - tight deadlines or niche skill combinations reduce the available pool. The system weights timezone overlap more heavily for real-time collaboration needs, which may limit matches.
Problem: My match score explanation doesn’t make sense
Match reasoning captures why each expert was selected at the time of ranking. If an expert’s profile changed during matching, the system uses their profile snapshot from match time. Reach out through the Project Messaging feature for clarification on specific scoring components.
Problem: An expert accepted but then became unresponsive
Use the Dispute system to report the issue. The expert’s reliability score drops, affecting their future offer eligibility. Experts with reliability scores below 40% stop receiving offers entirely. The system can re-match you with another expert.
Expert Dashboard - Once matched, track your expert’s progress, review deliverables, and manage communication. This is where you approve work and trigger milestone payments from escrow. Escrow Dashboard - Manage project funding and payment releases. Funds are held in escrow when an expert is allocated, protecting both parties until work is approved. Dispute Resolution - If issues arise with your matched expert, initiate disputes with evidence collection and AI-assisted determination. Connects directly to expert reliability tracking in the matchmaking system.