I’m ready to launch a new ecommerce site on Shopify and need a developer who can take the build from blank theme to fully-transactional storefront. The core work revolves around three pillars: • Shopify fundamentals: configure a modern, responsive theme, organise product collections, and handle all store settings. • Payments: connect a mainstream payment gateway so customers can pay securely from day one, and test everything end-to-end. • AI chatbot: embed an on-site conversational assistant that can answer product questions 24/7, guide shoppers to the right items, and escalate to live support when needed. Once the essentials are live, I also want seamless connections to my existing CRM system, preferred email-marketing platform, and inventory-management software so data flows without manual exports. If you have solid, hands-on experience delivering similar Shopify projects—especially ones that combine third-party integrations with an AI layer—let’s talk. Point me to a couple of stores you’ve built that show off these skills and note any relevant apps, APIs, or custom code you used. A concise outline of your approach and timeframe will help me decide quickly.