Payment API Integration

I need an integration to initiate payments using an API. The data is currently stored in a MySQL database, and is retrieved using PHP.

Requirements:
- Create a page to display records for payment initiation.
- Use Python requests to send an HTTP POST request with a JSON payload to my existing API endpoint (`initiate-payout`).
- Retrieve records from the database using provided PHP code.
- On selecting 'process', send POST request to `initiate-payout`.
- Upon successful payout:
- Log the response
- Update the database (change status to 'processing')
- Send a notification

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in Python, PHP, MySQL, and API integration
- Experience with handling HTTP requests and managing database updates
- Ability to implement logging and notification systems