Fractional CTO for high-growth SaaS companies.
25+ years building teams, platforms, and products across Web, Mobile, AI, Blockchain, and IoT.
I build shipping culture, scalable systems, and creative technology.
Let's just say: If it can be built, I'll build it. 💪
const kris = {
location: "Austin, Texas 🤠",
role: "Fractional CTO & Engineering Leader",
expertise: ["AI/ML", "Web3", "Full-Stack", "Mobile", "DevOps", "Security"],
philosophy: "Ship fast, iterate faster, automate everything",
currentFocus: ["AI Agents", "Automation", "Offensive Security"],
availableFor: "Fractional CTO roles, technical consulting, architecture reviews"
};- 🔥 25+ years of software engineering experience
- 🏢 Currently CTO at 3 companies simultaneously
- 🤖 Obsessed with AI agents and automation
- 🚢 Built and shipped 100+ products across multiple industries
- 📚 Polyglot developer — fluent in 15+ programming languages
- 🔐 Security-first mindset with expertise in offensive security
- ⚡ Built systems serving millions of users
- 🎓 Lifelong learner — always exploring cutting-edge tech
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Founder / Fractional CTO Helping startups and scale-ups build world-class engineering teams and ship products at lightspeed. |
Chief Technology Officer Leading tech strategy for influencer marketing platform connecting brands with creators. |
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Chief Technology Officer Building the future of white-label SaaS solutions with cutting-edge architecture. |
Head of Engineering Working on proof of concepts and software projects for multiple various high-profile clients. |
🌟 Production Apps & SaaS Products (Click to expand)
Protecting families from remote access scams and banking fraud. Real-time monitoring and alerts to keep your loved ones safe from tech support scammers and financial predators.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Real-time monitoring, Security APIs, Alert systems
Impact: Helping families prevent thousands in scam losses
AI-powered scam detection for emails and text messages. Upload suspicious messages and get instant threat analysis using advanced ML models.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Python, NLP/ML, Pattern recognition, TensorFlow
Features: Real-time scanning, threat scoring, educational resources
Professional self-tape submission platform for actors. Upload audition tapes, get feedback from industry professionals, and improve your craft.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Video processing, Cloud storage, Real-time feedback
Users: Hundreds of aspiring actors and casting directors
AI-powered script analysis tool. Upload movie, TV, or commercial scripts for automated scene breakdown, character analysis, and AI-generated character renders.
Tech Stack: Next.js, GPT-4, Computer Vision, PDF parsing, Stable Diffusion
Features: Scene detection, character mapping, sentiment analysis, visual generation
Competitive coding platform for the AI era. Build web experiences in as few prompts as possible. Compete with other developers, share strategies, and master prompt engineering.
Tech Stack: Next.js, AI SDKs, Real-time leaderboards, Code evaluation
Community: Growing community of prompt engineers and vibe coders
Crowdsourced marketplace connecting businesses with Chinese manufacturers. Search, compare, and source products directly from verified factories.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Maps integration, Database of manufacturers, Review system
Database: 10,000+ verified manufacturers across China
💼 Client Work & Marketing Sites
High-converting marketing website for influencer marketing SaaS platform. Built to attract brands and creators with modern design and clear value proposition.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, SEO optimization
White-label design and development services showcase. Clean, professional site highlighting capabilities and portfolio.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, CMS integration
Professional website for national crypto advocacy organization. Information hub for regulations, news, and industry resources.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Headless CMS, Dynamic content
Marketing site for modular blockchain infrastructure. Modern, tech-forward design showcasing product features and use cases.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Three.js, Advanced animations
Marketing website for modular home construction company. Showcasing sustainable, customizable housing solutions.
Tech Stack: Next.js, 3D visualization, Interactive floor plans
Next.js-powered exchange platform website with modern design and smooth user experience.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Responsive design
Immersive 3D product discovery experience for gaming commerce platform. Interactive 3D environment for exploring Xsolla's product suite.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Three.js, 3D modeling, Supabase, WebGL
Highlights: Award-winning interactive experience
Complete website redesign and reskin for global gaming commerce leader. Modern, scalable architecture supporting multiple languages and regions.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Contentful CMS, i18n, Performance optimization
Scale: Serving millions of developers worldwide
🎯 Personal & Community Projects
Mental health and wellness platform built during the pandemic to help people cope with isolation. Features AI-powered mood tracking, community support, and expert resources.
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AI/ML sentiment analysis
Impact: Helped thousands during lockdown
Beautiful, interactive wedding website with RSVP management, photo galleries, and real-time updates for guests. Built with love (literally).
Tech Stack: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Real-time updates
Professional portfolio and certification showcase for Certified Nurse Operating Assistant credentials.
Tech Stack: React, Modern UI/UX, Responsive Design
Learning:
- Advanced AI/ML: [RAG systems, LangChain, Vector databases, Fine-tuning LLMs]
- Mobile: [React Native, Flutter, iOS/Android native development]
- Security: [Offensive security, Penetration testing, Exploit development, CTF competitions]
- Web3: [Smart contract security, DeFi protocols, MEV strategies]
Building:
- AI agent orchestration systems
- Automated trading bots
- Security tools and exploits (ethical hacking)
- Productivity automation workflows
Reading:
- Security research papers
- Latest AI/ML publications
- Open source project codebases
- Hacker News daily|
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🤖 AI / Machine Learning
Core Competencies:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP, NLU, RAG, STS, TTS)
- Computer Vision (YOLO, Object Detection, Image Classification)
- Model Architecture (Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, GANs)
- Training & Optimization (MoE, GPU optimization, LoRA, QLora, Fine-tuning)
Frameworks & Tools:
- PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, JAX
- LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex
- OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, HuggingFace
- TensorRT, ONNX, SageMaker, Vertex AI
- Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant)🎨 Frontend Development
Frameworks & Libraries:
- React, Next.js, Remix (Expert level)
- React Native, Expo (Mobile)
- Vue, Nuxt, Angular
- Svelte, SvelteKit
Styling & UI:
- Tailwind CSS (Daily driver)
- Shadcn UI, Radix UI
- Material UI, Chakra UI, Ant Design
- SCSS, Styled Components, CSS-in-JS
State & Data:
- Redux, Zustand, Jotai, Recoil
- TanStack Query, SWR
- GraphQL, Apollo Client, Relay
- tRPC, REST APIs⚙️ Backend Development
Languages & Runtimes:
- Node.js, Bun, Deno
- Python, Go, Rust
- C#/.NET, Java/Spring Boot
- Ruby, Elixir/Phoenix
Frameworks:
- Express, Fastify, NestJS, Hono
- Django, Flask, FastAPI
- Actix, Axum (Rust)
- Rails, Phoenix
CMS & Headless:
- Strapi, Payload CMS, Directus
- Contentful, Sanity, Prismic
- WordPress (Headless), Shopify☁️ Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Platforms:
- AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation)
- GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery)
- Azure (VMs, Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB)
- Vercel, Netlify, Railway, Fly.io
Infrastructure as Code:
- Terraform (Multi-cloud deployments)
- Pulumi, AWS CDK
- Ansible, Chef
Containerization & Orchestration:
- Docker, Docker Compose
- Kubernetes, Helm
- ArgoCD, FluxCD
CI/CD:
- GitHub Actions (Expert)
- GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins
- Buildkite, Drone🗄️ Databases & Data Engineering
SQL Databases:
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
- CockroachDB, YugabyteDB
NoSQL Databases:
- MongoDB, DynamoDB
- Redis, Memcached
- Cassandra, ScyllaDB
Modern Data:
- Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift
- ClickHouse, TimescaleDB
- Neo4j, ArangoDB (Graph databases)
Search & Analytics:
- Elasticsearch, Opensearch
- Algolia, Meilisearch, Typesense
- Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink🔐 Security & Testing
Security:
- Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking
- OWASP Top 10, Common Vulnerabilities
- Security Audits, Threat Modeling
- Authentication (OAuth, JWT, SAML, Auth0, Clerk)
- Encryption, Key Management, HSMs
Testing:
- Unit Testing (Jest, Vitest, Pytest, Go Test)
- E2E Testing (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
- Load Testing (k6, JMeter, Artillery)
- Contract Testing (Pact)
Professional Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Professional Architect
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Notable Achievements:
- 🏆 Built and scaled systems serving 10M+ users
- 🚀 Founded and exited 2 successful startups
- 📚 Contributed to 50+ open source projects
- 🎤 Technical speaker at industry conferences
- 👨🏫 Mentored 100+ junior developers
- 💰 Saved companies $2M+ through optimization and automationI'm always interested in connecting with fellow builders, founders, and technical leaders.
What I can help with:
- 🏢 Fractional CTO services
- 🏗️ Technical architecture & system design
- 🚀 Team building & engineering leadership
- 🔍 Code reviews & technical audits
- 🤖 AI/ML integration & strategy
- 🔐 Security assessments
Looking for:
- 💡 Interesting technical challenges
- 🌟 Innovative startup collaborations
- 🎯 High-impact consulting opportunities
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
"Ship early, ship often, iterate relentlessly."
"Build tools, not just products. Automate everything."
⭐ If you find my work interesting, drop a star on my repos!
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