I build AI tooling, automation, and full web apps — secure, compliant, and built to scale. The CTO teams call in to get them over the finish line.
CTO @ SmileShape.ai · Ex-AWS · Two-time exit · AI security & SOC 2 / HIPAA specialist.
CTO of SmileShape.ai — SOC 2 & HIPAA compliant with an 8-figure valuation in under a year
Scaled a startup from zero to $50M in revenue
Two exits: a 7-figure SaaS exit and an 8-figure staffing exit (500+ clients)
Cut AWS costs 70% for a DoD contractor
Equity owner in SmileShape.ai, PracticeRank.ai & Pastel Protein
Ex-AWS — resolved support tickets at 10× the average rate
Real stories from people I’ve worked with — proving that results speak louder than words.
Kody helped transform our start-up into a powerhouse that scaled to 200+ staff and $50M revenue in 2 years. He is a genius-level engineer and fantastic with people, leadership, and business outcomes. Ideal for any role requiring innovation, grit, and results.
Ross O’Rourke
Former CEO, IC-1 Solutions
Kody excels at solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and delivering under pressure. He has built platforms from scratch, led innovation in challenging markets, and added value as both a technologist and strategic partner. Thoughtful, hard-working, and committed to excellence — I highly recommend him.
Adam Weiss
Founder, Jax Equity
Kody helped transform our start-up into a powerhouse that scaled to 200+ staff and $50M revenue in 2 years. He is a genius-level engineer and fantastic with people, leadership, and business outcomes. Ideal for any role requiring innovation, grit, and results.
Ross O’Rourke
Former CEO, IC-1 Solutions
Kody excels at solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and delivering under pressure. He has built platforms from scratch, led innovation in challenging markets, and added value as both a technologist and strategic partner. Thoughtful, hard-working, and committed to excellence — I highly recommend him.
Adam Weiss
Founder, Jax Equity
Kody helped transform our start-up into a powerhouse that scaled to 200+ staff and $50M revenue in 2 years. He is a genius-level engineer and fantastic with people, leadership, and business outcomes. Ideal for any role requiring innovation, grit, and results.
Ross O’Rourke
Former CEO, IC-1 Solutions
Kody excels at solving complex problems, communicating clearly, and delivering under pressure. He has built platforms from scratch, led innovation in challenging markets, and added value as both a technologist and strategic partner. Thoughtful, hard-working, and committed to excellence — I highly recommend him.
Adam Weiss
Founder, Jax Equity
Built and sold ATS/HR onboarding SaaS with $400K ARR & 40+ clients.
Ex-AWS engineer with top-tier problem-solving record.
Resolved tickets at 10x avg rate at AWS.
Scaled staffing company to multi-million dollar exit, serving 500+ clients.
Cut AWS costs by 70% for DoD contractor.
Built and sold ATS/HR onboarding SaaS with $400K ARR & 40+ clients.
AWS
Azure
Vercel
Docker
Kubernetes
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GitHub/GitLab Actions
JavaScript
TypeScript
Golang
Python
Java
Bash
SQL
Angular
React
Next.js
NestJS
Node.js
Spring Boot
Cypress
Jest
Jasmine
Linux
macOS
Windows
Jira
Confluence
Slack
Trello
ClickUp
AWS Bedrock
OpenAI API
Grok
Cursor
PostgreSQL
Supabase
MySQL
MongoDB
Terraform
Ansible
CloudFormation
Apache
Nginx
CTO — SmileShape.ai
Fractional CTO — SourceNow
Fractional CTO & Advisor — 3 startups
CTO / Architect / Founder
VP of Product Dev. & Technical Director
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
Linux Admin & DevOps
IT Technician 4
Technical Support & Genius
Present :
Kody is available as a fractional CTO to help tech companies scale efficiently.
Advisor
4 hours/month
For founders who need a seasoned CTO on call — strategic guidance without a long-term commitment.
Fractional CTO
10 hours/month
Strategy plus hands-on execution for startups scaling fast and needing consistent CTO involvement.
Embedded CTO
20 hours/month
Full CTO leadership to guide teams, implement complex systems, and drive major product milestones.
Start with any tier. If within the first month I haven't delivered a security, compliance, or cost win worth more than you paid, that month is on me. No lock-in, no long contracts — just senior CTO leadership that earns its keep.
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