25+ years turning complex technical challenges into working solutions — from component-level electronics to nationally deployed AI-powered platforms. Based in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
I'm not just a programmer — I'm the person who understands how every piece of a system connects, from the hardware interface to the AI model to the business outcome.
My real strength is the big picture. Understanding what fine-tuning needs to be done to make a small, efficient AI model handle the big but narrow tasks a business actually needs. Not throwing GPUs at problems — finding the elegant, practical solution that works in the real world.
I've been building and fixing computers since before most people had internet. That foundation in fundamentals — electronics, interfaces, hardware, protocols — is what lets me see solutions others miss. When you understand systems from the silicon up, you build better software at every layer.
From soldering iron to neural network. Hardware to cloud. Strategy to implementation.
Custom LSTM networks, computer vision, fine-tuned models for narrow business tasks. Practical AI that delivers ROI, not hype. Pioneer since pre-2012.
Enterprise-grade systems in Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, and C. Full-stack development with battle-tested database architecture across MySQL and MS SQL Server.
Component-level understanding of digital systems. Vending machine integration, IoT, embedded systems, industrial automation, and interface engineering.
Server deployments, network architecture, disaster recovery, HIPAA compliance. Building the backbone that businesses depend on every day.
Frameworks that cut operational overhead by 60%+. Legacy system modernization. Industry 4.0 initiatives connecting old iron to modern networks.
Age verification, biometric identity, ATF compliance, HIPAA. Building technology that meets the law and protects the business.
Founding Developer — Thru Solutions LLC
Built the only complete software platform for age-restricted automated retail from the ground up. Integrated AI-powered facial recognition and biometric age verification across multiple vending machine hardware types. The platform powers American Rounds' automated ammunition retail machines deployed in grocery stores across Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado — with 200+ store requests across 42 states.
The system handles payment processing, real-time inventory management, compliance automation, and supports multiple regulated product verticals including ammunition, cannabis, CBD, kratom, and alcohol.
IT Director for a 140-employee gastroenterology practice. HIPAA-compliant systems, vendor management, 99.9% uptime, disaster recovery protocols serving thousands of patients.
4 YearsCustom LSTM neural networks for market analysis. Proprietary crypto trading algorithms. Reduced subscription costs 40% through local database architecture. Real-time analytics platforms.
OngoingCurrent CTO-level role directing technology strategy. Industry 4.0 implementation, legacy equipment modernization, real-time production monitoring, quality control automation.
CurrentFounded in 1996 and still running. Three decades of hands-on technical repair, network installation, custom software development, and client education for businesses and homes.
Since 1996Not every problem needs a billion-parameter model. Most businesses need small, efficient, fine-tuned AI that does one thing brilliantly. I'll show you which thing — and build it.
I evaluate your operations, data, and processes to identify where AI creates real value — not where it sounds impressive. You get a clear, honest roadmap.
The right model for the job, tuned to your specific data and use case. Small models that run fast and cheap, doing the narrow task your business needs done perfectly.
From legacy systems to modern platforms, I handle the full integration — hardware, software, APIs, databases. No hand-waving. Working systems delivered.
AI moves fast. I keep you ahead of the curve without chasing every trend. Strategic guidance grounded in 25+ years of building real systems.
Ready to bring AI into your business the right way?
Let's TalkBlack Mountain, NC — nestled in the Blue Ridge. I've built my career here and I love this place. The mountains taught me that the best solutions are the ones that work with the terrain, not against it. Same goes for technology.
Working with businesses locally and nationally, from the Appalachian foothills to coast to coast.
Have a project in mind or want to talk AI strategy? Reach out — I'd love to hear what you're working on.
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