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Full-Stack Engineer.
Systems Architect.
Builder of Real Things.

15+ years building businesses in fire protection & security. Now I architect and code the intelligent systems that run them. I don't just talk about technology — I ship production software, scale operations, and solve real problems.

15+ Years in Business
$1M+ Company Revenue Built
6+ Live Production Systems
3 Patents Filed

What I Bring to the Table

Software Engineering

Full-Stack Development Front-End (React/Next.js) Back-End (Node.js/PostgreSQL) REST APIs SaaS Architecture CI/CD

Intelligent Systems

Voice Engineering Workflow Automation Decision Logic Prompt Engineering LLM Integration

Fire & Life Safety

Fire Alarms Security Systems CCTV Access Control Fire Sprinklers Code Compliance

Business & Operations

P&L Management Revenue Growth Project Management Remote Teams Enterprise Sales
Texas Security License (ACR/PSB)
NICET Certified
Texas Fire Alarm License
Fire Sprinkler License

Where I've Been & What I've Done

CEO & Software Architect
Chatman Inc. · Houston, TX (Remote) Jun 2025 – Present Current
  • Lead design, development, and deployment of intelligent business systems for clients across real estate, construction, healthcare, and technology
  • Architect and code automation-driven workflows and internal tools, shipping production-ready software
  • Advise executives on system architecture, scalable software design, and technology adoption
Founder & Systems Architect
AIVA Connect · Houston, TX (Remote) Nov 2025 – Present Current
  • Founded and engineered a voice-powered decision platform from the ground up — full product lifecycle
  • Built full-stack SaaS: React/Next.js front end, Supabase/PostgreSQL back end, Retell.ai voice engine
  • Programmed API integrations, real-time data pipelines, and operational workflows
  • 3 U.S. utility provisional patents filed for core architecture innovations
Founder — Building Systems & Operations
Modern Green Building Solutions · Houston, TX Nov 2024 – Nov 2025
  • Owned and operated infrastructure firm delivering networking, automation, and life-safety solutions
  • Led project management, compliance, and vendor coordination in regulated environments
Project Manager
VSC Fire & Security, Inc. · Houston, TX Jun 2023 – Dec 2024
  • Led launch of a new security division — sales operations, project delivery, compliance, and staffing
  • Managed enterprise accounts across Texas; personally acquired major national clients
  • Designed cross-functional processes from demand to installation to billing — 20–30 concurrent jobs
  • Quoted and managed skilled trade construction projects across fire protection and security
Founder & Managing Director — Life Safety & Security
Chatman Security & Fire · Houston, TX Jun 2009 – Sep 2024
  • Founded and grew company to $1M+ annual revenue — full-service fire protection and security firm
  • Enterprise clients: Walmart, H-E-B, Dillard's, Stanley Security, Protection One, ADT
  • Expanded into fire sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, CCTV, access control, structured cabling, server rooms
  • Built end-to-end operational systems: sales → estimating → execution → service → compliance
  • Managed vendors, subcontractors, and field operations across multiple service lines
Install Manager
Digitech · Alexandria, VA 2007 – 2008
  • Installed access control, cameras, security & fire alarm systems in U.S. government buildings — Homeland Security, CBP, and Emergency Management
Logistics & Operations Specialist
United States Army Reserve 2001 – 2008
  • Mission-critical logistics, equipment readiness, and field operations in high-accountability environments
  • Developed discipline, leadership, and operational reliability under pressure

Academic Background

Bachelor of Business Management

University of Houston

Tools & Technologies

Languages

JavaScript Node.js HTML5 CSS3 SQL

Front End

React Next.js Tailwind CSS Responsive Design

Back End

Supabase PostgreSQL REST APIs Serverless Edge Functions

Voice & Intelligent Systems

Retell.ai LLM Integration Prompt Engineering Voice Automation

DevOps & Tools

Vercel Git GitHub VS Code CI/CD Resend

Platforms

SaaS Architecture Web Apps Database Design API Design

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