Hi, I'm Johnny.
I co-founded 
and 
. One was acquired by Reward Gateway, the other is still running. Fifteen years as engineer, head of product, VP, and CTO. Now I build my own products with AI, write about what I learn, and help a few teams ship things that matter.
I co-founded two companies in 2014. MoveSpring was acquired in 2022; Stridekick is still running.
Corporate wellness platform that helped companies run activity challenges for their employees.
Built the product from the first line of code, grew the team past 30 people, and scaled to hundreds of enterprise clients. Acquired by Reward Gateway in 2022. Stayed on through 2024 to lead the product integration.
Read the acquisition announcement (opens in a new tab)Fitness social platform that keeps people moving together.
Built from scratch, from the backend architecture to the mobile apps. Still running, still growing, still serving users every day.
stridekick.com (opens in a new tab)Healthcare
Director of Architecture & Development
Built the platform that evaluated pre-authorization for high-cost radiology and specialty pharmacy procedures.
Sports betting
Lead Architect
Architected a national sports betting platform from the ground up. High stakes, high throughput.
Ecommerce
Lead Developer
Built the platform powering white-label B2B storefronts. One codebase, many brands.
Finance
Lead Developer
Shipped across finance and accounting. Multiple products, multiple teams.
Side projects are where I test ideas on myself first. Some are live, some are still cooking.
AI-powered nutrition tracking.
Snap a photo, scan a barcode, or just talk. Track calories and protein in seconds, not minutes.
Lyric videos, timed to the word.
Upload a song and its lyrics. Thesis times every word to the recording, then gives you control of the layout, type, motion, and final export.
Personalized storybooks starring your kid.
AI-generated illustrated books for kids. Upload a photo, pick an adventure, and get a custom book with your child as the hero.
Compare supplements by what's in them.
Compare ingredients and nutrition facts for protein bars, powders, creatine, and more. Filter by what matters to you, then see products side by side.
unboxery.com (opens in a new tab)AI business naming with live domain checks.
Brainstorm business names with AI and see real-time domain availability as you go.
doodle.name (opens in a new tab)Essays on AI, product, and shipping. What I'm learning, what I got wrong, and what I'd do again.
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Skills are just files that make your AI agent smarter. But understanding where they came from, how they work, and where they live will save you real time and headaches.
You have the idea. I'll help you ship it. I take on a small number of engagements at a time, and every one starts with a conversation: honest take, real number, clear plan.
Technical leadership without the full-time hire. Architecture, roadmap, hiring, and a steady hand on the big calls.
Full-stack products built to scale, from MVP to production. I've shipped software used by millions.
Apps that feel right in the hand. Native Swift or React Native, chosen for your product, not my habits.
Agents, automations, and LLM features that make your people faster. I'll show you where AI moves the needle and where it doesn't.
This isn't a sales pitch. Tell me what you're working on. I'll tell you if I can help and what it'll take.
Book a call