Strategy. Technology. Entrepreneurship.
I help ambitious founders turn what’s next into what works. With AI, clear thinking, and a builder’s mindset.
ERIE, PA · BUILDING EVERYWHERE
A brighter tomorrow builds here.
Some companies
I’ve helped build
Background Pro
Authflow
Eventio
Creator Unlock
Crimcheck01 / Selected work
Background ProCo-Founder & Chief AI Officer
A technology-driven background screening company helping employers hire with confidence.
I co-founded the company and lead AI strategy, intelligence architecture, and development practices—from shared testing frameworks to automated architecture checks—helping us build at an estimated 40× our Crimcheck-era pace.
AuthflowCo-Founder & Product Architect
The business layer for AI products—connecting identity, paid access, and creator-owned payments.
I co-founded and architected the platform that turns custom GPTs into paid products, with creators keeping their own Stripe accounts and customer relationships. I’m now extending that foundation into MCP authentication and billing.
EventioFormer Co-Founder & CTO
An AI-powered event planning platform for professionals and people planning something special.
I co-founded the platform and built its technical foundation and conversational AI layer for event planning.
Creator UnlockFormer Fractional CTO & Strategic Partner
Data-backed content strategy and AI tools that turn audience insights into a path forward.
I helped build a platform combining YouTube analysis, content strategy, and AI tools for creators.
CrimcheckFormer IT Director & Board Member
A background screening company acquired by DISA Global in 2022.
I co-built CrimAssure, moving paper-based screening operations into a digital platform, and supported technology through acquisition.
02 / How I help
From the first sketch to the systems behind your next stage of growth.
A partner who gets in the details.
Prototyping & MVPs
Turn your early-stage idea into something people can use. Focused scope, lean architecture, and a clear path to learning what works.
Custom AI platforms
Build intelligence into the heart of your product—from LLM integrations to the systems that make them useful in the real world.
Data & intelligence
Connect the dots in your data with machine learning, useful insights, and decision-ready summaries.
Workflow automation
Connect your tools and automate repetitive processes, so your team can focus on work that moves the business forward.
03 / The person behind the work
I’m Barry. I’ve spent my career building platforms, leading technology teams, and turning ambitious ideas into businesses.
From fifteen years at Crimcheck to co-founding AI ventures, I bring an owner’s perspective to every project—and stay close to the work.
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Tell me what you’re working on.
Let’s find the smartest way forward.
