Builder.
Self-taught engineer. Builds agentic AI systems and ships SaaS.
Chris taught himself Python before AI tooling existed, then folded it into how he works. Most of that work now runs through Claude Code — building Claude skills and agentic workflows that take complex, multi-step tasks across business and intelligence and run them end to end. He also builds SaaS products, with AI assisting the development rather than driving it. The stack shifts as the tools do: Claude Code is the primary partner, with Cursor, Lovable, and Google Antigravity filling in where they earn it.
"AI doesn't replace the developer — it replaces the friction. You still need taste, domain knowledge, and the discipline to check every line it writes."
Approach and Credentials
AI-assisted development uses large language models for the execution, not the engineering. You design the architecture, set the requirements, and verify the output — the model won't catch its own bad assumptions, and it makes plenty of them.
The speed is real. So is the risk. Security of AI-generated code is a problem the industry hasn't solved, and pretending otherwise is how vulnerabilities ship at scale.
AI writes code faster than it writes safe code. Every generated line goes through the same review a human-written line would — sometimes more, because the model is confident even when it's wrong.
The Stack
Claude Code does the heavy lifting — it's where the skills and agentic workflows get built and run. Cursor, Lovable, and Google Antigravity come in for narrower jobs.
Primary partner · Claude Code
Projects
chris-cooley.com
A full-stack portfolio and personal brand hub — every page, animation, and interaction built with AI-assisted workflows using Lovable, Cursor, and Claude Code.
View ProjectScentSafe
The emerging standard for safer candles. A public-facing platform educating artisans and consumers on fragrance safety, transparency, and environmental integrity.
Visit SiteMinimalist Mind
A zero-knowledge journaling app with full client-side encryption and AI reflection tools. Your entries never leave your device unencrypted — not even we can read them.
Visit SiteSignalOS
Turns jobsite photos and videos into structured, revenue-ready content automatically. Built for contractors and service pros who already capture the work — Signal makes it sell.
Visit SiteLand Manager Pro
A lightweight CRM purpose-built for land management professionals — track parcels, clients, and deals without the bloat of enterprise platforms.
Visit SiteMakers Manager
Inventory, R&D tracking, and production management for artisans and small-batch makers — with AI-assisted formulation and cost analysis.
Visit SiteThreat Intelligence Platform
A full-cycle intelligence platform — ingest raw data, analyze threats, produce finished intelligence, and disseminate reports, all with AI augmentation built into every stage.
Brand Guardian
Continuous brand monitoring and threat detection across the digital landscape. Surface impersonation, reputation risks, and emerging threats before they escalate.
MessageOS
AI-powered marketing built on the StoryBrand framework. Craft clear, compelling messaging across channels with structured guidance — not blank-page guesswork.
Secure Code Guardian
Automated AI-powered code review that flags vulnerabilities, anti-patterns, and security risks before they ship. Currently used internally as a development tool.
