Kaitlyn Hemby
0→1 Product Builder | AI Systems Architect | 2x Startup Founder | Full-Stack Engineer | Turning Complex Ideas into Scalable Platforms
Based in Oceanside
About
I have a problem. Every time a new idea pops into my head, I have to build it. Not sketch it. Not add it to a Notion doc graveyard. Actually build it, ship it, and see what happens. It is just how I am wired. I am a Full-Stack Engineer and AI Product Builder with a background that spans system architecture, LLM-native product development, and enough design intuition to go from whiteboard to working product without needing a committee. I have taken products from zero to MVP in weeks, independently making every call across architecture, scope, and UX along the way. My brain lives at the intersection of "what if we built this" and "okay here is how we actually build this." I get equally excited about a clean database schema and a game mechanic that makes users want to come back. I have worked in Unreal Engine, deployed AI agent workflows, written Python automation scripts at 11pm, and redesigned onboarding flows because the bounce rate was bothering me. Right now I am probably already building something new. There is always something new. I care about products that feel alive, systems that scale without drama, and AI that actually does something useful for real people. If you are working on something ambitious, slightly unconventional, or just genuinely interesting, let's talk.
Looking to connect with
Developers, Founders, Investors
Hobbies & interests
Gaming, Developing, Reading, Cooking
Experience
- CTO at LifeSpark Labs
Education
- San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts, 2022
- CU Boulder, Master of Computer Science, 2026
Interests & expertise
Interests: Advise others, Expand network, Explore career opportunities, Fundraising, Ideation, Investing, Make friends
Functions: Design, Engineering, Product
Roles: Consultant, Founder
Industries: AI, BioTech, EdTech, Gaming, MedTech, Tech