Christopher Schaub

Christopher Schaub

AI Consultant · Fractional CTO · Software Engineer

I help companies turn product ideas into working software, connect AI to existing systems, and make sound technology decisions. I bring 30+ years of experience as a software engineer, architect, and team lead—and stay hands-on in the code.

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Advisory & Consulting

  • AI agents & connected workflows — Build custom agents and connect them to the tools and information your team uses. My toolkit includes OpenClaw, Hermes Agent (Nous Research), MCP servers, and Cloudflare AI Gateway.
  • Product & platform direction — Decide what to build, which tradeoffs matter, and how the architecture will support the next stage of your business.
  • Technical leadership — Get fractional CTO support for technology roadmaps, vendor selection, and team practices that help you deliver consistently.
  • Hands-on implementation — Move from a plan or prototype to a production system, with an experienced engineer working alongside your team in the codebase.

Core Skills

  • AI agents & development: Custom Agents and Skills, Codex, Claude Code, Google AI Studio, OpenAI, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent (Nous Research), custom LLM integrations, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • AI infrastructure & integrations: Cloudflare Workers, Cloudflare AI Gateway, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, connections between AI agents and business tools
  • Architecture & Leadership: Systems architecture, technical roadmaps, fractional CTO support, team mentoring, code quality, delivery practices
  • Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, React, Prisma ORM
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Fargate, CI/CD), Docker, Linux, Vercel, Netlify, Git, automation, shell scripting
  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Oracle
  • Payments & E-commerce: Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, BitPay, USDC

Professional Experience

  • AI Consultant, Fractional CTO, Systems Architect, Full-Stack Developer

    ·chris.schaub.com2016 – Present
    • Integrate AI agents, LLMs, and automation into existing products and business workflows.
    • Guide technology strategy, product roadmaps, architecture, and vendor selection as a fractional CTO.
    • Design cloud applications and deployment workflows using AWS, Fargate, Docker, and CI/CD automation.
    • Build and maintain full-stack applications with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
    • Develop blockchain solutions for identity, payments, and storage using Ethereum, Bitcoin, ENS, and IPFS.

  • Technical Lead

    ·Horton Group2010 – 2016
    • Led web, mobile, and e-commerce development using the MEAN stack, Drupal, and WordPress.
    • Supported AWS deployments, Git workflows, and agile delivery.

  • Applications Developer

    ·University of Michigan (BMC2)2011 – 2013
    • Developed patient registry software using PHP, R, Oracle, and MySQL.
    • Worked with data analysts on reporting.

  • Consultant / Owner

    ·Lutegrass LLC2001 – 2010
    • Built custom websites and e-commerce systems using Perl, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
    • Maintained long-term client relationships and provided ongoing support.

  • VP of Product Development

    ·Netnames / Netbenefit2000 – 2001
    • Led product development for a domain registrar system built with WebLogic, Java, and Oracle.
    • Worked across teams to develop new registrar services.

  • Technical Lead / Developer

    ·Thomson & Thomson1994 – 2000
    • Developed the Saegis trademark screening platform using Java and Oracle for Fortune 500 clients.
    • Managed developers, established coding standards, and reviewed code.

Education

B.A. English Literature, University of Toledo — Cum Laude, Dean's List. Percussion Performance, Berklee College of Music.

Music

Instrumentalist and vocalist. Listen on SoundCloud.

“With mad Jazz and Rock drum skills, and a clear and achingly-sweet tenor voice, Chris Schaub is a musical tour de force.”