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My specialties

I specialize in eCommerce theme and application development with Shopify, as well as agentic AI development and process automation. My work bridges custom Shopify solutions with advanced AI-driven systems to streamline and elevate business operations. I'm passionate about taking projects from initial idea to deployment, and have built deep expertise across the full technology stack to make that possible. Whether you're looking to launch a new eCommerce experience, automate processes, or integrate intelligent AI into your business, I'd love to connect and help you achieve your goals.

AI Agent Development &
Process Automation

Custom Software
Design & Development

Shopify Theme &
App Development

Works

A few of the great companies I've had the pleasure of working with.

A little about me

I was born in Asheville, NC, and have spent the last 12 years architecting and leading development teams across web and mobile platforms. My career has evolved to strategic technical leadership while remaining hands-on, delivering enterprise-scale SaaS solutions and high-performance eCommerce platforms. I bring comprehensive expertise in technical implementation and business strategy, with skills spanning full-stack development, technical architecture, team leadership, and product strategy—enabling me to drive transformative digital solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Frequently used technologies

  • Javascript & Typescript95%

  • React (Next.js, Remix, etc.)95%

  • Shopify (Liquid, Admin API, etc.) 90%

  • Ruby on Rails85%

  • Project Management (Jira, ClickUp, etc.)90%

  • AI Development (OpenAI, n8n, Cursor, etc.)80%

Development Focus

  • Front-End Development95%

  • Back-End Development85%

    • I've enjoyed teaching for some great organizations

    For me, software development and teaching have always gone hand-in-hand. The spark when a complex idea clicks for the first time is one of my favorite things to witness and is the reason I endeavor to continue teaching in one way or another for the duration of my career.

    Kind words

    My Javascript game would not have leveled up if it weren't for Cory. I attended a Javascript App Development course for Tech Talent South that he taught, and he created an easy-going atmosphere that partnered well with his extensive coding knowledge to make learning easy. Watch out, though — his love for creating charts is infectious. Sean O'Daniels Web Developer, King's Bio

    Cory instructed my JavaScript App Development class for Tech Talent South in the fall of 2017. He was an awesome instructor! He explained complex concepts in an easy to understand manner and handled questions well making sure the whole class understood before moving on. He was able to keep the class engaged and excited about the material throughout the entire course. He has great in-depth knowlsedge of many different programming languages as well as other computer science concepts. I learned SO MUCH from him and owe him a great deal for where I am now in my career. I would highly recommend Cory to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and personable developer/instructor in the future. Sarah Ney Software Engineer, Anthroware

    I was fortunate to have Cory as the instructor for my JavaScript Application Development course through Tech Talent South. It was clear throughout the course that he has a vast knowledge of programming in vanilla JS as well as in other frameworks our class learned, including jQuery, Redux, React, and React Native. He offered helpful tools to continue my education in these frameworks beyond the classroom and was always there to provide extra guidance. Thanks to Cory's personality, lessons were fun and I always looked forward to going to class. Cory is genuinely interested in seeing his students succeed, and I would recommend him as a teacher or mentor to anyone learning application and/or web development. Emily Cotter Web Developer, Riverside Technology

    Cory made our intensive 8-week coding class a joy! He made himself incredibly available, going above and beyond his job description. In teaching, Cory brought the perfect balance of helpfulness and student independence to his methods. His knowledge was impressive and if he didn't know it, he figured it out quickly! The class was fun and challenging, and Cory gave us each confidence in our abilities. I would absolutely recommend any class he teaches. Jeannette Peck Junior Software Engineer, Tiltworks

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