Richard Echols

AI Platform Engineer · Builder · Founder

Richard Echols

I don't just talk about AI. I ship it. 26 paying customers. $1.6M managed. One engineer.

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26+

Paying Customers

$1.6M+

ARR Managed

10,500+

Lines Shipped

USPTO

Trademark

What I Built

Kiyomi

A production AI business operating system with 26+ paying customers and a USPTO trademark. Not a side project. Not a demo. A real product people pay for.

“I didn't just learn AI — I built a business with it.”

10,500+ lines of production code. Direct LLM API integration with prompt caching. Multi-agent orchestration. Cross-platform distribution. AI-powered customer support. Built and shipped by one person.

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Direct LLM Integration

Production API integration, not a wrapper. Custom prompt caching delivers 90% cost reduction.

Multi-Agent Orchestration

4 AI personas with distinct specializations operating autonomously on real business tasks.

14 Native Tools

File management, web search, code execution, scheduling, email, and more built into the engine.

Auth Proxy on Cloudflare

Production-grade auth layer on Cloudflare Workers. Token tracking, usage limits, billing logic.

Cross-Platform Distribution

Native installers for macOS (ARM64) and Windows (x64). Automated CI/CD build pipeline.

Automated Operations

10+ cron jobs handling support, monitoring, content moderation, and customer notifications.

Enterprise Impact

Proven at Scale

I bring the same intensity to enterprise accounts that I bring to my own products. The numbers speak for themselves.

$1.6M+

ARR Portfolio

Managing 8 enterprise customer accounts

96%

Gross Retention

110% net retention with expansions

6/6

On-Time Renewals

Plus 2 account expansions

25%

Usage Increase

Weekly active usage growth across accounts

2025 - Present

Premier Success Consultant - AI, TBM & FinOps

Enterprise AI Consulting

  • $1.6M+ ARR across 8 enterprise accounts
  • 96% gross retention / 110% net retention
  • 6/6 on-time renewals, 2 expansions
  • 25% increase in weekly active usage

2024 - 2025

Senior Account Manager

IRS

  • $7B+ portfolio of tax resolution accounts
  • Complex financial analysis and case resolution
  • Public Trust security clearance

2023 - 2024

Customer Success Manager

VT Industries

  • $500K in identified upsell revenue
  • Strategic account management for manufacturing clients

2015 - 2023

Customer Success Manager

County Government (8+ years)

  • Managed citizen-facing technology programs
  • Led digital transformation initiatives
  • Cross-departmental stakeholder management

Projects

What I Ship

Real products. Real users. Real code. Every project here either has paying customers or is in active development heading there.

Kiyomi CLI

Production

AI business operating system with 26+ paying customers. Full CLI with 14 native tools, multi-agent orchestration, and prompt caching.

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Kiyomi Native

In Development

Native macOS desktop client built with Swift and SwiftUI. Direct API integration with the Kiyomi engine, native notifications, and system-level shortcuts.

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Multi-Agent Command System

Production

4 AI personas running concurrently via tmux sessions, coordinated through Telegram. Each persona specializes in different business operations.

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HealthQuest

In Development

Gamified fitness iOS app that turns workouts into RPG quests. Character progression, achievement system, and social challenges.

SwiftSwiftUIHealthKitCloudKit

Technical Proof

Production Stack

These aren't resume keywords. This is what I use to build and ship production software every day.

Daily useFrequent useFamiliar

AI / LLM

Claude APIPrompt EngineeringMulti-Agent SystemsMCP ProtocolPrompt CachingTool Use / Function CallingGemini APIOpenAI API

Languages & Frameworks

TypeScriptPythonNode.jsNext.jsSwift / SwiftUIReactTailwind CSSHTML / CSS

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloudflare WorkersCloudflare D1VercelGitHub ActionsSSH / tmuxLaunchAgents / CronDigital Ocean

Enterprise & Business

TBM / FinOpsStripe BillingCustomer SuccessARR / Retention AnalysisStakeholder ManagementGoogle Workspace APIsYouTube Data API

Watch Me Build

YouTube

I don't just claim I build things. I record myself doing it and put it on the internet. Live coding, product launches, and real engineering.

How to Install Kiyomi Max on Mac

Claude Can Now Control Your Computer — Kiyomi Max Demo

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Credentials

Education & Certifications

Degrees

MS Mathematics

Walden University

BS Technology Education

Georgia State University

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

TBM Executive Certification

Cloud FinOps Certified Practitioner

Security Clearance

Public Trust

DoD Security Clearance

Interactive

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Contact

Let's Talk

I'm open to AI platform engineering roles, technical consulting, and interesting collaboration. Reach out.

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