I build AI systems that power businesses.
AI Engineer • Gauntlet AI • Reviving Marin → Mopac Software
Featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary
From Enterprise Engineering to AI Transformation
I started as the first iOS engineer hired at MoneyGram International, where I built the fully transactional, multilingual global mobile app used for international money transfers. By the time I left, the app was responsible for more money transfer volume than any other channel.
After MoneyGram, I built and operated Prestige Rentals—a portfolio of boutique hotels, extended-stay units, and BnBs across Texas. Using automation, analytics, and custom tooling, I increased real estate performance 50%+ year-over-year. This taught me how to build and operate real-world businesses powered by technology.
Today, I'm part of the Gauntlet AI program in Austin—an elite engineering fellowship filming a Netflix documentary. I'm on the Marin/Mopac Software team, leading the rebuild of a bankrupt public ad-tech company using AI. Our work is highly technical, filmed daily, and will be featured in a global documentary release.
Flagship Work
Mopac Software
Rebuilding a bankrupt public company with AI.
Marin Software was a public company that fell into bankruptcy. Our team at Gauntlet AI is rebuilding it from scratch as Mopac Software—an AI-native marketing platform powered by multi-agent systems. I built the AI Campaign Builder and lead integration across multiple teams. We've replaced 15-year-old workflows with modern agentic systems that create, optimize, and manage campaigns autonomously.
- Rebuilt entire platform using AI
- Killed 15-year-old workflow in 10 days
- AI Campaign Builder with multi-agent architecture
- Lead integrator across engineering teams
- Full company stack deployed in weeks
Foundry System
My proprietary meta-system for building AI products.
Foundry is my internal AI development meta-system that instantiates web, mobile, backend, and agentic applications from a single command. It uses multi-template, multi-stack, multi-agent architecture to enable extremely rapid builds. I used Foundry to build features for Mopac Software and other client projects—shipping production-ready systems in days instead of weeks.
- Multi-template, multi-stack instantiation
- Automated scaffolding and agentic workflows
- Powers Mopac feature development
- Reduces build time by 80%+
- Available for client engagements
Gauntlet AI
Elite engineering fellowship—featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary.
Gauntlet AI is an elite engineering fellowship in Austin, Texas, where our team is rebuilding Marin Software into Mopac—a fully AI-native marketing platform. Our work is being filmed daily for an upcoming Netflix documentary. I'm one of the central figures in the Marin revival, responsible for building the AI Campaign Builder and integrating agentic systems across the platform.
- Featured in Netflix documentary (2025)
- Intensive build cycles with real products shipped
- Central figure in Marin/Mopac rebuild
- High-visibility engineering journey
- Daily filming and demos
How I Can Help
AI Transformation
I help companies integrate AI across their product, operations, and engineering—transforming them into AI-first organizations. With modern agent workflows, automated systems, and the same tools I'm using to help rebuild Marin into Mopac Software, I help teams ship faster, operate smarter, and stay competitive.
Ideal For: Mid-market companies (50-500 employees), Series A-C startups, traditional businesses wanting to go AI-first
Typical Engagement: 4-12 weeks, hybrid onsite/remote, includes workflow redesign, internal tooling, and team training
Custom AI Product Build
Whether you need an AI agent, a new platform, or a complete product rebuild, I architect and build AI-native applications end-to-end. Using my Foundry System, I can deliver production-ready systems in weeks instead of months—with modern agent workflows, clean architecture, and scalable infrastructure.
Ideal For: Founders needing technical leadership, companies launching new AI products, teams replacing legacy systems with AI
Typical Engagement: 8-24 weeks, full product lifecycle from architecture to deployment, includes ongoing support
Fractional AI Leadership
If you need to build fast but don't have in-house AI expertise, I can lead your engineering or product team through an AI-native transformation. I integrate AI systems into your existing workflows, guide technical architecture decisions, and accelerate execution.
Ideal For: Growing startups, companies without a CTO/AI lead, teams transitioning to AI-first development
Typical Engagement: 3-6 months, part-time or fractional (10-20 hours/week), includes technical leadership and hands-on coding
Speaking & Workshops
I teach teams about AI, agents, and modern development practices. Whether it's a keynote on company-building with AI, a technical workshop on multi-agent systems, or training for your engineering team, I bring real-world experience from rebuilding Mopac Software.
Ideal For: Tech conferences, corporate training programs, engineering teams wanting to upskill in AI
Typical Engagement: Half-day to full-day sessions, virtual or in-person, includes Q&A and hands-on exercises
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Before AI, I Built Real Businesses
MoneyGram International
First iOS Engineer
Built the fully transactional, multilingual global iOS app for international money transfers. By the time I left, the app was responsible for more money transfer volume than any other channel.
- First iOS hire
- Mission-critical infrastructure
- Global scale (200+ countries)
- Enterprise engineering depth
Prestige Rentals
Founder & Operator
Built and operated a portfolio of boutique hotels, extended-stay units, and BnBs across Texas. Used automation, analytics, and custom tooling to increase real estate performance 50%+ year-over-year.
- CityPlace BnB, Hotel Dilley
- Tech-enabled operations
- Automation + analytics
- Business acumen + operational depth
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind? Want to discuss AI transformation? Send me a message and I'll get back to you.
Prefer email? Reach out directly at matt@mattbarge.com