Matt Brody

My journey in technology has been shaped by diverse life experiences—from homeschooling my four children (teaching critical thinking and adaptability) to exploring America's landscapes by RV and surfing coastlines around the world.

These adventures have instilled in me a unique perspective on problem-solving and the human side of digital transformation. I believe the most effective AI strategies don't just optimize processes but enhance human potential and connection.

This philosophy guides me in developing AI frameworks that deliver measurable business outcomes while preserving human creativity and judgment—occasionally punctuated by a well-timed dad joke to remind us that even in our increasingly automated world, human connection remains irreplaceable.

Chief Executive Officer

Freedom Credit Repair — Sept 2019 – Present

Leadership & Strategic Vision

- Led cross-functional teams in comprehensive AI implementation
- Developed AI training programs and governance frameworks
- Maintained 4.9/5 customer satisfaction during the AI transformation

Business Growth & Results

- Achieved 50% YOY revenue growth post-COVID with AI-based marketing
- Launched industry-first 100-point money-back guarantee powered by AI
- Reduced costs by 50% while scaling from 3 to 20+ employees
- Built real-time performance dashboards with AI insights

AI Innovation & Implementation

- Automated an AI credit dispute engine removing over $1M in collections
- Developed full AI-driven customer lifecycle (reception to close)
- Integrated workflows with Zapier and Make.com for full automation

CTO & Co-Founder

Codify Academy — July 2014 – Dec 2018

AI & Technical Leadership

- Co-founded EdTech company scaling to multimillion-dollar revenue
- Built “Bobbot” chatbot (IBM Cloud + Watson), featured by IBM and BI
- Implemented data tracking across student, marketing, and ops metrics
- Achieved >90% job placement for 1,000+ grads at top tech firms

Curriculum & Technology

- Authored 300+ page coding curriculum, created 100+ training videos
- Developed LMS with progress analytics and hands-on JS/React projects
- Scaled student intake to 40+ per month while maintaining quality

Business Systems

- Built automation for marketing, student success, and accounting
- Applied data-driven ops strategy for scalable growth
- Taught complex tech to non-tech learners, enabling AI adoption
- Disrupted traditional education with automation & innovation

SKILLS

- AI/Automation: System design, predictive analytics, governance, IBM Watson
- Tech: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, ReactJS, AngularJS, Zapier, Make.com
- Business: Growth strategy, operations, financial modeling
- Leadership: Cross-functional management, training, change leadership
- Languages: English (native), Mandarin Chinese (conversational)

EDUCATION

James Madison University — B.A. in Political Science (2005–2009)

Sichuan University — Mandarin Chinese Studies (2010–2011)