Anthony Chavez

About Anthony Chavez

I\'m a builder of platforms, teams, and possibility.As the Founder and CEO of codelab303, I lead a boutique software studio focused on building high-impact, custom solutions at the intersection of AI, IoT/PLC, and Web3. We exist to enable innovation; a simple mantra that drives how we approach engineering, design, and long-term client partnerships.Over the past seven years, I’ve helped scale codelab303 from a solo consultancy into a trusted innovation partner for Fortune 500 brands and venture-backed startups alike. Whether it\'s launching a nationwide ghost kitchen strategy during a pandemic, architecting an AI-driven operational tool, or standing up Web3 infrastructure for digital loyalty platforms, we bring precision, speed, and integrity to every line of code.What I care most about:• Building software that solves real problems, without the hype.• Leading with trust, kindness, and technical clarity.• Working with teams who punch above their weight but stay humble.We’ve been called a “software special forces team,” and I wear that proudly. My goal is to keep growing a company where craftsmanship and empathy coexist, where every client feels like we’re in the trenches with them, and where every team member feels seen, supported, and challenged.If you\'re building something ambitious and need a partner that can actually execute, let’s talk.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Codelab303

   Jun 2018 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   I founded codelab303 to build software that actually solves hard problems with speed, precision, and purpose. Today, we’re a boutique innovation studio trusted by national brands, startups, and cross-functional teams to deliver custom platforms powered by AI, IoT, Web3, and modern web technologies.As CEO, I lead both strategy and execution from scoping and architecture to client development and team growth. Our work spans industries such as energy, retail, QSR, fintech, hospitality, and beyond. What we build:• AI copilots, RAG pipelines, and internal tooling• Web3 and blockchain-integrated systems• IoT/PLC dashboards and edge-cloud integrations• Custom apps, APIs, and platform rebuilds Highlights:• Led digital transformation projects for Fortune 500s and growth-stage companies such as Carvana and ULTA.• Delivered mission-critical tools during COVID. Curbside, ghost kitchens, and remote operations platforms.• Grew the studio sustainably to 7+ figure revenue with zero layoffs and 90%+ repeat YoY business.• Built a high-trust, senior-level team known for fast execution and profound technical clarity.I’ve built codelab303 to be lean, kind, and deadly effective. We ship fast, own the outcome, and thrive on work that others consider “hard mode.”We’re not chasing hype. We’re helping bold teams build the future, one release at a time.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Computer Science

  2009 — 2012

• Skidmore College

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

• Art Institute of Colorado

  Design Managment ( Interactive Media Design, Graphic Design & Photography )

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Css
• Jquery
• Html 5
• Php
• Ajax
• Actionscript
• Graphic Design
• Flash
• Photography
• Css3
• Flex
• Web Standards
• Wordpress
• Cms
• SEO
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Interface Design
• Javascript
• Mysql
• Databases
• Blogging
• Photoshop
• Web Development
• Advertising
• Web Design
• Facebook
• Indesign
• User Experience
• Drupal
• Html
• Creative Direction
• User Interface
• Google Analytics
• Web Analytics
• Start-Ups
• Information Architecture
• E-Commerce
• Dreamweaver
• Website Development
• Multimedia