Boris Katok

About Boris Katok

After 30+ years building production-grade software—from enterprise backends to native mobile and complex systems—I\'ve seen businesses waste far too much on tools that don\'t fit.Fortune 500 giants like Hewlett Packard, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and UBS trusted me with mission-critical systems early in my career. But the bigger issue today is SaaS overload:$150K–$375K/year subscriptions for software you barely use, per-seat fees eating margins, vendor lock-in, and fragile spreadsheets that break under real pressure.That\'s why I founded Coconut Tree Software in 2006 (after scaling Dynamical Systems to 10 people and nearly $1M revenue in year two). We deliver custom software you own forever — full source code, data, and control. No recurring fees. No lock-in. Just precise tools built for how your team actually works.With decades of hands-on experience across industries, we\'ve rethought the entire development workflow to leverage AI effectively — not just for isolated tasks like code completion, but integrated across every phase: planning, architecture, review, implementation, and testing. This senior-led approach (I personally architect and build every project, no juniors or offshore handoffs) accelerates delivery while maintaining production quality — more tests, not fewer; faster without sloppiness.Real results from this model: • ShowingNow — On-demand real estate marketplace; requests filled in under 5 minutes with 99% acceptance rate; trusted by 30+ brokerages. • SimVS — Tablet-based medical simulation platform with virtual monitors, defibrillators, ventilators; used by thousands of training programs worldwide. • BidMax — Full real estate platform for MLS listings, offer negotiation, DocuSign, and live chat. • smb-kotlin — Pure Kotlin SMB2/SMB3 protocol library: built in 6 days (7,186 production lines + 374 tests) using our AI-integrated workflow — 17 architecture issues caught early.Whether replacing expensive SaaS (like a $250K/year setup), eliminating error-prone spreadsheets, or turning an MVP idea into an investor-ready product in weeks, we provide fixed-price clarity and lasting value.Download my free 2026 SaaS vs Custom Software Cost Comparison & Savings Guide (with fillable worksheets, 3-year projections, real client savings examples, and Mark Cuban\'s latest insights) here: https://ctreesoft.com - or book a no-obligation 30-minute roadmap call. I\'ll review your needs personally and give a realistic ballpark on time and cost.Let\'s build software that saves you money and actually works — for g••••••••@ctreesoft.com | 77••••••93

Experience

1. Owner, Senior Developer & Architect

   Coconut Tree Software, Inc

   Jan 2006 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   RESPONSIBILITIES: Coconut Tree Software was created to meet the demand for quality software applications for today’s expanding universe of smart devices and complex computer systems.Focusing on mobile apps, but also with the capability to take on larger systems, I bring decades of experience working with a multitude of diverse entities—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—to the task.Among our areas of expertise are iOS and Android applications, Java and.NET enterprise software design and implementation, social media mobile integrations, scalable server based web architectures, and software development team management.RESULTS: To date, Coconut Tree Software has developed over 60 iOS apps (iPhone, iPad, and Universal), more than 50 Android apps, and dozens of scalable Java-based enterprise servers running at Amazon Web Services to support various mobile apps.Some of the scores of clients from a wide array of industries we serve include: Intelligent Markets, Inc, Pivotel, RevoSpin, Safe Workspace, Satellite Technical Services, Actev Motors, Vela Jewelry, Modern Feed and Supply, Good Dog Design, The Weather Factor, Travel Club, Inc, Auction Mobility, 3D Eye, SmartClinic, Pulse Systems, and many others.I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your apps or system software needs. Please contact me at: 77••••••93 or b•••@coconuttree.io.

Education

• University of Chicago

  BA, Political Science

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Web Applications
• Android Development
• Mysql
• Agile Methodologies
• Web Services
• Objective-C
• Mobile Applications
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Enterprise Software
• Ios Development
• Software Development
• Scrum
• C#
• .net
• Java
• Architectures
• Cloud Computing