Geoff Kelly

About Geoff Kelly

Hey, I’m Geoffrey, a self-taught software engineer and Founder of Zenith Kids.I founded Zenith Kids (a 501(c)(3)), where we support youth who’ve been through trauma like foster care, trafficking, or the justice system. Our goal is to leverage technology and education to help youth who have been through terrible things thrive and have a chance.On the tech side, I build full-stack apps and AI tools using Python, JavaScript, React, SQL, and Rust. I’ve worked on everything from backend heavy services to machine learning and computer vision. I enjoy solving real world problems and learning new technologies fast.Running a nonprofit and shipping code for real people has taught me to balance empathy with execution I care about impact, clean code, and scalability. I’d love to connect if you’re working on meaningful projects or just want to chat.

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Zenith Kids

   Nov 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Founder & Executive Director of Zenith Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth in foster care, victims of sexual exploitation and those in the juvenile justice system through technology-driven solutions. Zenith Kids focuses on providing safe spaces, resources, and support for youth facing challenging transitions, fostering resilience and hope. Leading early initiatives to secure 501(c)(3) status, build impactful programs, and forge partnerships that directly support young people in need.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Computer Science

Skills

• Dreamweaver
• Commercials
• Web Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Video
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Wordpress
• Final Cut Pro
• Production
• Advertising
• Video Production
• Motion Design
• Animation
• Flash
• Video Editing