The CliffsNotes
Who Am I
My name is Christopher Moravec. I’m an expert at trying new things and learning new skills.
I love figuring out how things work, and I’m constantly seeking the next challenge—whether it’s software development or AI-powered art. I’ve always been the kind of person who dives right in to figure things out—that’s how I learn: by doing! Sure, that sometimes means making a few mistakes along the way, but that’s where the magic happens. Right now, my focus is on harnessing the power of AI. It’s a powerful tool, but just like calculators, we need to understand how they work—and how to use them properly.
I’ve been taking things apart and building new things my entire life, from disassembling clocks as a child to leading custom software projects as the CTO and founder of dymaptic. I’ve been a software consultant for over 17 years, and I still learn something new every day.
I’ve always enjoyed speaking at conferences. Sharing my technical skills and lessons learned with others is incredibly engaging and fulfilling. I speak at conferences and gatherings about technical topics like AI, software development and design, startups, entrepreneurship, leadership, and even my last crazy project.
This website and newsletter are my way of taking things a step further—reaching more people and engaging on a deeper level than just the occasional conference talk. Please subscribe and join me on this journey of discovery (especially as we explore how to use AI)!
How I Work
I have been working in Software Development since 2008 and have loved every minute of it. I have a passion for tackling complex challenges that push the boundaries of technology.
Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping organizations and individuals unlock the full potential of their data to glean meaningful insights. My favorite projects have been ones that started with an open-ended question – questions that begin with “How could we…” or “What if we did…” or “Can I see the data in a way that would show..?” The end result of this kind of project is to build a solution that not only answers the initial question but also open up new possibilities for growth and innovation. The right technology can help someone succeed in a way that they didn’t imagine was possible!
What I Do
As the CTO and founder of dymaptic, I lead a team of skilled professionals in creating innovative GIS and AI solutions. We work with clients to build custom solutions for complex challenges. I work mostly in Python, JavaScript and C# (yup, I’m a CTO and I can and do write code), building everything from backend server components to client-facing configurable web and mobile applications. I enjoy working on all parts of the development life cycle and always strive to build applications that are designed to work for the long haul.
Faking it is Part of the Process
I have learned that, no matter how much planning and testing you do, the best software development includes an element of “fake it ‘til you make it!” You can’t be sure how something will work until you start putting it together and testing it – so there is always a lot of going back and fixing things. (When developers talking about working in an “agile” environment, that’s what they mean – building something, breaking it, and fixing it.)
Curiosity Hasn't Killed This Cat
I want to know how everything works: I was the kid that took apart a mechanical clock to see how it ticked (Getting it put back together was WAY harder than taking it apart)! I tinker with software, gadgets and tools to try to build things that interact with humans in both the virtual (but not that meta-verse stuff) and physical worlds. I am also a pilot!