Michael McCarty

At SERPENT, we’re transforming the future of property protection through real-time facial recognition, smart threat detection, and AI-driven decision-making. Our platform identifies individuals, behaviors, and risks—instantly—giving users the power to secure homes, businesses, and communities like never before. With a background in software development, and startup leadership, SERPENT is building systems that bridge the physical and digital—where innovation meets real-world impact. From AI-powered surveillance to seamless user experiences, I’m passionate about creating technology that doesn’t just react, but predicts and protects.

INICIO Sport was a gym clothing brand I started during my sophomore year of college with one simple mission: to inspire people to push harder, dream bigger, and chase their goals relentlessly. The name INICIO, meaning “to inspire” in Latin, became the foundation for everything I built. Our slogan, “Live to Inspire,” reflected our belief that inspiration is contagious—when you strive to be your best, you naturally encourage others to do the same. What made INICIO different was the heart behind it. I designed every piece myself using Photoshop and Canva, produced every shirt in a rented garage that doubled as my workspace and warehouse, and personally handled packaging, shipping, finances, inventory, and order management. It was more than a brand—it was a one-person operation built with passion, discipline, and purpose. To grow our reach, I leveraged social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, creating authentic content that resonated with people beyond the gym. Our message spread quickly. From the moment we began advertising in February 2023, we saw an incredible response, generating approximately $500,000 in revenue—entirely organically. INICIO Sport wasn’t just about clothing—it was about creating a movement. Every product served as a reminder that your journey, your effort, and your dedication can inspire those around you. It proved that with vision and hustle, even a rented garage can become the launchpad for something truly meaningful.

○ Architectural internship-Work with management to design a new floor plan for their new manufacturing and office space, utilizing freehand drawings and AutoCad. ○ Freehand drawing of existing floor plan and machinery layout to measure the efficiency of current manufacturing space. ○ Utilize AutoCad to provide blueprints of the freehand sketches of the current manufacturing space. This included layout and detailed measurements of all pieces of manufacturing equipment. ○ Made changes to designs after feedback from senior management. ○ Acted as a liaison between management and the contractor during initial renovations.