Hi, I'm Benjamin Smith
Senior Full-Stack Developer & AI Specialist
15+ years delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Lead engineer at KHM Agency (Karsh Hagan Madden), founder of Speed Read AI. Proven track record of 150+ successful projects across Fortune 500, government, and startup clients.
Featured Projects
The Palm Beaches
Senior developer on Florida's premier destination marketing platform. Custom Gutenberg blocks, interactive maps, event feeds, and curated content tools for non-technical marketing teams.
Speed Read AI
AI-powered screenplay and book analysis platform for film and literary professionals. Provides comprehensive script coverage in minutes. Founded and developed from concept to launch.
Discover Atlanta
Core developer on this high-profile destination marketing website for Atlanta's official convention and visitors bureau.
CPNRD Visitor Center Kiosk
Touchscreen kiosk built into a sculptural tree at CPNRD's visitor center. Custom native app with cloud CMS sync, watercolor animation engine, and built-in analytics. Design by McCullough Creative.
Capra Bank
Custom website development for financial institution with secure integration of banking services and responsive design.
Overthinking the Awesome
Podcast platform designed and built end-to-end for author David Cosgrove. Bold custom brand, on-site episode streaming with RSS integration, and an SEO-driven funnel for the companion book.
Trusted By Leading Brands
Interactive Kiosks & Installations
I design and build custom kiosk applications and interactive installations for trade shows, museums, and cultural institutions. Every build is offline-first, multilingual, and fully accessible — engineered for reliability in high-traffic public environments.
From native Windows kiosks with multi-display support to cross-platform apps with remote CMS backends, I partner with agencies and brands to deliver turnkey interactive experiences.
Visitor Center Kiosk
Touchscreen built into a sculptural tree, with a custom watercolor animation engine
150th Anniversary Kiosks
Multi-kiosk Electron installation with full accessibility suite
SmartDetect™ Trade Show Kiosk
Native WinUI 3 touch kiosk for ConExpo 2026
Custom Gutenberg Block Development
I build custom Gutenberg blocks and Block Editor extensions for content-heavy WordPress platforms. Purpose-built editorial tools that protect the design system and let non-technical teams publish confidently.
From dynamic blocks with live data feeds to locked templates and custom sidebar panels, I work with agencies and organizations that need a dedicated Block Editor specialist.
What Clients Say
"Ben has been one of our most trusted developers for many years. I can commend his dedication, talent for coding, and - frankly - excellent ability to find solutions and make things happen. He is also a great person, with a consistently awesome attitude. His ability to turn our designs into pixel-perfect sites is unparalleled, and he would be a rare and excellent addition to any team!"
Christophe Galland
Founder & CEO, The Imagists
About Me
Senior Full-Stack Developer with 15+ years of experience. Currently leading development on high-profile tourism platforms at KHM Agency (Karsh Hagan Madden), and founder of Speed Read AI — an AI-powered story analysis platform trusted by film & publishing executives.
150+ successful projects delivered for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to regional banks. Specializing in React, Node.js, WordPress, and cutting-edge AI technologies.
Skills & Technologies
Languages & Frontend
Backend & Frameworks
AI & LLM Technologies
DevOps & Platforms
Get In Touch
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