Henry Kobutra
CTO & Co-founder at Redii. 15+ years of technical leadership across fintech, AI/ML, and digital transformation.
Full-stack technologist with deep expertise across Python, JavaScript, AWS, AI/ML, and cybersecurity. Fluent in three languages 
with proven cross-cultural leadership experience. Track record of delivering measurable impact: 90% cost reductions, 180% engagement growth, and managing $5M+ transformation budgets.
Metrics & Achievements
Strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership - turning complex challenges into actionable solutions
Some Certifications
I also have other certs like CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux Essentials... but who's counting?
Featured Work
Current Focus
Redii - CTO & Co-founder
Dec 2024 - Present
Building global retirement benefits solutions for international teams. Focused on scalable fintech infrastructure and cross-border financial services.
With the LA35 cohort in Austin - Redii's journey through Jason Calacanis's Launch Accelerator program
Recent Projects
BackgroundCraft - Principal Consultant
Jun 2024 - Present
30% efficiency improvement, 48-hour business continuity recovery enabling $50K revenue recovery, 40% increase in engagement.
Resumo - AI Product Engineer & Designer
Dec 2023 - Present
MVP launched in 8 weekends, 90% cost reduction through sophisticated token algorithms, scalable full-stack platform.
Career Highlights
Principal Financial Group - SVP Digital Innovation (2020-2022)
Led $5M enterprise-wide digital transformation, $300K cost reduction, 40% faster time-to-market, built 15-person product team.
TISCO Financial Group - VP Digital Strategy (2015-2020)
Launched 3 mobile apps + 10 websites, led 40+ cross-functional members, 180% increase in digital engagement.
Agoda - Senior Investment Analyst (2011-2012)
132% ROI through SEM campaigns, 20% conversion improvement, $10M+ monthly budget across 15 APAC markets.
Technical Expertise
Frontend
Next.js 15, React 18+, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS v4, Framer Motion
Backend & Infrastructure
Node.js/TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker & Kubernetes
AI/ML & Data
Modern LLMs, LangChain, Python, PostHog, Data pipeline architecture
Security & DevOps
Penetration testing, Ethical hacking, CI/CD pipelines, Security auditing
Sharing knowledge with 15k+ subscribers and mentoring the next generation of tech professionals
About
I'm Henry (Varit) Kobutra - a full-stack problem solver who's spent 15 years turning chaos into solutions across agencies, finance, SaaS, and e-commerce. Currently building the future of international employee benefits at Redii while helping businesses transform through AI and strategic innovation.
Global Perspective
English, German, Thai (fluent) + Japanese (conversational). Remote-first, cross-cultural leadership across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
When I'm Not Coding
Mentoring tech professionals, breaking (then fixing) personal lab environments, making random radio contacts as AI5OE, certifying my way through imposter syndrome, researching cybersecurity and ethical hacking.