INTELLIGENCE : RESEARCH

Demetri Hodges

DEMETRI.XYZ

EXPLORATION
THROUGH INTUITION

A CIRCULAR RUINS CREATION

DEMETRI.XYZ

GENIUS

I HAVE NO SPECIAL TALENT. I AM ONLY PASSIONATELY CURIOUS.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

I'm Demetri, a self-taught builder and designer. I work across systems, interfaces, and ideas, creating intuitive products with clear logic and minimalist design. GENIUS is the archive : a place to track progress, spot patterns, and refine perspective through writing, audio, and experiments that trace how thought becomes form.

BACKGROUND

Demetri Hodges is a builder, researcher, and technologist exploring the intersection of intelligence, software, and human systems.

Driven by curiosity and a bias toward building, Demetri spends his time creating products, conducting research, and experimenting with new forms of intelligence—from software agents and AI infrastructure to economic systems and human-computer interaction.

He is drawn to simple, intuitive design and the belief that sophistication is best expressed through clarity. Build relentlessly. Learn continuously. Follow ideas wherever they lead.

EXPERIENCE

CoalfireRemote
ConsultantMarch 2026 – Present
AssociateJuly 2023 – March 2026

Coalfire works at the cutting edge of technology to help public and private sector organizations solve their toughest cybersecurity problems and fuel their overall success.

  • Managed projects and fostered collaboration within cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion.
  • Contributed to the success of over 50 projects, encompassing dozens of applications, systems, and platforms.
  • Enhanced clients' security posture by developing impactful reports and recommendations aligned with security guidelines.
  • Built strong customer relationships through the provision of expert cybersecurity guidance.
  • Tested and validated non-technical and technical security controls, maintaining compliance through thorough audit reviews.
  • Engineered tools to automate repetitive processes, reduce manual effort, and support scalable security operations.
HFE CSWinston Salem, NC
Project InternJuly 2021 – August 2022

HFE is a cybersecurity consulting firm focusing on enterprise security through agile practices.

  • Developed companywide deliverables for onboarding employees and customers.
Archer Advanced Rubber ComponentsWinston Salem, NC
Project InternJune 2021 – August 2021

Archer assists with the design and manufacturing of custom rubber products. Being ISO certified, Archer operates with effective processes to ensure the highest quality of modern services.

  • Utilized MRP/ERP software to update data and maintain efficient processes.
Winston StartsWinston Salem, NC
InternJune 2018 – July 2018

Winston Starts is a non-profit organization that develops startups into innovative companies.

  • Aided in web page design and implementation for the company website.
Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM)Winston Salem, NC
Project InternJune 2017 – August 2017

WFIRM is a leader in translating scientific discovery into clinical therapies. The lab was the first in the world to engineer laboratory-grown organs that were successfully implanted into humans.

EDUCATION

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University2023
Pamplin College of Business — Blacksburg, VA

B.S. in Business Information Technology, Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA)

Amazon Web ServicesIssued February 2024

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

OBSERVATIONS

The Fairness–Discoverability Ceiling

June 2026

The Test That Broke Because the AI Was Right

June 2026

The Lies I Loved

June 2026

The Great Forgetting

June 2026

The Doldrums

June 2026

Mass Drift Theory

May 2025

WORKS

OBIUSThe flagship. Available to download now.01BOUNCRAn interactive demo you can try in the browser.02RRSRCHMemory infrastructure for AI agents03DAEDHeadquarters04DRØMOIn development — launching soon.05

ELEVATOR MUSIC

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'BIMMER'

Passing Currents

CONNECT

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