Selected Team Members

Ryan Dalton

Co-founder & CRO

Ryan leads Shipshape’s growth strategy, bridging innovation with operational scale. Draws on experience from Goldman Sachs, Pimco, Optiver, and Green Street, where he scaled revenue across fintech and proptech platforms—now building Shipshape’s future-forward financial engine.

Speaks fluent spreadsheets and startup.

Liam Broza

Senior Engineer & Director of AI Product

Liam is a multi-exit founder working at the intersection of AI, XR, IoT, and data privacy. He co-founded Ethereal Engine, acquired by Infinite Reality in 2024, and created Ops Buddy, one of the first Alexa for Business skills. A lifelong smart home enthusiast, Liam’s house runs on over 100 connected devices.

Built an AI assistant integrated with Samsung SmartThings in 2015.

Vitalii Kapluik

Head of Engineering

Vitalii builds the intelligent infrastructure that powers Shipshape’s real-time insights. Brings experience from Epam and Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, specializing in scalable data systems and machine learning models that enable predictive home maintenance.

Machine whisperer by day, drone hobbyist by night.

Austin Bell

Director of Dealer Success

Austin bridges the gap between smart tech and real-world results, equipping both homeowners and dealers with the tools they need to thrive. Brings experience from Vivint, where he led high-touch customer programs at scale and helped define the modern home services experience.

Part-time home systems guru, full-time dog dad.

Melissa Bolona

Marketing Partnerships

Melissa leads strategic brand collaborations that expand Shipshape’s reach and impact. Draws on a background in strategy and business consulting, with expertise in digital growth, influencer strategy, and creative direction to push Shipshape into new markets.

Thinks in funnels, posts in memes.

Arthur Key

Lead Home Assistant

Arthur brings years of tech support wisdom (and homeowner grit) to the Shipshape frontline. Formerly with Apple Support, he’s built a reputation for making complex systems feel simple and empowering.

Probably saving flooded basement — pre-coffee

Mykola Sedletskyi

Founding Engineer, Front-End Lead

Leads front-end at Shipshape, focusing on scalable UI for web and mobile. Mentors teams and drives exceptional user experiences. Also a homeowner in Atlanta, GA, where he uses Shipshape to care for his 4-bedroom home.

Ex TourRadar, Western Digital, PadSplit