Rico Ordonio
I build things — digital & physical
Cloud manager by day. Workshop maker by night. I live at the intersection of software automation and physical craft — currently building an AI that actually does things.
I Build Things.
All Kinds.
Cloud Engineering Manager by day — leading a team of engineers building the infrastructure that keeps things running. I'm comfortable with complex systems, messy problems, and long-term thinking.
After hours, I'm in the workshop. Table saw, router, drill press, three 3D printers. I design things, cut things, print things. There's something about working with your hands that software can't replace — and something about software that a workbench can't do either.
Right now I'm deep into Klaus — a personal AI that doesn't just answer questions. It learns, it acts, it builds. Not a chatbot. A partner. This whole site was built and maintained by it.
Areas of focus
Things I've
Made
Spanning software systems, wood projects, and printed parts — the through-line is making things that work.
Klaus AI
A proactive AI assistant that doesn't just answer questions — it learns your life, takes action, and builds tools when they don't exist. Running across multiple instances, syncing via git, coordinating autonomously. This is what I think AI should actually be.
Workshop
Full woodworking shop — table saw, router, drill press. From cutting boards to furniture. Things built with intention.
3D Print Lab
Three printers running custom parts, prototypes, and functional prints. If I can't buy it, I'll design it.
Content Creation
Sharing the maker journey — AI experiments, workshop builds, and what it actually looks like to automate your life. On TikTok and growing.
Let's Build
Something
Working on something interesting? Want to talk shop about AI, automation, or making? I'm always up for a good conversation.
Reach out
hello@ricoordonio.com