JB Jim Birch
Cape Cod, Massachusetts 41°39'20.7"N 70°09'53.0"W

Jim Birch

Hi, I'm Jim.
I build useful things.

I'm a web engineer, a local AI helper for Cape Cod businesses, and an Airbnb Superhost — three different things, all about making something work better for real people.

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Jim Birch, in the office West Dennis, MA
Cape Cod · Massachusetts — JB
What I do

What can I help you with?

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Professional

Engineering & web

Director of Build Engineering at Kanopi, Drupal CMS committer & core maintainer, award-winning client work, and an international speaker.

My work & speaking
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Cape Cod AI Services

Practical AI help

AI & automation for local owners — win back hours, keep up with reviews, and tame the paperwork. Local, and plain-spoken.

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Vacation Rentals

Stay on the Cape

Vanessa and I are Airbnb Superhosts with two well-kept places near the water — in West Dennis and West Yarmouth.

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Jim Birch leading a Birds of a Feather session at DrupalCon
A little about me

Engineer by trade, Cape Codder at heart.

For two decades I've built websites and systems for organizations large and small — always with the same goal: bridging the gap between technical work and the real business goals behind it. That's the throughline of my career.

These days I point that same skill at my neighbors — helping Cape Cod business owners use AI to win back time. And when I'm off the keyboard, you'll find me shellfishing, making pizza and pasta by hand, or walking the beach.

Director of Build EngineeringKanopi StudiosDrupal CMS Committer & Core MaintainerInternational speakerAirbnb SuperhostCape Cod washashore
Engineering & web
Professional

Engineering & web

Director of Build Engineering at Kanopi Studios, Drupal CMS committer and core maintainer, and an international speaker — two decades spent bridging technical work and real business goals.

  • 20+ years building for the web
  • Drupal core maintainer & CMS committer
  • Award-winning work — Exploratorium, UCSF, FlySFO
  • International conference speaker
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Practical AI help
Cape Cod AI Services

Practical AI help

AI and automation for Cape Cod business owners — win back hours, keep up with reviews, and tame the paperwork. No hype, no jargon, and I'll tell you when AI isn't the answer.

  • Answer repeat customer questions automatically
  • Keep up with reviews and busywork
  • Local, in person, and plain-spoken
See how it works
The Pearl The Pearl
The Perch The Perch
Vacation Rentals

Stay on the Cape

Vanessa and I are Airbnb Superhosts with two well-kept places near the water — choose the one that fits your trip.

  • The Pearl — 3-bedroom, 500 steps to Englewood Beach
  • The Cape Cod Perch — studio at West Dennis Beach
  • Superhosts in West Dennis & West Yarmouth
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