Builder, Tinkerer,
Product Leader
I'm Yaro Melnyk. I live in Boston, where I build financial software that delights consumers and businesses.
Building products that drive measurable business outcomes and successful exits
Building Better Products
Banking & MCP Infrastructure
Leading the development of the first US implementation of MCP server architecture, revolutionizing how financial institutions deliver modern banking experiences.
Product Leadership
Demonstrated success from startups to enterprises, building high-performing B2B SaaS products that users love.
Financial Software
Focus on building maintainable, scalable financial solutions that stand the test of time and deliver real business value.
Innovation & Strategy
Bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a keen eye for emerging technologies.
Sample Work
A partial collection of my projects and technical discussions.
The Grasshopper Moment: First-Mover Advantage in a Multi-Billion-Dollar Race
Grasshopper Bank becomes the first US bank to launch MCP server for business clients, positioning itself strategically ahead of other financial institutions spending billions on AI initiatives.
Read ArticleGrasshopper Bank's MCP: The Next Generation of Small Business Banking
Forbes coverage of how MCP elevates digital banking from static dashboards to proactive, context-aware intelligence tailored for business clients.
Read ArticleGrasshopper Bank Lets Customers Ask Claude About Their Money
American Banker reports on the first US bank allowing customers to directly access banking data through Anthropic's conversational AI platform.
Read ArticleDriving Personal Financial Management with the Power of AI
Narmi insights on how AI-powered financial management tools are transforming the banking experience for consumers and businesses.
Read ArticleBanking on AI by the Numbers
Narmi analysis of AI adoption in banking, showcasing the quantitative impact of AI-driven financial services.
Read ArticleGrasshopper Bank Adopts Narmi's MCP Server for AI Business Insights
Finextra coverage of the groundbreaking MCP server implementation enabling personalized financial analysis through Claude.
Read ArticleIdeas for People and Businesses
Some ideas I have had over the last year. Feel free to take them. Just understand that if they work I get approximately all of the money.
Conservation Land Marketplace
Land you can buy map that overlaps with endangered species or habitat or rivers. Owners then sign over to a trust.
Personal API Vault
Personal API data vault. Give companies access as needed.
Digital Inventory Manager
Digital inventory of stuff you bought.
Dental Student Marketplace
Match dental students to people for cheap cleanings.
Ukraine Land Demining
Buy heat senstitive drones to help demine land in Ukraine.
SAD Light Therapy Direct
Light bulbs sold directly to consumers for SAD disorder.
Technical Expertise
Banking Infrastructure
Pioneering modern banking architecture with innovative core system integrations and secure payment processing solutions.
Digital Innovation
Implementing cutting-edge digital banking features with focus on security, accessibility, and seamless user experience.
System Architecture
Designing and implementing scalable financial technology systems with modern API architectures and robust security protocols.
Product Development
Building comprehensive financial products with integrated design systems and developer-friendly tools.
Payment Systems
Implementing advanced payment solutions with focus on international transactions and modern card management capabilities.
AI & Innovation
Integrating artificial intelligence solutions to enhance digital banking experiences and automate financial processes.
Featured Work
Narmi MCP Server Documentation
Created comprehensive documentation for Narmi's MCP server, including architecture overview, implementation guides, and best practices for financial institutions.
End-User Setup Documentation
Developed detailed end-user setup guides for Claude Desktop integration, ensuring smooth deployment and configuration across client organizations.