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Full-Stack AI Engineer

I spent 18 years in advertising.
Then I learned to code.

Now I build AI products while keeping my day job as VP—and I write about the journey. The wins, the failures, and everything in between.

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What I've Built

Three products, built solo while maintaining my day job. Real users, real metrics, real learning.

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$199

AI-Native Media Operations: From Workflow to Operating Model

Operationalize AI in media buying, planning, and reporting — from someone who's done it at scale.

7 Modules~3 Hours16 Templates

The 75-80% AI-first operating model for media teams

Real failure cases, honest ROI, ethics guardrails

Module 1 is free — no purchase required

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From Workflow to Operating Model

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Ad exec turned AI builder. 18 years, 4 books, still learning.

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