Ryan C. TateAI OperationsLead
Architecting Claude-powered systems to automate complex communication workflows and compress analysis cycles.
Core Capabilities
The Stack
Full-spectrum AI operations expertise — from architecture to deployment.
AI Agent Development
Building autonomous Claude-powered agents that handle complex communication workflows with minimal human intervention.
Prompt Engineering
Designing reusable prompt architectures that enable non-technical staff to operate AI systems with precision and consistency.
Workflow Automation
End-to-end automation of multi-step communication cadences — from audit to deployment — compressing cycles from days to hours.
LLM Tool Development
Creating LLM-powered internal tools including ATS resume scanners, competitive intelligence dashboards, and research pipelines.
Analytics & Dashboards
Multi-platform KPI dashboards tracking Substack, Beehiiv, and YouTube engagement to surface distribution trends.
Research Synthesis
Systematic literature reviews and competitive intelligence converted into implementation-ready executive reports.
Operational Strategy
Identifying high-leverage AI opportunities and translating them into scalable, sustainable solutions for organizational performance.
Stakeholder Communications
Redesigning communication architecture — from cadence consolidation to template libraries — for clarity at scale.
Tech Stack
Professional Experience
Work History
Building AI-native operations workflows across consulting, media, and research sectors.
On My Way Consulting
AI Operations Lead (Consultant)
- Architected and deployed a Claude API-powered email automation agent enabling personalized client emails from a 50+ communication schedule — reducing drafting time from hours to minutes.
- Led a 5-phase communications modernization: workflow audit, template library, handout redesign, AI drafting build-out, and cadence-linked automation sequences.
- Built reusable prompt architecture and agent scaffolding enabling non-technical staff to operate the AI system with minimal friction.
- Redesigned monthly email cadence into a consolidated weekly newsletter format, eliminating redundant sends and improving information architecture.
Optionality
Operations & Digital Strategy Associate
- Designed AI-assisted research and reporting workflows that compressed analysis cycles and accelerated publishing cadence, delivering faster insights to Co-Founders.
- Architected AI-powered internal tools including an ATS resume scanner, competitive intelligence dashboards, and branded research documents across the Optionality ecosystem.
- Built multi-platform analytical dashboards (Substack, Beehiiv, YouTube Shorts) tracking engagement KPIs that informed growth strategy — achieving 790% growth in viewership.
illuminAid
Program Intern
- Conducted systematic literature reviews on behavior change interventions, synthesizing findings into evidence-based reports for executive leadership.
- Translated complex academic research into implementation-ready insights across public health, education, and community development sectors.
Case Studies
Key Projects
AI systems and tools built to solve real operational problems.
ResumeForge
SaaS resume builder powered by Claude API. Generates ATS-optimized resumes from conversational prompts, with structured output and real-time editing. Built to address the friction in modern job applications through AI-native UX.
Optionality Signal Intelligence (OSI) Dashboard
Multi-platform analytical intelligence system tracking engagement KPIs across Substack, Beehiiv, and YouTube Shorts. Surfaces distribution trends and competitive signals that directly informed content strategy — achieving 790% viewership growth.
Claude Email Automation Agent
Deployed at On My Way Consulting to automate a 50+ email communication schedule for college juniors and seniors. Reduced drafting time from hours to minutes using reusable prompt scaffolding and cadence-linked sequences.
ATS Resume Scanner
Internal tool for the Optionality ecosystem. Analyzes job descriptions against resumes using LLM inference to surface keyword gaps and formatting issues before submission — increasing candidate pass-through rates.
Live Tool Demo
ATS Resume Scanner
Background
Education & Honors
Degrees
BA, International Relations
Minor in Economics
California State University, Chico
2020 – 2024
Awards
Dean's Honors List
California State University, Chico
Fall 2024
GPA ≥ 3.5 while completing ≥ 12 units
Position Paper Award
Northwest Model United Nations
2024
Excellence in research, negotiation, and strategic policy development