AI Automation & Agents

I’m Ollie, an AI Product Manager at Asana with a background in edtech and Amazon. I build GenAI products focused on AI agents and automation, and I stay deeply hands-on with emerging AI tools and trends. I enjoy helping people cut through the noise, identify high-impact AI use cases, and apply the right tools to boost productivity and focus on what matters most. I’m passionate about exploring new AI tools, understanding where they truly add value, and figuring out how to apply them effectively in practice. Happy to share what I’ve learned and help others stay current with AI, find the right tools, and use them in ways that genuinely boost productivity. Let’s connect and explore how AI can help you work smarter, automate the repetitive, and free up time for what truly matters.

I actively integrate AI into day-to-day product management workflows and coach others on how to use it responsibly and effectively across the full product lifecycle. My focus is not just on the tools themselves, but on how AI changes operating cadence, decision-making, and execution quality for product teams. I regularly use AI to synthesize large qualitative and quantitative inputs — including stakeholder feedback, customer research, meeting notes, support tickets, and performance data — into actionable product insights and prioritized decisions. I also use it to accelerate product documentation (PRDs, acceptance criteria, roadmaps), structure experimentation plans, and pressure-test product thinking before development begins. Beyond documentation, I apply AI to: - market and competitive analysis - hypothesis generation and validation planning - feature scoping and edge-case identification - UX and copy iteration - prototyping and concept evaluation - preparing executive-level communication and product narratives I also coach professionals on when not to use AI, how to verify outputs, and how to combine domain expertise with AI assistance rather than replacing judgment. A core part of my coaching is teaching PMs how to move from task execution to higher-leverage thinking by offloading mechanical work (summaries, organization, first-draft analysis) while retaining ownership of strategy, prioritization, and decision accountability. My goal is to help product managers become AI-augmented operators — faster, clearer, and more strategic — rather than simply faster at producing documents.

I help founders, operators, and teams use AI to work smarter, save time, and create real leverage in their day-to-day workflows. Over the last several years, I’ve built AI-powered tools, agentic systems, data pipelines, and automations for startups, home services businesses, career platforms, and internal operations teams. I combine product thinking, technical tooling, and real-world execution to help people turn AI from an abstract idea into something practical they use every day. My coaching focuses on helping you simplify your work, build repeatable systems, and design workflows that actually stick. I work with clients on everything from creating personal AI assistants, to automating manual tasks, to building custom GPTs, to integrating AI into product development and operations. If you want to move faster, reduce busy work, and turn AI into a sustainable advantage in your personal or professional life, I can help you get there with clarity and hands-on support.

Coming from a non-technical background, I taught myself AI through hands-on experimentation, “vibecoding” functional prototypes, and staying on top of the latest tools and developments. I understand exactly how to make this technology accessible, practical, and impactful for anyone. I've advised Fortune 500 companies, startups, and research institutions on using AI to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and launch entirely new products. My work spans AI strategy, product development, and automation, always with a focus on turning cutting-edge capabilities into real-world results.

As an AI Automations Engineer at Leland and a AI Automation Expert at Brigham Young University, I have a strong foundation in developing and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity and workflow. The methodology stems from working as the lead AI engineer at 2 startups and is based in a methodical approach of problem solving. My experience includes creating training programs for business students to master automation workflows and leveraging AI tools, which has equipped me with the skills to coach individuals in optimizing their use of AI for productivity. I have successfully coached 5 clients, helping them integrate AI tools into their professional routines to achieve greater efficiency and impact. If you're looking to harness the power of AI to boost you and your teamsproductivity, let's connect and explore how I can assist you in reaching your goals!

I have been in tech working with AI for over 10 years at Google and Meta. I now teach AI in Marketing at the University of Washington and ELVTR online. I have taught several hundred business leaders and students how to easily apply AI solutions into their sales and marketing workflows and projects. I am up to date with the latest AI solutions.

Welcome to my profile! As an AI Automation Expert and AI Research and Development Specialist, I have a wealth of experience in helping tech teams enhance productivity through innovative AI solutions. With a background in developing AI-based products and integrating automation into existing workflows, I've successfully coached over 100 individuals to leverage AI tools for maximum efficiency. My expertise spans from creating technical content and conducting workshops to guiding companies in adopting AI technologies seamlessly. If you're looking to optimize your processes and harness the power of AI, let's connect and explore how I can assist you in achieving your goals!

My journey being in the deep end of the AI industry (in Silicon Valley), through Stanford courses, and real-world experience, testing, and tooling has equipped me with the materials to help you enhance productivity through AI tools! I am passionate about helping clients harness the power of AI to streamline their workflows and achieve their professional goals.

i'm now coaching people on how to better maximize whatever AI-based tool they use -- helping you ask the right questions and get answers that matter: a few use cases: • 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 / 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀: designing intelligent prompts, asking the right questions to get to the bottom of anything, whether it's a passion project or corporate forensics / due diligence -- then following up to make sure no stone goes unturned -- there are infinite permutations of what this might entail. i've helped 3 different businesses with this now, and about 15 real humans. it's been fun, in large part because it feels like building a dynamic skillset that's immediately testable and learn-from-able. it's also something, if you're actively investing yourself, that you ought to get good at yesterday. • 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 / 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: whether you're charting out the next 3-5 years of your career, or figuring out which direction to take your business, these thoughts cause more head-fog than most i've come across. there are many really bad ways to do "strategic" work with AI, but some clever, less obvious ways to find inspiration and corral your thinking while making the most of the internet's reach is something i've started helping people with • 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: need to figure out how to navigate your state's health marketplace? building a personal budget? getting a vacation itinerary together? bring an idea, and we'll go. i'll also help you dig into sources, understand the limitations of what these tools can and can't do, and help you spot pitfalls in an AI tool's output so you know when and how to challenge your GPT of choice -- and integrate your own critical thinking to make sure it's as thorough and accurate as something you might research independently.

Most AI coaches teach you tools. I build you systems. There's a difference between knowing how to use ChatGPT and having an automated workflow that researches, synthesizes, drafts, and delivers — without you touching it. That's what I build with you. I'm a practitioner-first AI operator with deep hands-on experience in n8n and Claude. I've built automation workflows across finance, healthcare, and tech that handle research pipelines, inbox triage, and content production at scale. I contract with Width AI, was recently invited onto the n8n podcast, and I run my own agency on the very systems I teach — not because I talk about AI, but because I operate on it daily Here's how I work with you: → Session 1 — Audit: I diagnose your current workflow and identify your 3 highest-leverage automation opportunities → Sessions 2–5 — Build: We build one system together, live. You leave with something running, not just notes → The goal: You stop manually doing the things AI should be doing for you I work best with corporate professionals who are drowning in research, inbox management, or content that takes too long — and who want to actually fix it, not just learn about it. If that's you, let's talk.