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About R. Swan

I am a multidisciplinary creator with a passion for storytelling, world-building, and immersive digital experiences. My work spans across writing, art, and code, always with a focus on crafting narratives that resonate and inspire.

This portfolio is a living testament to that journey, a collection of visions, words, and systems that explore the intersection of technology and creativity.

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Ray Swan

Product Manager | Generative AI Solutions | Creative Technologist

Houston, TX

RayCSwan@yahoo.com

(281) 759-0711

linkedin.com/in/ray-swan-b973525

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Professional Summary

Product leader and creative technologist with 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise‑scale AI‑driven and SaaS platforms. Specialized in building generative AI agents and conversational interfaces that combine technical rigor with charming, consistent personalities. Proven track record leading cross‑functional teams, integrating data pipelines, designing user‑centric experiences, and aligning outcomes with business and compliance goals.

Core Competencies

Generative AI Product Strategy & Execution

GPT‑4, Gemini, Claude, Local LLMs, Agentic Workflows

Cross‑functional Leadership

Engineering, Legal/Privacy, UX, Executive Stakeholders

Enterprise Applications

CRM, E‑commerce, Loan Origination, Analytics, Creative

Conversational UX & AI Personalities

Prompt Engineering, Consistency, Delight

Data Pipelines & ETL Workflows

API, REST, SQL/NoSQL, Normalization

User Research & Product Lifecycle

Hypothesis Testing, Product Lifecycle Ownership

Selected Projects

Papi Chispa — Conversational AI Tarot Reader
  • Designed, developed, and shipped a generative AI personality combining narrative charm, consistency, and interactivity — delivering tarot readings and dynamic visuals with an engaging "voice."
  • Engineered prompt structures and data flows to ensure personality consistency across sessions and scenarios, blending technical accuracy with delightful UX.
  • Directly aligned with conversational interface design and GenAI best practices.
Brand Identity Agentic Workflow
  • Created a multi‑agent orchestration system delivering brand identity assets via AI pipelines — managing input collection, data normalization, and creative output.
  • Balanced compliance and creativity, aligning AI‑generated outputs with business goals.
Nova: Writers Conspiracy
  • Designed and developed a collaborative novel‑writing platform using GPT‑4 and agentic workflows; architected interaction models and prompt engineering for multi‑party creative narratives.
Image Gallery Sphere & AstroNova (PWA)
  • Delivered high‑performance React UIs with optimized rendering and dynamic interaction models; exemplified scalable, user‑friendly product experiences.

Professional Experience

Manager, Technical BA & Project Manager
International Real Estate Services | Houston, TX Aug 2024 – Present
  • Drive CRM and loan platform improvements through API integrations, feature prioritization, and cross‑team collaboration.
  • Act as bridge between business needs and technical delivery.
Senior Project/Product Manager (Independent Contractor)
Remote Jan 2017 – Jul 2024
  • Delivered Salesforce CRM, e‑commerce, and enterprise platform launches across Fortune 500 clients (e.g., Revlon, Mazda, Fox Sports), achieving measurable adoption gains.
  • Managed roadmaps, gathered requirements, led testing, training, and rollout for scalable, compliance‑aligned systems.

Education

B.A., Economics

University of California Irvine

M.A., Humanities

California State University Dominguez Hills

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