VanceGerard

AI Product Builder / Creative Technologist

Creative technologist and business leader with 10+ years building products and leading teams. Founded and scaled creative studio serving Fortune 500 clients, then pivoted to AI-first development using cutting-edge tools to rapidly prototype solutions. Proven ability to translate complex stakeholder needs into successful product experiences - now enhanced by AI-native development capabilities that accelerate idea-to-production cycles.

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LOCATION

Denver, CO

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Narraitive

AI-powered creative workflow platform for agencies, directors, and creative professionals

ROLE: Founder & Product Lead

TIMELINE: 2024-Present

DOMAIN: narraitive.io

STACK: Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase

AI TOOLS: OpenAI, Claude, Recraft

STATUS: Exclusive Beta

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Giving Back

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AI & Design System Audits for Nonprofits

Supporting organizations with free and subsidized technology audits

This year I've decided to dedicate a portion of my time to support nonprofits with free and subsidized AI & Design System Audits. The goal is to help organizations streamline reporting, strengthen transparency, and use creative technology to focus more energy on their mission.

As both a technologist and creative director, I combine AI audits (tools, automation, reporting) with creative consulting (design systems, storytelling, and brand clarity). This dual approach helps nonprofits work smarter while presenting their mission in a clear, compelling way — for donors, communities, and staff alike.

👉 Interested in a complimentary audit or creative consulting session?

AI AUDITS: Tools, automation, reporting

CREATIVE CONSULTING: Design systems, storytelling

FOCUS: Mission-driven organizations

APPROACH: Free & subsidized services

Experience

Narraitive

January 2025 - Present

Denver, CO

Founder & Full Stack Developer

Building AI-powered creative workflow platform using AI-first development approach. Developed production-ready application serving creative agencies and professionals through AI-assisted coding, debugging, and feature development.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Built full-stack platform using AI development tools - Leveraged Cursor IDE with Claude 4 Sonnet and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development 10x as solo developer
Implemented modern tech stack - Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase with real-time features and responsive design
Developed multi-API integration system - Orchestrated OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Recraft AI APIs for seamless user experience
Created interactive canvas features - Built drag-and-drop storyboard editor with Fabric.js and real-time collaboration
Deployed scalable infrastructure - Vercel deployment with Edge Functions, Progressive Web App capabilities, and performance optimization
Implemented user testing and iteration cycles - Conducted beta testing with creative studios, gathered feedback, and rapidly iterated features
Currently in exclusive beta with creative agencies, validating product-market fit through user interviews
Designed onboarding flow and user experience optimization based on user behavior analytics
Built features specifically to drive user activation and workflow adoption

Colorado Film School

Jan 2022 - May 2022

Denver, CO

Adjunct Professor

Created course curriculum and syllabus and instructed technical use of software for animation and color grading courses.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed comprehensive curriculum for animation and color grading courses
Instructed technical software proficiency across industry-standard tools
Created course curriculum and syllabus for technical software training
Mentored students in creative problem-solving methodologies

University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy

January 2021 - May 2021

Los Angeles, CA

Design Mentor

Critiqued and graded design assignments and engaged in class lectures in conjunction with the Professor.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Critiqued and graded design assignments for student projects
Engaged in class lectures in conjunction with faculty
Provided expert guidance on design methodology and execution
Bridged industry practice with academic learning

Mind Frame

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Denver, CO

Founder & Product Manager

Led product strategy and full-stack development collaboration for web application. Managed user research, A/B testing, and feature prioritization in fast-paced startup environment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Conducted comprehensive user research (MVP, alpha, beta testing) to validate features and optimize user experience
Collaborated with development team on API design and frontend implementation
Implemented user feedback loops and iterative development processes
Managed cross-functional collaboration between design, development, and marketing teams

University of Colorado Denver

August 2014 - December 2014

Denver, CO

Adjunct Professor

Created course curriculum and syllabus and instructed technical use of software and creative thinking to execute various aesthetics and multiple execution mediums. Mentored distinguished students via internships at Wyatt.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Created course curriculum and syllabus for technical software training
Instructed technical use of software and creative thinking methodologies
Taught execution across various aesthetics and multiple execution mediums
Mentored distinguished students via internships at Wyatt creative studio

Wyatt

March 2011 - June 2021

Denver, CO

Founder & Creative Director

Built and scaled creative technology studio serving Fortune 500 brands. Led technical and creative teams developing digital content, motion graphics, and interactive experiences.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed complex technical projects from concept through deployment
Collaborated with development teams on interactive and web-based deliverables
Implemented systematic workflows and quality assurance processes
Scaled operations and team management over 10-year growth period

Impossible

January 2009 - March 2011

Denver, CO

Motion Designer & Technical Specialist

Lead technical specialist for broadcast campaigns and digital content creation. Managed client-facing technical sessions and complex rendering workflows.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led technical sessions with major broadcast clients
Managed complex rendering workflows for high-profile campaigns
Specialized in broadcast-quality motion graphics and digital content
Coordinated technical requirements across multiple production teams

Education

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Master of Science, Integrated Design Business and Technology

University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy

2019 - 2021

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Interdisciplinary approach combining design thinking, business strategy, and emerging technologies
Focus on product development, creative technology, and innovation strategy
Foundation for AI product development and creative technology leadership

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