About Us
Your marketing engineer on demand
Most marketing teams are drowning in manual work. Every new channel, every new AI platform, every new reporting requirement adds more to the pile. Headcount can't keep up.
Digital Braid is the marketing engineer your team has been missing. We look at the workflows nobody questions and build the AI agents and automation systems that make them run themselves.
We're not a traditional agency. We're builders. From enterprise SEO to AI strategy — we build at the system level so your team can operate at the campaign level.
How we're different
We don't just suggest tools or write strategy decks. We turn ambiguity into systems that drive measurable outcomes.
We ship in hours, not months
We built a tool in one hour that projected six-figure annual savings for a client. Speed matters — we prioritize working systems over perfect plans.
We design content ecosystems, not just pages
Topic clustering, content architecture, competitive gap analysis, and density mapping. We operate at the information architecture level.
We automate workflows, not just suggest tools
We see a manual process and build the system. From 1-hour builds that save six figures to enterprise pipelines that replace entire team workflows.
We align strategy across teams, not just execute tasks
Cross-functional alignment, approved topic frameworks, and processes that reduce wasted effort. Leadership leverage, not just individual contribution.
Ryan Brady
Founder, Digital Braid
Marketing Engineer · AI Builder · Marketing Director
The Person Behind the Braid
A decade of building things that actually work
Ryan is a marketing engineer, AI builder, and enterprise search strategist who has spent the last decade at the intersection of organic growth and intelligent automation. He currently serves as Director of Search Strategy at a leading enterprise SEO agency, where he leads cross-functional programs for Fortune 500 brands — while designing and building the automation systems that make those programs faster, smarter, and harder to replicate.
Before enterprise consulting, Ryan co-founded a DTC e-commerce brand and grew it from zero to acquisition — generating millions in revenue and a social following of over 10 million through pure organic strategy. That entrepreneurial foundation is still how he operates: move fast, build what's needed, and tie everything back to business outcomes.
What makes Ryan's approach unique is his background in intelligence analysis. Before marketing, he worked with the FBI and Nassau County Police Department as an intelligence analyst — conducting OSINT research, authoring formal intelligence reports, and building analytical frameworks for complex investigations. That training in pattern recognition, threat assessment, and rigorous analysis directly powers Digital Braid's work in brand intelligence and OSINT monitoring, and online reputation management.
Ryan studied Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst University — one of the top intelligence analysis programs in the country — where he was trained in collection, correlation, and analysis of intelligence data for both government and private sector applications.
Notable Results
Secured 90%+ LLM citation ownership for a $100B+ global investment firm — controlling the brand narrative across ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI Overviews
Generated $200M+ in revenue for the nation's #1 mortgage lender, producing 900+ pieces of content per quarter and outranking the top national personal-finance publishers
Built 12-month SEO forecasting models with keyword difficulty curves, time-to-peak modeling, and seasonality adjustments — real business projections, not ranking reports
Uncovered a ~4.5M monthly traffic opportunity through market share analysis, segmented across verticals — portfolio-level opportunity sizing
Built a 1-hour automation that projected six-figure annual savings for a national construction company — prioritizing ROI over novelty
Co-founded a DTC brand from zero to acquisition — millions in revenue, 10M+ social following, 300K monthly sessions through pure organic strategy
Led digital footprint and reputation audits for high-profile executives, blending SEO, PR, and intelligence analysis
Designed topic clustering systems and content architecture frameworks that operate at the information architecture level, not just content briefs
Career Timeline
Founder
Building custom AI tools, automation pipelines, brand intelligence platforms, and internal knowledge systems for companies that need things that actually work.
Director, Search Strategy
Leading enterprise search and AI visibility programs for Fortune 500 brands. From analyst to director in 4 years — building automation systems and AI monitoring frameworks along the way.
Co-Founder
Scaled a DTC brand from zero to acquisition through pure organic strategy. Millions in revenue, 300K+ monthly sessions, 300K email subscribers.
Founder
Built a social media network of 10M+ followers. Launched content hub websites generating millions of clicks and substantial revenue.
Intelligence Analyst
Conducted intelligence research using law enforcement databases, OSINT, and confidential systems. The analytical rigor and threat assessment skills from this work directly inform our OSINT and brand intelligence capabilities today.
Recent writing
From Ryan
Apr 14, 2026 · 8 min read
AI Automation for Marketing Teams: The Practical Guide to 10x Output
Marketing teams are drowning in manual work. AI agents, workflow automation, and custom tools can change that. Here's how the best teams are using AI automation to produce more with fewer people.
Apr 10, 2026 · 10 min read
What is a Marketing Engineer in 2026?
Marketing teams are drowning in channels, tools, and manual work. The Marketing Engineer is the role that fixes it — part strategist, part builder, part systems thinker.
Apr 8, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Automate SEO Reporting: From Manual Spreadsheets to Intelligent Dashboards
SEO reporting eats hours every week. Here's a practical guide to automating your reporting workflows -- from data collection to insight generation -- so your team can focus on strategy instead of spreadsheets.
Apr 5, 2026 · 11 min read
What Is AEO? The Complete Guide to AI Search Optimization
AEO -- Answer Engine Optimization -- is how brands stay visible as search shifts from links to AI-generated answers. Here's everything you need to know about optimizing for ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.
Want the CV view? See Ryan's resume for a full work history with roles, timelines, and credentials.
What People Say
Real feedback from real teammates
From colleagues, clients, and leadership — in their own words.
“Ryan sees the full system — connects dots others miss and elevates strategy with a clarity and precision that's rare. He doesn't just solve problems, he reframes them in ways that change the trajectory.”
“The AI tools he's built have reshaped how our entire team works. Brand Pulse, the OSINT platform, the content outline generator — each one saved us hundreds of hours. He builds sophisticated solutions faster than anyone I've seen.”
“Ryan built a tool in one hour that projected six-figure annual savings for a client. That's not an exaggeration. He prioritizes ROI over novelty and it shows in everything he ships.”
“The best client-facing strategist I've worked with. Polished, articulate, and deeply respected by clients for clarity and insight. Ryan makes complex technical concepts feel simple and actionable.”
“Ryan sees the full system — connects dots others miss and elevates strategy with a clarity and precision that's rare. He doesn't just solve problems, he reframes them in ways that change the trajectory.”
“The AI tools he's built have reshaped how our entire team works. Brand Pulse, the OSINT platform, the content outline generator — each one saved us hundreds of hours. He builds sophisticated solutions faster than anyone I've seen.”
“Ryan built a tool in one hour that projected six-figure annual savings for a client. That's not an exaggeration. He prioritizes ROI over novelty and it shows in everything he ships.”
“The best client-facing strategist I've worked with. Polished, articulate, and deeply respected by clients for clarity and insight. Ryan makes complex technical concepts feel simple and actionable.”
“Ryan sees the full system — connects dots others miss and elevates strategy with a clarity and precision that's rare. He doesn't just solve problems, he reframes them in ways that change the trajectory.”
“The AI tools he's built have reshaped how our entire team works. Brand Pulse, the OSINT platform, the content outline generator — each one saved us hundreds of hours. He builds sophisticated solutions faster than anyone I've seen.”
“Ryan built a tool in one hour that projected six-figure annual savings for a client. That's not an exaggeration. He prioritizes ROI over novelty and it shows in everything he ships.”
“The best client-facing strategist I've worked with. Polished, articulate, and deeply respected by clients for clarity and insight. Ryan makes complex technical concepts feel simple and actionable.”
“Ryan identifies inefficiencies nobody else sees and invents smarter systems to fix them. The automation work he's done has allowed our team to focus on higher-value priorities and accelerated our impact dramatically.”
“Ryan's presence elevates meetings, deliverables, thinking, and morale. He's the partner everyone wants on their team — steady, strategic, supportive, and deeply committed to shared success.”
“Ryan fosters collaboration and creates safe spaces for questions. Ryan's mentorship has boosted the confidence and capabilities of everyone on the team. Ryan makes the impossible feel achievable.”
“Consistently goes above and beyond — showing up in urgent moments, stepping in when needed, and always delivering exceptional results. Ryan's reliability and responsiveness are unmatched.”
“Ryan identifies inefficiencies nobody else sees and invents smarter systems to fix them. The automation work he's done has allowed our team to focus on higher-value priorities and accelerated our impact dramatically.”
“Ryan's presence elevates meetings, deliverables, thinking, and morale. He's the partner everyone wants on their team — steady, strategic, supportive, and deeply committed to shared success.”
“Ryan fosters collaboration and creates safe spaces for questions. Ryan's mentorship has boosted the confidence and capabilities of everyone on the team. Ryan makes the impossible feel achievable.”
“Consistently goes above and beyond — showing up in urgent moments, stepping in when needed, and always delivering exceptional results. Ryan's reliability and responsiveness are unmatched.”
“Ryan identifies inefficiencies nobody else sees and invents smarter systems to fix them. The automation work he's done has allowed our team to focus on higher-value priorities and accelerated our impact dramatically.”
“Ryan's presence elevates meetings, deliverables, thinking, and morale. He's the partner everyone wants on their team — steady, strategic, supportive, and deeply committed to shared success.”
“Ryan fosters collaboration and creates safe spaces for questions. Ryan's mentorship has boosted the confidence and capabilities of everyone on the team. Ryan makes the impossible feel achievable.”
“Consistently goes above and beyond — showing up in urgent moments, stepping in when needed, and always delivering exceptional results. Ryan's reliability and responsiveness are unmatched.”