
Ryan Brady
Marketing Engineer · AI Builder · Founder, Digital Braid
Mercyhurst University — B.A. Intelligence Studies, 2008 — 2012
Skills
AI & Automation
Search & Marketing
Intelligence & OSINT
Technical
Experience
Digital Braid
2024 — PresentFounder
AI consulting and custom tool development firm. Building production AI systems — automation pipelines, brand intelligence platforms, internal knowledge systems, and custom AI agents — for companies that need things that actually work.
- Built AI ordering system eliminating 97% of errors for national commercial installer
- Deployed enterprise brand monitoring platform tracking 50K+ mentions/month
- Automated 15+ workflows for global marketing agency — 70% avg efficiency gain
- Built Wikipedia intelligence platform detecting coordinated brand sabotage
Enterprise SEO Agency
Mar 2024 — PresentDirector, Search Strategy
Lead enterprise search and AI visibility strategies for Fortune 500 brands spanning traditional SEO, generative engine optimization, and LLM citation management across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
- Secured 90%+ LLM citation ownership for $100B+ global investment firm
- Built AI search monitoring frameworks tracking brand mentions and sentiment across AI platforms
- Designed automation systems that compressed reporting timelines from weeks to hours
- Primary strategic contact for senior client stakeholders at Fortune 500 level
Enterprise SEO Agency
Sep 2022 — Mar 2024Technical SEO Lead
Consulted on enterprise SEO strategies and built technical roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Translated complex site architecture and indexation challenges into clear strategic recommendations.
- Resolved critical JS rendering issues — lifted organic traffic and revenue 300% for national retail brand
- Served as technical SEO coach across the analyst team
- Standardized technical reasoning frameworks for the entire organization
Enterprise SEO Agency
Nov 2019 — Sep 2022SEO Manager → Sr. SEO Analyst
Managed enterprise SEO programs across multiple verticals, executing technical audits, keyword research, and content optimization strategies.
- Delivered 200%+ lead growth for nationwide lender — outranked SBA.gov for high-value commercial keywords
- Generated $200M+ in revenue for nation's #1 mortgage lender through organic strategy
Digital Braid
May 2015 — Dec 2020Co-Founder / Head of SEO & Digital Strategy
Co-founded and scaled a direct-to-consumer e-commerce company from zero to acquisition by a global brand. Led all organic growth, content strategy, and performance marketing.
- Grew to 300,000+ monthly sessions and millions in revenue through pure organic strategy
- Built email subscriber base of 300,000+ through segmented lifecycle marketing
- Achieved exit via acquisition by global brand
Social Weave
Jan 2011 — Dec 2016Founder / Social Media Growth Consultant
Created and managed a social media network of 10 million+ followers across Twitter and Instagram. Launched content hub websites generating millions of clicks and substantial revenue.
- Built social media network of 10M+ followers across niche audiences
- Generated revenue through targeted Google AdSense and social advertising campaigns
- Collaborated with top influencers for marketing and content deployment
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI
Dec 2011 — Feb 2012Intelligence Analyst
Conducted technology and communication assessments, analyzed web analytics for strategic recommendations, and executed a survey of 600 current and former FBI Special Agents.
Nassau County Police Department
Jun 2011 — Aug 2011Intelligence Analyst — Intelligence Division
Served within the Intelligence Division supporting active investigative and analytical efforts. Conducted intelligence research using law enforcement databases, OSINT, and confidential data systems. Authored formal intelligence reports with risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
Mercyhurst University
2008 — 2012Bachelor's Degree, Intelligence Studies
Intelligence analyst training in collection, correlation, and analysis of intelligence data for government and private sectors — including business, law enforcement, national security, cybersecurity, and military applications.