Open to AI-Focused Roles
Downtown Toronto / Remote
JG (James G.)
AI Strategy | Creative Systems | Digital Operations | Programmatic Thinking
AI Alchemist • Creative Writer • Systems Thinker • Product Shipper
Creative person who uses AI to build what I design — marketing brain, storyteller heart
⚡ The Honest Truth
I'm not a traditional programmer who writes code from scratch. I'm a creative person who uses AI tools (Cursor, Claude) to build what I design. I write specs, direct AI, iterate, and ship. My superpower isn't syntax — it's understanding what needs to be built and telling a clear story to make it happen.
📖 Where I Come From
Creative writer at heart. I've always been drawn to storytelling — whether that's crafting ad copy, designing user experiences, or writing technical tutorials that actually make sense.
Marketing & advertising roots. Business Administration with a Marketing major. 4 years at Publicis running programmatic campaigns for major brands (Dodge, Jeep, Ram). I learned how to understand what people want and how to communicate value.
Small business family. Grew up watching my family run businesses. That's where I learned to wear multiple hats, figure things out, and just get it done — no excuses.
Now: AI lets me build. I finally have tools that let a creative person ship real software. I design the systems, write the specs, and direct AI to implement. The result? Products that actually work, built by someone who understands users, not just code.
What I Actually Do
Ship products using AI-assisted workflows
Creative writer and marketing professional who discovered AI tools let me finally build the things I design. I take ideas from concept to shipped product — not by writing code from scratch, but by clearly communicating what needs to be built and iterating until it works. 4 years enterprise advertising (Publicis), small business family background, and a knack for making complex things feel simple.
Core Capabilities
What I bring to the table
Experience
Professional journey and key accomplishments
AI Alchemist & Product Shipper
JMFG Tools
I'm not a traditional programmer — I'm a systems thinker who uses AI (Cursor, Claude) to translate ideas into shipped products. I architect solutions, direct AI to write code, then iterate until it works. Focus on getting real software into users' hands.
Key Achievements:
- Shipped UnjankyIG: Commercial Instagram automation tool with CLI + web dashboard
- Integrated Stripe payments, license management, and download distribution system
- Architected crash-proof browser automation with Puppeteer and memory management
- Implemented tamper-proof license governor with 200-500 free trial limits
- Created production-ready packaging with one-click setup for end users
- Achieved $7.99/$9.99 pricing model with platform-specific features
Portfolio Architect & Learning Designer
jmfg.ca
Built comprehensive portfolio using AI-assisted workflows. I design the systems, write specs, and direct AI to implement. 80+ interactive learning modules prove I can ship complex projects even without traditional coding background.
Key Achievements:
- Built complete Next.js 14 portfolio with 80+ interactive labs and demos
- Created 7 Red Team cybersecurity modules (Kerberoasting, Golden Ticket, MITM, etc.)
- Designed 50+ coding tutorials with interactive visualizations and state management
- Implemented dual-content learning: mobile theory + desktop simulations
- Shipped 10+ blog articles with 3-way explanations (Simple/Technical/Practical)
- Deployed to Vercel with SEO optimization, sitemap, and accessibility features
Systems Designer & Platform Builder
Frame Economics Platform
Designed psychological resilience training platform. My role: system architecture, user flows, and directing AI to implement features. Combines behavioral economics with interactive learning.
Key Achievements:
- Built complete v4.0.0 with advanced psychology modules (Soul Sync, Empath, Blocking, Avoidant Attachment)
- Implemented real-time community features with story sharing and discussions
- Achieved 99.9% uptime with Netlify deployment and Supabase backend
- Created immersive UX with particle effects and mystical animations
AI Workflow Specialist
Personal Projects
Mastered the art of using AI as a force multiplier. I write clear specs, iterate with AI, and ship. Not writing code from scratch — orchestrating AI to build what I design.
Key Achievements:
- 3x faster project delivery using Cursor + Claude workflow
- Developed 'JG Loop' methodology: Spec → AI Build → Ship → Polish → Repeat
- Automated terminal workflows and deployment pipelines
- Built production systems from concept to launch in days
- Documented AI-assisted workflows in public articles for others to learn
Programmatic Advertising Trading Specialist
Publicis
Programmatic media trading across Google 360 (DV360), The Trade Desk, and AWS-backed workflows for FCA brands (Dodge, Jeep, Ram). This is where I learned systems thinking and data-driven optimization.
Key Achievements:
- Optimized pacing, bidding, and audience strategies to hit CPA/ROAS and reach goals
- Managed brand safety, viewability, and fraud prevention standards across platforms
- Built reporting workflows leveraging AWS for campaign performance insights
- Coordinated with account and creative teams for flighting, QA, and measurement plans
Skills & Technologies
Technical and professional competencies
🤖 AI Workflow (My Superpower)
✍️ Creative & Writing
🧠 Systems Thinking
📊 Marketing (4 yrs Enterprise)
⚛️ Frontend (via AI)
🔧 Backend (via AI)
🚀 Shipping & DevOps
🎨 UX & Psychology
Education
Continuous learning and development
Business Administration Diploma
2011 - 2014George Brown College, Toronto
Focus: Marketing Major — Advertising, Consumer Psychology, Brand Strategy
AI-Assisted Development & Systems Design
2023 - PresentSelf-Directed Learning
Focus: Cursor, Claude, React, TypeScript, Shipping Products
Creative Writing & Storytelling
OngoingLifelong Practice
Focus: Technical writing, UX copywriting, educational content, narrative design
Psychology & Behavioral Economics
2022 - PresentIndependent Study
Focus: User psychology, decision-making, emotional intelligence
Certifications & Learning
Professional development achievements
Commercial Software Product (UnjankyIG)
Shipped & Monetized Application
2024
80+ Interactive Learning Labs
jmfg.ca Portfolio
2024
AI-Assisted Development Workflow
Cursor + Claude Mastery
2024
Behavioral Economics & UX Psychology
Self-Directed Study
2023
Let's Build Something Interesting
Not just looking for a job — looking for the right fit where I can make an impact.