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From Pixels to Punk
Ryan K McDonald

Shaping the Future of Entertainment, Streaming and Ad Tech
I'm a product mind passionate about transforming the streaming media and entertainment landscape through AI-powered innovation. I believe the future lies in personalized, data-driven experiences that redefine content consumption and I have the track record to prove it.
At Yahoo! Edgecast and beyond I've delivered measurable impact: scaling ML/AI platforms that generated $5M in revenue, growing user bases 10x and cutting product delivery time by 50%. When three major client contracts were at risk and the organization lost it’s vision I stepped in to turn them around. Metrics only tell part of the story!
What sets me apart is how I lead teams through complexity. I create clarity in ambiguity, align teams around purpose and empower people to push boundaries. From 0-to-1 product launches to platform scaling I combine technical fluency with strategic vision to transform possibilities into reality.
My focus now is on leveraging AI and ML to build scalable data driven platforms that deliver real-time insights and hyper-personalized content experiences. I'm excited to drive the next wave of innovation in how people discover and engage with entertainment globally. The future demands solutions that real time adapt to consumer preferences while scaling to meet the needs of our connected world and I'm ready to lead that charge.
I don't want to create products to meet industry standards…
I want to redefine them!
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