Product Architect & AI/EdTech Strategist
Fusing evidence-based instructional design and large-scale program management with hands-on experience architecting sophisticated, AI-driven backend systems.
A systems thinker dedicated to solving complex challenges in learning, onboarding, and knowledge management.
Professional Profile
Bridging Technology and Human Development
I am a results-driven Product Architect and Program Manager based in Vancouver, BC. My career is defined by leading complex educational projects from conception to delivery, coordinating events for 10,000+ participants and managing onboarding for 350+ staff at UBC.
Having personally managed the organizational friction and knowledge transfer challenges inherent in these large-scale environments, my transition into technology is driven by a commitment to solving these systemic issues. This is exemplified by the "Insight Engine" project, showcasing my capacity as a systems-builder to integrate modern AI technologies—including RAG pipelines and knowledge graphs—to solve these challenges at scale.
Featured Project
A demonstration of end-to-end creation of complex, AI-driven applications.
The AI Insight Engine
Product Architect & Lead Developer
An advanced platform designed to transform scattered company documents into a centralized Q&A engine and interactive knowledge graph, addressing knowledge discovery and new hire inefficiency.
Core Architecture & Capabilities
- RAG Pipeline: Engineered a sophisticated Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipeline using pgvector for semantic search and LLMs for context-aware synthesis with citation verification and conflict detection.
- Decoupled Systems: Architected a multi-service platform using Docker, Node.js, and a BullMQ/Redis message queue for scalable, asynchronous processing.
- Graph ML & Analysis: Implemented Node2Vec to capture graph structure, and utilized UMAP and DBSCAN (Python) for unsupervised insight generation.
- Advanced Visualization: Developed interactive visualizations (React/D3.js/Plotly) and implemented frontend optimization (Web Workers, Virtualization) for large datasets.
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Technology Stack Highlights:
Large-Scale Program & Onboarding Management
Acted as Project Sponsor for UBC Orientations (10,000+ participants). Led the strategic hiring team, administering the full-cycle hiring and onboarding of 330-350 student-staff utilizing competency-based assessments.
Scalable Blended Learning Design (UBC)
Applied instructional design (UDL/Adult Learning Theory) to develop distance and blended learning content delivered to 6000-8000 students. Project lead for the Leader Training program (35-hour hybrid, 91% satisfaction).
AI for Student Engagement (Open Intelligence)
Acted as the Subject Matter Expert, collaborating with engineers to develop an NLP-based tool for monitoring student engagement in Zoom lectures. Advised on educational technology and assessment theory alignment.
Areas of Expertise
A multidisciplinary skillset spanning technical implementation, AI strategy, and organizational leadership.
AI & Product Management
- AI Product Vision & Roadmapping
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- LLM-Based Agentic Workflows
- AI Quality & Evaluation Frameworks
- Prompt Engineering & Optimization
- Tiered LLM Strategy (Cost/Perf.)
System Architecture & Backend
- Decoupled & Asynchronous Systems
- Node.js & Express.js
- Docker & Containerization
- PostgreSQL & pgvector
- Neo4j (Graph Databases)
- Redis (Job Queuing & Caching)
- REST API Design & Development
Leadership & Program Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- PMP/CAPM Principles (Certified)
- Stakeholder Alignment & Management
- Large-Scale Event Coordination (10k+)
- Staff Supervision & Onboarding
- Full-Cycle Hiring (350+ hires)
Instructional Design & EdTech
- Curriculum Development & Logic Models
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Adult Learning Theory & Pedagogy
- Outcomes-Based Assessment
- E-Learning Development (Articulate, Captivate)
- LMS Administration (Canvas, Moodle)
Professional Experience
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
Student Development and Leadership Advisor
University of British Columbia (UBC) | CSDL
Managed a portfolio of 10 projects for the orientations program. Acted as Project Sponsor for the flagship Imagine Day event (10,000+ participants, 94% satisfaction). Led full-cycle hiring of 330+ staff and supervised professional coordinators.
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
Educator / Learning & Engagement Project Manager
University of British Columbia (UBC) | CSI&C
Provided strategic educational leadership. Applied instructional design and project management principles in the development of distance-learning and blended content delivered to 6000-8000 students. Led the Jump Start Leader Training project (91% satisfaction).
2018 - 2021 (Various Contracts)
Distance Learning Teacher & Course Developer
SD48 & SD73 School Districts
Managed and developed asynchronous digital learning programs (Moodle). Developed 12-19 self-regulated courses incorporating rich media (webinars, screen-casted lectures). Provided expert coaching and academic advising for 150-300+ concurrent students.
Full experience history available upon request or via LinkedIn.
Education & Credentials
Bachelors of Secondary Education (B.Ed.)
University of Alberta
2011 - 2016
Major in Mathematics. Included five months of apprenticeship/practicum.
Certificate in Adult Learning and Education
University of British Columbia
2021
Coursework included Teaching Adults, Developing Short Courses, and The Community Practice of Adult Education.
Professional Certificate in Management and Leadership
Royal Roads University
2023
Coursework in Strategic Systems Thinking, Coaching for Performance, and Optimizing Change in Organizations.
Key Certifications
Get In Touch
I am actively seeking opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in AI architecture, systems thinking, and program management to solve complex challenges in the Education Technology space. Let's connect.
(587) 990-9153 | 33SAMCFATH@GMAIL.COM | Vancouver, BC