Ryan Buchanan
Instructional Designer & Technologist @Coastal Alabama Community College
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WORK HISTORY
Instructional Designer & Technologist @Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL, US
Supporting faculty and students with innovative instructional design and technology integration.* Leading initiatives to strengthen equity, engagement, and digital learning opportunities.* Collaborating across academic and administrative teams to advance CACC’s mission in the arts and education.* Exploring new AI-driven and digital strategies to expand access and streamline learning.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
University of Cambridge
CELTA, Cambridge University Certification for Teaching English to Adults (CELTA)
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), English Language and Literature/Letters
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Data Analytics
University of Utah
Master’s Degree, Instructional Design & Educational Technology
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Software Technology, Computer Software Engineering
University of Cambridge
Summer Exchange Program w/ University of Utah, Philosophy, Political Science & English Literature
Humboldt State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Economics
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Linguist, French Language and Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT RYAN BUCHANAN
I design and build AI-powered systems that reduce cognitive friction and turn human intent into action.I am the founder of Ridian Technologies, where I’m developing Ridian OS—an agentic intelligence layer designed to help individuals and organizations move faster, think clearer, and execute more effectively in the age of AI.My work sits at the intersection of:* AI system design* education technology* human-centered learning* intelligent automationAda’s Kids is one of the first applications built on this vision—a learning platform focused on increasing student engagement, personalization, and joy in education.Before founding Ridian, I spent over 15 years working across higher education, international instruction, military linguistics, and educational technology—giving me a deep understanding of how people learn, where systems break down, and how AI can meaningfully improve both.I’m currently focused on:* building agentic AI systems (Ridian OS)* designing real-world AI use cases for organizations* helping professionals integrate AI into their daily workflows
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