Justin ParsonsAI Engineering × Digital Strategy × Creative Production
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Crafting refined workflows at the intersection of

Technology& humanexperience.

Strategy, AI governance, and the tools to make it real.

About

15+ years building products, systems, and revenue-generating platforms across hospitality, social enterprise, compliance, and e-commerce.

Currently Senior Manager, Digital & Performance at Shorefast, leading digital strategy across an 8-brand portfolio: building SaaS applications, deploying enterprise AI, and advising leadership on technology decisions.

What I do
01
AI Governance & Tools

I build AI workflow automation systems for internal teams, deploy enterprise AI responsibly, and create the policy and training that make adoption stick.

Claude.aiRolled out at Shorefast for 45+ staff, with a custom AI policy and training materials.45+ StaffOrg-Wide AI PolicyTraining Videos & Docs
Shadow AIArticleShadow AIYour employees are already using AI.ArticleCooperanceMy AI governance venture, built around responsible human-AI cooperation.Brand DevelopmentDesignNext.jsPostgresClaude Code
Built with Claude
Pay Band AnalyzerHelps HR place a role within their pay bands. Upload a job description and it walks through the analysis using the Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette point-factor system.Internal Shorefast tool
Job Description BuilderManagers talk a role through with Claude, and it outputs a branded, standardized PDF plus ready-to-post copy for LinkedIn, Indeed, and the Shorefast site.Internal Shorefast tool
Branded PDF SkillsCustom Claude skills that convert any document into a properly branded PDF, following each Shorefast brand's style guide.Internal Shorefast tool
QR Code & UTM BuilderGenerates custom QR codes and walks the user through building a proper UTM-tagged link for each one.Internal Shorefast tool
IQware Docs AssistantIngests the IQware documentation so staff can chat with Claude to understand the system's endpoints and build better API calls.Internal Shorefast tool
Built with Claude Code
Certifications
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Dev, Design, & Experiments
Fogo Island InnFogo Island InnDesigned, developed, and launched the website for the inn (3 Michelin Keys, a Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown winner) and built its first online booking system, now driving significant direct revenue.DesignSynXis BookingsSalesforce FormsSeasonal CTAsPHPBricks BuilderCrocoblock JetEngineVideo EditingPhoto & VideoEconomic NutritionCase studyEconomic NutritionDesigned the brand from the ground up, including a platform that auto-generates labels for print and web and deploys them to a custom Monday.com board for the marketing team.Brand DevelopmentDesignVitePostgresMonday.com APIClaude CodeShorefast InstituteShorefast InstituteI lead the team that built and maintains this site, which also features some of my photo and video work.DesignWordPressBricks BuilderJetEngineCustom PHP PluginMonday.com FormsFogo Island Weather StationFogo Island Weather StationA Fogo Island Arts and National Gallery of Canada project by artist Liam Gillick. I built the site from Liam's design and, with National Gallery staff, developed a custom WordPress plugin that pulls live data straight from the remote weather station.WordPressCustom PHP PluginBricks Builder
U.S. Compliance
U.S. ComplianceA long-term digital partnership. Built and managed the web presence with an integrated webinar system driving lead acquisition, plus a real-time COVID-19 compliance dashboard.DesignWordPressCustom PHPElementor
Mrs. Grossman'sMrs. Grossman'sAn 8-year e-commerce partnership. Led a full platform rebuild and architecture reorganization to manage thousands of SKUs through multiple phases of growth.DesignShopify
03
Video & Photo

Photography and cinematography for the brands I work with, and a personal passion I pursue well beyond the job.

PlaceSelect clips from travels around Canada and Italy.
Tourism NanaimoSummer/Fall 2025 campaign photography, Vancouver Island.
Fogo IslandLandscapes and views shot for Fogo Island Inn and Shorefast's digital platforms, June 2025.
Fogo Island ArtsArtist studios shot for Fogo Island Arts' new website, June 2025.
Fogo Island InnThe inn and its surroundings, shot on the same June 2025 trip.
Northern LightsAurora over Fogo Island Inn, shot in October 2024.
In the Press11 features worldwide
04
Digital Transformation

I turn antiquated systems into intuitive digital experiences: overhauling booking engines, rolling out new platforms, and wiring up cross-departmental workflows that actually scale.

Monday.comRolled out across Shorefast for 45 users, with custom training materials.
StockPressCurrently deploying across Shorefast, with custom training materials.