Izaic M. Blazzard

izaicmblazzard@gmail.com | St. George, UT | LinkedIn | (435) 619 5454

Core Competencies

Technical: Python, Next.js, React Native, AWS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, RESTful API, Vercel, Github, GenAI Agents
Analytics & Marketing: Segment, Mixpanel, HubSpot, Hotjar, Heap/Sparrow, Twilio, SendGrid
Product: User research, Agile development, Figma, A/B Testing, Lifetime Value analysis, Developer Collaboration, Road-mapping

St. George, UT | Full-time

Introduced innovative offers, enabling artists to receive up to 70% more funding while preserving royalty rates.
Orchestrated the launch of the beatBread Funding Network, doubling available artist funding and boosting close rates by 20% through new marketplace strategies.
Implemented a new artist valuation model, reducing advance estimation time from 10-90 minutes to less than 7 seconds, and contributing to a 75% increase in traffic conversion.

Collaborated with the CEO to define and execute the investor product strategy, overseeing cross-functional activities that facilitated millions of dollars in investments into artists and significantly enhanced the platform's market position.
Conducted comprehensive build vs. buy analysis to guide the company's strategy for launching a digital two-sided investment marketplace, resulting in optimized resource allocation and accelerated market entry within 6 months.
Led a 5-person development team in designing and launching a two-sided marketplace platform that streamlined investments, payments, KYC compliance, and reporting processes.

Automated document reading and data processing for artist distribution reports using Python, AWS Lambda, and S3 boosting underwriting efficiency by 50%.
Utilized A/B testing to refine messaging and visuals which led to a 25% increase in sign-up engagement and retention.

St. George, UT | Contract

Developed RESTful API endpoints using Python and AWS Lambda to integrate laboratory management systems with COVID-19 collection sites, enabling real-time tracking and scaling to process thousands of daily requests.

Leveraging OpenAI GPT models and banking APIs to deliver real-time financial insights and personalized advice

Developed scalable backend and frontend for integrations with an Open Banking mobile app and AI chat via SMS.
Integrated voice interaction with OpenAI API, enabling dynamic, real-time user support and conversations.
Currently building a mobile application suite that expanded user access to the OpenAI-based financial dashboards, automation, and card management.

Cedar City, UT

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance | August 2024

Provo, UT

Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics | April 2021