John David Ayers

Hello, I'm David!

I'm a Technology Leader, Jeep Lover, and Operations Nerd
on an AI-Powered Mission to build cool things.



Biography

Resume

My name is John David Ayers. I am an operations and technology leader with 15+ years of experience spanning software development, digital platforms, and organizational leadership. Formally trained in computer science with a long-standing focus on programming, systems thinking, and practical technology implementation. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, modernizing platforms, and translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. I actively apply emerging AI tools to enhance research, automation, and decision support while maintaining a pragmatic, results-driven approach to adoption and governance.

John David Ayers

Core Strengths

  • Operational and Technology Leadership
  • Digital Transformation in B2B and B2C of the Automotive Aftermarket
  • Applied AI and Workflow Empowerment
  • Cross-Functional Team and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • On-Time, On-Budget Project and Product Delivery
  • Emerging Technology Evaluation and Adoption

Technical Skills

AI Implementation & Team Adoption

  • Practical application of generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, SORA, SUNO, Winston)
  • AI-assisted research, content development, and reporting workflows
  • Prompt design for consistency, efficiency, and repeatability
  • Team training, usage guidelines, and adoption enablement

Software Development & Web Technologies

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and Python
  • Database Design and Management
  • Version Control and Collaboration

Platforms, Tools & Workflow Systems

  • Project and Task Management Software
  • Office, Adobe, Google, SAP, and Salesforce
  • Process documentation and standard operating procedures

Work Experience

Feb. 2026 - Present

Vice President of AI & Operations

The AAM Group

Apr. 2022 - Feb. 2026

Vice President of Operations

The AAM Group

  • Lead ongoing modernization of marketing and technology operations, continuously refining platforms, workflows, and standards to support scalable growth and long-term efficiency.
  • Guide the incremental adoption of AI-assisted tools across teams to improve research, reporting, and content workflows, with emphasis on responsible use, consistency, and measurable productivity gains.
  • Achieved sustained year-over-year growth exceeding 50 percent by aligning operational strategy, technology execution, and data-informed decision making across departments.
  • Oversee and mentor a cross-functional team of 25+ marketing and technology professionals, strengthening retention through structured training, clearer career paths, and improved operational clarity.
  • Drive expansion and performance of program brands by improving digital engagement, strengthening manufacturer and association relationships, and acting as a primary stakeholder liaison.
  • Conceptualized, launched, and continue to evolve a proprietary web portal serving 30,000+ accounts, while supporting platform growth from initial buildout to 500+ customers and generating over $25M in annual revenue.
  • Establish and maintain operational best practices that became company standards, improving consistency, delivery timelines, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Act as brand and portfolio steward, securing and managing 10+ trademarks through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Partner with executive leadership to evaluate emerging technologies, balance innovation with risk, and ensure operational readiness before adoption.

Aug. 2015 - Apr. 2022

Director of Marketing & Technology

The AAM Group

Apr. 2013 - Aug. 2015

Digital Media Specialist and Web Developer

The AAM Group

  • Drove full-scale development of Web Applications and the use of digital media for marketing to help build and grow the brands, acting as the go-to resource for emerging technologies and new industry trends.
  • Produced detailed reporting on current market conditions and opportunities for growth.

June 2004 - Apr. 2013

Head Lifeguard / Aquatics Coordinator

Bristol Family YMCA

Education

2011 – 2014

BA in Computer Science : Information Technology

East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN

2008 – 2011

AS in Computer Science : Information Technology

Northeast State Community College – Bristol, TN

2004 – 2008

High School Diploma

Tennessee High School – Bristol, TN


Interested in working with or hiring me? Drop me a line by email at john.d.ayers@gmail.com. I'd love to talk to you about solutions I could provide for you or your organization!

Portfolio / The archive

A look back at things I’ve built.

Websites, experiments, and personal projects from earlier chapters. These screenshots preserve the work as it looked then; linked sites may have changed.

14 websites4 personal site versionsCode & games

01 / Websites

Built for the web.

Open a screenshot to explore the original work.

02 / Personal

This site, through the years.

A few earlier versions of my corner of the internet.

03 / Experiments

Learning by making.

Early code examples, small tools, and games, kept here as an archive.

JavaScript16 entries
PHP10 entries
Cold Fusion3 entries
SQL9 entries
C / C++8 entries
Java22 entries
GamesEarly projects
Mobile Black Jack

MOBILE BlackJack

Story Line / Description:
Its BlackJack on the web, for your phone!
Genre/Category: Card Game
Game File-Type: Web Browser
Resolution: Scalable/Full-Screen, Windowed
Archived Version: 1.0.0.0

FREAKEN Zombies Ate My Mom

FREAKEN Zombies Ate My Mom

Story Line / Description:
A top down shooter zombie game. Physics designed to blow out walls and all surroundings. Never finished.
Genre/Category: TDS
Download Size: 5.875 KB (5.87 MB)
Game File-Type: Stand-Alone Executable
Resolution: Scalable/Full-Screen, Windowed
Archived Version: 0.3.0.0