AI Optimist. Founder. Creator. Mentor.
I help non-technical idea people and neurodiverse creators move beyond prompting to confidently build and ship AI-powered apps and systems
I'm the AI educator and framework creator you need to take your building skills to the next level
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With a collaborative mindset and a dedication to accessibility, I work closely with students to understand their goals and challenges. I don't have a CS degree or Big Tech experience, but I've helped thousands of non-coders build real, working apps using AI.
Being neurodiverse used to feel like a disadvantage. Then AI arrived and I could build my own systems. Now I create tools helping neurodiverse people work better. This isn't just professional, it's personal.
My Approach
Foundation First
Understanding core principles that make AI work reliably
Architecture Thinking
Building systems where components connect logically
Trust But Verify
Creating workflows where AI generates but humans control quality
Experience
100 School
AI Learning Specialist & Instructor | Nov 2024 – Present | Designing structured AI bootcamps that empower non-technical learners to confidently prototype and build AI native applications.
AI Product & Content Consultant
Founder | Jan 2021 – Present | Founded a consultancy specializing in AI content ghostwriting and custom AI-powered workflows, turning complex AI capabilities into structured, practical solutions for businesses.
TrustVet
Senior Product Manager | Jul 2018 - Present | Driving product innovation and strategy for a leading veterinary SaaS platform, enhancing user experience through intuitive subscription integrations and streamlined product development.
Prompt Driven Development
Creator & Advocate | 2024 - Present | Developed the Prompt Driven Development framework, empowering non-technical users to streamline app architecture and software lifecycle management through intuitive AI prompting.
AI Community Builder
Content & Community Lead | 2023 - Present | Cultivating vibrant online communities and producing educational content that helps non-technical professionals confidently integrate AI tools into their workflows.
Where to Find Me
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Love from my students and clients
Join hundreds of non-coders who are building real applications with AI using my framework
I learned so much about how to plan and prompt in AI coding tools from you in the prototyping course. It's so important to go in with a solid plan. Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom!
Joelle Irvine
Growth and AI Advisor
Ciara is the Blue Peter of AI tools! If anyone is new here, let me tell you, these guys are incredible. They gave me that first push and accountability I needed.
Christine Boyle
Product and Supply Chain Leader
The Prototyping Foundations GPT Ciara created is awesome! It's an impressive tool to get the learning journey going and keep us builders focused on our ideas. Kudos!
Dale Henry
EdTech Professional
A major thank you to Ciara. This course was a truly eye opening, hands on oppurtunity to explore the future of AI. Thanks to this course, I already have several implementation plans and two in the works.
Britanny Carter
Founder and CEO
The example content Ciara created was excellent, exactly the kind of high-quality work we should be publishing every week. I doubt I'd find anyone else who could do it this well.
Private Ghost Writing Client
Founder, Leading AI Platform
Future students will be lucky to have a chance to work with Ciara. The extra Loom videos she recorded when I was stuck were super helpful!!
Murray McCulloch
Construction Homebuilder
Eventually I gave up and admitted I needed help. Ciara immediately pointed out the solution, I needed to run Python on the backend. It was an elegant solution - one that AI, for all it's intelligence, completely missed.
Sergei Polevikov, MBA
Author of 'Advancing AI in Healthcare'
I learned so much about how to plan and prompt in AI coding tools from you in the prototyping course. It's so important to go in with a solid plan. Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom!
Joelle Irvine
Growth and AI Advisor
Ciara is the Blue Peter of AI tools! If anyone is new here, let me tell you, these guys are incredible. They gave me that first push and accountability I needed.
Christine Boyle
Product and Supply Chain Leader
The Prototyping Foundations GPT Ciara created is awesome! It's an impressive tool to get the learning journey going and keep us builders focused on our ideas. Kudos!
Dale Henry
EdTech Professional
A major thank you to Ciara. This course was a truly eye opening, hands on oppurtunity to explore the future of AI. Thanks to this course, I already have several implementation plans and two in the works.
Britanny Carter
Founder and CEO
The example content Ciara created was excellent, exactly the kind of high-quality work we should be publishing every week. I doubt I'd find anyone else who could do it this well.
Private Ghost Writing Client
Founder, Leading AI Platform
Future students will be lucky to have a chance to work with Ciara. The extra Loom videos she recorded when I was stuck were super helpful!!
Murray McCulloch
Construction Homebuilder
Eventually I gave up and admitted I needed help. Ciara immediately pointed out the solution, I needed to run Python on the backend. It was an elegant solution - one that AI, for all it's intelligence, completely missed.
Sergei Polevikov, MBA
Author of 'Advancing AI in Healthcare'
I learned so much about how to plan and prompt in AI coding tools from you in the prototyping course. It's so important to go in with a solid plan. Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom!
Joelle Irvine
Growth and AI Advisor
Ciara is the Blue Peter of AI tools! If anyone is new here, let me tell you, these guys are incredible. They gave me that first push and accountability I needed.
Christine Boyle
Product and Supply Chain Leader
The Prototyping Foundations GPT Ciara created is awesome! It's an impressive tool to get the learning journey going and keep us builders focused on our ideas. Kudos!
Dale Henry
EdTech Professional
A major thank you to Ciara. This course was a truly eye opening, hands on oppurtunity to explore the future of AI. Thanks to this course, I already have several implementation plans and two in the works.
Britanny Carter
Founder and CEO
The example content Ciara created was excellent, exactly the kind of high-quality work we should be publishing every week. I doubt I'd find anyone else who could do it this well.
Private Ghost Writing Client
Founder, Leading AI Platform
Future students will be lucky to have a chance to work with Ciara. The extra Loom videos she recorded when I was stuck were super helpful!!
Murray McCulloch
Construction Homebuilder
Eventually I gave up and admitted I needed help. Ciara immediately pointed out the solution, I needed to run Python on the backend. It was an elegant solution - one that AI, for all it's intelligence, completely missed.
Sergei Polevikov, MBA
Author of 'Advancing AI in Healthcare'
I learned so much about how to plan and prompt in AI coding tools from you in the prototyping course. It's so important to go in with a solid plan. Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom!
Joelle Irvine
Growth and AI Advisor
Ciara is the Blue Peter of AI tools! If anyone is new here, let me tell you, these guys are incredible. They gave me that first push and accountability I needed.
Christine Boyle
Product and Supply Chain Leader
The Prototyping Foundations GPT Ciara created is awesome! It's an impressive tool to get the learning journey going and keep us builders focused on our ideas. Kudos!
Dale Henry
EdTech Professional
A major thank you to Ciara. This course was a truly eye opening, hands on oppurtunity to explore the future of AI. Thanks to this course, I already have several implementation plans and two in the works.
Britanny Carter
Founder and CEO
The example content Ciara created was excellent, exactly the kind of high-quality work we should be publishing every week. I doubt I'd find anyone else who could do it this well.
Private Ghost Writing Client
Founder, Leading AI Platform
Future students will be lucky to have a chance to work with Ciara. The extra Loom videos she recorded when I was stuck were super helpful!!
Murray McCulloch
Construction Homebuilder
Eventually I gave up and admitted I needed help. Ciara immediately pointed out the solution, I needed to run Python on the backend. It was an elegant solution - one that AI, for all it's intelligence, completely missed.
Sergei Polevikov, MBA
Author of 'Advancing AI in Healthcare'