Drew Williams
AI & finance developer; founder focused on practical AI
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Joined April 2026
Summary
Practical AI entrepreneur: leads Prairie Signal to translate state‑of‑the‑art AI into deployable systems for businesses in Calgary, focusing on workflows that deliver measurable ROI in short timeframes. prairiesignal
AI + finance practitioner: develops AI tools and tutorials for financial applications—examples include an AI portfolio manager and a quality score engine—bridging quantitative finance and machine learning. itfrombit+2
University engagement and education advocate: active with the University of Calgary entrepreneurial ecosystem (Hunter Hub Business Playbook), proposes AI education pilots, and presents on AI in teaching and learning contexts. ucalgary+2
Public writer and communicator on AI policy and practice: authors blog posts and policy briefs that aim to position Calgary as an AI hub and explain technical/strategic aspects of AI adoption for practitioners and policymakers. itfrombit+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
AI Innovation Pilot Coordinator Proposal: Empowering Business Students at UCalgary (Presentation Transcript)
July 1, 2025A detailed proposal and presentation outlining a pilot program to integrate no/low‑code AI prototyping tools into business education, including metrics, budget, and timeline.
Calgary as Canada's AI Hub — Policy Brief
January 1, 2025A policy analysis positioning Calgary as a national AI leader; examines local strengths, gaps, and recommended policy actions to accelerate Calgary's AI ecosystem.
Building My Digital Home: The Journey of Creating This Site
January 1, 2025Personal write‑up describing the creation of the It From Bit site using Next.js, AI tools, and modern web development practices.