Cyrus Pilling

AI Strategist • UX Researcher • STEAM Educator

Bridging the gap between enterprise-scale technology and human-centered making.

I thrive at the intersection of strategy, design, and people. My work scales from directing AI Proofs of Concept for Fortune 500 companies to mentoring the next generation of makers in the shop. 

Strategic Innovation

• Enterprise AI: Directed 30+ Proofs of Concept across 94 IBM software products for clients including Boeing, Costco, and Salesforce. 

• Translational Research: Contributed to neuroeconomics research and study designs that were subsequently published in Nature.

• High-Stakes Facilitation: Led $170M+ in active enterprise engagements through executive workshops and co-creation sessions. 

Hands-On Impact

• STEAM Education: Designing project-based curricula for youth at Urban Workshop, covering robotics, electronics, and fabrication. 

• Makerspace Leadership: Managed operations at UC Berkeley’s CITRIS Invention Lab, training 90+ students in rapid prototyping. 

• Inclusive Design: Founder of the Neural-Integrated ExoGlove, a soft robotic rehab tool co-designed with SCI patients. 

Skills at a Glance

• Strategy: AI Strategy, Enterprise Consulting, Workshop Facilitation, and UX Research. 

• Making: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and Woodworking. 

• Tools: Figma, Miro, Notion, Monday.com, and Adobe Creative Suite.