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John McDuffie

AI agent development, workflow automation, and systems & compliance consulting, backed by decades of infrastructure and technical communication experience.

Professional Summary

Systems professional and builder moving deliberately into AI agent development and intelligent workflow engineering. Decades of hands-on infrastructure, compliance, and technical consulting work provide a strong foundation for designing agents and automation systems that operate reliably in real-world environments. Experienced integrating LLM APIs and building AI-powered tools, with a background that spans Python scripting, server administration, data analysis, and technical communication. Brings the operational instincts, documentation discipline, and plain-language clarity that AI work demands—without being limited to any single industry or toolchain.

Experience

Technology Consultant & Server Administrator

Labyrinth Consulting · Tifton, GA

Jan 2008 - Present
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments for small businesses and healthcare-adjacent organizations, including infrastructure supporting AI-integrated and automated workflows.
  • Build and deploy AI-powered tools and agents using LLM APIs, automating operational workflows, client reporting, and multi-step processes that previously required manual intervention.
  • Administer wired and wireless networks with emphasis on reliability, security, and documentation, providing stable infrastructure for AI tools and API-dependent services.
  • Provide remote and on-site technical support, translating technical issues into actionable steps for non-technical users.
  • Create internal documentation, procedural guides, and agent system prompts to reduce repeat issues and support long-term operational stability.

Compliance Consultant & Data Security Analyst

Self-Employed · Ashburn, GA

Jan 2007 - Present
  • Conduct data handling, access, and process reviews for organizations operating in regulated and high-risk environments.
  • Analyze system behavior, user workflows, and documentation gaps to identify operational and data integrity risks—an approach directly transferable to evaluating AI agent behavior and failure modes.
  • Support audit preparation and remediation with clear, defensible documentation and reporting.
  • Perform security testing and social engineering simulations; analyze results and recommend corrective action.
  • Deliver written findings that balance technical accuracy, business impact, and accountability.

Writer, Editor & Technical Communicator

Self-Employed / Contract · Remote

1994 - Present
  • Produce clear, structured documentation, system prompts, and technical guides that support AI-powered tools, automated systems, and data-driven work.
  • Write SOPs, knowledge base articles, and internal documentation aligned with operational reality.
  • Apply professional editing and structure to analytical findings, compliance reports, and technical explanations.
  • Support technical teams by improving clarity, consistency, and usability of written materials.

Graphic Artist, Page Designer & Editor

Dykes Publishing Group · Albany, GA

2010 - 2012
  • Designed and managed full-color print and digital publications.
  • Coordinated editorial workflow, content standards, and production schedules.
  • Strengthened attention to detail, deadlines, and structured presentation of information.

Senior Art Manager & Graphic Artist

Masco Signs, Inc. · Tifton, GA

2000 - 2008
  • Managed production projects, customer requirements, and operational workflows.
  • Developed strong habits around specifications, constraints, and practical execution.

Employment history extends continuously from 1994 to present across writing/editorial, technical, consulting, and AI development work. Additional early-career positions available upon request.