The Team
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRACTICE
A focused team of specialists with deep roots in AEC, AI governance, and organizational strategy. Small by design. Depth over breadth.
Leadership
PRINCIPALS
Brayden Everton
President, Chief AI Strategist
10+ years in AEC project management and construction operations. Bridges boots-on-the-ground construction experience with enterprise AI governance. Has managed multimillion-dollar federal and institutional projects — including a maximum-security correctional facility renovation — and now leads AI strategy for the built world.
Sandy Liu
Principal Consultant, Change Management
10+ years in technology go-to-market and product strategy. GTM and product marketing leader with an MBA from Harvard Business School. Specializes in translating AI-driven solutions into measurable business outcomes across AEC and adjacent industries.
Greg Shortreed
Principal Consultant, AI Systems Architecture
17 years directing global operations across 40+ countries. AI architect who turns operational complexity into structured, scalable AI solutions. Former Mercy Corps global supply chain leader. Ranked top 3% of early ChatGPT adopters globally. MBA, Willamette University.
Advisors
ADVISORY BOARD
Cameron Barnes
Principal Advisor, Construction Methodologies
15+ years in construction operations and project delivery. Founded Kingsview Construction and drove 200% year-over-year growth in its first four years. Diploma in Architectural Tech from BCIT. Proven track record managing high-stakes projects exceeding $15M across industrial, civil, and commercial sectors.
Annemarie Middleton
Principal Advisor, Construction Methodologies
20 years in infrastructure advisory, capital projects, and technology architecture. PMP, LEED accredited. Former Associate Director at Colliers Project Leaders. Specializes in capital project feasibility, procurement strategy, and program governance.
Adam Kreek
Principal Advisor, Executive Leadership
20+ years in executive leadership development and organizational performance. Performance coach, keynote speaker, and two-time Olympian with a Gold Medal. Author of The Responsibility Ethic. Has collaborated with Microsoft, Amazon, and Mercedes-Benz on leadership and organizational resilience.
Supporting Team
ASSOCIATES
Jeremy Ranger
AI Systems Developer
Cross-industry background in sales, construction, marketing, and project management. Focused on AI adoption, systems development, and operational improvements. Bachelor of Commerce, University of Victoria.
Shea Cameron
AI Systems Developer
Bridges high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. Background in complex air operations. Specializes in identifying bottlenecks and building custom integrations. Known for structured thinking and high-trust team presence.
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Victoria Schneider
Administrative & Accounting Support
Provides essential administrative and coordination support. Recently graduated with a finance diploma and bookkeeping certificate. Prior experience as an office manager in the trades sector. Approaches work with a strong eagerness to learn and grow within the AI industry.
Team Structure
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Aiyarise is intentionally small. Every client engagement is led by a Principal — not delegated to a junior team. We do not grow the team ahead of the work. We grow in proportion to the depth of service we can maintain.
Associates support research, documentation, and operational functions. Principals lead every client-facing conversation, every strategic deliverable, and every governance decision. This is a deliberate structural choice — not a resource constraint.
Client Ownership
Every engagement is owned by a Principal from initiation to close
Cross-Functional Integration
Research, governance, and consulting capabilities work in parallel
Small by Design
Depth of service is protected by limiting client volume
No Junior Substitution
Executive-level clients receive executive-level attention
WORK WITH THE TEAM
Every engagement begins with a conversation. Meet the Principals and find out how Aiyarise can serve your firm.