Durin Gleaves

Durin Gleaves is the AI Development Director at ReelWorld, based in Seattle, Washington. He has a diverse background in AI and product management, with a focus on developing innovative AI-powered services.

Professional Experience

• AI Consultant (August 2023 - Present): Durin provides expertise in analyzing business needs for AI-powered services, having deployed multiple generative AI prototypes for major international broadcast companies. His work includes developing requirements and deploying API backends for production and internal interfaces.

• Founder of Doodlebug (July 2023 - Present): He designed an AI-powered illustrated book publishing service, leveraging generative AI to create unique storytelling experiences.

• Head of Product at Otto (June 2022 - Present): In this role, he oversees the product design for an AI-powered music service, managing the product life cycle and securing seed funding for expansion.

• Product Manager, Audio at Adobe (December 2015 - May 2022): Durin directed cross-functional teams and achieved significant year-over-year growth for Adobe's audio platform by aligning product strategies with market needs.

• Senior Quality Engineer at Adobe (September 2004 - December 2015): He facilitated the transition of development teams to agile methodologies and managed product quality and user engagement.1

Education and Certifications

Durin has completed various certifications, including a Product Leader Certificate from Product School and a Mastering Design Thinking course from MIT Sloan School of Management. He also holds a Customer Analytics certification from Wharton Online.1

With over 500 connections on LinkedIn, Durin is actively engaged in the AI and tech community, contributing to advancements in AI applications across different industries.1