I started on the server side.
Most creative technologists came from design or code. I came from neither — I came up through command lines, security audits, and support tickets. Weird flex? Maybe. But it means I actually understand how stuff works on both sides.
The Technical Foundation
Started at GoDaddy as a sales rep (gotta pay the bills). Quickly moved into technical roles—servers, web admin, security. Spent years removing malware and learning how the internet actually works under the hood. Nerdy? Sure. Useful? Extremely.
Security Analyst
Monitored websites for threats. Ran security audits. Learned to think like both an attacker and a defender. This is where my brain started connecting systems in weird, useful ways.
The Creative Shift
Plot twist: moved into Brand Design, then Art Director at GoDaddy. Led creative for marketing and branding. Managed teams, built campaigns that actually drove sales. My tech background? Turned out to be a superpower. I could talk to engineers and marketers in the same meeting without anyone's eyes glazing over.
Creative Technologist & Data Scientist at TMB
Joined Trusted Media Brands in 2023 as Senior Art Director. Promoted in March 2026 into a dual role bridging creative leadership and TMB's data science org—building internal AI tools, leading consumer marketing design across print, digital, and streaming, and integrating AI into every step of how creative gets made. Honestly? I love it.
Why This Matters
15+ years of doing the work. Started technical, evolved creative. I understand AI and automation because I've been building with technology my whole career. YouTube tutorials help, but 15 years of breaking and fixing things helps more.
When I say I deliver, I mean it. I've managed servers. I've cleaned up hacked websites. I've led design teams. I've built actual products. The gap between "wouldn't it be cool if..." and "here it is"? That's where I live.
Beyond the Work
Based in Mesa, Arizona. Dad of two. Builder of things. I box to clear my head and stay endlessly curious about how stuff works.
Hot take: the best creative work happens when you stop treating design and technology like they're different things. They're not.
Quick answers
Who is Brian Bautista?
Brian Bautista is a Creative Technologist and Data Scientist based in Mesa, Arizona. He is currently a Creative Technologist & Data Scientist at Trusted Media Brands, where he leads the consumer marketing design department and dual-roles into TMB's data science org to build internal AI tools.
What does Brian Bautista do?
Brian builds AI tools and creative systems for teams that need to ship faster. His work spans internal AI tooling, full-stack AI applications, creative operations automation, art direction, and brand strategy. He is also the creator of OneLapse, an AI photo-to-timelapse application with 500+ users.
Where is Brian Bautista based?
Brian Bautista is based in Mesa, Arizona, United States. He works remotely with teams worldwide.
What is Brian Bautista's background?
Brian started in technical roles — server administration, web admin, and website security analyst at GoDaddy from 2010 to 2019. He moved into brand design, then Art Director at GoDaddy from 2019 to 2023. He joined Trusted Media Brands as Senior Art Director in 2023, and was promoted in March 2026 into a dual role as Creative Technologist & Data Scientist.
What companies has Brian Bautista worked with?
GoDaddy, GoDaddy Pro, Trusted Media Brands, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, Family Handyman, Birds & Blooms, FailArmy, People Are Awesome, The Pet Collective, Phoenix Suns, Poynt, Media Temple, Sucuri, and others.