antonio.pagano
About Candidate
AI educator, consultant, and curriculum designer with 25+ years of global experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain innovation, and higher education. Master Lecturer at UC Riverside and UCLA Extension, with a track record of designing interactive, applied AI courses for working professionals. Served as UC Riverside Extension’s first Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and later Assistant Dean, leading strategic transformations in digital learning and student engagement. Currently consulting with Vyvo on blockchain-powered AI healthtech solutions. Author of Hi, AI! and Bitcoin: The Money Revolution, bringing deep insight into the disruptive forces shaping technology, finance, and educaMon. Passionate about empowering adult learners with actionable, tech-forward education.
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Education
Master of Business Administration awarded with High Honors.
Work & Experience
Adjunct Instructor – AI, Marketing & Emerging Tech • Instructor for AI Technologies in Marketing, combining GPT-based content creation, automation tools, and ethical frameworks. • Developed interactive formats for global professionals, maintaining a 4.9/5 instructor rating across cohorts. • Emphasizes experiential learning, reflecMon, and real-world case analysis in AI application
• As Assistant Dean, led global business partnerships and executive education initiatives. • As CXO, implemented AI-powered chatbots and digital tools that improved student retention by 15%. • Taught and developed AI and marketing-related curricula focused on industry application, innovaMon, and student engagement. • Co-created the Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Marke
• Strategic advisor for VAI OS, Vyvo’s AI-powered health engine integrated with blockchain for privacy and prediction. • Led rebranding and digital activation strategies, increasing web traffic by 200% and social engagement by 30%. • Produced TechItEasy, an AI and blockchain explainer series for global audiences. • Built tokenomics strategy and contributed to the rollout of products in 5 markets.