rootBoard
Turn meeting transcripts and messy context into an editable map of the problems underneath
Agent skill / Problem framing
Consultant × Builder
AliFathollahi
I diagnose root causes of problems, validate solutions with users, shape the strategy with executives, and ship the solution with engineering teams
About
How I got here
An unconventional path across science, early-stage venture and consulting. Each adding a different way of thinking, and all leading to work that blends advice with building
Journey
2024— Now
Associate
One of a small group at the firm combining traditional consulting with hands-on building
Select Project Experience
- Led 0→1 discovery, validation, and prototype development of a human-in-the-loop aircraft part routing tool for an aviation client; cut routing time by 50% while improving decision quality
- Designed and validated 3+ AI content-creation concepts for an enterprise services client to streamline deliverable creation; product suite projected to reduce weekly user effort by 30%
- Led a cross-functional team to build a secure LLM platform for a global professional-services firm, enabling governed AI access for tens of thousands of employees
2021— 2023
Advising, investing, operating
Roles across growth strategy, pre-seed investing, and business operations
2018— 2023
Radiation Sciences & Business
A Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences shaped hypothesis-led thinking while an Honors Business Administration (HBA) built business acumen
Certifications
Claude Certified Architect — Foundations
2026Validates the ability to design and build production-grade applications with Claude using Claude Code, the Claude Agent SDK, the Claude API, and MCP
Claude Certified Architect — Professional
Currently studying…
Outside of work
Selected side projects
Personal Portfolio
Experiments built to sharpen a workflow, explore an idea, or make something useful
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MeowsageYour AI coding activity, as a cat—a local desktop companion that reacts to Claude Code and Codex
Desktop companion / Claude Code + Codex
Vibe FeudA host-led survey game for two teams, one shared screen and a room ready to shout answers
Party game / React + TypeScript
CalDebtA mobile product concept for tracking calories by turning every daily deficit into a payment against one fixed balance
Mobile product / Product design
Connect
Always looking to connect with people solving early-stage problems, building side projects, or hunting down their city's best food spots