Dustin Lifford
Résumé
Career path focused on analysis, development, digital operations, troubleshooting, and systems that hold up under real-world pressure.
Career path
Experience
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Oct 2025 to Present
Intelligence Analyst · Barrister Intelligence
Supports law firms and litigation teams through OSINT research, corporate structure analysis, forensic intelligence reporting, asset tracing, and litigation support deliverables.
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2024 to Present
Founder · Tri-Cities AI Lab
Founded a regional AI and digital consulting practice helping small and mid-sized businesses adopt practical AI tools. Full-stack build, AI consulting services, and the AI Without the Slop campaign.
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Jun 2023 to Oct 2025
Director of Web Development and Services · Six Rivers Media
Oversaw web infrastructure, digital operations, technical strategy, troubleshooting, site performance, analytics, advertising technology, and development support across regional media properties.
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Apr 2021 to Oct 2025
Senior Developer · Six Rivers Media
Built and maintained web systems, WordPress infrastructure, digital products, analytics implementations, SEO improvements, and operational tooling.
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Jan 2013 to Apr 2021
Director of Programming and Development · The Net360
Led front-end and back-end web application development, custom programming, site builds, design implementation, and client technical support.
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Aug 2011 to Jan 2014
Owner · WordPress Blog Man
Provided website design, WordPress development, SEO, social media marketing, customer service, and digital consulting for clients.
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Jan 2009 to Aug 2011
Technical Support · Apple Computers
Provided technology support with an emphasis on troubleshooting, customer service, Apple systems, and practical problem resolution.
Capability groups
A practical blend of intelligence research, AI implementation, web development, SEO, and infrastructure support. Full history in the resume above.
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Intelligence & Research
- OSINT
- Corporate Structure Research
- Asset Tracing
- Litigation Support
- Source Verification
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AI & Automation
- AI Consulting
- Document Intelligence
- Workflow Automation
- Python
- Process Mapping
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Web & Development
- WordPress
- PHP
- HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript
- MySQL
- Custom CMS Development
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SEO & Analytics
- Technical SEO
- AEO
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Web Analytics
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Publishing & Media Systems
- Newsroom CMS Infrastructure
- Ad Operations
- Performance Troubleshooting
- Plugin Development
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Digital Operations
- Project Management
- Email Marketing
- Customer Service
- Technical Troubleshooting