Open to opportunities

Ivan Irakoze

@ivanirakoze

Message

Communications leader and AI-augmented content strategist for blockchain ecosystems.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek roles that blend communications leadership and AI-augmented content architecture, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, technical storytelling, and opportunities to scale content operations in blockchain or emerging-tech environments.

I am a strategic communications leader and AI-augmented content architect with 6+ years of experience translating complex blockchain and emerging-technology topics into clear, high-impact narratives. I combine editorial rigor with hands-on AI tool integration to scale content production and team performance.

At Cardano's ecosystem organization I designed and deployed agentic AI workflows (Claude, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Gemini, n8n) to automate ideation, drafting, research synthesis, and distribution, materially improving output quality and speed. I have led end-to-end communications for product launches, governance proposals, partnerships, and developer campaigns while directing editorial strategy across blogs, social media, podcasts, and newsletters.

I am bilingual (English/French), a TEDx speaker and published thought leader who prioritizes data-driven SEO, community engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to turn technical milestones into compelling stories that drive adoption and stakeholder alignment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Ecosystem Communications Lead

Current

Input Output Global

Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)

Lead communications strategy and AI integration for the organization behind Cardano, architecting agentic AI workflows to automate content production and driving strategic outreach for product launches and governance initiatives.

Content Strategy Workflows Claude Gemini N8n Community Engagement

Current

Freelance Content Writer

Current

Blockchain & Web3 Clients

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Create specialized blog and thought leadership content translating complex decentralized technology concepts into accessible narratives for blockchain and Web3 organizations.

Technical Writing Blockchain Web3 Content Strategy SEO Thought Leadership Editorial

Blog & Feature Writer

Input Output Global

Apr 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 5 months)

Produced technical explainers and thought leadership for Cardano while designing AI-powered content workflows that automated ideation through distribution and improved organic reach via SEO optimization.

Technical Writing Workflows Claude Gemini N8n SEO Ahrefs Cross Functional Collaboration

Content Manager

Sheesha Finance

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Drove content strategy and thought leadership across business units, built a centralized content repository, and delivered data-backed optimizations to improve reach, engagement, and conversion.

Content Strategy Repositories Analytics SEO Stakeholder Management Performance Optimization

Content Lead

CopySmiths

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Managed content operations generating $112,000+ in revenue, overseeing client lifecycle from lead conversion to delivery and ensuring quality across client publications.

Client Management Content Operations Revenue Management & QA SEO

Content Coach

CopySmiths

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020 (3 months)

Coached and managed 30+ writers, developed SEO training programs, and managed end-to-end content production for international clients.

Coaching Team Management Content Production Quality Control

Content Marketer

CopySmiths

Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 (8 months)

Produced high-volume SEO-optimized blog articles and visual content daily, creating brand-specific copy with compelling calls-to-action across multiple client verticals.

seo writing Content Production Copywriting CMS