Damian Griggs | Media & Press Kit
"Why such a casual picture? If I spent all my time caring about polish and looks, I wouldn't get anywhere. You stop caring about those things when you go blind. I focus fully on content, not appearances."
Biography
Damian Griggs is a Portland-based entrepreneur, Adaptive Systems Architect, and author. After surviving a stroke at 18 and becoming legally blind at 19, Damian pivoted his approach to the world, developing a unique methodology for logical, non-visual workflows.
He bridges the gap between high-level engineering and human-centric storytelling. His work focuses on building resilient, self-evolving systems—ranging from quantum-enhanced decision engines to AI-driven media platforms. He is a frequent contributor to HackerNoon, where his insights on Futurism and Machine Learning have earned him a spot among their top-ranked global writers.
Areas of Expertise (The "Griggs Model")
Adaptive Systems Architecture: Designing engineering and business frameworks that prioritize clarity, execution, and non-visual logic.
Technological Innovation: Pioneering work in Quantum-enhanced decision engines and AI hardware design.
Resilient Leadership: Championing "Sovereignty" and "Radical Transparency" in business, helping organizations turn obstacles into architectural advantages.
Inclusive Media: Using AI to lower barriers to entry in filmmaking and publishing, ensuring diverse stories reach the screen.
Notable Press & Rankings
Authority Magazine: Featured Interview on AI Filmmaking and Breaking Industry Gatekeeping.
HackerNoon: Top 10 Writer in Futurism & Top 5 Writer in Machine Learning.
Featured twice in Futurism Tech Brief.
Featured in Web3 Tech Brief.
Selected Work & Experiment Logs
Below are deep-dives into systems architecture, quantum memory, and creative AI.
Quantum & AI Architecture
The Quantum Parking Brake Theoretical physicists said we could teleport data; I wanted to see if we could hold it long enough to use it. This explores solving the coherence time decay in quantum oracles.
The Quantum Gavel Engineering a "Centaur Model" for a judicial system where a vacuum fluctuation acts as the Judge and a blockchain acts as the Clerk.
Perceptual Grid Engine (PGE) Porting an AI architecture to a quantum processor to validate neural logic resilience in quantum environments.
Echo-Stabilized Recursive Routing Technical validation on the IBM Heron processor, documenting successful quantum memory stabilization.
Creative Systems & Open Source
Flatopia: The Generative Sitcom An open-source TV show framework and code to generate your own episodes using Python and Manim.
Quantum Retro Composer A system blending quantum entropy and Gemini 2.5 Flash to generate infinite, royalty-free 16-bit soundtracks.
Fast Facts for Media
Based in: Portland, Oregon
Founder of: Griggs Publishing LLC (Note: Company dissolved July 2025; Damian doesn't need a fancy LLC to do cool shit).
Philosophy: "The Griggs Model" (Scalability, Alignment, Sovereignty).
Specialty: Designing for the "Black Swan"—creating systems that thrive in chaos.
Connect
Official Website: damiangriggs.com
LinkedIn: damian-griggs-813b55182
Technical Profile: HackerNoon Profile
Inquiries: damiangriggs@damiangriggs.com