Alison Morano – App Portfolio



Alison Morano App Portfolio

Emerging Tech, AI Agents, and Immersive Experiences

(813) 766-9872 | alison.morano@gmail.com

 

 

 

AI & App Development Overview

I design practical, engaging tools that combine AI, immersive tech, and user-centered design. My portfolio spans generative AI, civic tools, XR experiences, AI agents, and group decision-making platforms.

Core Tools & Platforms:

  • Streamlit – for rapid web app development and UX prototyping
  • Google Vertex AI & Kaggle Notebooks – for model orchestration, prompt engineering, and deployment
  • ChatGPT – for conversational agent design, content generation, and interactive assistants
  • Firebase – for real-time database storage and user session management
  • Python – across all backend logic and agent development
  • LangChain & RAG – for Retrieval-Augmented Generation and document-based QA systems
  • Multiverse, Engage, Spatial, & Horizon Worlds – for XR worldbuilding and interactive storytelling
  • RapidAPI – for real-time data sourcing like job listings and location queries
  • Blender – for 3D asset creation and immersive environment design

From Pathfinder AI (an AI career coach) to Civic Clarity GPT (a civic education assistant), custom AI agents, and Wonderland-inspired XR experiences, my work bridges emerging tech with real-world usability. Each project focuses on accessibility, engagement, and simplifying complexity through smart, scalable tools.

About Me

I'm a political strategist turned tech innovator, blending years of experience in civic engagement, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy with a deep dive into immersive technologies, generative AI, and narrative design. 

My work sits at the intersection of public good and emerging tech—building tools, virtual worlds, and AI agents that simplify complexity, empower users, and drive meaningful connection.From designing Wonderland-themed XR experiences to developing AI-powered civic tools and campaign platforms, I’ve focused on making technology more accessible, purposeful, and people-centered.

I also founded the Metaverse Chamber of Commerce, a virtual hub designed to support Web3 entrepreneurs, immersive creators, and digital small businesses through networking, storefront showcases, and collaboration zones—because the future of innovation should be inclusive, connected, and built for impact.

Custom GPT Agents

Immersive Tech & AI Interaction Design

Information Integrity & Media Literacy

  • DisInfo Detect: Flags misinformation in news, social posts, or policy.

Policy Analysis & Structural Accountability

 Civic Engagement and Voter Education

  • Civic Clarity: Civic Clarity GPT explains what's on the ballot, how to vote, and what’s fact vs fiction—guided by “Guidepost,” your nonpartisan civic owl.
  • GOTV: Use localized district data to identify the best times and target voters for canvassing to maximize the impact of every door knock.

Generative Retrieval/Search (GRS) Tool

Custom AI research and insight tools using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Built for a military research project, immersive design, and policy work.

The Generative Recommendation System (GRS) is an AI-powered strategic planning tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of operational exercises. Built on advanced natural language processing and trained on defense-specific knowledge, the GRS supports planners by transforming complex operational documents into actionable insights.

Available Upon Request

Custom Web Applications

Career Development & Generative Productivity Agent: Pathfinder AI


An AI career coach that creates resumes, bios, cover letters, and extensive job search guidance. Built with Streamlit, Vertex AI, and job-matching APIs.

View Demo GitHub Repo

 

 


Political Risk Analyst App GPT


Built for global strategy teams and risk consultants, this dual-tool platform includes:

Web App: A comprehensive Streamlit app that evaluates country-specific investment risks using models like PRINCE, ICRG, and WGI. Users can input sectors, timelines, and key variables to generate go/no-go decisions, mitigation strategies, and full model outputs.

GPT: A specialized ChatGPT-based assistant that explains country risk frameworks, helps users understand political developments, and translates geopolitical events into potential investment impacts. Both tools are built to empower better decisions in high-stakes environments by combining data-driven models with intuitive AI insights.


Web App GPT


Immersive Worlds & XR Innovation

Alison's Places in Wonderland XR Ecosystem

Platform: Multiverse + Horizon Worlds
Role: World Designer, Narrative Developer, AI Integrator

A whimsical, multi-world immersive experience inspired by Wonderland—designed to explore identity, emotion, and technology through storytelling and interaction. Built across both Multiverse and Horizon Worlds Web3 Platforms, this interconnected ecosystem includes:

  • AI Agents – Non-player characters that share stories, guide visitors, and explain world lore, built using custom GPTs tailored to each room's tone and theme.
  • Wonderland Themed Metaverses:
    • Tea & Tech Parlor
    • Queen of Hearts Castle
    • Cheshire Curio Shop
    • Wonderland Gift Emporium
    • Wonderland Crypto Bank
    • Twilight Market...and more

  • The Enchanted Pavilion – A daisy-filled fairytale zone centered on transformation and wonder.
  • Wonderland Portals & Quizzes – Personality-based quizzes and decision trees that lead users through dynamic narrative paths.

Highlights:

Metaverse Chamber of Commerce

A dynamic virtual networking and support hub built for Web3 entrepreneurs, immersive creators, and small businesses operating across XR platforms. The Metaverse Chamber of Commerce is designed to foster economic empowerment, collaboration, and visibility within the growing digital ecosystem.

Features:

  • Interactive Storefronts for XR-based brands and service providers, showcasing immersive business environments and creator-built experiences.
  • Live Events & Meetups, including panels, virtual open houses, and “Chamber Spotlights” that highlight standout projects and creators.
  • Collaboration Zones where members can network, test ideas, and co-develop projects inside shared virtual spaces.
  • Cross-Platform Integration, with pathways to related Horizon Worlds experiences and AI-powered support agents that guide new users through deep dive narratives on gamification, cryptocurrency/NFTs/DeFi, and more.

Purpose:
To build a bridge between immersive innovation and real-world opportunity—empowering creators to grow their reach, monetize their work, and connect with other professionals shaping the future of virtual commerce.

 
Metaverse Chamber
in Multiverse
Metaverse Chamber in
Meta Horizon Worlds

📚 Technical Coursework

Select independent certifications exploring the intersection of AI, XR, blockchain, and immersive tech—focused on practical applications, ethical frameworks, and emerging innovation.

🧠 Artificial Intelligence & Prompt Engineering

  • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis – Vanderbilt University, Jan 2025
  • Prompt Engineering Specialization – Vanderbilt University, Jan 2025
  • Trustworthy Generative AI – Vanderbilt University, Jan 2025

🎮 Gamification & Immersive Experience Design

  • Gamification: Motivation Psychology & The Art of Engagement – Udemy, Jan 2024
    (Course covering behavioral design, game-based systems, and engagement-centered strategies in digital environments)

🕶️ Extended Reality (XR / AR / VR / MR)

  • Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal – University of Michigan, Jan 2021
  • Extended Reality for Everybody – University of Michigan, Jan 2021
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues – University of Michigan, Dec 2020
  • Virtual Reality and 360 Video Production – Coursera, Dec 2019

🔗 Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & FinTech

  • Ethereum and Solidity: The Complete Developer's Guide – Udemy, Sep 2022
  • FinTech Law and Policy – Duke University, Apr 2022
  • Blockchain Specialization – University at Buffalo, Dec 2021
  • Cryptocurrency Forecasting using Machine Learning in PowerBI – Coursera, Dec 2021
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance Specialization – Duke University, Dec 2021
  • FinTech Ethics and Risks – edX, Dec 2021
  • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: Business and Government – INSEAD, Dec 2021
  • Blockchain: Benefits, Values and Opportunities – AICPA, Jan 2020
  • Blockchain: Using and Securing Cryptocurrencies – Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Jan 2020
  • Introduction to Blockchain: Evolution and Technology Concepts – AICPA, Jan 2020
#OpenToWork #FreelanceAvailable #RemoteWork #ContractWork #PortfolioReady #TechJobs #HiringCreators 
#GenerativeAI #AIAgentDesign #PromptEngineering #VertexAI #AIForGood #AIInnovation #AIDeveloper 
#XRDesign #MetaverseBuilder #ImmersiveExperience #HorizonWorlds #MultiverseXR #VirtualWorlds #Worldbuilding #Web3Design #CivicTech #CampaignTech #AIForDemocracy #PoliticalStrategy #GOTVTools #DigitalAdvocacy #TechForChange #WomenInTech #CreativeTechnologist #InnovationStrategy #ProductDesign #EmergingTechnologies #TechForImpact #DigitalTransformation

Back to blog