Bryan Heisey

Bryan Heisey oversees the day-to-day operations of Cortina Productions, including IT management, financial strategy, staff training, and collaboration with department leads to streamline processes and procedures. Bryan has certifications in machine learning and artificial intelligence, which he applies to our projects and business operations. Bryan started his career as a game developer and 3D animator but quickly found himself developing interactive software for educational purposes. His passion for gaming and learning is what originally brought him to Cortina.

Bryan Heisey will be speaking at the Museum AI Summit 2026 :

AI + Audiences: Unlocking the US National Archives

How do you expose visitors to millions of holdings covering endless topics when they came to see just three famous documents? This dynamic case study takes you inside the National Archives Museum’s The American Story exhibit, where the team deployed machine learning and AI chatbots to personalize visitor experience and reveal hidden connections while honoring curatorial direction. See how the QR-enabled microsite extends engagement beyond the gallery, uniting saved records, insights, and shareable stories. Join us for a candid look at responsible implementation, transparency, and trust, and leave with tangible ideas.