Domo Product Deep Dive: AI Agents and Automation—Driving Intelligent Automation with Domo

Ryan Despain is a principal product manager at Domo, where he has spent the past four years driving the development of innovative automation tools within the company’s Automation Team. A seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience in software development and product management across diverse industries, Ryan specializes in building products focused on workflow automation and process optimization. At Domo, Ryan has played a key role in delivering impactful products such as Workflows, Code Engine, and Task Center—tools that empower businesses to streamline operations, automate routine tasks, and harness data-driven insights for better decision-making. With this focus, Ryan delivers solutions that help organizations scale efficiently, enabling teams to focus on higher-value tasks while enhancing agility and driving innovation through automation. Looking ahead, Ryan is particularly excited about AI's momentum and the transformative impact it is having on automation. He is committed to evolving Domo’s products to incorporate intelligent, next-gen solutions that will further enhance business efficiency.

Michael Scott serves as a Director of Engineering at Domo, leading an exceptional Automation team that builds powerful products to help users act on their data. He manages the development of AI-driven Workflows, seamless automation tools that integrate human-in-the-loop processes for approvals and feedback. He also oversees Code Engine, enabling effortless integration with Domo and external systems. These innovations redefine business automation. Sharing a name with The Office’s Michael Scott, he’s still hoping to win a Dundie one day. When not pursuing his passions at the office, Michael treasures time with his family and extended relatives, balancing his love for technology with the people who matter most.