Bridging 40 Years of Tech Execution with the Future of AI.
Based in Northern Idaho. Helping Inland Northwest businesses — from local SMBs to regional enterprises — move from AI curiosity to controlled, repeatable results.
40+ years in technology & consulting · Amazon · lululemon · HIPAA Privacy Officer · Pursuing IAPP AIGP Certification
Why AI Initiatives Stall
Most AI projects don't fail because the technology is wrong. They fail because ownership is unclear, risk is miscategorized, and nobody defined what "ready to ship" actually means. I help teams fix that.
Decision Rights & Governance
Who decides what ships, under what conditions, with what evidence.
Risk-to-Ship Controls
Move from policy statements to measurable controls and repeatable assessments.
Vendor & SLA Accountability
KPIs, reporting cadence, and escalation paths that actually drive performance.
Speaking & Training
I bring AI clarity to teams, leadership groups, and business communities across the Inland Northwest.
Business & Chamber Events
Practical AI talks for business owners — no jargon, just what matters for your business right now.
Team Workshops
Hands-on sessions that help your team understand AI capabilities, risks, and where to start.
Executive & Professional Coaching
One-on-one AI guidance for leaders and professionals who want to get smart on AI fast.
How I Help
AI Readiness Assessment
Not sure where AI fits in your business? I'll help you figure out what's ready, what's not, and what to do first.
Learn moreGovernance & Risk-to-Ship
Decision rights, approval paths, controls, and evidence frameworks that let teams move fast with confidence.
Learn moreAI Workflow & Agent Builds
I don't just advise — I build. Practical AI-powered workflows that save time and solve real problems.
Learn moreReady to move your AI initiative forward?
I work best at the front of the lifecycle: setting direction, defining decision rights, and designing the operating model.
Or email directly: rrusher@aruca.biz