From Pilot to Fractional CAIO
10 years Navy service. Inc 5000 founder. Now guiding growing companies through AI transformation with battle-tested systems thinking.
The Making of a Fractional CAIO
Military systems thinking meets business AI transformation
Guiding growing companies from pilot purgatory to competitive advantage with battle-tested frameworks and operator experience.
Inc 5000 Company Founder
Former Navy Pilot · 10 Years Service
Featured Media
Business Insider · Inc Magazine · EO Network
200+ Companies Transformed
AI implementation across $2M-$500M businesses
Publishing 2026
The AI Operating System Framework
From Military Precision to AI Leadership
Three phases that shaped a unique approach to business transformation
Military Systems
10 years Navy service in high-stakes environments
Business Application
Built Inc 5000 company, discovered scaling limits
The Breakthrough
AI systems that create competitive advantage
Tools Without Systems = Expensive Shelf-ware
Most companies chase shiny AI tools. Winners build integrated systems that actually scale.
Strategic Leadership, Not Complexity
Battle-tested frameworks that create competitive advantage, not just more tools
Battle-Tested Systems
Military precision applied to business operations. Proven frameworks that eliminate pilot purgatory and deliver measurable results.
Operator Experience
We've built and scaled businesses through this transformation. We understand P&Ls and real-world constraints, not just theory.
Independent Guidance
No vendor conflicts or products to sell. Just honest strategic guidance from experts who've walked the path.
Fractional Chief AI Officer Leadership
Get the strategic vision, executive decision support, and transformation leadership of a Chief AI Officer—without the $300K+ salary.
Perfect for $2M-$500M companies
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