I teach people to use AI honestly — in plain language, without the hype. Free for anyone who wants to learn; paid when a team wants it built around their own work.
Senior-level technology leadership and hands-on execution for organizations in the Washington, DC area and beyond.
Your organization has outgrown its current technology, but a full-time IT director isn't in the budget. I step in as a senior advisor — evaluating what you have, planning what you need, and helping you make decisions that won't need to be undone in two years.
When off-the-shelf software doesn't fit how your organization actually operates, I build what does. Purpose-built web applications, internal tools, and integrations designed around your workflows — not the other way around.
Most teams have the tools and aren't getting much from them. I run hands-on workshops built around your actual workflows — people leave able to do the work, not just impressed by a demo. See how that usually looks →
Technology doesn't stop needing attention after it's built. I provide ongoing support, system maintenance, cloud management, and the kind of operational reliability that lets you focus on your business instead of your infrastructure.
Every group is different, so these are shapes rather than packages. Tell me who's in the room and what you want them able to do afterwards, and I'll tell you what it would take.
Four hours, built around your team's real workflows — their documents, their tasks, their sticking points. The most customized option, and the one people get the most out of.
Proven material with lighter customization, for teams that want a solid grounding without a half-day out of the calendar. Includes follow-up access to the Learning Lab — the private practice space where your session's material lives — so people can keep working at it afterwards.
Sixty minutes for libraries, schools, community groups and nonprofits. This is the part I'd do anyway — it's why Learn AI is free and always will be.
Private engagements start around $4,000, though that depends on group size and format — per-person and all-inclusive both work, and I keep room to move for nonprofits and community organizations. The honest answer is that I'd rather hear what you need first.
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A sample of systems built, modernized, and maintained over three decades.
Competition management platform supporting the complexity of equestrian sports — entries, scheduling, scoring, stabling, and real-time event operations. Took over development and scaled it into a flagship product. showconnect.org
Leading a ground-up platform rebuild for a national sports organization — modern monorepo architecture replacing legacy systems. Currently in active development and deployment.
Custom-built platform supporting the full operational complexity of a national equestrian organization — membership, horse registrations, competition entries, financial processing, and community services for 42,000+ users.
Full-stack AI image generation application with queue-based processing, cloud storage, user authentication, and an admin panel. Built and deployed independently. app.postroom.studio
Customized onsite training program with a companion Learning Lab — interactive modules, prompt libraries, and exercises designed for real business workflows.
A leading organization in equestrian sports technology — from mobile apps to online entry systems to real-time scoring. Building tools that let a small team support an entire sport at the national level.
I've been in technology for over 30 years — starting as a web designer and developer building custom solutions for small businesses, and spending the last 20+ years as Senior Director of IT at the United States Eventing Association, the national governing body for the Olympic discipline of eventing.
At USEA, I'm the sole senior technology executive for an organization supporting over 12,000 members and a broader community of more than 30,000 owners, organizers, officials, and volunteers — with a staff of fewer than 20. The work I'm most proud of is building technology that lets a small, lean team serve an entire national sports community at a high level.
I also build independently — AI applications, modern platforms, client solutions — because I believe the best technology leaders stay hands-on. Strategy without execution is just opinion.
Based in Northern Virginia, I work with organizations across the Washington, DC area — associations, non-profits, and growing businesses that need senior-level technology guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire. My approach is straightforward: understand the problem, build the right solution, make sure people can actually use it.
A snapshot from one recent community workshop — July 2026, with Wellness Loudoun: all eighteen attendees rated the session Excellent, and all eighteen said they would recommend it.
“Rob did a fantastic job making AI — a complex topic — approachable, engaging, and easy to understand.”Jennifer Marshall, Executive Director, Wellness Loudoun
“Very helpful. Easy to follow — not intimidating.”Workshop attendee
“All of it — I knew nothing coming in.”Workshop attendee
“I feel more comfortable now.”Workshop attendee
Whether you need a technology advisor, a custom solution, AI training for your team, or just a conversation about where to start — I'm easy to reach.
The AI assistant answers any time, takes messages, and books appointments straight onto my calendar. It will tell you it's an AI. If you'd rather reach me directly, email is the best way.
Washington, DC Area (Northern Virginia) | Available for onsite and remote engagements