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R. Christian, MS, MBA, is a seasoned AI Practitioner and Digital Transformation Leader dedicated to translating generative AI and agentic AI into tangible business value. As VP of AI Engineering & Generative AI at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and a Board Member at Florida International University, R. brings over 15 years of experience in architecting and scaling AI solutions across diverse sectors including technology, financial services, healthcare, and retail. Known for driving impressive 3x ROI and 92% efficiency gains, R. helps organizations move beyond buzzwords to implement AI strategies that deliver measurable results. They excel at building AI products from strategy to deployment, leading enterprise GenAI adoption for Fortune 500s, and making complex AI accessible. R. is an expert speaker and partner for platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, and AWS. Connect with R. if you're exploring GenAI adoption, building AI-driven innovation programs, or scaling responsible AI capabilities.