Insights
Thoughts on technology, transformation, and the future of work
Published Articles
Player Piano, AI, and the Question of Human Meaning
LinkedIn Article · 6 min read
A reflection inspired by Kurt Vonnegut's Player Piano and a recent AI panel, exploring what gets lost when systems optimize everything, and where people fit in as AI accelerates. Examines the relationship between automation, meaning, and the future of work.
#AI #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredAI
Books & Frameworks
A selection of ideas that guide my work in enterprise transformation
Toyota Kata
This book explores continuous improvement and scientific thinking through small, deliberate experiments—a methodology I use to drive sustainable change in complex organizations.
The Toyota Way
A foundational text on lean principles and respect for people. It reminds me that technology transformation must be grounded in operational reality and human experience.
AI as a Collaborator
In my posts and conversations, I often emphasize AI as a tool that augments human capability rather than replacing it. The focus should always be on practical, human-in-the-loop applications that reduce friction and extend insight.
Areas of Focus
AI-Enabled Operations
Designing practical AI workflows that empower teams while maintaining human oversight and accountability
Digital Transformation
Leading organization-wide change through systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration
Cybersecurity Culture
Building zero-trust awareness through training, simulations, and embedding security into everyday workflows
Change Management
Meeting people where they are and fostering sustainable adoption through empathy and communication
Recent Discussions
What becomes more important in a future where most tasks are automated?
LinkedIn Poll · January 2025
Exploring how people see the human side evolving in highly automated environments like airports, cafés, and offices where AI handles most friction.
AI Panel Discussion
Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit · November 2025
Cross-disciplinary panel on AI's role in catering and hospitality, covering workflow automation, communication, operational consistency, and team adoption.