#TEAMSIKICH SPOTLIGHT
Ray Beste , our Principal AI Strategist, shares what excites him most about AI and his passion for solving complex problems and making technology more accessible in this #TeamSikich Spotlight.
Tell us briefly about your career journey and what led you to a vocation in technology.
My career has been driven by a passion for solving complex problems and making technology accessible, starting with database systems and leading naturally to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Now, I use this experience to help Sikich and our clients find practical AI solutions that address unique business needs.
What inspired you to lead the Sikich AI Solutions StudioTM?
My passion for making complex technology accessible and deploying AI to solve intricate business challenges inspired me to lead the Sikich AI Solutions Studio. I’m driven to help Sikich and our clients confidently navigate this pivotal moment in tech, using AI to meet unique business needs and achieve impactful results.
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What would you say are the top three opportunities today’s clients have with AI, and how will the Sikich AI Solutions Studio help them?
To identify top AI opportunities, we first document each client’s unique business challenges, then determine where AI might add value. With a foundation of quality data and strong data governance—a core focus of the Sikich AI Solutions Studio—we help clients unlock opportunities like data-driven decisions, personalized customer experiences and process automation.
As you look ahead over the next 12-24 months, what are you most excited about as it relates to AI?
Looking ahead, I’m excited for AI to evolve from a tool to a trusted partner in business strategy, empowering real-time decision-making and complex problem-solving. I’m eager to guide Sikich and our customers toward an AI-first mindset, where AI drives innovation and operational improvement while we keep human insight and control at the forefront.
Ray Beste is Principal AI Strategist at Sikich and is part the dedicated AI team delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth and success. For more information, please visit the Sikich AI Solutions Studio.