Meet Tom Smith—a developer, musician, and lifelong learner who found his rhythm at Rōnin Consulting. From complex Azure builds to late-night jam sessions, Tom’s story is one of growth and good vibes.
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AWS Expands Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in Tennessee
Tennessee is now one of five U.S. states designated as a focus region in AWS’s global workforce development initiative. How will this new program affect Nashville’s fastest tech sector?
Agents, Not Just Algorithms: A Conversation About the Future of AI
We sat down with Byron McClain, Co-Founder of Rōnin Consulting and one of the architects behind our AI initiatives. The conversation explored what defines an actual AI agent, how companies can put agentic AI into practice, and why the future of AI represents more than just another wave of automation.
Does Your Internal Team Have the Right AI Skills?
Realistically, many small businesses, as well as large enterprises, lack a developer on staff who has the time (or acumen) to take on a new AI project. In such cases, the responsibility to learn and implement AI often falls on an already stretched technical team that must also handle day-to-day operations.
Budget Season Reality Check: Why Estimates Matter in Technology Projects
Budget season is here, and technology leaders are mapping 2026 priorities—scoping AI pilots, planning cloud migrations, and preparing proposals for board review. Yet across organizations, the first hurdle isn’t the technology itself but the numbers, with too many promising projects mis-scoped and cut before they ever get off the ground.
Talk with a Rōnin: From Code to Clarity, a Conversation with Business Analyst Mary Strickland
Mary Strickland found her place at Rōnin Consulting, where she bridges the gap between business and technology with fluency in both languages. From tackling complex projects to embracing life as a new mom, she brings clarity, connection, and a people-first perspective to everything she does.
An MTSU Student’s Journey in the Nashville Technology Scene
At this month’s Nashville Technology Council (NTC) Innovation Summit, we met Santiago Campoverde, a graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). What stood out wasn’t just his enthusiasm for the event, but his story—a student bridging software development and business, eager to learn, connect, and contribute to Nashville’s growing tech community.
Talk to a Rōnin: Balancing Life, Boards & Beyond with Technical Account Manager David Cooper
If you’ve ever needed someone at Rōnin who can both architect a project and mentor a whole team, chances are you’ve crossed paths with David Cooper.
Rōnin Consulting Ranks Among the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
With three years of strong business growth, this marks Rōnin Consulting’s first time on the list!
From First Steps to Big Wins: The Best Moves for Successful AI Projects
Many companies jump into AI with big ambitions—often too big. This article explores why trying to solve everything with one massive AI project is a red flag and shares a smarter approach: starting small, building momentum, and scaling successful AI with clarity and confidence.
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