(US and Canada) AI, cyber risk, and cloud consulting firm Centric Consulting has promoted Tim Hoolihan to National AI Capability Lead. In this role, Hoolihan will work with Centric Consulting clients nationwide to create, optimize, and advance value through AI with machine learning and data science.

“Data is the backbone of successful AI practices. As AI is rapidly changing the business landscape, I am eager to help our clients build a roadmap for optimizing their data for automation and machine learning through traditional and generative AI,” says Hoolihan. “I am excited to continue my journey with Centric Consulting and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.”

Hoolihan helps clients make sense of the variety of AI tools, platforms, patterns, and practices available today. He has extensive experience across technologies, including Python, R, AzureML, AWS Sagemaker, Copilot, Einstein, and other Large Language Models (LLM).

Previously, Hoolihan held the role of Data and Analytics Practice Lead for the firm’s Cleveland-based team. With more than 20 years of experience in data science, Hoolihan has led countless clients throughout the data life cycle, including data strategy, data governance, building project teams, implementation, delivery, and assessment. Hoolihan frequently speaks at industry events and leads a local coding group.