Pete Terryn

About Pete Terryn

I am deeply passionate about Artificial Intelligence and its transformative impact on business and people development. As a co-founder of the West Michigan AI Lab and co-host of the podcast \"AI Lab Unfiltered,\" I actively engage in building vibrant communities around AI, connecting curious minds and industry experts alike.With extensive experience delivering impactful presentations for organizations such as the Small Business Association of Michigan and Michigan World Trade Week, I thrive on demystifying AI, making it accessible, actionable, and exciting for diverse audiences. I am always eager to share insights and practical strategies with new groups and businesses interested in harnessing the power of AI.Throughout my 20-year career, I\'ve consistently driven revenue growth and fostered cultural excellence. My strength lies not just in creating new revenue streams, but in nurturing the talent around me—transforming colleagues into top performers and cultivating the next generation of emerging leaders.Let\'s connect to explore how AI can accelerate growth and innovation in your organization.

Experience

1. Co-lead

   West Michigan Ai Lab

   Jan 2024 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Co-founder of West Michigan AI Lab, a meetup group committed to making West Michigan a vibrant center of AI innovation, education, and collaboration.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  Education

  1993 — 1994

Skills

• Sun
• Computer Hardware
• Data Center
• Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Solaris
• Networking
• Hp
• Servers
• Saas
• San
• Netapp
• Customer Service
• Cisco Systems Products
• Storage
• Vmware
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Solution Selling
• Cloud Computing
• Hp Proliant
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Team Leadership
• Hp Products
• Disaster Recovery
• Customer Satisfaction
• Operating Systems
• Technical Support
• Virtualization
• Dell Poweredge Servers