Rick Bawcum
AI Whisperer | Futurist | Association Leadership
- Role
- Principal Advisor at Sidecar
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Bawcum
Rick Bawcum, CAE, CISSP, AAiP is a seasoned technologist, futurist, and trusted advisor to professional associations. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, Rick has guided organizations through major technological shifts—from the dawn of personal computing to the transformative rise of artificial intelligence.As CEO of Cimatri, a leading technology consulting firm specializing in the association sector, Rick helps executive teams navigate complex technology landscapes, develop AI strategies, and implement governance frameworks that deliver measurable business value. His expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and ethical AI makes him a recognized authority on how organizations can harness emerging technologies responsibly.
Experience
Principal Advisor
Apr 2025 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US
Education
Regis University
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Finance and Management
2005 — 2010
SMU Cox School of Business
Executive MBA, Telecommunications Executive Managment Program
1999 — 1999
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Skills
- Program Management
- System Architecture
- IT Operations
- Cloud Computing
- Vendor Management
- Project Planning
- Budgets
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- Pmo
- Leadership
- Sharepoint
- Erp
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Management
- Team Building
- P&L Management
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Information Technology
- IT Management
- Software Development
- Sdlc
- Crm
- Solution Architecture
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Intelligence
- Process Optimization
- Budgeting
- Product Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Product Development
- Enterprise Software
- Executive Management
- Operations Management
- Professional Services
- Solution Design
- Managed Services
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