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coggsfl/README.md

Former VP & Distinguished Engineering Leader at Office Depot • Fractional CAIO & CTO Advisor • Building AI-powered products and transformations

👋 Hi, I'm Rich Coggins

Technology Executive | Fractional CAIO & CTO Advisor | AI Strategist

I help organizations transform ideas into scalable technology and AI solutions.

As a former Vice President and Distinguished Engineering Leader at Office Depot, I've led large-scale engineering organizations, enterprise architecture initiatives, digital transformation programs, and AI-driven innovation across complex business environments.

Today, I partner with companies as a Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Fractional CTO, and trusted technology advisor, helping leadership teams define AI strategy, modernize technology platforms, and deliver high-impact AI solutions that create measurable business value.

🚀 What I Do

  • AI Strategy & Generative AI Solutions
  • Fractional CAIO & CTO Leadership
  • Enterprise Architecture & Platform Modernization
  • Cloud & Digital Transformation
  • Engineering Leadership & Organizational Scaling
  • Product Strategy & Innovation

🤖 Current Areas of Focus

  • Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems
  • Enterprise AI Adoption & Governance
  • AI-Powered Products & Workflows
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Multi-Agent Architectures
  • AI Enablement for Business Operations

🤝 Open for Select Engagements

I work with organizations looking for executive-level leadership and hands-on expertise in:

  • Fractional CAIO Services
  • Fractional CTO Services
  • AI Strategy & Advisory
  • Enterprise AI Implementation
  • Technology Due Diligence
  • Specialized AI Projects

🛠️ Core Expertise

AI & Emerging Technology

  • Generative AI
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Agentic AI
  • AI Governance
  • AI Product Development

Technology Leadership

  • Executive Technology Strategy
  • Engineering Organization Design
  • Digital Transformation
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Platform Modernization

Delivery & Scale

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Product Engineering
  • Innovation Programs
  • Technical Due Diligence
  • Organizational Scaling

📫 Let's Connect

If you're exploring how AI can accelerate growth, improve operations, or create new business opportunities, I'd love to connect.

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