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WELCOME TO THE ATLANTA CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL APPLIED AI ASSOCIATION
Home to some of the most accredited technical institutions and well-known brands in the world, Atlanta is proud to be a highly innovative and tight-knit community of students, professionals, and industry leaders!
Atlanta is home to leading technical institutions and globally recognized enterprises, creating a highly innovative and collaborative tech community. Supported by a business-friendly environment, strong infrastructure, and growing public- and private- sector investment, we enable applied AI to move quickly from experimentation to scale. With diverse industries including healthcare, finance, supply chain and more, Atlanta offers unmatched opportunities for students, professionals, and industry leaders to turn emerging technology into real-world impact.
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Atlanta Board of Advisors
Adam Kornuth
Jim Rodriguez
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Chapter President, atlanta@aaiaglobal.com
Kornuth is an accomplished technology and strategy executive with nearly two decades of experience driving cross-functional digital transformation, enterprise-scale systems, and advanced technology solutions for Fortune 100/500 organizations in the commercial and public sectors.
He is recognized for leading mission-centric supply chain modernization and integrating advanced capabilities across digital platforms and intelligent systems. He has collaborated with world-class organizations including Booz Allen Hamilton, Niantic, Georgia Tech, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Toyota, IHG, and many more, aligning strategy and operations in complex, high-stakes environments.
His technical leadership spans AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Advanced Analytics, 5G/NextG, Edge/Cloud, IoT, Digital Twins, Spatial Computing, Autonomy, and cybersecure systems integration, from early-stage R&D through operational deployment and continuous improvement.
As President of the Atlanta Chapters of the global Applied AI Association and VR/AR Association, Kornuth is focused on collaborative, practitioner-driven ecosystem expansion that accelerates real-world AI adoption across enterprise, SMB, startup, and public-sector organizations.
He is also a dynamic speaker, presenting nationally on the practical application of emerging technologies and their impact on industry and society. Keynotes and appearances include ImmerseGT, NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense, Mobile World Congress, IIeX, NEXT, innovation industry summits, and corporate client events.
The Atlanta Chapter is currently accepting board and new member applications to become a part of the team. A full list of member benefits can be viewed here, or you can email Adam for more information!
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Board Advisor
Jim Rodriguez brings over 30 years of expertise across engineering, sales, business management, and leadership in the IT industry. Currently, he serves as the Global Technical Sales Manager for Lenovo Corporation and is a board advisor of the Applied AI Association in Atlanta. His previous role as a Lead Software Defined Cloud Specialist for VMware (now Broadcom) in Hyperconverged Infrastructure highlights his deep technical proficiency. With a solid foundation in engineering and proven leadership, Jim is dedicated to fostering innovation and driving value for both partners and customers in the tech space.
As a seasoned technology leader and business developer, Jim thrives on solving complex problems with a passion for innovation. Throughout his career, he has consistently designed strategies that drive growth and value. His sharp marketing skills have enabled him to lead creative campaigns, helping peers and organizations achieve their goals. As an investor with an entrepreneurial mindset with a knack for thinking outside the box, Jim has been a valuable asset to countless projects, pushing boundaries and delivering impactful results.em description