Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Chris Cheetham-West, MBA, and his team at LR Training Solutions serve New York City and surrounding areas with AI implementation support, customized training, keynote presentations, and consulting. Our artificial intelligence specialists help organizations identify practical opportunities, prepare employees, and incorporate AI into everyday work.

Chris is an international keynote speaker, author, and AI expert who has appeared on FOX and ABC news stations to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact. Drawing on his experience in a former role at Google and his work with organizations across industries, he translates complex technology into clear ideas audiences can apply.

We serve businesses, government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and professional associations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as Long Island, Westchester County, and nearby communities such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Stamford. Programs are available onsite and virtually for individual departments, leadership teams, and organization-wide initiatives.

How Our Artificial Intelligence Specialists Help New York Organizations

AI Implementation and Adoption Support

Introducing AI requires clear goals, relevant applications, and employees who understand how to use the technology effectively. Chris and his team help organizations move from initial exploration to practical adoption.

We help teams:

• Identify AI opportunities within existing workflows.
• Prioritize applications based on organizational goals.
• Develop practical approaches to introducing AI tools.
• Create repeatable workflows for common tasks.
• Address employee questions and adoption barriers.
• Explore opportunities for AI agents and automation.
• Establish ways to evaluate progress and refine adoption.

Our implementation support focuses on business applications, workflows, and employee adoption. We work with your internal stakeholders to account for technical requirements, organizational policies, and available tools.

AI Training and Workshops in New York City

Our customized AI training helps employees build skills through relevant examples, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. We offer onsite AI training in New York City and surrounding areas, along with virtual programs for distributed teams.

Training topics include:

• Microsoft Copilot for workplace productivity.
• ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude for everyday tasks.
• Writing effective prompts and reviewing AI responses.
• Preparing emails, reports, and presentations.
• Summarizing meetings and identifying action items.
• Supporting customer experience, sales, and marketing.
• Responsible AI use and human oversight.
• Understanding AI agents and workflow automation.

Programs range from introductory sessions to half-day and full-day workshops, leadership briefings, and ongoing learning programs. We tailor the content to participants’ responsibilities, experience levels, and access to AI tools.

AI Keynote Speaker for New York City Events

Chris delivers AI keynote presentations for conferences, association meetings, leadership events, and company gatherings in New York City and surrounding areas. His sessions help audiences understand how artificial intelligence can affect their work and identify practical next steps.

Topics include:

• AI Trends for Business and Productivity
• Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Adoption
• Artificial Intelligence and the Customer Experience
• The Future of Work and Workplace Technology

Organizations can combine a keynote with a workshop to give attendees a broader perspective and time to practice applying the ideas.

AI Consulting and Strategy Development

Our AI consulting helps leaders decide where to begin, which opportunities to prioritize, and how to support employees through change.

Chris and his team help organizations evaluate use cases, plan training, align departments, and connect AI adoption with organizational objectives. Engagements can support an individual team, a division, or a company-wide initiative.

For organizations with multiple offices, we can combine onsite sessions in the New York metropolitan area with virtual learning for employees in other locations.

Media Interviews and Expert Commentary

Chris is available for media interviews and expert commentary on artificial intelligence, workplace technology, customer experience, and business trends.

His perspective draws on his work as a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and founder of LR Training Solutions. He helps audiences understand how technological changes can affect organizations, employees, and customers.

AI Support Built Around Your Team’s Work

A useful AI program starts with the tasks your people handle. We customize examples and discussions for audiences in financial services, legal and professional services, healthcare, real estate, media, education, government, nonprofits, and other sectors.

Depending on your needs, sessions may explore how to:

• Help managers prepare communications and organize information.
• Support sales teams with account preparation and follow-up.
• Help HR teams develop onboarding and employee resources.
• Assist operations teams with documentation and recurring reports.
• Help marketing teams develop and review content.
• Support customer service teams with clearer communication.

Examples are developed around your organization’s tools, policies, and priorities, with attention to reviewing AI outputs and handling information appropriately.

Serving New York With National and International Experience

Chris and his team serve New York City as part of their work with organizations across the United States and internationally. Chris has delivered in-person presentations in 48 U.S. states, as well as Australia, Canada, Serbia, Germany, and France.

LR Training Solutions has worked with organizations including Microsoft, Goodwin, Tractor Supply, the Government of Canada, Charles Schwab, and Lamar Advertising.

That experience informs how we adapt programs for different audiences, from leadership teams and individual departments to organization-wide training initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions About Artificial Intelligence Specialists Serving New York City

What does an artificial intelligence specialist do?

An artificial intelligence specialist helps organizations understand, evaluate, or apply AI. Some specialists focus on technical development, while others focus on strategy, workplace applications, training, and adoption. Chris and his team help organizations through practical education, consulting, and implementation support.

Do Chris and his team serve New York City?

Yes. Chris and his team serve organizations throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We offer onsite and virtual engagements tailored to your audience and goals.

Do you provide AI training outside New York City?

Yes. We serve surrounding areas, including Long Island, Westchester County, and nearby communities in New Jersey and Connecticut, such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Stamford. We can also coordinate programs for organizations with employees across multiple locations.

Can you help our organization implement AI?

Yes. We help identify practical use cases, plan adoption, introduce workflows, and prepare employees to use AI effectively. We establish the scope around your goals and coordinate technical requirements with your internal IT team or appropriate technology providers.

Can AI training be customized for our industry?

Yes. We tailor training to your industry, departments, current tools, and audience experience. Before the engagement, we discuss your team’s responsibilities and challenges so the examples connect to their day-to-day work.

Which AI tools do you cover?

Training can cover Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude. We adapt the content to the platforms your organization uses and the features available through your subscriptions and organizational settings.

Is your training appropriate for beginners?

Yes. We offer programs for beginners, intermediate users, and groups with mixed experience levels. Beginner sessions introduce core concepts and practical exercises, while more advanced sessions explore additional workflows and adoption opportunities.

Can we book an AI keynote and a hands-on workshop together?

Yes. A combined engagement can begin with a keynote that establishes shared understanding, followed by a workshop where participants apply the ideas to relevant tasks. This format can support conferences, leadership meetings, and employee development events.

Do you provide ongoing AI consulting and training?

Yes. Engagements can include multiple training sessions, consulting, and continued learning. Ongoing support helps teams build skills, address questions after initial training, and expand adoption across departments.

Work With Artificial Intelligence Specialists Serving New York City

Chris Cheetham-West and his team at LR Training Solutions help organizations in New York City and surrounding areas move forward with AI through implementation support, training, keynotes, consulting, and ongoing education.

Contact us to discuss your organization’s goals and plan an AI program for your team.