JR Dawkins is Director of AI Services at Thrive, where he leads the delivery of consulting, training, and development for clients adopting Thrive’s generative AI solutions, including Thrive AI Workspace. He focuses on building an end-to-end client experience that helps organizations apply AI in practical, secure, and scalable ways.
JR specializes in designing AI-driven workflows that augment daily work and act as force multipliers across the business. His team helps clients integrate AI into existing systems, enabling teams to move faster, improve productivity, and unlock measurable value.
With a background in product management, consumer technology, and team leadership, JR has held roles at Apple, Verizon, and Yahoo, working across emerging technologies such as AR/VR and next-generation digital products.
JR takes a data-driven, customer-first approach, with a focus on execution, alignment, and empowering teams to deliver results. Based in the New York tri-state area, he is also a photographer and serves on the board of a nonprofit supporting education in travel, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.
Areas of Expertise:
- AI services strategy and delivery
- Generative AI workflows and systems integration
- Product management and emerging technologies (AR/VR, AI)
- Team leadership and customer-focused execution
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