Frank “Rio” Shines
Author | Speaker | AI & Digital Transformation Consultant
IBM & Ernst & Young Award-Winning Consultant. USAF Veteran. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
About Frank
Frank “Rio” Shines is a seasoned management consultant, author, and speaker with over three decades of experience helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies transform their operations. A proud USAF veteran and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Frank has led large-scale business transformations at IBM, Ernst & Young, and dozens of global enterprises.
His work sits at the intersection of AI, data analytics, and organizational change—helping leaders adopt emerging technologies while keeping people at the center of every strategy. Frank’s award-winning approach has earned recognition from some of the world’s most demanding organizations.
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Years of Experience
500+
Clients Served
13
SAP Rollouts
11pt
NPS Lift via AI/ML
AI or Die
By Frank “Rio” Shines & co-authors · 2024
“The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how quickly you can do it without losing your soul—or your market share.”
A practical guide for business leaders navigating the AI revolution. Frank draws on decades of transformation experience to demystify artificial intelligence and lay out a clear roadmap for adoption, ethics, and competitive advantage.
Explore the BookAreas of Expertise
Business Transformation
End-to-end enterprise transformation strategy and execution.
Lean Six Sigma
Master Black Belt-led process optimization and quality improvement.
AI & Machine Learning
Practical AI adoption strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
Strategic Change Leadership
Guiding organizations through complex change with proven frameworks.
Data Analytics
Turning raw data into actionable intelligence for executive decision-making.
Organizational Change Management
People-centered change adoption, training, and stakeholder alignment.
Key Projects
RACE the Opera
A groundbreaking musical production exploring themes of race, identity, and unity through the power of opera and storytelling.
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A leadership development program empowering the next generation of diverse leaders with practical skills and mentorship.
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An inspiring journey documenting the pursuit of academic excellence and the transformative power of education.
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A thought-provoking exploration of inclusion, belonging, and the hidden barriers within organizations and communities.
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“Frank transformed our entire operational framework. His Lean Six Sigma expertise delivered measurable results within the first quarter.”
— Senior VP, Fortune 100 Company
“His ability to bridge the gap between AI technology and real business needs is unmatched. Frank makes the complex accessible.”
— CTO, Global Healthcare Firm
“Working with Frank was a turning point for our organization. His strategic change leadership helped us navigate a major transformation seamlessly.”
— Director of Operations, Energy Sector
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