Red River Names Concetta Yates to Lead AI Practice

CLAREMONT, N.H. & CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, today announced Concetta Yates has been named Head of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for the company.

Yates brings over 25 years of experience leading enterprise strategy and growth across the IT sector, with a focus on AI and intelligent automation as well as software, hardware, and multicloud solutions. Most recently she was Vice President of Customer Strategy and Industry Solutions at SS&C Blue Prism where she spearheaded a cross-functional team dedicated to helping customers leverage AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to realize business outcomes.

“As our AI practice continues to grow, Concetta’s deep expertise in automation and data analytics is an integral addition to our technical team,” said Dan Kent, CTO for Red River. “Her industry experience, ability to develop strong strategic relationships and focus on driving customer value makes her a natural fit for Red River at a critical time in the market when organizations need a trusted ally in AI.”

Yates brings expertise supporting companies across the market including financial services, healthcare and public sector. In previous roles, she has accelerated innovation and delivered sustainable business growth at prominent entities such as Cohesity, VMware, Oracle, Cisco Systems and T. Rowe Price.​ She holds a B.S. in Business Information Systems from Stevenson University as well as a Masters of Science in Information and Telecommunication Systems from Johns Hopkins University.

“I am pleased to be working with a team that shares a belief in the transformative power of innovation through collaboration and technology,” said Yates. “Red River’s technology portfolio provides so many paths to success in IT, and I’m confident that the combination of our technical capabilities, service-focused team and OEM network will help organizations realize these new opportunities to be re-imagined.”

About Red River

Red River brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government in ways previously unattainable. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, bringing more than 25 years of experience and mission-critical expertise in managed services, AI, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, collaboration and cloud solutions. Learn more at redriver.com.