Richard Woolston

Richard Woolston is an AI and Machine Learning leader with extensive experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale data and artificial intelligence solutions. He currently serves at America First Credit Union (AFCU), where he leads initiatives focused on building production AI platforms, machine learning infrastructure, MLOps, and data engineering capabilities that deliver secure, scalable, and measurable business value. Richard combines industry experience with a passion for education, teaching courses in machine learning operations while helping students bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.