Daren Coudriet

Summary

Daren Coudriet specializes in guiding businesses that are just starting their journey with artificial intelligence, from strategy development to practical business process automation. With a career devoted to helping organizations leverage technology for innovation and transformation, Daren brings hands-on expertise in translating emerging tech into real business value. He partners with leadership teams to demystify AI, beginning with aligning AI initiatives to core business objectives and identifying high-impact, feasible starting points. Daren helps organizations assess their readiness, prioritize opportunities, and build a clear roadmap-ensuring the right data, talent, and tools are in place for success. Daren’s approach is pragmatic and collaborative. He works across departments to foster buy-in, upskill teams, and launch pilot projects that deliver measurable results. By starting small and iterating, he helps businesses realize early wins in areas like process automation, customer service, and data-driven decision-making-laying the foundation for broader AI adoption. Throughout his career, Daren has led organizations through digital transformation, process redesign, and the adoption of disruptive technologies. He is equally comfortable advising on high-level AI strategy or working side-by-side with teams to automate workflows and unlock operational efficiencies. As Executive Director of the Nittany AI Alliance, he continues to empower organizations to navigate the complexities of AI and business automation, driving innovation and sustainable growth. If your business is asking “Where do we even begin with AI?” Daren provides the clarity, structure, and hands-on support needed to turn possibilities into practical outcomes.