Enterprise Data & Automation

Your systems are built.
Your people don't trust them.

I help organizations replace fragile, manual systems with reliable data and automation infrastructure that supports confident decision making and long-term ownership.

Book a free 30-min intro See how I work
Advisory · Speaking · Workshops  //  English & Español
Ashley Rivera speaking at Trimble Dimensions 2025
Trimble Dimensions 2025
$1M+
recurring ROI
19K+
hours saved / yr
6+ yrs
data strategy
// 02Sound familiar?

Sound familiar?

The problems I actually solve. If two or three of these are true, we should talk.

01

Your dashboards exist but aren't used.

02

Your CFO rebuilds reports because she doesn't trust the source.

03

You can't quantify ROI from the technology you've invested in.

04

Your teams are drowning in manual processes.

05

You're scaling AI but don't have governance guardrails.

06

Your adoption programs fail despite being technically sound.

// 03What actually changes

The outcomes you can hold leadership to

[ 01 ]

Systems run
reliably

Core workflows operate consistently. Manual intervention and operational risk drop.

[ 02 ]

Decisions get
faster

Leadership gains clear, trustworthy visibility that supports confident decisions.

[ 03 ]

The organization scales

Infrastructure grows with you, no constant rework, no reliance on one person.

[ 04 ]

Ownership stays internal

Systems are documented, maintainable, and built to be owned by your team.

// 04How I work

I approach every engagement the same way: understand your business, not just your tools. Every solution is documented, maintainable, and designed to hold up as your operations grow.

WAY 01

Advisory

Strategic guidance on data strategy, AI governance, and organizational change.

Intro call · free
Strategic session · $400
Architecture review · $650
Book →
WAY 02

Courses

Self-paced learning on data design, governance, and organizational alignment.

$199 $95 per course · limited time
Pick the topic that
fits your challenge
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WAY 03

Speaking & Workshops

Your adoption programs fail. Your AI governance stalls. Your ROI story is weak. I speak on the real problems, not the theory. Keynotes, breakouts, and custom workshops, English / Español.

Keynotes · breakouts
Custom workshops
Bilingual: English / Español
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// 05Proof
$1M+
recurring annual ROI delivered
19,000+
manual hours eliminated / year
4.75/5
speaker rating · sessions booked out
What leaders say

"One of the most important sessions I've ever attended. The knowledge shared will directly shape how I approach future technology and workflow implementation."

Justin M

"Your message about making data make sense for people, not just systems, really resonated. That's where the real impact happens."

Karan P
Speaking & recognition
  • Trimble Dimensions 2023, 2025, 2026 (4.75/5, fully booked)
  • SnowFROC 2026
  • Live! 360 Tech Con 2026 (two sessions selected)
  • DrupalCamp Colorado 2026
  • Women in Construction Week 2023 (featured speaker)
// 06Services & pricing

How to engage: pick your entry point

Strategic advisory  ·  English & Español
Free30 min

Introduction conversation

Assess fit, priorities, and next steps. No obligation.

$40060 min

Strategic advisory session

Decision-focused guidance for data strategy, AI adoption, or organizational change.

$65060 min

Architecture & integration review

Evaluate systems, risks, and scaling vulnerabilities. Leave with a prioritized roadmap.

Book
Self-paced coursesLimited time
$199$95 each
·Making Data Meaningful for People
·Designing Data That Scales
·From Dashboards to Decisions
·Reducing Tool Sprawl & Restoring Trust
·Aligning Data Teams with Leaders
·AI Governance for Operational Teams
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Speaking & workshops

Keynotes, breakout sessions, and custom workshops on enterprise data governance, automation ROI, AI adoption, and change management.

Available in English & Español
View speaking fees & book →

All fees include prep, materials, and delivery. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation covered by the organization.

// 07Is this a fit?

Good fit

  • +You've built systems but your teams don't trust or use them.
  • +You're scaling AI but don't have governance guardrails.
  • +You can't quantify ROI from technology investments.
  • +You need data strategy without hiring full-time.
  • +You're in construction, trades, operations, or mid-market.

Not the right fit

  • You're looking for ongoing managed services or team augmentation.
  • You need purely tactical BI work without adoption strategy.
  • Adoption and governance aren't priorities.
  • You're looking for the cheapest option, not the best outcome.
// 08About
Ashley Rivera

I advise because I've lived it.

At HEI Civil, I serve as Data & Automation Director across multi-state operations, where I generated $1M+ in recurring ROI while eliminating 19,000+ manual hours annually. I've been in the room with CFOs who didn't trust the numbers. I've seen well-designed systems fail because teams weren't brought along. I've scaled AI without governance and learned the hard way.

My work is grounded in real enterprise complexity, not theory. I bring 15+ years of team leadership and 6+ years of enterprise data strategy to every engagement, and I've served on two boards of directors, including as board secretary and finance committee member.

Bilingual · English / EspañolDenver, CO15+ yrs leadership
Start with a free intro conversation
// 09Connect

Let's talk.

Whether you're exploring advisory, booking a speaking engagement, or taking a course, start with a free 30-minute call to assess fit and priorities.

Book a free 30-min intro
Reach directly
email ariverofdata@gmail.com phone (720) 248-7373 linkedin /company/ariverofdata
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