Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast
Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight. The TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast highlights Arizona’s growing prominence as a world-class tech hub. Each podcast episode features innovative entrepreneurs, transformative leaders, tech disrupters, and change agents who are reshaping the state’s evolving tech ecosystem in existing and emerging sectors. Please join your host, Eric Miller, as we get to know another interesting member of your tech community.
Interested in spotlighting your company or being a sponsor? Contact [email protected].
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The podcast delves into topics such as advanced surveying techniques, clean energy innovations, and health technology, featuring examples like Mary Darling's work in geospatial data and Anne Dougherty's leadership in clean energy consultancy. Other areas of focus include economic development strategies in Southern Arizona and the integration of technology in healthcare, providing listeners with insights into the region's evolving tech landscape.

Welcome to the Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight. The TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast highlights Arizona’s growing prominence as a world-class tech hub. Each podcast episode features innovative entrepreneurs, transformative leaders, tech disrupters, and change agents who are reshaping the state’s evolving tech ecosystem in existing and emerging sectors. Please join your host, Eric Miller, as we get to know another interesting member of your tech community.
Interested in spotlighting your company or being a sponsor? Contact [email protected].
Welcome to Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight, the Council’s podcast highlighting the innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders shaping Arizona’s thriving technology ecosystem. Our host, Eric Miller, principal and co-owner of PADT, Inc., is sitting down with Rick Heicksen of Shea Too.
Founded in 2000, Chetu delivers digital transformation, AI, and software solutions globally. Serving startups, SMBs, and Fortune 5000 companies, its expert teams offer tailored services across the tech spectrum. Headquartered in Florida with 12 global offices, Chetu provides a one-stop-shop model across the software technology spectrum.
Rick Heicksen leads data management at Chetu, guiding strategic initiatives that help organizations maximize the value of their data. With over 12 years in IT and background in sales leadership, he builds scalable practices using modern platforms, AI, and agentic technologies. Rick specializes in data governance, integration, and architecture, transforming fragmented data into trusted assets. His collaborative approach drives platform adoption, expands key accounts, and accelerates digital transformation. Passionate about data’s business impact, Rick focuses on go-to-market strategy, customer success, and strategic partnerships to unlock actionable insights.
Rick Heicksen’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rickheicksen/
Chetu: www.chetu.com
You can view the video version of this episode and all previous episodes at: youtube.com/@aztechcouncil
Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: www.aztechcouncil.org
Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: www.padtinc.com
And you can connect with our host, Eric Miller on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/emillerphx

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