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If You’re Investing in AI, You Need This Assessment First

Before replacing people or scaling AI tools, organizations need clarity.

That’s where I come in, (1) Corporate AI & IT Consulting, (2) Education Systems & Technology Strategy and (3) Training, Integration & Readiness Assessments

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Why Should You Hire an IT & AI Consultant

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The Corporate Reality

Framing The Problem

 AI Is Being Used to Replace People, Not Fix Systems

Across corporate environments, AI decisions are increasingly driven by HR reports, dashboards, and executive summaries, not by a deep understanding of how technology is actually used day to day.


Organizations are:

  • Layering AI on top of disconnected legacy and current systems
  •  Eliminating roles without assessing backend ownership or system mastery
  •  Assuming automation replaces redundancy, when it often replaces expertise
     

The result? Operational gaps, broken workflows, poor data integrity, and underperforming AI investments, despite strong ROI projections on paper.

Workforce & AI

What I Solve as an AI & IT Consultant

I assess how technology is actually functioning inside an organization before AI is introduced or expanded.


That includes:

  • Evaluating legacy vs. current system dependencies
  •  Identifying who manages backend functionality, integrations, and workflows
  •  Measuring real system proficiency, not job titles, of remaining staff 
  • Designing training and transition strategies that align AI tools with existing systems

AI should close gaps, not expose them.

Smart organizations fix systems before automating decisions.

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EDUCATION PARALLEL

Education Is Facing the Same Systems Failure, At Higher Stakes

Education Is Facing the Same Systems Failure, At Higher Stakes

Education Is Facing the Same Systems Failure, At Higher Stakes

In education, the challenge is compounded.

States are now managing:

  1. Ongoing post-COVID technology integration 
  2. Shifting funding models tied to unclear performance metrics 
  3. Increased teacher attrition and expanded responsibilities 
  4. Student performance impacted by economic instability and disengagement
     

Yet schools are still evaluated using rubrics and testing models that haven’t caught up to reality.

Technology is present, but not aligned to:

  1. Teacher capacity 
  2. Student experience 
  3. Instructional design 
  4. Or actual learning outcomes

Why My Background Matters: Integrating AI in the Classroom

Education Is Facing the Same Systems Failure, At Higher Stakes

Education Is Facing the Same Systems Failure, At Higher Stakes

I bring nearly 20 years of IT leadership experience combined with a Master’s-level background in curriculum and instruction.  That means I don’t just ask: “What systems do you have?”
 

I ask:

  1. How are they being used?
  2. Who truly understands them? 
  3. Where is training breaking down? 
  4. How will AI interact with what already exists?
  5. And what happens after the rollout?
     

This perspective allows me to design solutions that work   technically, operationally, and humanly, in both corporate and educational environments.

Meet Christine: A Trailblazer in Technology

Christine Burkette, B.S., M.S., M.Ed.
 AI & IT Consultant | Systems Integration & Workforce Readiness 


 AI doesn’t fail organizations.
Poor system alignment and training do. 


 I help corporations and school districts bridge the gaps between legacy systems, current platforms, and AI adoption, without losing institutional knowledge, performance, or people who actually understand how systems work.

IT Consulting Firm & Tech Workforce Development (501c3)

Enterprise IT Strategy That Delivers

Promising Integrations Consulting Firm, Inc. (PICF, Inc.) is a woman-owned IT consulting firm founded by Christine Burkette in 2004, specializing in helping organizations make smarter technology decisions as systems grow more complex. From education and government to enterprise environments, PICF focuses on aligning infrastructure, platforms, and people to improve performance and reduce risk.


With deep experience across enterprise software integration, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale IT operations, PICF supports organizations managing 100+ global IT professionals and multi-vendor models. The firm advises executives on system usage, cost drivers, and operational readiness, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable results, especially as AI and automation are introduced.


If your systems feel disconnected, overextended, or underperforming, PICF brings clarity before change.

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Workforce Development Through Customized Learning Pipelines

Michigan Youth STEM, Tech & Aeronautics (Michigan Youth STA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering customized workforce development curriculum that connects education to employment, from K–12 through adult learners. We partner with nonprofits, school districts, government agencies, municipalities, and corporations to design training programs aligned to on-the-job skill requirements, new technology adoption, and direct-to-hire pathways.


Our programs span STEM, technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering, environmental science, aeronautics, and emerging technologies, and are delivered through instructor-led, hybrid, and virtual models. Curriculum is tailored to meet employer needs, whether retraining an existing workforce, preparing participants for new product rollouts, or developing entry-level talent ready to step into defined roles upon completion.


Michigan Youth STA focuses on practical skill development, career readiness, and measurable outcomes, ensuring participants gain the technical knowledge, confidence, and applied experience required in today’s workforce. Our work supports communities and employers by closing skills gaps, strengthening talent pipelines, and accelerating access to opportunity.


Partner with Michigan Youth STA to build workforce programs that train with purpose and hire with confidence.

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Integrating Technology to Streamline Process to Drive Revenue! and Efficiency!

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