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Rick McDonald

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Public Sector Healthcare Leader at Avaya
📍 Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Rick McDonald is a Public Sector Healthcare Leader at Avaya with over 18 years of experience specializing in UCaaS, CCaaS, and hybrid cloud solutions. He designs complex, integrated systems for healthcare and SLED clients. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, dedicated, and relentless professional.

Driven by a passion for cutting-edge technology, Rick is the founder of an AI venture focused on creating a next-level customer experience. This entrepreneurial spirit complements his corporate role, showcasing his commitment to innovation in communications and artificial intelligence beyond his primary responsibilities.

He is leading the development of an AI concierge that integrates LLMs, speech recognition, and interactive avatars.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Public Sector Healthcare Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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AI in Healthcare
As Avaya's Public Sector Healthcare Leader, he specializes in designing and presenting complex AI and cloud solutions for the healthcare industry.
Next-Gen CX
Through his startup 3GH. ai, he is developing an AI-powered concierge using LLMs and interactive avatars to redefine the customer experience.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Public Sector Healthcare Leader
Avaya
9-2012
Founder
3GH.ai
11-2010
Account Manager
Avaya
9-2005 - 11-2010
Systems Architect
Presidio Network Solutions
1-1999 - 1-2005
Telecommunications Systems Analyst 5 Years
NextiraOne
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Media appearances

King Abdullah Medical City Transforms the Patient Experience with Avaya Technology. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
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Orange County High School
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