Nonotuck Welcomes AI Data Analytics Manager

Nonotuck Resource Associates is proud to announce the hiring of Rob Bowen as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Analytics Manager, part of our Information Technology (IT) department. Rob’s hiring is part of a larger, organization-wide initiative embracing AI and other emerging technologies to assist Nonotuck in providing services for people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts.

Rob says he was attracted to “the opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI and data automation in service of our mission to help people with disabilities to live their best lives” when applying for the job, adding: “Nonotuck’s emphasis on values of authenticity, mutual love and respect, interdependence, and vulnerability is important to me personally and vital to the well-being of our communities.”

“The agency’s emphasis on personal relationships and holistic support presents unique challenges for AI, automation, and data analytics—challenges which require creativity, empathy, and ethical responsibility, and I am excited to contribute in ways that honor those values.”

Rob says his initial goals for the position include launching projects that demonstrate how AI can align with and support Nonotuck’s mission, establishing best practices for data use, and developing AI, automation, and data tools to support staff and streamline processes.

Long-term, Rob says his goal is “to make Nonotuck a leader in person-centered, AI-supported, data-informed care.”

“Rob’s hire marks an important step in Nonotuck’s journey to thoughtfully integrate AI into the heart of our work,” said George H. Fleischner, Nonotuck’s CEO and President. “Artificial intelligence and data analytics, when applied with care, creativity, and respect for human dignity, have the potential to help us deepen our person-centered approach, strengthen relationships, and enhance the quality of services we provide to people with disabilities. Rob’s expertise will help ensure that our use of technology always serves our mission and our values.”

Rob is a seasoned technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in enterprise information systems, project management, and database development. His earlier consulting work included extensive customization of Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM systems. Rob has also held prominent roles at other national nonprofits, where he has worked as both Senior Developer and Director of Systems and Engineering, managing national IT operations and engineering teams.