ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Marylandian -- ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Etan Polinger has been officially recognized as New Mexico's first certified AI consultant. he became a certified consultant in January 2024, bringing specialized artificial intelligence expertise to businesses throughout Albuquerque and beyond. With triple certifications and over $132,000 invested in AI education, Polinger offers comprehensive consulting services designed to help organizations implement artificial intelligence solutions that drive innovation and deliver measurable results.

"Artificial intelligence isn't just changing business—it's completely redefining what's possible," says Polinger. "My mission is to help organizations in New Mexico implement AI strategically, creating systems that enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and build sustainable competitive advantages."

Polinger's expertise is backed by prestigious certifications as an AI Persona Method Consultant through the AI Branding Academy and as a Certified Chief AI Officer from the International Association of Chief AI Officers.  His consulting services include strategic AI integration, custom tool development, process automation, and data strategy implementation.

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This milestone follows Polinger's successful career trajectory from his early days at Albuquerque startup @pay to building his own award-winning marketing agency. His work has produced remarkable results, including helping launch a business from zero to seven figures in under eight months and speaking alongside business leaders like Daymond John, Ryan Deiss, and Sir Richard Branson at the Traffic and Conversion Summit.

In April 2023, Polinger conducted his landmark presentation on AI at Fat Pipe in downtown Albuquerque, demonstrating practical applications of artificial intelligence for local business owners. He has also partnered with Chris Daigle, CEO of Chief AI Officer, to produce weekly "Productivity with AI" training and develop an "Introduction to AI" course for GrowthHackers.com.

"I've been deep in building custom tools for clients and it has been a blast," Polinger adds. "Seeing people able to optimize their lives and businesses through these solutions—it's an honor to create so much value so quickly."

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape business landscapes, Polinger is uniquely positioned to help New Mexico organizations navigate this critical transition—not just implementing technology but reimagining how entire operations can be enhanced through artificial intelligence.

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For more information about Etan Polinger's AI consulting services or to schedule a consultation, visit MakesSense.ai or contact.

About Etan Polinger: Etan Polinger is New Mexico's first certified AI consultant, with triple certifications as an AI Persona Method Consultant, through the AI Branding Academy, and as a Certified Chief AI Officer from the International Association of Chief AI Officers. With over eleven years of business experience and previous military experience in special operations, Polinger specializes in helping organizations implement artificial intelligence solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Prior to focusing on AI consulting, Polinger built an award-winning marketing agency and has spoken at prestigious business events alongside industry leaders like Sir Richard Branson.

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