Don Palmer, who also writes under the pen name Julian Ryker, is an author, consultant, and business strategist with a career spanning cybersecurity, cloud platforms, AI development, and digital transformation. With decades of experience in technology modernization, intelligence operations, and business consulting, he blends real-world expertise with sharp insights, wit, and a no-nonsense approach in both his fiction and non-fiction work.
As Julian Ryker, he crafts high-stakes contemporary thrillers that explore the dark intersections of technology, espionage, and human conflict, drawing from his background in cybersecurity and intelligence. His novels bring realism, tension, and deep character exploration, reflecting the complexities of modern digital warfare and surveillance.
In his business writing, Don is the author of How to Get the Most Out of Your Consultant and The AI-Powered Project Manager, both part of his broader mission to cut through corporate hype and nonsense. His work offers practical, results-driven strategies for business leaders, executives, and project managers, combining AI, digital transformation, and business acumen in a way that is both insightful and entertaining.
Don’s unique background allows him to write across multiple genres, tackling everything from AI-driven business strategy to tech-infused espionage fiction. Whether advising businesses on how to navigate the AI revolution or crafting pulse-pounding thrillers, his work is always rooted in expertise, humor, and an unfiltered perspective.
When he’s not writing or consulting, Don enjoys researching historical espionage, analyzing emerging tech trends, and challenging conventional thinking. He currently resides near Dallas, TX, where he continues to explore the evolving landscapes of technology, security, and business leadership—both in reality and in fiction.
Don Palmer, who also writes under the pen name Julian Ryker, is an author, consultant, and business strategist with a career spanning cybersecurity, cloud platforms, AI development, and digital transformation. With decades of experience in technology modernization, intelligence operations, and business consulting, he blends real-world expertise with sharp insights, wit, and a no-nonsense approach in both his fiction and non-fiction work.
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Artificial Intelligence is having a moment. Again.
But this time, it’s not whispering creepy riddles in a sci-fi movie. It’s in your Chrome tab, answering emails, writing code, and confidently spewing plausible nonsense like it’s running for Congress.
Let’s be brutally honest: AI is impressive.
But it’s also overhyped, underpriced, and dangerously misunderstood. And if you’re still treating it like a divine revelation instead of a temporarily cheap, occasionally deranged intern, you’re going to...
Let’s be real for a minute. America has serious problems, and they’re not exactly breaking news. It’s the same tired, broken record playing over and over. The big-ticket items all politicians love to talk about:
The Big Ticket Items:
Border Security: Wide open and out of control. Both sides claim to want a fix, yet nothing ever gets fixed. Convenient, huh?
The Economy: Inflation, unemployment, skyrocketing debt, housing crises. They all have “plans” but none of them work.
