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Welcome to EN’RICHED RETROVATION—my digital guilty pleasure,
a retro‑coded rabbit hole built with AI, coffee, and curiosity.
This isn’t my main gig (that’s at richwashburn.com),
but sometimes you just need a couple hours, a spark of nostalgia,
and a love of console vibes.
Use the menu on the left to explore.
Need commands? Type 'HELP' in the lower‑left C:> prompt ;).
Want to tweak the theme? Try 'TYPE OPTIONS.TXT'.
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Last login: [dynamic date] on console
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* SYSTEM DISPLAY OPTIONS *
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To change theme, click below or type 'THEME ' in the prompt.
AMBER (Default)
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
RED
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Type 'HELP' for more commands.
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* RICH WASHBURN: Tech Strategist | AI Whisperer | Digital Renaissance Man *
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Welcome to the control center of Rich Washburn—where old-school tech dreams
meet cutting-edge innovation. Rich has been decoding the digital world since
floppy disks were king and modems made music. With over 30 years riding the
pulse of technological evolution, he’s not just a consultant—he’s the guy
companies call when the system blinks red and no one else knows what to do.
Rich bridges the best of both worlds: the gritty, hands-on, silicon-and-solder
roots of the 1980s with the sleek, adaptive intelligence of tomorrow’s AI.
He’s fluent in binary and business, capable of turning the most complex,
abstract tech problem into a clear, actionable game plan.
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[ WHAT HE DOES ]
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⚙️ AI & Automation Strategy
Rich doesn’t just talk AI—he trains teams, architects solutions, and
makes machine learning feel as intuitive as pressing “run” on a
BASIC program. Whether you’re a startup or a Fortune 500, he’ll help
you level up your processes using real-world, scalable AI tactics.
🔐 Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
Think of Rich as your digital bodyguard crossed with a virtual detective.
From securing sensitive data to investigating breaches with precision,
he brings top-tier experience in digital forensics, infrastructure
security, and incident response.
🧠 Tech Coaching & Mentorship
Whether he's working one-on-one with an entrepreneur or speaking to a
room full of engineers, Rich has a gift: he makes tech make sense.
Clients don’t just walk away with a strategy—they leave empowered,
smarter, and ready to deploy.
🔌 Systems Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization
From legacy systems to bleeding-edge cloud stacks, Rich designs the
foundations that make modern businesses tick. He’s the behind-the-scenes
force ensuring your digital backbone is strong, efficient, and
battle-tested.
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[ WHO HE WORKS WITH ]
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Rich is the go-to ally for industries like:
🔬 Biotech & Healthcare
🏢 Real Estate & PropTech
💻 SaaS & Infrastructure
🛡️ Defense & Cybersecurity
🧪 Startups on the bleeding edge of innovation
If your team needs clarity in chaos or horsepower behind your tech vision,
Rich is your guy.
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[ HIS SUPERPOWER ]
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Turning Complexity into Clarity.
You know that one person who can walk into a room full of skeptical engineers,
break down a blockchain architecture or AI workflow, and have everyone nodding
along in under 10 minutes? That’s Rich. His analogies, stories, and 80s
pop-culture throwbacks make even the densest data accessible and dare we say—
entertaining.
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[ RICH IN RETRO ]
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Call it vintage flair or nerdcore chic, but Rich was doing tech before it
was sexy. Raised on DOS prompts, dial-up, and dot-matrix printers, his roots
are pure 80s. That’s the era that taught him how to troubleshoot, tinker,
and think ahead.
Now? He’s blending that hacker spirit with 21st-century intelligence to help
businesses evolve without losing their edge.
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[ CLIENTS SAY ]
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“Whatever the equivalent of a ‘rockstar’ is in the tech world,
Rich is it.”
“He doesn’t just solve problems—he unlocks entire ecosystems.”
“Rich made AI understandable, implementable, and ROI-positive
in under 90 days.”
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You’ll find Rich mentoring up-and-coming tech leaders, leading AI workshops,
writing thought pieces on cybersecurity, or editing videos from his latest
speaking gig. He’s got a creative streak too—equal parts camera nerd and
digital philosopher.
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[ IN HIS OWN WORDS ]
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“Technology is just light, logic, and language. My job is to translate it
into human terms—and make it work for you.”
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* README.TXT — EN’RICHED RETROVATION *
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File Name: README.TXT
Version : 3.1
Author : R.Washburn
Date : [dynamic date]
System : C:\RETRO\CMD\RICH.EXE
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INSTRUCTIONS
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> Type HELP for available commands
> Use THEME or TYPE OPTIONS.TXT to customize the look
> Explore the file system on the left
> Dig deep. Get lost. That’s kind of the point.
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COMMANDS
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► HELP — Lists all available commands and what they do
► THEME — Switches the color scheme (try THEME GREEN)
► TYPE — Opens a file (like TYPE WELCOME.TXT)
► RUN — Launches certain Easter eggs or content (try RUN /RETROVATE.EXE)
*More commands will be added over time. Or maybe not. You’re not the boss of me.*
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NOT IN THE BIO (BUT TOTALLY TRUE)
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► Rich once built an infrared ESP32-based trigger just to turn on a Polaris speaker bar
► He codes and configures while watching reruns of Airwolf in Marvin the Martian boxers
► He considers AI prompt-writing a legitimate form of spellcasting
► Once built a web server the size of a quarter. Still uses it. Still weirdly proud of it
► Owns more keyboards than some people own socks. No regrets.
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CLOSING THOUGHT
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This project runs on the belief that *new doesn’t always mean better*.
Sometimes, the best interface is the one that gets out of your way.
Welcome to the other side of Rich Washburn—where the retro shell still runs,
the thinking’s still sharp, and the prompt is waiting.
>_ C:\RETRO\RW> _