John Roeser
Ridgepoint Technologies
AI & Cybersecurity \ IT Solutions Expert
John is the founder of Ridgepoint Technologies, where he helps small businesses use technology with confidence — from AI and cybersecurity to practical automation and IT support. His focus is making modern tech approachable and secure for owners who would rather run their business than fight their software and IT problems.
My Business
I spent 25 years building cybersecurity programs inside large organizations, including Fortune 500 companies. I started Ridgepoint Technologies to bring that experience to the organizations that face the same threats with a fraction of the resources: small and mid-sized businesses, local governments, and school districts across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Today Ridgepoint does two things under one roof. 1) I help organizations adopt AI and automation safely 2) I handle the security side - vCISO leadership, security assessments, and advice you can actually act on. When the plan calls for it, I build the solution myself, so strategy and execution stay with one person. Execution, leadership and knowledge all from a company who has the experience to back it up.
Ideal Referral
A business owner or leader with roughly 10 to 200 employees who is saying one of two things: "we want to use AI but we're not sure it's safe" or "I don't know where our security gaps are." Industry matters less than the need. I see the most demand in legal, healthcare, manufacturing, and franchises, plus local governments and school districts.
Top Product
Three core services. 1. AI Readiness and Advisory, for leadership teams that want to adopt AI without exposing their data. 2. vCISO, a dedicated security leader for your business without the cost of a full-time hire. 3. Security Assessments, for organizations preparing for a compliance audit, meeting cyber insurance requirements, or just wanting a clear picture of where they stand.
Top Problem Solved
Leaders know they should be doing something about AI and cybersecurity, but they can't get a straight answer on where to start. I find the gaps, explain them in plain language, and leave leadership with a clear, prioritized plan. What to fix now, what to watch, and what can wait.
My Ideal Referral Partner
Professionals who sit close to a business owner's risk: insurance agents, attorneys, accountants, bankers, and IT providers who don't do security in depth. When their clients ask about AI or cybersecurity, I'm the person they can hand that conversation to.