Trusted by Agencies and Startups Alike

Jermaine Leonard

Founder & Principal Consultant | AIGP, AI Governance Professional (IAPP)

Jermaine brings 28 years of engineering experience to serve both mission-critical federal environments and growth-stage private companies. His career spans systems engineering, AI deployment strategy, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation across government and commercial sectors.

He holds the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) certification from IAPP, the recognized credentialing standard for professionals navigating AI policy, compliance frameworks, and risk management. This credential, combined with his hands-on background in secure satellite communications, on-premises infrastructure, and legacy system modernization, gives him a perspective few AI consultants can offer: technical depth and regulatory fluency in the same room.

Jermaine's unique value comes from bridging two worlds. He understands the rigorous compliance demands of federal missions and the speed and innovation mindset of the startup ecosystem. He doesn't just understand the frameworks. He builds the systems that have to live inside them.

As a committed advocate for ethical and responsible AI, every engagement Jermaine leads prioritizes transparency, fairness, and accountability, whether the stakes are national security or business growth.

Why ArcPoint Consulting

AIGP-Certified Expertise

Our principal consultant holds the AI Governance Professional certification from IAPP, the gold standard credential for AI compliance, policy, and risk management. When regulations change, we already know what they mean for your systems.

Risk-First, Adoption-Focused Delivery

We don't just deploy technology. We ensure it is trustworthy, compliant, and actually gets used. Every implementation balances innovation with appropriate risk controls. No governance theater. No tech for tech's sake.

Ethical AI in Practice

Committed to responsible AI that upholds the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and accountability. These aren't marketing words. They are the NIST AI RMF principles we implement on every engagement.

Deep Cross-Sector Expertise

We bring dual-track experience serving federal agencies with stringent compliance requirements and SMBs with aggressive growth goals. We speak both languages fluently and we know when the right answer looks different depending on which world you operate in.