Ric Raftis

7.4

@RicR

Supposedly retired, independent researcher, passionate about AI, Obsidian and tech.

Bendigo, Vic., Australia.

AI Fluency Score

7.4/10

Assessed 1/13/2026

Velocity

MEDIUM

About

I am a long time tech tragic having been around the industry since 1983. These days I am theoretically retired but still involved with many projects. I do independent research on the sustainability of rural communities to build community organisations using strategic planning, general training and leverage the power of artificial intelligence to introduce new technologies and opportunities. Apart from this I am involved in several online communities focused around AI, tech and Obsidian using all three to explore and develop workflows. Lately I have also got into vibe coding with Antigravity which has opened enormous opportunities for me to build on my ideas. Reach out on LinkedIn if my interests resonate with yours.

AI Wingman Summary

AI Generated

Generated 1/13/2026

Ric Raftis brings four decades of tech industry experience to the AI frontier, now channeling that depth into rural community sustainability research. He builds practical workflows connecting AI tools with Obsidian-based knowledge systems, and has recently expanded into vibe coding with Antigravity to prototype his ideas directly.

His assessment reveals someone who solves problems through strong practical reasoning and domain expertise, though he's still working to internalize systematic AI frameworks alongside his intuitive approach. That combination of deep experience and active skill-building positions him to bridge emerging AI capabilities with real community needs.

Based in Bendigo, Australia, Ric connects independent research with multiple online communities focused on AI and productivity tools.

Work Experience

Public Accountant

Latest

Operated in the area of business consulting and tax as a partner in a rural accounting practice.

Self Employed Web Developer

I started writing websites in 1999 with Macromedia Dreamweaver and moved on to hand coding in html and css. When Joomla started using divs instead of tables, I moved to that platform for all client work. I ran this business until 2019 when I passed it over to a friend who I knew would look after my clients. I then supposedly retired.

Student

I got bored with a lack of intellectual stimulation so I decided to do a Master of Business Administration in 2022 and completed in 2023.

I enjoyed the learning experience enormously and enrolled in a Doctor of Business with a university. I completed 2 years of the course work and achieved good results, but the university PhD system has deteriorated enormously to the point there is little support. This is not just in Australia, but worldwide. I have withdrawn and now conduct independent research.

Links

linkedin.com/in/ricraftis/

Personal Website

ricrafis.au

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