James Restivo is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Minivet Consulting LLC, where he helps organizations improve operations, organize information, and prepare for AI adoption.

Drawing on more than 13 years of operations leadership experience, including serving as Vice President of Operations at a founder-led software company, James combines business process expertise with deep Microsoft 365 knowledge to help organizations build systems that scale. His work spans business process optimization, information architecture, SharePoint migrations, governance, Copilot readiness, and organizational adoption.

James is passionate about helping organizations move beyond technology-first thinking and focus on the operational foundations that drive successful outcomes. His sessions emphasize practical lessons learned, real-world examples, and actionable guidance that attendees can take back to their organizations immediately. Topics include Microsoft 365, Copilot, AI readiness, information governance, and business process improvement.

Based in Rhode Island, James regularly speaks to business groups, user communities, nonprofits, and organizations looking to improve collaboration, reduce operational friction, and get measurable value from technology investments.