AI & Automation

Intelligent Solutions for the Modern Enterprise

At LTA Tech Services, we harness the power of artificial intelligence and automation to transform business operations, enhance decision-making, and create sustainable competitive advantages. Our solutions combine cutting-edge technology with practical implementation expertise to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Our AI & Automation Approach

Following our proven Service Success Strategic Formula, we deliver AI and automation solutions that create real business value:

Assessing your operational workflows, data readiness, and automation opportunities

Testing solutions in controlled environments to validate results

Auditing performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement and ROI

Planning targeted AI and automation initiatives aligned with strategic objectives

Implementing technologies with careful change management and integration

Our AI & Automation Services

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Enterprise AI Solutions

From strategy to execution, we design secure, scalable AI and automation solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth without disrupting your core systems.

Why Choose LTA for Your AI & Automation Needs

Our team brings together unique expertise in defense intelligence, healthcare IT, and commercial technology innovation. This diverse background enables us to approach AI and automation challenges with both technical precision and strategic vision, ensuring solutions that are not only technologically sound but also practical and impactful.
Led by professionals with extensive experience in both military and entrepreneurial environments, we understand how to implement AI solutions that operate effectively in complex, regulated environments while driving meaningful business transformation. Our forward-thinking approach, championed by our business development leadership, ensures that we’re constantly evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying new opportunities to create value for our clients.
Contact us today to discuss how our AI and Automation services can help your organization work smarter, make better decisions, and deliver exceptional experiences to your customers and employees.

Kirsha Wilson‑Smith

Executive Administrator

Kirsha Wilson‑Smith serves as the Executive Administrator for LTA Tech Services, where she supports daily operations, executive coordination, and client communication for the company. She brings a strong background in both the medical field and community service, with more than 15 years of experience training employees and medical providers on billing and claims systems. Kirsha holds a bachelor's degree in finance with a concentration in Accounting and applies her analytical and organizational strengths to enhance efficiency across the organization.

Beyond her work in the tech sector, Kirsha is the co‑founder of Nurture House Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth. She is a proud member of Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and a member of the Clarksville Leadership Class of 2026. Kirsha also serves on several community boards, including the F.U.E.L. Board, the Rotary Action Group for Mental Health Committee, the Community Advisory Board, and the Montgomery County Youth Coalition. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Foster Care Review Board.

Outside of her professional and community roles, Kirsha enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, laughing, playing golf, watching football, and supporting all things, Auburn.

OFFICE LOCATION

30 Crossland Avenue, Suite 202, Clarksville, TN 37040

Leonard Tharpe

Founder & CEO

Leonard is the Founder of Len Tharpe and Associates, LLC (dba LTA Tech Services). Responsibilities include selecting and implementing suitable technology to streamline an organization’s operations and to optimize their strategic benefits by designing and customizing technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience. LTA’s services include data management/analytics, managed services, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), IT staffing, web development, IT training and consulting. He recently opened an office in Clarksville. He also heads up a technology training nonprofit (Tech Adventurer Center) that provides technology training and awareness to those that generally don’t have the access or resources needed to stay abreast of emerging technologies. He and his wife Stephanie currently live in Gallatin, TN.

EDUCATION

Leonard received a BS degree in Computer Science from Austin Peay State University. He received a MS degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Southern California and a MS degree in Computer Science from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

He also attended the Dartmouth College Minority Business Executive Program. He completed the TN HIMSS/Belmont University Health Information Technology (HIT) Accelerator Certificate Program.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Leonard has over 40 years of experience in various areas of computer science and information technologies, serving in both technical and management positions.

He served as President and CEO of Brandon Technology Consulting, Incorporated (BTC) from 2000–2017, a company he founded. BTC provided Information Technology services to the Military Health Systems (TRICARE), Nashville International Airport, Air Force Medical Systems, the Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, and a wide range of commercial and non-profit organizations.

He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University (Computer Science) and Trevecca Nazarene University (Healthcare IT) in Nashville. He also taught IT courses at Strayer University, Stratford University, Tennessee State University, and The Learning Tree, International.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Leonard’s professional associations include the Nashville Technology Council (NTC), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), The Institute for Robotics Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence (RPA/AI), and the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce.

MILITARY SERVICE

Leonard served 20 years in the United States Army. In the Army he worked in the areas of information technology, acquisition and procurement, communications-electronics, and field artillery. His military assignments included The Pentagon where he served at the Army Strategic and Advanced Computing Center, and the Army Artificial Intelligence Center. He also served at the Army Information Systems Management Activity at Fort Monmouth, NJ; and the Army Information Systems Support Group in Hawaii.

His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

OFFICE LOCATION

30 Crossland Avenue, Suite 202, Clarksville, TN 37040