The Innovator’s Playbook

Rewiring Certification with AI: ASE CTO Rebecca Sutter on Tech That Actually Works

Is your credentialing system future-ready, or just outdated paperwork dressed in tech?

CTO Rebecca Sutter of ASE joins The Innovator’s Playbook to share how she’s building real AI use cases inside a 50-year-old nonprofit. From adaptive testing and blockchain credentials to AI-driven QA, this is the inside story of how to align people, platforms, and purpose.

In this episode:

  • Why AI isn’t replacing tests—it’s reshaping how we measure skill
  • The challenge of cleaning up "technical debt meets politics"
  • The surprising truth about women in early software
  • How to build trust in tech with psychological safety

A must-listen for anyone rethinking learning, leadership, or legacy systems