S2RC improves how people perform and how systems operate in high-stakes environments. We work through four integrated capability channels: Applied R&D, AI Augmentation, System Optimization, and Retention-Driven Training. These are not separate businesses. They are one method applied to one outcome. Better performance.
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and certified 8(a) firm, we take what works in the field and scale it across the modern workplace. We design around real work, keep humans in control, and prove every system under real conditions before we scale it.
Technology does not create excellence. People do. We design the systems people perform within.
Human-centered design is the thread that connects every capability we deliver. It is how we make sure technology serves the people using it, not the other way around.
We turn operational problems into tested capabilities. We prototype and validate concepts before full investment, and we bridge research, engineering, and field execution. Applied R&D is the right fit for hard problems with no off-the-shelf answer.
Training that changes performance, not attendance records. Our training is scenario-based and built around how work actually gets done. It is delivered through Skill Point™ for continuous training and MATRIX for just-in-time training, and it produces records and proof packages for audit and leadership visibility.
Better decisions. Faster workflows. Safer responses. We turn scattered information into usable decision support and build workflow tools that cut manual and administrative friction. People stay in control. AI adds speed and consistency.
We design the system people actually perform within. We identify workflow friction and process breakdowns, then engineer practical systems, not just better-looking ones. This is the channel that powers Skill Point™ System deployment for point-of-need access and governance.
Anthony Lavazza serves as Vice President of Operations at S2RC, bringing over 20 years of expertise in military safety, federal regulatory compliance, and industrial training. He leads S2RC’s operational strategy for its growing Industrial Solutions division, overseeing the delivery of risk-mitigating safety programs, deployment of digital training platforms, and implementation of compliance systems across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments.
Before joining S2RC, Anthony founded National Safety Group, where he directed high-impact safety engagements for semiconductor and infrastructure clients. His public sector experience includes serving as a Compliance Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA), where he was responsible for the enforcement of federal safety regulations across construction, energy, and logistics sectors.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Anthony served more than a decade as a Ground Safety Manager and Bulk Fuel Specialist. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Outreach Instructor. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Eastern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Arizona State University.
Anthony’s appointment reinforces S2RC’s commitment to modernizing workplace safety systems through AI-enabled training platforms and ergonomic human-machine interface development. His leadership supports safer, smarter, and more efficient industrial operations across the logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure domains
Rick Stone leads S2RC with over 22 years of experience across government, military, and aerospace sectors. A proven executive and human systems engineer, Rick shapes S2RC’s strategic vision, fosters leadership and team building, and drives innovation and growth.
In addition to his role at S2RC, Rick continues to serve as an Air Force Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). He has also held leadership roles as Vice President of Strategic Planning at Black Diamond Advanced Technology and Director of Business Development at Pison Technologies. Beyond these responsibilities, Rick sits on the boards of several startups, providing strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive operational experience.
Rick holds a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, a BA in Psychology from American Military University, and an associate degree in information technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He maintains a TS/SCI Clearance, FAA Part 107 License, SAFe Agilist Certification, and is a native Spanish speaker. Reflecting his passion for service and community impact, Rick supports veterans’ and children’s charities.
