About Us

Founded by Monty Chicola

Real Vision Software was founded in 1991 by Monty Chicola — a lifelong Alexandria, Louisiana native and one of the first graduates to earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and Accounting from Northwestern State University (Class of 1980). A passionate advocate for IBM i and IBM Power, Monty launched RVI as an Independent Software Vendor and IBM Business Partner, providing solutions for document management, report management, forms management, and data distribution — now enhanced with AI capabilities — serving clients across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

Monty's commitment to the next generation runs deep. He personally contacted NSU to establish a partnership, developing and teaching an IBM i and AI curriculum focused on the skills most in demand in today's workforce. He serves on the NSU Alumni Association Board of Directors and was inducted into the NSU Long Purple Line in 2018.

"NSU stays a great university for our students, so they can graduate and be a successful part of their communities."

Flies planes for fun, self-proclaimed worst trombone player at NSU, beloved father & family man, hands-on leader loved by the RVI team, and Alexandria, LA, born & raised!

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