A technology evangelist, entrepreneur, thought leader, and speaker based in San Francisco, California. I am currently working with a few of Microsoft's largest customers in Silicon Valley to shape the future use of AI. I daily advise senior business executives and aide their teams in the use and deployment of data, machine learning, and AI across many use-cases and industries. My colleagues say I'm "truly in the thick" of this new AI transformation with an intimate, hands-on knowledge of what is really happening now and what is expected to evolve for the future of AI.I am a gifted storyteller with the ability to translate complex concepts into real-world terms so people and businesses can take action, and ultimately recognize the "art of the possible" with these new technologies. I frequently speak at events related to high-tech topics and evangelize on the future of machine learning, AI, autonomous systems and how they will shape companies and ultimately impact people in our daily lives.I currently serve as the board president for the Association of Corporate Growth – Silicon Valley Chapter (ACGSV.org) and advise start-ups, venture capital firms, private equity investors, investment bankers, and operating companies on how to leverage new technologies during merger and acquisition (M&A) activities. Personally, I have founded and successfully exited three start-up businesses and serve as a board advisor for start-ups which gives me a real understanding of the M&A space.I hold an Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) degree from the University of Alabama. In my personal life, I a former combat engineering officer in the US Army and a current member of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. I enjoy fly fishing, skiing, travel, on-line gaming, cosplay, and trying new cuisines. A sample of my speaking engagements includes:- The Silicon Valley Podcast- Association of Corporate (acg.org)- Microsoft Technology Center events- Intel business conferences- NXP national conference- Cloudera conferences- Cisco conferences- Churchill's Group conferences- Silicon Valley Business Times- San Francisco Business Times- IEEE National Conference