Thomas brings close to two decades of experience managing large Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Digital practices for one of the largest consulting Firms in the world. As an authentic leader, disruptive thinker, and innovative mind he offers a relentless focus on market viability and a keen sense for effective go-to-market strategies that have driven his success in building high-performing AI businesses. With a unique blend of public sector, commercial, and international experiences he is a sought-after advisor by government executives, large corporations and entrepreneurs alike. His pragmatism and ability to cut through the most complex issues has been recognized by clients around the globe.

Selected to head AI investment for Deloitte’s Government & Public Service (GPS) practice, a $4B business unit. Drove the vision, direction, growth strategies, standards, and best practices for the AI practice. Built out suite of services & solutions for the civilian, defense, security & justice, federal health, and state & local sectors. Shaped market messaging, brand development, and go-to-market plans. Partnered with corporate development team to assess and identify acquisition targets. Managed due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Consulted with C-suite executives and oversaw large consulting engagements in the digital and AI spaces. - Commandeered the AI strategic growth play for Deloitte GPS business. Co-led creation of Deloitte USA’s AI strategy and investment plan, the firm’s business case and largest investment in a single market trend and gained Board approval. - Supported regulatory policy development of the White House and Congress by advising on potential regulatory implications of AI utilization.- Maintained high market presence, serving as thought leader in Applied AI, advising Deloitte’s most strategic clients on their AI efforts.- Fully engaged in all strategic sales pursuits, advising on market needs and pursuit strategy.

Steered transformation and consolidation of Deloitte’s analytics capabilities into new GPS Analytics & Cognitive practice, comprised of AI, Big Data, and Robotics offerings. Managed $250M business, leading 25+ partners and managing directors, as well as 1,000+ practitioners across the U.S. and India. Spearheaded long-term strategy, AI capabilities vision, and corporate business planning for Federal government market. - Maximized profitability by generating consistent 20% YoY revenue growth and driving operational excellence.- Widened margins by implementing Deloitte’s new operating model, merging five fragmented practice areas into the Analytics & Cognitive Practice. Directed development, go-to-market, and delivery of in-demand robotics, AI, big data offerings, and hybrid solutions for the Federal, State & Local government market.Partner, Clients & Markets Leader of Global Analytics & Cognitive Steering Committee- Served on Global Analytics & Cognitive Steering Committee as Global Government Market Leader and as overall Clients & Markets Leader. - Developed a new global go-to-market approach and worked closely with all country leaders to finalize strategic priorities and investments. - Cultivated government-centric partnerships with multi-billion-dollar technology companies and partnered with technology ecosystem. - Managed investments in new product opportunities.

Key member of practice leadership team, which managed a practice of ~4,000 practitioners in the U.S. and India, generating $700M+ in annual revenue serving commercial clients. - Personally managed $60M+ analytics business for state and local government sector, directing 10+ partners and managing directors. - Devised hybrid analytics solutions strategy and operationalized financial and technological concepts practice wide. - Increased revenue in state/local government sector, seizing untapped market opportunities through new, subscription-based, go-to-market strategies.

Hand-picked to join a team of U.S. partners charged with relocating to Germany and steering growth of the consulting business. Focused on market strategy, pivoting practice focus from mid-size to multi-national companies. As the only German speaker on the team, pursued, negotiated, and signed large, multi-year deals with German-based global clients.☐ Fueled 38%+ YoY business growth in Germany, the second-largest consulting market in the world, yielding $500M+ in annual revenue. More than doubled information management business annually for 3 straight years by revamping growth strategy. ☐ Key role in winning record-breaking, high-profit deals:- Secured a $10M deal with largest German car manufacturer and a contract with Germany's largest industrial equipment manufacturer backed by attractive pricing strategies.- Won the largest customer experience, strategy and predictive analytics project with Europe’s largest airline. - Led the win of a Master Services Agreement with German car manufacturer to support the application of analytics for connected cars, big data, and AI.

Hired into Federal Practice during the acquisition of BearingPoint/KPMG Consulting’s Public Sector business, which increased Deloitte’s government business 800%. - Led DHS HQ account, navigating client into new business areas. Brokered and led high-profile projects, including deployment of the first DHS central asset database and the National Information Exchange Model program. - Drove innovation, partnering with Immigration & Customs Enforcement and the DHS Blue Campaign on optimizing methods for investigating Human & Sex Trafficking. Included the use of Palantir technology and proprietary DHS tools.- Served as analytics & information management advisor & QA Partner on major system implementation at Financial Crimes Enforcement Network – a Department of Treasury component.

Served as Global eGovernment Leader. Piloted business expansion into the Middle East for Emerging Markets practice.- Served as Global eGovernment Capability Leader working with government leaders across KPMG/BearingPoint.- Primary focus on growing government business in Germany, Asia Pacific (South Korea, China), Middle East (UAE, KSA and Qatar). - Developed eGovernment initiatives that improve citizen service and drive mission and cultivated strategic partnerships for unique service offerings. - Led large eGovernment Service Transformation pursuits around the globe and cross-leveraged mature public sector solutions across global markets.- Frequent speaker on Innovation in eGovernment at international conferences in APAC and Europe- Worked closely with Microsoft on development of government solutions for the US Government market- Established and operationalized Government Consulting Services offices in UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia and hired local teams. Collaborated with local office leaders on go-to-market strategies, branding, and projects.

Headed all aspects of strategic planning and execution, including creation of service offerings for federal agencies, pricing, marketing, business development, relationship-building, sales, contract negotiation, and project management.☐ Conceived, planned, and launched successful company from the ground up, generating $2M revenue in first year. Later merged clients and staff into BearingPoint/KPMG.☐ Built a multimillion-dollar portfolio of projects with the Department of Treasury. Developed full IT business case.

Enterprise Resource Planning Software Company. Led development of a best practice-based sales and benchmarking tool and introduced the tool at BaanWorld ’99. The tool was created based on a comprehensive business process framework that interacted with selected best practices and aligned performance metrics. Created and implemented new business-centric approach to the way products were developed, managed and marketed. The concept was fully adopted by BaaN worldwide.Keynote speaker at the Global Sales Kick-Off events in 2000 for the Americas in Los Angeles and for EMEA in Berlin, Germany.