The Godfather of Tech, Professor Timothy E. Bates

Hire Professor Timothy E. Bates, The Godfather of Tech for your consulting, advising and public speaking needs. The Godfather of Tech was Discovered at the age of 13 by the U.S. Marshals Service as a hacker and later recruited by the U.S. Government to train and educate them on how to track down digital pirates and hackers. The Godfather of Tech has a passion that extends beyond his extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Immersive Technologies. His stunning resume includes positions like Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Global Fortune 200 companies, such as Lenovo and General Motors. At General Motors, he led groundbreaking projects like the company’s s/w-defined ecosystem for the Hummer Electric and digital twinning of vehicles. His technical expertise is sought-after and utilized by market-leading organizations, such as Deloitte & Touché LLP, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Dow Chemical, the US Marshals Service, and the US Marine Corps. He currently serves as a Fractional CTO to a number of emerging technology start-ups and is a Professor of Practice for University of Michigan, College of Innovation and Technology.

The Godfather of Tech has received several awards recognizing his contributions and leadership in the technology field. Notably, he has been honored with the BEYA Black Engineers Association Award: Modern-Day Technology Leader, which acknowledges his innovative work and leadership in modern technology developments. He has also received a CIO Award for the GM Layers of Defense Strategy, recognizing his strategic contributions to cybersecurity and defense mechanisms at General Motors. Furthermore, Bates has been distinguished with a CEO Award for Technical Fellow: Immersive Strategy, highlighting his pioneering work in immersive technology strategies. He has received Military Commendations for Cyber Security related activities, acknowledging his contributions to cybersecurity in a military context.