Thomas E Utiger, an accomplished innovator with a background in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, has led a successful career in Information Technology. Utiger's experience includes NA Solutioning Leader at IBM Garage, Associate Partner - Watson, AI & Data Practice, Business Analytics & Optimization Practice, and Information Lifecycle Governance Coach/Consultant at IBM. Along with working at IBM, Utiger has founded multiple successful organizations, including Data Empowerment Group and Wirehead Systems. Not only has Utiger worked for various tech conglomerates, but he has also honed his technical skills as an Enterprise Content Management Developer at Pacific Gas & Electric and as an Enterprise Content Management Architect at Charles Schwab.

Utiger emphasizes that innovation in technology is all about creating business value rather than just the latest technical widget. He brings this ethos to his role at IBM, assisting clients with transformative solutions in AI, data, and analytics.