Michael Armao

Michael Armao is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in leading technology teams in data science, analytics, international expansion, program delivery, business capture, risk hedging, and driving ROI.

Currently serving as the CEO of Verstand AI, Michael oversees the development of cloud data platforms and products using cross-functional data science and machine learning engineering teams.

An advocate for applied decision science, Michael Armao emphasizes a 'business case first' approach to ensure value and ROI are identified before proceeding with model development and machine learning engineering.

Verstand AI focuses on developing products that utilize client enterprise data warehouses and other datasets to provide predictive and prescriptive analytics, aiding decision-making in areas like foreign investment, international operations, geopolitical events, and customer outreach.

Michael Armao's educational background includes studies in International Relations, Economics, Investment Risk Identification and Management within Emerging & Frontier Markets from Georgetown University, and International Economics from the University of Vienna.

In his career, Michael has held key positions such as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Verstand AI, Director at Twin Technologies, Managing Director at Verax Labs, Vice President of Operations at Agilex Technologies, and Managing Director at Unisys.