Mitch Shue

Mitch Shue is a Professor of Practice in the School of Computing at Clemson University since September 2019.15 He is also the Executive Director of Clemson's AI Research Institute for Science and Engineering (AIRISE) since July 2020.15 Before joining academia, Shue had a long career in industry, most notably serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Morningstar, a leading global provider of independent investment research and data.24

Career Highlights

• Industry Experience: Shue has over 25 years of experience leading and scaling software development projects and teams.5 He helped grow three startups into publicly traded companies and two others into successful acquisitions.2

• Morningstar: As CTO, he was responsible for the company's technology vision and execution strategy, managing a global technology workforce of over 1,400 across seven business lines and a $100M technology budget.5

• Entrepreneurship: Shue was an early member of six successful venture-backed software startups.5 He currently serves as a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners.1

Education and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computing and Information Sciences from Trinity University12
• Master's degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University12
• Expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity45

Current Roles at Clemson

• Professor of Practice in the School of Computing15
• Executive Director of AIRISE15
• Member of the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) Advisory Group1
• Industry liaison for the School of Computing3

Shue leverages his extensive industry experience to advance research and education in AI and cloud computing, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.5