Theodore Tanner

Theodore Tanner Jr. is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and software development. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at BigBear.ai, a company specializing in AI solutions for cybersecurity, supply chains, and autonomous systems.1

Career Highlights

• CTO at BigBear.ai (July 2023 - Present)1
• CTO and Chief Architect - Watson Health at IBM (February 2019 - July 2022)1
• Co-Founder and CTO of PokitDok (March 2011 - December 2018)1
• Architect positions at both Apple and Microsoft1

Expertise and Interests

Tanner's primary focus is on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Agent-Based Systems within Distributed Computing.1 His technical skills include:

• Blockchain
• Machine learning
• Quantum computing
• Graph theory
• Big data
• Numerical analysis
• Genetic programming

Achievements and Contributions

• Holds several patents in blockchain, semantics, machine learning, signal processing, and signal protection1
• Published numerous articles in leading technical magazines1
• Previously held a Top Secret Security Clearance1
• Member of the ACM and IEEE1

Education and Advisory Roles

Tanner is involved in various academic advisory positions:

• IAB member for the University of South Carolina Computer Science Department1
• IAB member for the Center for Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning at the University of Tennessee1
• Executive Advisory Board member for the Clemson University Restoration Institute's Zucker Family Graduate Education Center1

Theodore Tanner Jr.'s career spans multiple successful startups and major tech companies, demonstrating his expertise in cutting-edge technologies and his ability to drive innovation in the tech industry.