Engage Professor Timothy E. Bates, renowned as the Godfather of Tech, for your consulting, advising, and public speaking needs. He 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 personnel on tracking digital pirates and hackers. His passion goes beyond his vast knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Immersive Technologies. Bates boasts an impressive resume, having served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Global Fortune 200 companies like Lenovo and General Motors. At General Motors, he spearheaded innovative initiatives, such as the software-defined ecosystem for the Hummer Electric and the digital twinning of vehicles. His technical expertise is in demand among leading organizations such as Deloitte & Touché LLP, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Dow Chemical, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Presently, he works as a fractional CTO for several emerging technology startups and is a Professor of Practice at the University of Michigan’s College of Innovation and Technology. Bates has received multiple accolades for his leadership and contributions to the technology sector. He was honored with the BEYA Black Engineers Association Award for Modern-Day Technology Leader due to his innovative work, as well as a CIO Award for the GM Layers of Defense Strategy, highlighting his role in cybersecurity at General Motors. Additionally, he has received a CEO Award for Technical Fellow: Immersive Strategy for his groundbreaking efforts in immersive technology, and has been recognized with Military Commendations for his contributions to cybersecurity in military contexts.