Theodore Tanner Jr.
About Theodore Tanner Jr.
Theodore Tanner Jr. is the Chief Technology Officer at BigBear.ai, with over 30 years of experience in technology. He has held significant roles at major companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Apple, and has co-founded several startups, including PokitDok.
Current Role at BigBear.ai
Theodore Tanner Jr. serves as the Chief Technology Officer at BigBear.ai, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technological direction and innovation strategies of the company. His extensive background in technology and leadership positions enables him to guide the development of advanced solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Tanner held several significant positions in technology leadership. He worked at IBM as CTO and Chief Architect for Watson Health from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Global CTO and Chief Architect at Merative for a brief period in 2022. His experience includes roles at major companies such as Microsoft and Apple, where he held architect positions, contributing to key projects and innovations.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Theodore Tanner Jr. has a solid educational foundation in technology. He studied Electrical and Signal Processing at the University of Miami, earning a GMUE from 1990 to 1992. He also holds a BSEET from DeVry Institute of Technology, where he studied EE and Computer Science from 1983 to 1986. Additionally, he briefly studied Audio Engineering at Full Sail University in 1982.
Patents and Publications
Tanner holds several patents in various fields, including blockchain, semantics, machine learning, signal processing, and signal protection. He is also a published author, having contributed numerous articles to leading technical magazines. His work reflects his expertise and thought leadership in the technology sector.
Advisory Roles and Industry Involvement
Theodore Tanner Jr. is actively involved in academia and industry through various advisory roles. He serves on the Executive Advisory Board for the Zucker Family Graduate Education Center at Clemson University Restoration Institute. Additionally, he is a member of the Industry Advisory Board for both the University of South Carolina Computer Science Department and the Center for Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning at the University of Tennessee.