Marc Abrams
About Marc Abrams
Marc Abrams serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, where he focuses on leveraging Generative AI and Large Language Models to enhance productivity for knowledge workers. He has extensive experience in academia and research, having held positions at Stanford University, IBM Research, and Virginia Tech.
Work at Harmonia Holdings Group
Marc Abrams serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, a position he has held since 2001. In this role, he leads a specialization aimed at reducing toil and policy compliance burdens for knowledge workers through the application of Generative AI and Large Language Models. His focus includes AI safety and the evaluation of trustworthiness metrics. Abrams also leads innovation projects in artificial intelligence and machine learning, contributing to advancements in these fields.
Education and Expertise
Marc Abrams holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and has completed post-doctoral research at Stanford University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in human factors engineering, DevSecOps automation, data science, and big data technologies. He has a comprehensive understanding of application modernization and cloud adoption, which supports his current initiatives at Harmonia.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Harmonia, Marc Abrams worked as a Visiting Scientist at IBM Research from 1986 to 1987. He also served as an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech from 1989 to 2002, where he was tenured. His professional background includes significant experience with U.S. Federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, Transportation, NASA, and NIH.
Achievements
Marc Abrams has led various research and development projects that have involved collaboration with multiple U.S. Federal agencies. He participates in an ATARC working group focused on AI and Data Policy, contributing to discussions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. His work encompasses projects related to blockchain and cybersecurity, reflecting his diverse expertise in technology and innovation.