Shad is an industry thought and practice leader in emerging technologies with deep focus and unparalleled expertise in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). His foundations in Applied Information Technology at George Mason University and additional specialization in Financial Technology (FinTech) innovation from Harvard University give him industry-leading perspective valued by clients seeking world-class digital transformation, security, and operations.

Driving solutions that not only significantly improve enterprises but also their impact on the human condition across public and private enterprises are hallmarks of Shad’s craft. As a thought leader in the Blockchain and AI communities, he contributes extensively to open-source initiatives including decentralized data marketplaces and the creation of an AI/ML-Ops framework.

In addition to successful Blockchain implementations throughout the federal government, his work includes creating smart contracts and protocols with significant transactional value and volume across blockchain networks including Ethereum, Polygon, Base, and Solana. Shad's successes integrating Blockchain and AI into federal government, defense, energy and space supply chains while advancing initiatives in healthcare and national security underscore his deep commitment to drive strategic digital transformation across core and critical sectors with meaningful and lasting outcomes.