Theodore Tanner

About Theodore Tanner

As a developer-first CTO, Ted brings decades of expertise in AI/ML, distributed computing, and open-source engineering to missions of critical importance. His career reflects a deep commitment to architecting systems that empower human decision-makers, accelerate mission outcomes, and push the boundaries of what AI can achieve in complex, high-stakes environments. Currently he is the CTO for Leidos. Ted has also held senior leadership roles at BigBear.ai, IBM Watson Health, Microsoft, and Apple. He led multi-billion-dollar P & Ls for both NYSE and NASDAQ companies as well as Co-Founder of two startups with successful exits. He is also an Advisor to several startups. He has proven expertise in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, and agent-based distributed systems, with a track record of delivering transformative solutions across industries like healthcare, defense, and media. Holds holds 18 patents, and is a Certified Quantum Ambassador for IBMQ. He is also an industrial member of the Association For Computing Machinery.Hard Skills:#LLMS #blockchain #python,#machinelearning,#quantum,#graphtheory,#bigdata #numericalanalysis,#geneticprogramming #ArtificialIntelligence #agentbasedsystems Soft Skills:#PeopleManagement #Adaptability #Creativity #Persuasion

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Leidos

   Jan 2026 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   As Leidos’ Corporate CTO, I spearhead enterprise-wide tech strategy, igniting innovation across our top P&L sectors: National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International, and Defense Systems driving our annual top line,ueled by AI, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics, I lead a powerhouse team delivering mission-critical solutions that bolster national security and transform lives. Committed to ethical progress and bold collaboration, let’s connect to shape tech’s future.

Education

• DeVry Institute of Technology

  BSEET, EE and Computer Science

  1983 — 1986

• Full Sail University

  Audio Engineering

  1982 — 1982

• University of Miami

  GMUE, Electrical and Signal Processing

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Python
• Game Theory
• Data Mining
• Agile Methodologies
• Cloud Computing
• Software Development
• Start-Ups
• Entrepreneurship
• Distributed Systems
• Strategy
• Algorithms
• Integration
• Rest
• Software Engineering
• Natural Language Processing
• Signal Processing
• Java
• Object Oriented Design
• Intellectual Property
• Saas
• Software Design
• Scalability
• Enterprise Architecture
• Semantic Technologies
• Due Diligence
• System Architecture
• Scrum
• Data Science
• Nosql
• Big Data
• Mongodb
• Security Clearance
• Soa
• Rfid+
• Parallel Processing
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Identity Management
• Deep Learning