Tim Persons

About Tim Persons

Translating AI Ambition into Industrial-Grade RealityIn today’s business environment, ambition is abundant—but certainty is scarce. CEOs and Boards are navigating a growing tension between the FOMO of digital acceleration and the FOGO (Fear of Getting Overwhelmed) created by risk, complexity, and regulatory uncertainty.As a Partner at PwC and an internationally recognized innovation leader, I have spent decades operating at the intersection of technology, governance, national security, and enterprise-scale transformation. I don’t just evaluate AI—I help organizations reimagine business at scale with Digital and AI, designing systems that are as commercially powerful as they are trustworthy, effective, and transformative.What I Bring to the TableI help organizations move beyond incremental improvements to rethink entire value chains—embedding digital and AI capabilities that redefine how they operate, compete, and create value.Velocity Through TrustMost companies don’t fail at innovation; they stall at scale. By integrating trust, transparency, and human‑centered design into the core of digital modernization, I help leaders deploy AI enterprise‑wide—with speed, confidence, and without regret.A Strategic “Gold Standard” PerspectiveHaving advised national leaders, boards, and CXOs, I bring a rigor informed by foresight—helping executives see around corners and anticipate the regulatory, ethical, and technical implications that will shape strategy and the P&L long before they surface.Deep Tech, Translated Into Executive StrategyWhether the disruption involves physical, information, or biomedical sciences, I’ve spent my career translating complex technologies into practical, board-ready decisions. I speak both the language of the lab and the language of the enterprise.My Mission at PwCTo empower global leaders to use AI and emerging technologies not just as new capabilities, but as durable competitive advantages. Whether the challenge is scaled generative AI implementation, operating model redesign, or full digital transformation, my focus remains constant:Integrity. Scalability. ROI.Because reimagining business with AI isn’t about deploying more models—it’s about building systems of trust that unlock enterprise value at scale.Let’s TalkIf your organization is ready to stop experimenting and start leading—ready to scale AI with confidence, trust, and commercial impact—let’s connect.We aren’t just transforming technology. We’re redefining what’s possible.

Experience

1. Principal and Ai Leader

   PwC

   Feb 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Works in AI and emerging technologies to provide robust, scalable, and transformative solutions for Boards and C-level leaders of F100 clients - including rapid innovation and development of MVPs, evaluation and validation of machine systems, policy and regulation, risk management, standards development, and assurance.

Education

• James Madison University

  B.Sc., Physics

  1989 — 1993

• Wake Forest University

  M.Sc., Computer Science

  1997 — 2000

• Emory University

  M.Sc., Nuclear Physics

  1993 — 1995

• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Certificate, Strategy and Innovation

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Cissp
• Space Systems
• Security Clearance
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Intelligence Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Policy
• Integration
• Public Policy
• Data Analysis
• Information Assurance
• Analysis
• Dod
• National Security
• Policy Analysis
• Military
• Federal Government
• Defense
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• R&D
• Security
• Emerging Technologies
• Enterprise Architecture
• Homeland Security
• Analytical Skills
• Team Building
• Technical Writing
• Information Security
• Computer Security
• Proposal Writing
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Intelligence
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Science
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Leadership