Message From the Author
Hello, fellow change agent, builder, and entrepreneur,
Thanks for allowing me (and this amazing community) to share this exciting stage of computing with you! I’m thrilled to facilitate (here on Substack) a vision of where AI can revolutionize business today (and tomorrow).
For context, my interest in AI started 30 years before ChatGPT launched in Q4 2022. It all started in the 1992 when my loving and supportive parents bought me (and my siblings) an IBM PS/1 personal computer (PC)—featuring an Intel i386SX, 25 MHz processor and 2 MB of RAM. It was with that PC that I learned to program in BASIC and Pascal. It was also how I discovered Prodigy, America Online, and CompuServe—the internet via 2400 baud dial-up modem back then. Not long after (in 1997, as a computer science undergrad), I took my very first course in AI, aptly course-titled (wait for it)—Artificial Intelligence.
Today, I help individuals and teams see the art of the possible with AI—empowering them to act decisively on opportunities and seize competitive advantages.
With a foundation in software engineering, product design, product management, and data science, I’ve spent over two decades guiding teams from discovery to delivery. Whether at Fortune 500s, startups, or non-profits, I bring a structured, interdisciplinary approach to uncovering opportunities, navigating complexity, and delivering results that matter.
I thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, business strategy, and product—today, translating cutting-edge AI into user-focused, high business value solutions. In this AI-first era, I’m here to help teams align innovation with strategic goals, stay ahead of the curve, and create meaningful impact.
Along my journey, I earned an MS in Applied Analytics from Columbia University, MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park, and BS in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology. I’m cloud and AI certified in AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. I’m also an adjunct faculty member at Columbia, where I have the privilege of shaping the next generation of AI leaders.
This publication is an extension my vision: from AI research to business outcomes—bridging the gap between breakthrough research and bold actions!
Best,
Michael Mallari
