Steve is a thought leader, speaker, and cofounder of tech, media, and marketing firms.He holds a certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management from Harvard University, a certificate from the University of California Berkeley Law School in Tech & Business Law with a focus on Cybersecurity Law & Data Privacy Law. And a full stack software development certificate from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Steve's academic achievements are complemented by his practical experience. With a Cum Laude MBA from UNC-Charlotte and a B.S. in Industrial Management from Clemson University. Steve brings a unique wealth of experience from his tenure at Apple, ATARI, AT&T, SONY, Honeywell, and Deloitte plus numerous global startups and startup divisions & brands.

He helps brands transform their technology debt, create a clear tech strategy using AI, emerging tech, cybersecurity, and social media.

Steve is the founder of The Institute on AI, providing AI leadership training, education, AI agent development, AI app level integrations, and practical solutions for using AI across your business. He is also the founder of Tucker Cybersecurity, a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) & GRC (Governance, Risk, & Compliance) advisor for critical infrastructure and businesses worldwide. Steve is the founder of theCodrs, a software development firm focused on AI, Emerging Tech, Crypto, & Digital Media solutions, and co-founder of  Rubia Social, a full service AI-powered social media & digital marketing agency.

The Institute on AI along with theCodrs, Tucker Cybersecurity, & Rubia Social anchor a secure, modern digital, & AI strategy with specialized expertise in AI-driven development, comprehensive cybersecurity, & dynamic digital & social media marketing, enriched by deep knowledge of regulatory, governance, and legal frameworks in tech & data privacy. Together, they drive your innovation, grow top line revenue, increase bottom line profits, & create raving fans.