Michael Avina - Chief Technology Officer at Equitus.ai
Contact Information:
- Name: Michael Avina
- Location: Clearwater, Florida, United States
- LinkedIn Profile: [Michael Avina's LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelavina)
Current Position:
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Equitus Corporation (From September 2021 to Present)
- Equitus Corporation is known for delivering AI technologies at enterprise scale without exposing controlled data to externally-operated cloud systems.
Professional Summary:
Michael Avina boasts a robust and diversified career across various technology and business domains. He is recognized for his leadership in technical development, strategic planning, and innovative technological implementations at Equitus.ai. Avina's expertise spans machine learning, deep learning, transformer architectures, NLP processing, vision systems, signal systems, and time-series analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Development & Strategy: Leading the development and implementation of cutting-edge technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Management Roles: Extensive experience in managing large-scale corporate projects and overseeing M&As and business consulting activities.
Previous Experience:
- Chief Product Officer at Equitus Corporation (March 2020 - November 2021)
- Managing Director at International Trade and Development (July 2012 - Present)
- Focused on supporting international trade programs, particularly between the USA and Asia. His role involves developing trade transactions from inception to closure, especially in the context of UAS platforms and EV systems.
- Executive Director at The Collins Group (January 2006 - Present)
- Provided international business consulting, government relations, and M&A services to clients in various sectors including technology, telecom, energy, real estate development, and security.
- Client Principal at ThoughtWorks (January 2007 - December 2008)
- Managed large-scale projects using agile project management methodologies.
- Director at TWP (January 2001 - December 2006)
- Director at UPC (January 1999 - December 2004)
- Manager at Lockheed Martin (January 1994 - December 1999)
Notable Achievements:
- Successfully guiding the technical strategy and product development at Equitus.
- Extensive background in international trade and development, business consulting, project management, and directing M&A activities.
- Managed cross-functional teams and enterprise-scale projects in multiple high-profile organizations.
Professional Network & Activities:
- LinkedIn Connections: Over 500+
- Recent Activity: Participated in SOFWEEK, promoting Equitus' Data Unification Platform (posted: August 17, 2023).
Key Collaborators & Decision Makers at Equitus:
- Robert Guidry: CEO and Founder
- Chasiti Avina: Chief Operations Officer
- Jeff Simpson, Michael Waldier, Cedric Signori: Other decision-makers
Additional Information:
Michael Avina’s contributions have aided in transforming Equitus into a significant player in the artificial intelligence domain, emphasizing the company's advanced data unification technologies that drive enterprise innovation.
This wealth of experience positions Avina as a pivotal figure in the AI technology landscape, offering valuable insights and leadership in both technical and strategic initiatives.
