Mike Hollinger

Mike Hollinger is a leading figure in the AI and engineering community and the founder of Phase Shift Leadership LLC, specializing in technical leadership in the AI era. He is the current president of the Austin AI Alliance, a nonprofit consortium that brings together leaders from the extensive AI ecosystem in Austin to foster collaboration and innovation. Additionally, he is a member of the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering Advisory Board, where he shapes educational strategies and guides curriculum developments as the chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Board, enhancing the integration of cutting-edge technologies in academic programs. Outside of work, Mike is often found running on a trail in Austin alongside his husband, or playing with and reading to their daughter.

Professionally, Mike is currently the Chief Architect for Applied AI and Solutions in IBM Sustainability Software. As an IBM Distinguished Engineer, he was responsible for IBM's Maximo Application Suite and infusing differentiated AI capabilities into the suite. Mike spent two years in Taipei, Taiwan, as Lead Software Architect for IBM’s Power Systems Taiwan firmware development team. He was also named an IBM Master Inventor, recognizing his contributions to the IBM intellectual property portfolio, and has authored or co-authored more than 60 patents and invention disclosures.