Gary Vause II

Professor Gary Vause, II is an international scholar-practitioner, technology executive, U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and co-author of The AI Transformation: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. With more than 25 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and technology management, his career bridges academia, business, government, and public safety.

A former KPMG professional, Professor Vause is the creator of Self-Determination AI, a philosophy built on four pillars: Ownership of Learning, Ownership of Data, Ownership of Systems, and Ownership of Outcomes. His work examines how people and organizations can remain competitive and preserve human agency as AI transforms civilization.

From his journey as a Florida fruit picker to professor and technology leader, his message remains clear: Artificial Intelligence amplifies capability, but ownership amplifies humanity.