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Michael Groen

Partner

Mike served over 36 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, culminating his career as the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, and the senior executive for AI in the Department of Defense. He previously served at the National Security Agency, overseeing Computer Network Operations, and as the Director of Joint Staff Intelligence (JSJ2), working closely with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of Defense and Senior Leaders across the Department.

Groen is an experienced Marine commander and multi-tour combat veteran. He is the author of With the First Marine Division in Iraq, No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy.

Mike’s expertise centers on transformative technology and its application in Defense, the Intelligence Community, and the commercial marketplace. He is an experienced change-agent, with a penchant for modernizing capabilities, integrating technology, and adapting organizations and cultures. He is a skilled advisor, with deep experience in the key roles of process, culture, technology and ethics. His focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum implementation, National Security and Digital Transformation. He has earned Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School.