Patrick K.

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About Patrick K.

Patrick Kelly is the founder and CEO of Gratitech.com and the visionary leader behind AI Shields, an open-source secure GenAI and AI data sanitizer project. With over 20 years of experience in technology, application security, and artificial intelligence, Patrick has established himself as a trusted authority in cybersecurity & AI-driven solutions. As a former Principal Application Security Architect at United Airlines and Senior Security Analyst at Guidepoint Security, Patrick brings a wealth of industry expertise to his role at Gratitech. His background includes key positions at major organizations such as Fannie Mae, Berkshire Hathaway, & the US Government, where his position held the High Risk Public Trust sensitivity level. High Risk Public Trust sensitivity level positions have the potential for exceptionally serious impact on the agency’s reputation, operations, & efficiency. They require a more stringent background investigation process, known as a Tier 4 investigation, which is more thorough than the Tier 1 or Tier 2 investigations required for lower-risk positions. This may include checks of employment history, education verifications, credit history, criminal history, and subject interviews. The High Risk Public Trust level is designated for positions that involve a high degree of public trust and have a significant or substantial impact on the integrity or efficiency of federal service. These positions usually involve authorization to make independent judgments concerning monetary transactions or significant decision-making authority in public-facing roles. In addition to earning the High Risk Public Trust sensitivity level for his position during his employment at the US Federal Government, Patrick has been trusted and recognized outside of public service. Patrick's innovative approach to cybersecurity has earned him recognition as one of the top 10 industry-disrupting entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur.com and as #10 of the 30 leaders to watch in 2024 by The Silicon Review. His leadership at Gratitech focuses on developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance security for businesses, exemplified by projects like Secure Multi-GenAI https://chat.AIShields.org and secret discovery & encryption: https//api.CyberArmor.ai and https://s3cr3tx.com (secrets). With a commitment to education & continuous learning, Patrick is currently studying AI and Data Science at Northwestern University, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, Data Science, AI Safety & Security, and GenAI Security