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Michael Fulton

Enterprise Architect at Koch Industries

Columbus, United States

Need help envisioning or driving a digital transformation or uplifting your IT operating model to deliver now and in the future? Those are two passion areas of mine, and I'd love to talk more about either or both with you.

I am an award winning senior technology executive with global experience within several multi-billion-dollar institutions; offers corporate leadership, innovative mindset, strategic viewpoint, strong network and deep understanding of every aspect of a digital operating model backed by proven track record demonstrating technology strategic planning, enterprise architecture, team building proficiencies and the ability to deliver rapid adoption of technology that matters.

Key Takeaways from My Background
- I have demonstrated a consistent track record of STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP and EXECUTION in diverse technology roles.
- My experience spans MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES and includes CORPORATE, CONSULTING and VENDOR environments.
- I am a recognized THOUGHT LEADER and EDUCATOR in the field of digital transformation and IT strategy.
- I have a strong blend of TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, BUSINESS ACUMEN, and INNOVATION.

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Columbus, Ohio
Speaking Topics: Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, IT Operating Models, AI

Michael Fulton Points
Academic 135
Author 43
Influencer 28
Speaker 24
Entrepreneur 180
Total 410

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Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Business Unit: Koch Technology
Theatre: Global
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 100,000+
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 15 years
Last Media Training: 06/01/2019
Last Media Interview: 03/11/2026

Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI
Agile 30.20
AI
AI Ethics
AI Governance
AI Infrastructure
AI Orchestration
Architecture
Blockchain 31.14
Business Continuity
Business Strategy 35.74
Careers
Change Management
Cloud 31.83
Coaching 32.41
Culture
Cybersecurity
Data Center 30.42
DevOps 31.56
Digital Disruption 32.34
Digital Transformation 32.23
Ecosystems
Education 39.69
Emerging Technology 31.09
Entrepreneurship
FinTech
Future of Work 30.05
Generative AI 32.95
Innovation 32.14
InsurTech 32.30
IT Leadership 37.80
IT Strategy 60.58
Leadership 31.40
Lean Startup 30.44
Management 31.35
Marketing
Personal Branding
Product Management 31.40
Recruiting
Startups
Transformation

Industry Experience

Building Materials, Clay & Glass
Consumer Products
Cross Industry
Financial Services & Banking
Forest Products & Paper
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Insurance
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Professional Services

Publications & Experience

4 Adjunct Professors
AI for Executives
The Ohio State University
March 01, 2026

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Tags: Education, Generative AI, IT Leadership

IT Business Strategy
The Ohio State University
June 01, 2024

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Tags: Education, IT Leadership, IT Strategy

Executive Guide to Managing Digital
The Ohio State University
April 01, 2021

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Education, Generative AI

Managing Digital
The Ohio State University
January 01, 2019
Taught Managing Digital to fourth year undergraduate students as capstone course for BSBA in Management Information Systems

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Education, Generative AI

3 Advisory Board Memberships
VMWare Cloud Provider & MSP Technical Advisory Board
Vmware
June 01, 2022

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Tags: Business Strategy, Cloud, IT Strategy

GiveToGet Board of Advisors
GiveToGet
September 01, 2021

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Tags: Business Strategy, Generative AI, IT Strategy

The Institute RiskStream Collaborative Board of Advisors
RiskStream Collaborative
October 01, 2020

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Tags: Blockchain, Business Strategy, Innovation

3 Article/Blogs
Are you ready to start your multi-cloud journey?
IT Chronicles
March 03, 2021

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Innovation

No More Hype or Disappointment, Time to Cloud Different️
Expedient
March 02, 2021

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Innovation

Takeaways from the Disruption Forum Innovation Labs
Expedient
November 09, 2020

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Tags: Innovation, Lean Startup

2 Board Memberships
Finance Committee Chair and Board Member, Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Delaware County
June 01, 2025

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Tags: Business Strategy, Coaching, Leadership

Open Group Governing Board
Open Group
March 01, 2020

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Tags: Business Strategy, IT Leadership, IT Strategy

1 eBook
Promise of the multicloud era
Expedient
March 02, 2021

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Innovation

3 Executives
Chief Information Officer / Senior Vice President, Consulting & Advisory Solutions
Vernovis
February 01, 2022
DUAL IMPACT: As CIO, oversaw all aspects of IT strategy, architecture, and cybersecurity. As SVP, led P&L, sales, and delivery of IT consulting services, including fractional CIO/CISO offerings.

Personal engagements also include...
• IT Strategic Advisory for Commercial Real Estate Agency
• Organizational Advisory and Cybersecurity Strategy for Regional Airport Authority
• IT function assessment and strategic recommendations for Consumer Goods Outdoor brand company
• IT function assessment, strategic recommendations and individual development plans for county government agency and all members of IT function
• AI Strategy for city government
• Hands on configuration and administration of Bullhorn ATS, PowerBI Data Warehouse and Microsoft O365
• AI Strategy for city government
• Executive coaching to multiple high potential individuals

Skills: Executive Leadership · Business Transformation · IT & Business Strategy Alignment · Enterprise IT Strategy · Digital Transformation · IT4IT · Recruiting · Staffing Services · Executive Search

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Tags: Business Strategy, IT Leadership, Leadership

Chief Innovation Officer and other roles
Expedient
October 16, 2020
INNOVATION CATALYST: Led product strategy, innovation initiatives, and go-to-market strategies, fostering growth and enhancing customer experience.

Roles included Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Product Strategy, Head of Commercial Strategy, and Head of Commercial Operations.
INNOVATION CATALYST: Led product strategy, innovation initiatives, and go-to-market strategies, fostering growth and enhancing customer experience.

Roles included Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Product Strategy, Head of Commercial Strategy, and Head of Commercial Operations.

Skills: Executive Leadership · Business Strategy · Thought Leadership · Technology Evangelism · Cloud Computing · Employee Training · Market Intelligence · Advisory Boards · Board Presentations · Strategic Planning

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Tags: Business Strategy, Cloud, Data Center

Chief Digital Officer & President, Americas
CC&C Solutions
June 01, 2015

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Tags: Business Strategy, Cloud, Digital Transformation

1 Executive Director
Academic Director, Digital Executive Education
The Ohio State University
March 01, 2020

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Education

2 Industry Council Chairs
IT4IT Forum Vice Chair
The Open Group
February 01, 2017

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Tags: Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Leadership

IT4IT Forum Adoption Workgroup Chair
The Open Group
February 01, 2015

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Tags: Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Leadership

6 Media Interviews
THE EXPEDIENT WAY TO BUILD AN ENTERPRISE CLOUD
The Next Platform
March 02, 2021

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Innovation

Profile: Michael Fulton
OhioX
March 06, 2020

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Innovation, InsurTech

Michael Fulton | Nationwide | Columbus Tech Power Players Event | ComSpark | Technology
ComSpark
December 06, 2019

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Tags: Blockchain, Emerging Technology, Innovation

Michael Fulton | Nationwide | Columbus Tech Power Players | ComSpark | Technology
ComSpark
October 31, 2019

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Innovation, InsurTech

OPEX Exchange USA 2019 | Michael Fulton, Nationwide | Networking
OpEx Exchange
August 14, 2019

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Management

Member Spotlight: Michael Fulton
The Open Group
February 01, 2018

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Management

9 Podcasts
Digital Is Customer First
hellofuture
March 03, 2021

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology, Innovation

2020 Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle Panel Part 3
VNextPod
December 10, 2020

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Innovation

A love affair with Technology
Fail Faster Podcast
December 01, 2020

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Tags: Innovation, Lean Startup, InsurTech

2020 Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle Panel Part 1
VNextPod
November 20, 2020

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Tags: Emerging Technology, Innovation

The path to a digital-first enterprise is paved with an Emergence Model and Digital Transformation Playbook
Briefings Direct Podcast
October 20, 2020

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Leadership

COVID-19 Strikes! Is Innovation in Jeopardy? Part 2
VNextPod
April 29, 2020

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Tags: COVID19, Innovation

COVID-19 Strikes! Is Innovation in Jeopardy? Part 1
VNextPod
April 18, 2020

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Tags: COVID19, Innovation

The Open Group Digital Practitioner Effort Provides Guidance to Ease the People Path to Digital Business Transformation
Briefings Direct Podcast
October 04, 2018

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Leadership

How IT4IT Helps Turn IT into a Transformational Service for Digital Business Innovation
Briefings Direct Podcast
June 14, 2016

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Leadership

3 Quotes
10 Resources To Become A Better Tech Leader
Forbes
March 04, 2021

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Tags: Management

13 Common Mistakes That Can Derail Your AI Initiatives
Forbes
February 24, 2021

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Tags: Generative AI

12 Ways For Tech Companies Using Consumers’ Data To Earn Their Trust
Forbes
February 08, 2021

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Tags: Blockchain

3 Speaking Engagements
GenAI & You
Red Roof
February 11, 2025
Keynote speech for Red Roof's annual company all hands, talking about GenAI, MSFT Copilot and the potential impact on their business.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Emerging Technology, Generative AI

Expedient 2021 State of the Industry
Expedient
February 05, 2021

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Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology

Digital Leadership Academy - Reskilling IT Professionals for the Digital Age
The Open Group
July 28, 2020

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Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation

5 Trainings
Professional GBS Trainer
Inixia
January 01, 2021

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Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Management

Solution Architecture Trainer
CC&C Solutions
September 01, 2016

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Management

IT4IT Foundations Certification Trainer
The Open Group
September 01, 2015

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Tags: Agile, Digital Transformation, Management

TOGAF Foundations Certification Trainer
The Open Group
September 01, 2015

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Management

TOGAF Certified Certification Trainer
The Open Group
September 01, 2015

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Management

3 Visiting Lecturers
Digital Transformation / Digital Product Management
University of California, Davis
September 01, 2022

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Tags: Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Product Management

IT Strategy & Architecture
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
September 01, 2015

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Tags: Management, Business Strategy, IT Strategy

IT Strategy & Architecture
Boston University
September 01, 2013

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Tags: Management, Business Strategy, IT Strategy

1 Whitepaper
Defining the IT Operating Model
The Open Group
September 28, 2017
Business value from investments in IT are delivered to the enterprise via an IT operating model, but there is no industry consensus about what other components should be included in an IT operating model. The motivation for publishing this White Paper is the belief that a clear understanding of the elements of an IT operating model is an essential enabler for effective leverage of new IT paradigms such as DevOps, Agile, Cloud, and Digital Transformation.

An operating model has a description of activities and processes at its core. To improve understanding and communication, this White Paper frames the operating model aspects by defining those components. An IT operating model supports both the IT organization in delivering business value (provide IT services to other parts of the enterprise), as well as the parts of digital enterprises that have embedded IT activities into their business processes and products. In this White Paper, "IT organization" refers to either or both, depending on the context.

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Tags: Future of Work, Agile, DevOps

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