Mike Sparling is a seasoned technology executive and academic whose career spans continents, startups, research institutions, and minds (organic and artificial). As a co-founder and early-stage leader in multiple tech ventures, he has consistently driven business value through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence, leading to successful liquidity events for investors. His academic tenure of over a decade includes roles as professor, research leader, and Dean, during which he launched eight graduate and undergraduate degree programs (several with a focus on AI) and founded two applied research centers dedicated to artificial intelligence and big data. He has supervised numerous AI-related projects and publications, and led large size private sector and academic funding efforts.

Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Multi-Health Systems Ltd., Mike leads global strategy, operations, and technology adoption with a strong emphasis on AI. His research interests center on autonomous and semi-autonomous agents in business systems, particularly agent goal-setting aligned with business priorities and post-event behavioral analysis. Widely recognized as a thought leader in artificial intelligence, Mike is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to professional publications. His career reflects a deep commitment to bridging academic insight with real-world impact through AI-driven transformation.