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Gary Steele is the CEO of Shield AI, a company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Working alongside an exceptional team, Steele is dedicated to scaling world-changing technology and delivering on Shield AI's mission of safeguarding lives through intelligent, autonomous systems.
Who is the CEO of Shield AI?
Gary Steele is a seasoned technology executive who brings extensive leadership experience to his role as CEO of Shield AI. His career spans decades in the technology industry, including senior executive roles at major enterprise technology organizations, giving him a strong foundation for scaling complex, mission-driven companies.
As CEO of Shield AI, Steele works alongside an exceptional team to advance the company's mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. He is focused on scaling world-changing technology and positioning Shield AI as a defining force in defense technology for this generation.
Work History
- CEO at Shield AI since May 2025
- President, Go-to-Market at Cisco from May 2024 to May 2025
- EVP & GM, Splunk at Cisco from March 2024 to May 2025
- Software Engineer at Hewlett-Packard from January 1984 to January 1986
Education History
Gary Steele holds a degree in Computer Science from Washington State University, an educational foundation that has supported a long and accomplished career at the forefront of the technology industry.
When did Gary Steele join Shield AI?
Gary Steele assumed the role of CEO at Shield AI in May 2025. In this position, he leads the company's efforts to scale its intelligent, autonomous systems technology and fulfill Shield AI's mission of protecting service members and civilians.
