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 and 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, and the US Government, where he held a position that was categorized at the High Risk Public Trust sensitivity level.

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 https://chat.AIShields.org & https//api.CyberArmor.ai .

With a commitment to education and 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 and AI Security, and GenAI Security.